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Aristocrat Leisure Limited shares halted ahead of Federal Court decision

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price is up 59% in 12 months, but won't be going anywhere today. Here's…

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Optus to launch 5G next year

| Tristan Harrison

Optus plans to launch 5G before Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS).

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Will Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd burn out?

| Steve Holland

Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:BOT) is on an ambitious research and development journey. But will it burn out?

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Are Bonds a Better Buy Than Stocks For 2018?

| Motley Fool Staff

With stock markets across the globe having made record highs in recent months, many investors may be contemplating selling their…

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These 3 ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is one of three racing to a new 52-week high. Here's why…

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2 retail stocks to beat the Amazon effect

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 2 retail stocks can triumph in the face of Amazon.

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3 growth shares I would buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares are one of three that I would buy and hold for many years…

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Cryptocurrency altcoins decimated

| Tristan Harrison

The secondary cryptocurrency market has been devastated.

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) smashed

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin (BTC) price and the Ripple (XRP) price have been smashed overnight. Here's what you need to know...

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Bitcoin (BTC) plunges below US$9,000

| Tristan Harrison

Bitcoin has been smashed overnight.

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Why Polynovo Ltd's share price tripled in six months

| Steve Holland

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price has risen sharply over the last six months. And it looks set to continue…

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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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Why I'd buy Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd today

| Stewart Vella

An established company that is well managed, and available at a good price. Here is why I would buy Washington…

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3 blue chips with big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares all have big dividend yields.

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3 ASX shares I'd buy for my kids today

| Stewart Vella

Investing money on behalf of your children is a great way to ensure their financial security. Here are three companies…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares reach a multi-year high

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The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price soared to a multi-year high on Thursday. Here's what you need…

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Why these ASX shares are in trading halts

| James Mickleboro

Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:BOT) shares are one of three in a trading halt today. Here's why…

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Two oil stocks that are on brokers' buy list as the profit season kicks in

| Brendon Lau

The oil sector is in cum-upgrade mode ahead of the reporting season. But don't only look at the majors as…

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Why BHP Billiton Limited's disliked asset may be a star performer this profit season

| Brendon Lau

BHP Billion Limited (ASX:BHP) has been under pressure to sell its shale oil assets but this business may steal the…

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Department 13 records first cash flow positive result

| Steve Holland

Department 13 International Limited (ASX:D13) has posted its first positive operating cash flow result since listing. Is it a buy?

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Is your portfolio too Australian-focused?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are quite heavily focused on the Australian share market.

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is up 11% on Thursday, bringing its 2018 return to 30%. Here's why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price is one of four surging higher on Thursday. Here's why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price is one of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here's what you need to…

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MFF Capital Investments Ltd reports: Dividend up 50%

| Tristan Harrison

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) has reported today.

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Why the Beach Energy Ltd share price is sliding

| Carin Pickworth

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) was a fish out of water on the declines list this week.

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Why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd share price is inching upwards

| Carin Pickworth

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) is rallying in the lead up to its earnings announcement.

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3 exciting tech shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Livetiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) shares are one of three which I think investors ought to have on their watchlist…

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price is heading down

| Carin Pickworth

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price climbed to mid-January, but has slipped since.

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This retail share just issued a profit upgrade despite the Amazon onslaught

| Brendon Lau

The share price of McPherson's Ltd (ASX:MCP) shot up to a three-month high after the household and personal goods distributor…

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Why I'm betting big on XERO FPO shares

| Regan Pearson

Here’s what’s in store for Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) as the company heads to a full ASX listing.

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Top broker tips Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares to sink lower

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price could fall to $71.00 according to one leading broker.

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House prices fall again in January

| Tristan Harrison

House prices have continued their descent.

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Why Wattle Health Australia Ltd shares jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price has pushed higher again today. Here's what you need to know...

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3 growing healthcare shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is one of three which I think could climb notably higher over the next…

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2 REITs with yields over 5.5%

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 REITs could provide solid income and growth.

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These 3 ASX shares smashed the market in January

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price was one of three smashing the market in January. Here's why…

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Xero Limited to allow payments inside the software

| Tristan Harrison

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) customers will be able to make payments inside the accounting system.

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Are these fintech shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price has been tipped to climb to $8.20 by one leading broker…

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Top stock picks for February

| Motley Fool Staff

Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD), Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) are among February's top picks.

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