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Brokers don't like Vocus Group Ltd's debt problems

| Carin Pickworth

Vocus Group Ltd's (ASX:VOC) debt will peak during the first half of FY19.

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How to avoid dud stocks

| Tristan Harrison

These shares have lost investors a lot of money.

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3 reasons why growth investors love ELMO Software Ltd

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why growth investors are excited about ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) and the 3 other tech shares that could…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are one of three that leading brokers think are in the buy zone today...

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Why weak share prices can deliver strong returns

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Buying or holding shares when markets are weak is usually the best strategy for long-term investors.

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Top broker cites three risks that are not in the share price of JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Brendon Lau

It's the risks that investors can't see that poses the real threat to the dominance of JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:…

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Westpac Banking Corp shares hit by UBS downgrade

| Rosemary Steinfort

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares were down nearly 4% yesterday due to concerns over its mortgage book. 

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares have been placed into a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares have been placed into a trading halt amid speculation the lithium miner is looking at…

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Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

Every week I look at the latest IPOs for the upcoming week.

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Why the AVZ Minerals Ltd share price raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has raced higher on Monday after releasing positive drilling results. Should you invest?

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Why Abacus Property Group is changing its shopping centre strategy

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out whether Abacus Property Group (ASX:ABP) can build an effective strategy to guard against the rise of Amazon and…

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3 shares that could provide disappointing earnings guidance in May

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs warns that these shares could provide disappointing earnings guidance in May...

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These 3 shares have dividend yields too good to ignore

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out which 3 companies are offering yields higher than your unit in Melbourne or your Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares are two of ten being targeted by short…

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and EOS (EOS) surge higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and EOS (EOS) prices had a strong weekend and surged notably higher. Here's…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) will be on watch on…

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What to watch in next May's bank reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Investors will be walking a tightrope as the May bank reporting season kicks off in a few days. This is…

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I think these 3 growth shares are trading cheaply

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 growth shares look attractive to me.

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Why I'd Recommend Investing Only in Stocks

| Motley Fool Staff

Property investing can be painful and involve a lot of fees, interest payments and stamp duty.

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2 'mistakes' every investor will be glad to make!

| Motley Fool Staff

Learning from mistakes can seriously improve your returns.

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3 growing dividend shares with yields over 5.25%

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 dividend shares have yields over 5.25%.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 9 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Why the tech giants could deliver more growth than your bank shares

| Tim Katavic

American technology giants Amazon and Facebook have risen strongly following an impressive beat of earnings expectations for Q1 2018.

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Why Auscann Group Holdings Ltd shares have climbed 25% higher this week

| Tommaso Autorino

Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) is capitalising on its strong start to 2018.

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Wesfarmers Ltd shares are pushing higher again

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The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has had a strong week but could continue climbing higher according to one leading…

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The debacle at the Royal Commission

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We’ll know how serious the pollies are by whether they add layers of rules (a cop-out) or drive a seismic…

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Bitcoin (BTC) tipped to hit US$700,000

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has been tipped to reach US$700,000 in the future. Here's how...

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This sector just got a big earnings upgrade from Macquarie Group Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Oil and gas stocks just got a big earnings upgrade from the broker after it increased its forecast for crude…

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3 shares I like for ethical investors

| Rosemary Steinfort

Looking for some ethical investing ideas, then consider Seek Limited (ASX:SEK), Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) and Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ). 

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3 food shares generating tasty growth

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 food shares are generating a pleasing amount of growth.

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Why this large cap stock could be a star performer even amid a potential May sell-off

| Brendon Lau

The month of May is typically a bad period for shares but Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) could find fortune next…

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These ASX companies are cashing in on New Zealand's tourism boom

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out which companies that taking advantage of this trend and the even bigger opportunity a Japanese billionaire is investing…

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How to invest in your 40s

| Tristan Harrison

What’s the best way to invest in your 40s?

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Should you buy Australian infrastructure shares for dividend income?

| Rosemary Steinfort

Morgan Stanley’s head of global fixed interest sees low rates at least for the next six to twelve months, so…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Fastbrick Robotics Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is one of four ending the week on a high. Here's why...

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These high-yielding dividend shares are on my shopping list

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is one of three high-yielding dividend shares I would pick up today.

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This under the radar agricultural stock is beginning to bear fruit

| Carin Pickworth

Check out Dongfang Modern Agriculture Hldg Gp Ltd (ASX: DFM)

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Is ResMed Inc a blue-chip share of tomorrow?

| Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares printed another record high this morning.

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2 ASX listed biotech companies to get excited about

| Carin Pickworth

Are these smaller players the next CSL Limited (ASX: CSL)?

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