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Volatility is an opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that the market’s volatility is an opportunity.

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Why this big bank became a major shareholder of NIB Holdings Limited

| Tristan Harrison

This major bank became a major shareholder of NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF).

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Why the WiseTech Global Ltd share price has been volatile this week

| Carin Pickworth

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is up 173% this year.

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These 3 resource stocks made the best share price recovery on the S&P/ASX 200 today 

| Carin Pickworth

Resource stock like Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) dominate as the S&P/ASX 200 recovers.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Why I'd always buy shares before Bitcoin

| Stewart Vella

It’s hard to know what will come next for the Bitcoin price. Here are the thoughts of a prominent economist…

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Digitalx Ltd shares rise 33% as crypto markets recover

| Motley Fool Staff

The Digitalx Ltd (ASX:DCC) share price was a huge mover on Wednesday. Here's why…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited has work to do to get back to its February 2017 high 

| Carin Pickworth

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has some work to do to get back to its February 2017 high.

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Here's 3 dirt cheap telco shares

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 telco shares are trading at good value.

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Why the Ethereum (ETH) price jumped 20% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Ethereum (ETH) price has bounced back strongly during trade on Wednesday. Here's why…

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Why the WiseTech Global Ltd share price is springing back today

| Tommaso Autorino

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is up 7.34%, after the company announced the acquisition of Belgian logistics software provider…

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How Regis Resources Limited became king of the S&P/ASX 200

| Carin Pickworth

Regis Resource Limited (ASX:RRL) was king for the day on the S&P/ASX200.

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These 3 small cap shares zoomed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Hydroponics Company Ltd (ASX:THC) share price is one of three in the small cap space zooming higher today…

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Cimic Group Ltd share price jumps 4% on FY17 report, NPAT up 20.6%

| Tristan Harrison

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price has risen 4% after reporting.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia flags $375 million in penalties on regulatory humiliation

| Tom Richardson

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) offers a good dividend, but is it yesterday's blue chip?

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Why this small cap darling just got slapped with a downgrade from UBS

| Brendon Lau

Greencross Limited (ASX: GXL) just issued a better than expected trading update but that wasn't enough to ward-off a more…

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Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four surging higher today. Here's what you need to…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is one of four sinking lower. Here's why…

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Top broker warns this blue-chip property stock faces a short-term sell-off

| Brendon Lau

Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) is scheduled to post its profit results tomorrow and this could be a trigger for the…

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Auckland International Airport Limited share price up 1.87% on passenger numbers

| Motley Fool Staff

Auckland International Airport Limited (ASX:AIA) share price has risen on its passenger numbers.

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Why short interest continues to rise in Tassal Group Limited

| Tim Katavic

It's been a disappointing 2018 thus far for salmon producer Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) with the price of its…

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Medicinal cannabis shares are smoking the market

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is one of a number in the medicinal cannabis industry smoking the…

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These 3 shares will give your portfolio instant diversification

| Tristan Harrison

Invest in these three shares to diversify your portfolio.

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The gold miners continue to sink lower: Time to sell?

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is one of a number in the gold industry dropping lower today…

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Why the 6% yield of BWP Trust could be a good bet for income seekers in retirement

| Tom Richardson

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) reported a typically steady half this morning.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher by leading brokers...

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The most highly prized asset in Wesfarmers Ltd could be its biggest liability

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders have always been able to forgive bad news from Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) thanks to its Bunnings powerhouse. But…

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Why Carsales.Com Ltd is in reverse despite posting profit and dividend growth

| Brendon Lau

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) delivered sales and profit growth as its domestic business revs up. But there could be a few…

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The Janus Henderson Group share price rises 5% as profits rocket

| Sean O'Neill

The Janus Henderson Group (ASX:JHG) share price rose 5% this morning after the company posted strong annual results.

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The lithium miners have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price have stormed higher today...

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3 dividend stocks I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 dividends stocks look like good income options to me.

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Why the Idp Education Ltd share price rocketed 18% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Idp Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price has rocketed higher today after announcing a strong first-half result...

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3 ASX shares I would avoid after the market meltdown

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares are one of three I would continue to avoid after the market meltdown...

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How the market meltdown could create significant wealth for you

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out how you could generate wealth in a market where "most valuation parameters are either the richest ever... or…

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Nick Scali Limited reports: Profit up 15%

| Tristan Harrison

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) reported a pleasing set of results this morning.

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3 cheap dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) dividend is one of three I would consider buying today…

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) rebound

| James Mickleboro

After sinking below US$6,000, the bitcoin (BTC) price has rebounded strongly and has US$8,000 in its sights…

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Challenger Ltd plunges 6% in market crash

| Motley Fool Staff

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has plunged today.

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Macquarie Group Ltd predicts profit growth of 10% for FY18

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has given guidance of profit growth in FY18.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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