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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin sink lower

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin rebound didn't last long and prices have started to sink lower…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH), and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) will be on…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Gentrack Group Ltd shares slump on flat guidance

| Tom Richardson

Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) ticks the boxes, except maybe value.

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3 ETFs for a strong portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ETFs could be good options for passive investors.

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Here's 3 shares to quickly diversify your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could offer good diversification for a portfolio.

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Why Berkshire Hathaway (and other shares) do not pay a dividend

| Tristan Harrison

Berkshire Hathaway is a great example of why not paying a dividend helps in the long run.

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Citigroup picks 5 mining shares likely to be takeover targets

| Brendon Lau

The outlook for our miners are positive despite the recent bout of weakness. There could be a second tailwind too…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares continue to tumble on dividend concerns

| James Mickleboro

Could the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend be cut as soon as next month?

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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) recommends buying these EOFY bargains

| Brendon Lau

There's a seasonal trading pattern that emerges at this time of the year with large investors squaring their portfolio for…

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Cardano rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

The prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Cardano have rocketed higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Is Telstra (ASX:TLS) a comeback story in the making? 

| Matthew Breen

Is Telstra (ASX:TLS) cheap or an obvious dividend trap?

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These 3 stocks are the cream of the ASX REIT crop

| Carin Pickworth

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) give investors access to property assets that would be otherwise out of reach and are…

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Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) to be hit by housing crunch

| Rosemary Steinfort

Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) is one of the major residential developers AREITs, which will be feel the impact of a…

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Fun and games in the takeover proposal of Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF)

| Rosemary Steinfort

A takeover proposal of Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF) by Blackstone included keeping the management of the portfolio but another suitor…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is one of four tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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3 dividend shares with big yields over 6.25%

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 dividend shares all have huge yields.

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Why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is among 3 S&P/ASX 200 shares at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

Despite widespread falls across the index, these three stocks are prevailing and powering ahead.

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Retail investors are lapping up the WAM Global Ltd IPO

| Carin Pickworth

Soon to be listed WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WBG) has exceeded its $330 million capital raising.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of four surging higher today. Here's what you need to know...

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Why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price is falling

| Carin Pickworth

A corporate presentation out of emerging lithium and tantalum producer Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) has seen its share price drop.

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Why Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX:YAL) just prepaid debt worth US$450 million

| Kevin Gandiya

Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX:YAL) has prepaid US$600 million of its debt since December 2017

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ACCC approve the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) $130 million acquisition of Hometrack

| Kevin Gandiya

This $130 million could provide better property data insights to customers of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA).

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These shares just sank to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is one of three sinking to a 52-week low today. Here's why...

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Is CSL (ASX:CSL) the best blue-chip share on the ASX?

| Tim Katavic

The CSL share price is up 42% over the last 12 months, significantly outperforming the 4% gain of the ASX200.…

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Would Warren Buffett buy The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M)?

| Matthew Breen

Can market darling the A2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) keep delivering capital growth for investors?

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Infant formula share Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) rockets higher

| James Mickleboro

The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) share price has been a big mover on Wednesday. Here's why...

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2 healthcare shares I like for income and growth 

| Dave Gow

Can Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares beat the market in the years ahead?

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Should you buy National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) shares after its market update?

| Tristan Harrison

The National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) share price looks interesting.

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Why blue chips are likely to outperform small caps in this market sell-off

| Brendon Lau

Brace yourself as our market is entering a period of weakness that is likely to extend for a few months.…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are one of three that brokers have named as sells this week. Here’s why...

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ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ) offloads another asset: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has announced the sale of yet another asset. Is it time to snap…

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Brokers claim Metcash Limited's (ASX:MTS) share price fall is buying opportunity 

| Gabriella Hold

Despite a fall of almost 19% over the last two trading sessions, there are some compelling reasons why Shares in…

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Should you worry about a European financial crisis?

| Tristan Harrison

Europe is starting to see trouble again.

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3 top small cap shares with strong growth potential

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) shares are one of three in the small cap space I would consider buying today...

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Should you buy these resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares and two others in the resources sector?

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3 top dividend shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) dividend is one of three I would want in my retirement portfolio...

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

| James Mickleboro

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, and Cardano prices have rocketed higher overnight amid political turmoil in Italy...

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and Digitalx Ltd (ASX:DCC) will be on watch…

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Who's the next takeover target after the surprise bid for Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF)?

| Brendon Lau

Yesterday’s surge in the share price of Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF) on a takeover offer has left investors wondering which…

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