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3 top growth shares I would buy in July

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and two other growth shares are on my shopping list this month...

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, and Cardano rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

The price of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, and Cardano have rocketed higher overnight as traders return to…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS), Atlas Arteria Group (ASX:ALX), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on Tuesday.…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Bitcoin (BTC) price tipped to hit US$50,000 by the end of the year

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has been tipped to hit US$50,000 by the end of the year by one expert...

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Retail Shares

3 top retail shares that could beat the market in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) shares are one of three in the retail sector which I think could be market…

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These were the best performing sectors in FY 2018

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares helped their respective sectors perform strongly in…

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Marley Spoon IPO brings takeaway-as-a-service to investors

| Tom Richardson

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) is the latest startup seeking cash from investors.

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These dividend shares are great options for retirees

| James Mickleboro

The Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) dividend could be a great option for retirees...

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Why Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd shares are now down 90% in 2018

| Tom Richardson

Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) is facing big reputational problems.

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GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) appoints former Ford executive as its next CEO

| Kevin Gandiya

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX: GUD) has just appointed this seasoned executive as its next CEO

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Why Speedcast International Ltd's (ASX:SDA) share price has risen 61% this year

| Carin Pickworth

Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) shares rose 61% from just $3.80 at this time last year

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3 small cap shares on my shopping list

| James Mickleboro

Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) shares are one of three in the small cap space on my shopping list...

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Can Kogan.com Ltd climb even higher?

| Tom Clelland

June saw renewed volatility in the share price for Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN). I’m going to explain why. 

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Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd shares climbed 14% in June

| Matthew Reynolds

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corp (ASX:FPH) has an impressive track record of growth to make investors take notice.

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Why Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) is among 3 possible sells this week

| Carin Pickworth

We take a look at three possible shares to sell this week.

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Why Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHG) shares are down 10% today

| Kevin Gandiya

The market is not pleased with the announcement made by Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHG).

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3 stocks brokers are backing as buys this week

| Carin Pickworth

3 under the radar stocks brokers have their eye on for a buy in this week.

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

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is one of four starting the week on a high. Here's why...

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Why the Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price crashed 40% today

| Tommaso Autorino

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) sinks, as the loss of its main customer adds to adverse market conditions.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is one of four starting the week and the new financial year deep…

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Why Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) is selling Wet'n'Wild Sydney for $40 million

| Kevin Gandiya

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) looks towards asset sale to reduce debt levels.

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Bubble Trouble? This 'new paradigm' brings huge risks for share market investors

| Sean O'Neill

A confluence of events could negatively impact stocks over the next few years.

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The cryptocurrency craze is following the dot.com bubble path even as Bitcoin surges

| Brendon Lau

The crash in the value of Bitcoin shares has many eerie similarities to the Dot Com bubble. But there is…

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Time to sell the big banks?

| Tristan Harrison

The prices of Sydney & Melbourne have dropped further.

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Australian house prices are officially heading lower

| Tom Richardson

Property prices are flat across most capital cities, with Sydney posting the biggest annual falls by far.

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Is Wisetech Global Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Tom Clelland

Wisetech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) is a key player in the burgeoning logistics software industry. Here are some things to consider,…

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The chart that has Shane Oliver suggesting rates might stay on hold until 2020

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Many economists expect interest rates to rise. But Shane Oliver is now more cautious...

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Cromwell Group (ASX:CMW) is restructuring its debt

| Kevin Gandiya

Cromwell Group (ASX:CMW) has reduced its borrowing costs and lengthened it average debt expiry.

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Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) awarded $480 million QCoal contract

| Kevin Gandiya

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) announces another major contract win.

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR), Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE), and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are amongst the ten most shorted shares on the…

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, and Stellar rebound higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, and Stellar prices have rebounded higher after the crypto market hit a 2018…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) will be on watch on Monday. Here's what…

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker slaps buy ratings on CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares have been rated as buys by Goldman Sachs...

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Healthcare Shares

Leading broker names Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares as a sell

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has slapped a sell rating on Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares. Here's why...

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25 Lessons We've Learned in The Motley Fool's 25 Years

| Motley Fool Staff

...and will carry forward for the next 25

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Ethereum (ETH) and other Cryptocurrencies make a big recovery

| Tristan Harrison

The Cryptocurrency market has made a huge recovery.

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin sink to new lows

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin prices have fallen and dragged the crypto market to a new…

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Top stock picks for July

| Motley Fool Staff

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Specialty Fashion Group Ltd (ASX:SFH) are among July's top picks.

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Why these FY18 superstar stocks could underperform in July

| Brendon Lau

Some of the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) could be in for a round of profit…

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