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Why Westgold Resources Ltd is trading flat despite a production downgrade

| Tommaso Autorino

Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX: WGX) downgraded its production guidance for 2018, but the news is not as bad as it…

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The world's biggest bubble is popping but is this the end of bitcoin?

| Brendon Lau

The price of bitcoin is following the well-trodden downward path taken by other mega bubbles in history. But there's good…

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Godfreys Group Ltd surges 42% on takeover bid

| Tim Katavic

Cleaning appliances retailer Godfreys Group Ltd (ASX: GFY) has risen 42.86% to 30 cents in morning trade after receiving an off market takeover…

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Why Pilbara Minerals Ltd shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has been a strong performer on Tuesday…

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Is Baby Bunting Group Ltd's revenue about to boom with competitors going bust?

| Tristan Harrison

Baby Bunting Group Ltd’s (ASX:BBN) competitors have gone bust.

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Why these 4 ASX shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is one of four storming higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why these 4 ASX shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of four tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why WiseTech Global Ltd shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has raced higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Investing tips: What is capital expenditure (Capex)?

| Marcello Pinto

It is important to calculate how much a firm will spend on capital expenditure as this will impact its free…

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How to calculate depreciation as an Investor?

| Marcello Pinto

There are three methods which firms can use to calculate depreciation.

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Are these the next tech stars of the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Is one of these small cap tech shares the next Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT)?

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What types of Bonds exist?

| Marcello Pinto

There exists a very large number of bonds on the market, these are some of the most commonly traded bonds.

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How I'd invest $10,000 today

| Tristan Harrison

If I had $10,000 to invest today this is how I’d do it.

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What is the difference between FIFO & LIFO accounting?

| Marcello Pinto

Learn the different types of accounting standards used globally and how they will impact your company valuation.

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Bitcoin: The definitive guide

| Marcello Pinto

Bitcoin has been the subject of almost no serious analysis despite its popularity in recent years.

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Is Catapult International Spending Company Money Carefully?

| Claude Walker

Sports analytics company Catapult International (ASX:CAT) is a loss making technology company that has repeatedly come back to its shareholders,…

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Why these 3 ASX stocks are flying at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 opened down, but these 3 stocks are on highs

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3 ASX-listed companies cashing in on the ageing population

| Carin Pickworth

Australia's population is ageing - find out which ASX companies are capitalising on it.

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Why the Digitalx Ltd share price rocketed 27% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Digitalx Ltd (ASX:DCC) share price has been a star performer during trade on Tuesday. Here’s why…

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Should you sell JB Hi-Fi Limited before its too late?

| Carin Pickworth

Is it time to take some profit from JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH)?

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Is this company the ASX's best telco?

| Carin Pickworth

Is TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) the best telco stock on the ASX?

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How Donald Trump may be a catalyst for Rio Tinto Limited's share price run

| Brendon Lau

Commodity prices are up but its aluminium that is stealing the limelight. The surge could not come at a better…

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Is the Ramsay Health Care Limited share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is an interesting opportunity.

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Why the Livetiles Ltd share price is zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Livetiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has zoomed higher on Tuesday following the release of a business update. Here's what…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) shares are one of three tipped to climb higher by leading brokers...

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3 top healthcare shares with enormous growth potential

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares are one of three which I think have enormous upside potential in the long-term...

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3 fast-growing dividend shares for any portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are all growing their dividends strongly.

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3 under the radar dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Forget Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and buy one of these under the radar dividend shares...

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), and Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) will be…

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The Macquarie Atlas Roads Limited share price is surging on plans to internalise management

| Tommaso Autorino

Macquarie Atlas Roads Limited (ASX: MQA) is about to terminate its external management arrangement with Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG).

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The Elders Ltd share price climbs higher on new acquisition and divestment plans

| Tommaso Autorino

Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) announced two new acquisitions and the divestment of part of its Indonesian operations, and its share…

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UBS crowns this miner as world's best for long-term sustainable growth

| Brendon Lau

Commodity prices are only good for driving short-term share price performance of our miners. If you are looking for factors…

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) sink lower

| James Mickleboro

Why the Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) prices have given back their gains and sunk lower...

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How to become a millionaire in 4 simple steps

| Tristan Harrison

These 4 steps will very likely lead to great wealth.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Monday.

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Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd shares close higher on a crazy day of trade

| Motley Fool Staff

The Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) share price swung wildly during trade on Monday. Here's what you need to…

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2 tourism shares I want to buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 tourism shares are attractive.

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What is the Cost of Capital?

| Marcello Pinto

A firm’s cost of capital is extremely important as it will impact profitability levels. Additionally, businesses which have a low…

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The stocks I think have the potential to beat high-flyers like CSL Limited and A2 Milk Company Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Buying expensive quality stocks have been a winning strategy over the past year or so but the market tide is…

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Why the bitcoin (BTC) price is surging higher again

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin (BTC) price has been surging higher again on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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