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Will Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) be disrupted by autonomous transport? 

| Dave Gow

Is one of the ASX's best dividend shares in trouble?

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Why I am excited by WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB) shares

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB) looks like a good option to me.

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

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here's what you…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with strong gains

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of four starting the week strongly. Here's what you need to…

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We’re looking for more talent to help bolster our growing business.

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Why you need to treat your portfolio like a FIFA World Cup team

| Tristan Harrison

Portfolios and soccer teams are quite alike.

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New Century Resources Ltd (ASX: NCZ) plans to become top 10 zinc producer

| Carin Pickworth

New Century Resources Ltd (ASX: NCZ) will restart its Century mine operations in August 2018

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Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) announces partnership with Officeworks

| Kevin Gandiya

Fintech company Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) continues to build upon its presence in the home, school and educational sectors

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Why Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is betting $40m on a China expansion

| Kevin Gandiya

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is looking to take on China following a successful share placement.

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Why this big-name broker is telling us to hold onto these baby formula shares

| Carin Pickworth

Morgans has placed a hold recommendation on infant formula and organic baby food company Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB)

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Why these 3 small cap shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is one of three in the small cap space rising on Monday. Here's…

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This emerging manganese miner is raking in cash and smashing targets

| Carin Pickworth

Emerging manganese mining company Jupiter Mines Ltd (ASX: JMS) cash and production are ahead of guidelines.

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2 speculative stocks brokers are backing with buy recommendations

| Carin Pickworth

These two shares have been named as buys by brokers, but both of them are very much in the “speculative”…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers name BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and two others as shares to buy this week...

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Why the Australian dollar is near a 52-week low & could slide further in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Should an investor pay much attention to foreign exchange rates?

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Top fund manager says this ASX small-cap stock could at least double

| Bruce Jackson

The LHC Capital Australia High Conviction Fund has said the Noni B Limited (ASX:NBL) share price can at least double over…

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Why these lithium miners are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has been on the move today along with two of its lithium peers...

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Why Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) shares jumped 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price surged 10% higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Where I would invest $10,000 in the share market

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares are one of three I would buy with $10,000 this week...

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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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3 mid cap growth shares that I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) shares are one of three in the mid cap space I would consider buying this week...

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3 high yield dividend shares I want in my portfolio

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) dividend is one of three I think income investors ought to consider…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) are amongst the 10 most shorted shares on…

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3 beaten-up shares that are too tempting to resist

| Kevin Gandiya

Are these 3 shares trading at bargain prices?

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Why This Bull Market Could Keep On Running

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While 2018 has seen stock prices become exceptionally volatile, the overall trajectory of the index and other major global indices…

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, and IOTA slide lower again

| James Mickleboro

Bitcoin, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, and IOTA slide lower again. Ethereum has managed to defy the market and climb…

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Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) wants to raise more cash for growth

| Kevin Gandiya

Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT), the data centre operator, is looking to take advantage of growing demand for cloud computing.

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Evans Dixon Ltd (ASX:ED1), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on Monday.…

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3 ASX shares that are yielding high returns for investors

| Kevin Gandiya

Here are three companies that have cash returns and long term growth rates to envy.

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The Secret to Improving Your Portfolio Returns

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For many investors, finding the right investment strategy is not an easy task.

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How to Worry Less About Your Investment Returns

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A common trend among almost all investors is a fear of volatility and the paper losses it can cause, however,…

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Why Buying Expensive Stocks Could Be a Shrewd Move

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Value investing is a popular investment strategy which has delivered success for a wide range of investors.

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How to Pick the Best Stocks For a Starter Portfolio

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Picking the right stocks for a starter portfolio can often be challenging.

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Why Investors Shouldn't Worry About a US-China Trade War

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Here’s why investors should not place too much emphasis on a potential trade war between the US and China when…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday.

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InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) makes 2 New Zealand acquisitions

| Tristan Harrison

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) is expanding in New Zealand.

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares in the buy zone still?

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3 mid-cap shares to buy for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 mid-caps could be good options.

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5 growth shares to buy in 2018

| Tom Richardson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Mercadolibre (NASDAQ:MELI) are two growth businesses that should be on all investors' radars.

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Top broker upgrades Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) for being "too cheap"

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX: BOQ) is leading bank stocks higher after the stock got upgraded…

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