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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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My 10 best mid-cap share picks revisited

| Matt Brazier

How have my best mid cap picks from three years ago fared?

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How much cash should you hold in your portfolio in these times?

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have the right amount of cash?

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3 ASX tech shares to offer FANG like returns?

| Tim Katavic

3 diverse Australian based tech shares for local investors to consider investing in.

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Why I avoid oil shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Matt Brazier

Does the rise in oil price make oil shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) a buy?

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Why patience is key for investment returns

| Tristan Harrison

Patience is an integral part of investment returns.

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2 rock-solid dividend shares for a blue-chip retirement

| Dave Gow

I think Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) offers a good mix of income and growth.

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Stronger-than-expected GDP shines light on share market growth ahead

| Brendon Lau

The better-than-expected expansion in the Australian economy will give backers of high-flying growth stocks an upper hand in the growth…

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Here's why I don't invest in bank shares like Westpac Banking Corp

| Matt Brazier

The banks pay high dividends but are they sustainable?

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3 shares I'd buy in a market crash

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares would be at the top of my watchlist during a market crash.

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3 top food shares for hungry investors

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are one of three in the food space that I think investors should consider…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here's what you need to…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is one of four climbing higher on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know…

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Why GUD Holdings Limited shares are up on acquisition news

| Carin Pickworth

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) has acquired Disc Brakes Australia Pty Ltd.

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5 under-the-radar shares for savvy Generation Y investors

| Carin Pickworth

5 stocks to help Generation Y come into its own as investors

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Are things about to turn around for Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (ASX: FSF)?

| Carin Pickworth

Fonterra Shareholders’ Fund (ASX: FSF) shares have been on a downward spiral in the last 12 months

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Prospa Group Limited (ASX:PGL) listing postponed at the eleventh hour

| James Mickleboro

The Prospa Group Limited (ASX:PGL) IPO has been postponed at the eleventh hour due to an ASIC query...

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Improving GDP growth just put another nail in Australian house prices

| Tom Richardson

Annual GDP growth of 3.1% suggests the RBA may hike borrowing rates sooner than expected.

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Why these small cap shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price is one of three at the small end of the market rising on…

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Broker claims Wesfarmers Ltd is a share to avoid in housing downturn

| Brendon Lau

The softening in house prices even as global economic growth picks up pace has only reaffirmed the belief that shares…

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3 reasons why the Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price could be a strong buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price looks quite attractive to me.

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The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is going nuts

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 30 points to finish off June 5 trade at 5,994 but these three shares were…

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Are these the best retail shares on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Are Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares and two others the best on offer in the retail sector?

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Why I think Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares could fall much lower

| Sean O'Neill

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares carry a substantial amount of risk.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys. Here's why...

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Why I'm holding off buying Commonwealth Bank (CBA:ASX) shares

| Matthew Breen

Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA:ASX) shares a buy for dividends and growth?

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Is WAM Microcap Limited (ASX:WMI) the best LIC on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Microcap Limited (ASX:WMI) could be the best LIC for the future.

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Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares lower on $352 million asset impairment

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price has fallen a further 3.5% to $2.66 after announcing a $352 million asset impairment...

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BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) receives US$9 billion bids for its shale assets

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price will be on watch today after reports claimed that it has received bids…

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3 stellar tech shares I would buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are one of three in the tech sector that I would buy and hold for the…

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2 quality shares trading at beaten-up prices

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 growth shares look like good value to me.

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The Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) share price is now down 80%

| Tommaso Autorino

Embattled fund manager Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) is closing one of its hedge fund vehicles. Here’s what you…

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These small cap dividend shares are on my shopping list

| James Mickleboro

Forget the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) dividends and check out these small cap shares...

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin bounce back

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin prices have bounced back over the last 24 hours...

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Why I'm waiting to buy Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares

| Tim Katavic

Is it time for investors to buy shares in hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) after its share price hit…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), and Prospa Group Limited (ASX:PGL) will be on watch on…

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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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3 dividend shares with yields over 6.25%

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 dividend shares could be good dividend options.

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RBA keeps rates on hold: So buy these dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept rates on hold. So I would suggest income investors buy Westpac Banking Corp…

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Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, and EOS have been smashed

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, and EOS prices have been smashed today. Is this why?

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