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Why these 4 ASX shares started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here's what you need…

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Why these 4 ASX shares started the week with strong gains

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is one of four starting the week strongly. Here's what you need to know…

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3 fast growing dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These dividend shares could be the best way to wealth.

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Earnings preview: Blackmores Limited

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price will be on watch on Thursday when it releases its half-year results. Here's what…

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Why the Citadel Group Ltd share price fell 8% despite fast growing profits

| Sean O'Neill

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price fell 8% to $6.60 after it released its half year results this morning.

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This is the new favourite retail-exposed stock among brokers

| Brendon Lau

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) has long been the benchmark in the consumer sector but it's being replaced by Breville…

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Why the NIB Holdings Limited share price is up on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price rose 2% to $6.60 after releasing its half year results to the market…

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Westpac Banking Corp shares downgraded by top broker

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is fair value at $30.00 according to one leading broker...

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Devastated: Getswift Ltd share price plunges 60% on its return to trade

| Sean O'Neill

The Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) share price has been annihilated, falling more than 60% on its return to trade today.

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Here's the biggest threat to our bull market that most investors are overlooking

| Brendon Lau

It’s not spiking bond yields, Chinese growth or burgeoning debt that poses the greatest and nearest term risk to our…

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price rocketed 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has had a stunning start to the week. Here's why…

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Results in: Are SEEK Limited shares a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price has edged higher in early trade following the release of its half-year results. Should…

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Should income seekers buy Abacus Property Group for a 5.2% dividend yield?

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why shares in Abacus Property Group (ASX:ABP) have outperformed the ASX 300 A-REIT index over the last 5…

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How the Fiducian Group Ltd outperformed the ASX by 391%

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out this simple but effective strategy that has led to the Fiducian Group Ltd (ASX: ]FID) delivering double digit…

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InvoCare Limited just reported 37% profit growth

| Tristan Harrison

InvoCare Limited just reported its FY17 result.

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Why I would buy these retail shares today

| James Mickleboro

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price is one of two in the retail industry which I think could provide significant…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price and the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price are two of ten…

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How Pro Medicus Limited aims to use Artificial Intelligence to beat its competition

| Kevin Gandiya

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is up 1,400% over the last 5 years but that could be the…

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What to watch on the ASX this week

| James Mickleboro

The shares of A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Flight Centre Travel Group…

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3 food shares to profit from the dining boom

| Carin Pickworth

The “dining boom” isn’t over and these 3 food stocks are proof.

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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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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) surge higher

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin (BTC) price and the rest of the cryptocurrencies have had a wild but mostly positive weekend. Here's what…

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The easiest way to crush the ASX in 2018

| Regan Pearson

How Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) beat the ASX 200 for five years running.

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Why the Independence Group NL share price is tracking higher

| Carin Pickworth

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) is likely to track the gold price higher or lower.

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Is the banking sector about to experience a golden age?

| Motley Fool Staff

With the banking sector’s overall performance being closely linked to the outlook for the wider economy, the sector could enjoy…

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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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