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BT Investment Management Ltd to rebrand as Pendal Group

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BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX: BTT) will soon be known as Pendal Group, bringing to an end its ties with…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 9 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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These are my favourite 3 small caps

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 small caps all have exciting futures.

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Here's what you need before picking the bottom of this market selloff

| Brendon Lau

Those wanting to pick the bottom of the market should read this article before buying the dip as we probably…

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd just upgraded these 3 mining stocks to a buy

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks are copping a beating in the ongoing market sell-off but this is an excellent time to be bargain…

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3 dividend shares to boost your income

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 dividend shares could really boost your income.

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The Syrah Resources Ltd share price is down 8%

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The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has fallen 8% on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Billabong International Limited shareholders approve Boardriders takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Billabong International Limited (ASX:BBG) shares look set to leave the ASX board in the coming weeks after shareholders voted in…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd to launch 5G hotspots for Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is going to launch 5G hotspots in time for the Commonwealth Games.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is one of three tipped as a sell by leading brokers...

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Why the SKY Network Television Limited share price crashed lower today

| Tommaso Autorino

Shares in SKY Network Television Limited (ASX: SKT) are down 7.5% today. Here’s why…

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Are mining and tourism stocks about to get a third tailwind from China?

| Brendon Lau

Those worried about a slowdown in China will be relieved to hear about the rise of smaller tier-3 cities in…

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Why Glaucus just forced Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd into a trading halt

| Sean O'Neill

The Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) share price fell 13% following the publication of a short report from Glaucus…

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Want to invest ethically? Try these 3 options

| Tristan Harrison

A desire to invest ethically is rising within the population.

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Why these 4 ASX shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) share price is one of four defying the market and climbing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four sinking like stones today. Here's why...

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Rio Tinto Limited sold its last remaining coal asset for US$2.25 billion

| Tommaso Autorino

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) sold US$4.15 billion worth of coal assets since last week. Will some of that cash…

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Infant formula company Jatenergy Ltd just rocketed 14% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) share price has rocketed higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Top broker says sell Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been tipped to sink to $4.10 by one leading broker…

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Why A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) shares are plunging on Nestle competition

| Sean O'Neill

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price is being sold off heavily as Nestle enters the marketplace.

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These 3 shares offer growth and fast-growing income

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could provide a good combination of growth and income.

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3 blue chip shares at 52-week lows: Are they bargain buys?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is one of three sinking to a 52-week low today. Is it time…

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Why WAM Capital Limited likes Scottish Pacific Group Ltd

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) just became a major shareholder of Scottish Pacific Group Ltd (ASX:SCO).

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3 growth shares I would buy after today's market rout

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three I would buy following today’s market rout…

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3 exciting small cap healthcare shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Ellex Medical Lasers Ltd (ASX:ELX) shares are one of three at the small end of the healthcare sector that I…

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Why UBS thinks this is the time to buy IOOF Holdings Limited

| Brendon Lau

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL) offers something for all investors thanks to its solid growth outlook and an above market…

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Three shares posting strong gains

| Steve Holland

These three shares delivered solid returns to investors on Tuesday…

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Should you buy these 3 top resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares and two others in the buy zone right now?

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Anthony Scali sells half his Nick Scali Limited shares

| Tristan Harrison

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) major shareholder Anthony Scali is selling half of his shares.

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S&P/ASX 200 set to open 1% lower after U.S. tech meltdown

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is set to open sharply lower after a major tech sell-off in the United States...

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Beat low interest rates with these dividend stars

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) dividend is one of three I think income investors ought to snap up to beat…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) prices have sunk lower over the last 24 hours. Here's the latest…

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Why AGL Energy Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd share prices could underperform in 2018

| Brendon Lau

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share prices could underperform for a while yet after…

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a2 Milk Company Ltd share price climbs 4.82%

| Tristan Harrison

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price recovered strongly today.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Why the Litecoin (LTC) price is tanking

| James Mickleboro

The Litecoin (LTC) price has been crushed during trade on Tuesday after the LitePay payment technology was scrapped...

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The Altium Limited share price has risen 2.5% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price has grown 2.5%.

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price climbs 5% higher on broker's upgrade

| Tommaso Autorino

After losing nearly 5% last Friday amidst fears of an impending trade war, shares in Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)…

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Oz Minerals Limited offers half a billion for Avanco Resources Limited

| Carin Pickworth

Oz Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) in $444 million takeover bid for Avanco Resources Limited (ASX: AVB)

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Why the Apollo Tourism & Leisure Ltd share price is up over 4% today

| Tim Katavic

The share price of Apollo Tourism & Leisure Ltd (ASX:ATL) is up 4.64% in today's trading session to $1.58 following the release of…

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