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Why I'd Still Buy Oil Over Bitcoin

| Motley Fool Staff

Interest among investors in Bitcoin has surged higher during the course of the last year, while interest in oil seems…

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Is a Global Property Crash Ahead in 2018?

| Motley Fool Staff

Since the financial crisis, property prices across the world have generally experienced a period of stunning growth. But now the…

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Why the high-flying Computershare Limited share price may have peaked

| Brendon Lau

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) has been one of the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 but the stock may have…

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Think Childcare Ltd share price rockets 9.5% on report

| Tristan Harrison

Think Childcare Ltd (ASX:TNK) share price grows on result.

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2 investing themes I'm betting on to grow my wealth

| Regan Pearson

It’s hard to overstate the importance of healthcare companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and software companies like Xero Limited (ASX:XRO)

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 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 Friday.

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My 3 winners from reporting season so far

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 reports were good.

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Why Credit Suisse upgraded Suncorp Group Ltd to a "buy" even after its earnings miss

| Brendon Lau

They say every dog has its day and Suncorp Group Ltd's (ASX: SUN) day might be here after a top…

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Why this shopping centre stock is well liked by brokers

| Brendon Lau

Shopping centre stocks have fallen out of favour with investors but there's one stock that is looking good value despite…

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Results in: Village Roadshow Ltd shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) share price is finally heading in the right direction...

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iSelect Ltd shares higher on solid underlying profit growth

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The iSelect Ltd (ASX: ISU) share price has been a strong performer on Friday after the release of its half-year…

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Jumbo Interactive Ltd just reported higher-than-expected revenue and earnings

| Ian Crane

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are trading higher following the company’s latest results announcement.

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The Litecoin (LTC) price has doubled in value in 10 days

| James Mickleboro

The Litecoin (LTC) price has been on fire this week. Here's what you need to know...

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Sims Metal Management Ltd reports increased profits and raises dividend 

| Tommaso Autorino

The Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) interim dividend is up 15%, as the company benefits from strong demand for ferrous…

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

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why…

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Why Webjet Limited is launching a blockchain initiative

| Tim Katavic

Online travel business Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) has announced to the market this morning that it is expanding its blockchain initiative Rezchain to a…

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Medical Developments International Ltd crashes 5.4% on report

| Tristan Harrison

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) disappoints shareholders.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here's what you…

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IOOF Holdings Limited stumbles on profit report but FY19 holds the key

| Brendon Lau

Investors have taken a glass half empty view of IOOF Holdings Limited's (ASX:IFL) first half earnings but that is missing…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price is one of three tipped to sink lower by leading brokers...

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3 healthcare shares to bring your portfolio back to life

| James Mickleboro

I think the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is one of three with significant upside potential in the long-term…

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Why Medibank Private Ltd's share price is up 3% on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price rose 3% to $3.12 this morning after the company released its half year…

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3 small cap dividend shares flying under the radar

| James Mickleboro

You may know large cap dividend shares such as Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), but do…

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Why the South32 Ltd share price sank 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price sank lower by as much as 10% this morning after copping two broker downgrades…

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Why the Primary Health Care Limited share price climbed 5% on strong results

| Sean O'Neill

The Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) share price rose 5% to $3.72 this morning after the company released decent first…

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Why Baby Bunting Group Ltd shares rocketed 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price has been a big mover in morning trade. Here's what you need…

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Results in: Star Entertainment Group Ltd shares crushed

| James Mickleboro

The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) share price has been crushed on Friday after a disappointing half-year result release...

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Auckland International Airport Ltd reports profit up 17%

| Tristan Harrison

Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX:AIA) reported another high-flying result.

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7 shares you need to watch on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) share price will be in focus today

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Results preview: A2 Milk Company Ltd

| James Mickleboro

Next week A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares will be on watch when the infant formula company reports its earnings.…

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Why I would buy these high-yield dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

I think income investors should consider snapping up the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend and...

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC) storms past US$10,000

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin (BTC) price has raced past US$10,000 during trade overnight. Here's what you need to know...

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My 3 losers from reporting season so far

| Tristan Harrison

These are the reports that I’ve been disappointed by so far.

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Australian United Investment Company Ltd continues its amazing dividend run

| Tristan Harrison

Australian United Investment Company Ltd (ASX:AUI) reported today.

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Newcrest Mining Limited reveals not-so-golden result: Underlying profit down 58%

| Tristan Harrison

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has revealed a disappointing result.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 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 Thursday.

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3 undervalued media stocks that have caught analysts' attention

| Carin Pickworth

Are companies like Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) in correction territory?

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The Cimic Group Ltd share price is climbing on a $170 million contract win

| Tommaso Autorino

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) company UGL secured a $170 million contract for a new solar farm. 

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Why the HT&E Ltd share price is soaring this week

| Carin Pickworth

The HT&E Ltd (ASX:HT1) share price zooms up 11%.

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Speedcast International Limited share price up 3.6% on Royal Caribbean expansion

| Tristan Harrison

The Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA) share price has risen by 3.6% today on its news.

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