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McGrath Ltd share price hammered 12% on updated guidance

| Tristan Harrison

The McGrath Ltd (ASX:MEA) share price is under the hammer on today’s update.

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Is it too late to buy Qantas Airways Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is up 53% in 12 months. Is it too late to invest?

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Why I won't invest in GetSwift Ltd

| Rhys Brock

I've recently written about some Australian tech companies with excellent growth potential that I see as solid long-term investments. These…

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Why I still rate Afterpay Touch Group Ltd a buy at this price

| Rhys Brock

The rise of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) is fast becoming a fin-tech fairy tale. The start-up began its…

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There's finally a reason to buy National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Brendon Lau

Speculation that National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) is mulling an IPO of its funds business should get shareholders excited.…

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Kogan.com Ltd shares drop lower on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is heading in the wrong direction for once. Here's why it dropped into the…

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AFIC reports: NPAT up 15.6%

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd (ASX:AFI) reported solid profit growth.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of four starting the week with a move higher. Here's what…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here's why…

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3 shares to diversify your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Diversify your portfolio with these 3 shares.

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Is Myer Holdings Ltd the next takeover target in the retail sector?

| Brendon Lau

Speculation is heating up that the embattled department store owner will be merged with a rival to survive the structural…

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From US government shutdown to geopolitics: what should investors fear most?

| Brendon Lau

The US government shutdown is dominating headlines but there are three other macro challenges that poses a bigger risk to…

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Leading brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) dividend is one of two income investors may want to consider snapping up…

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Quintis Ltd goes bust

| Steve Holland

After a disastrous year Quintis Ltd (ASX:QIN) shareholders have finally been put out of their misery…

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Will lithium shares continue to sink?

| Steve Holland

Lithium shares endured heavy losses last week. Will it continue?

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How low can Bitcoin go?

| Steve Holland

Amid signs of increasing government crackdowns on cryptocurrencies it appears the price of Bitcoin could continue to slide.

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Domain Holdings Australia Ltd shares crushed on shock CEO resignation

| James Mickleboro

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) share price has had a terrible start to the week after the shock departure…

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Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd falls 3% on trading update

| Tristan Harrison

The market wasn’t impressed by Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd’s (ASX:API) update.

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4 great companies earning huge returns in 2018

| Regan Pearson

Why Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) and CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) are compounding huge returns for investors

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares fall on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has sunk lower after being downgraded to a sell rating by a…

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Why the Topbetta Holdings Ltd share price surged 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Topbetta Holdings Ltd (ASX:TBH) share price has been a big mover on Monday. Here's why...

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Is It Too Late To Sell Your Getswift Ltd Shares?

| Claude Walker

Because of a trading halt, Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) shareholders can't even sell their shares right now...

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Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

These shares are listing onto the ASX this week.

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Why Auscann Group Holdings Ltd shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price has stormed higher after announcing an agreement with Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price and the Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price are two of ten…

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What to watch on the ASX this week

| James Mickleboro

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) will be two of a number of shares on…

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Why the Getswift Ltd share price is going to get hammered today

| Sean O'Neill

The Getswift Ltd (ASX: GSW) share price will likely get punished today following a media article over the weekend.

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

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) prices crashed lower overnight. Here's why...

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Why bitcoin might be the new best friend of gold miners in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in ASX-listed gold miners may have found a new BFF in the form of bitcoin as the crypto market…

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Integrated Research Limited gives profit guidance

| Motley Fool Staff

Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) updates the market with its expectations.

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Integral Diagnostics Ltd reports: Underlying NPAT up 22.7%

| Tristan Harrison

Integral Diagnostics Ltd (ASX:IDX) reported a good set of numbers today.

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Why I think Bingo Industries Ltd is a buy at this share price

| Ian Crane

Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) is up 50% since listing in May 2017.

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Why I think these 2 education shares are a buy now

| Stewart Vella

Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) and Idp Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) are on my shopping list.

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The Speedcast international Limited share price rises 2% with contract win

| Tristan Harrison

The Speedcast international Limited (ASX:SDA) share price has risen strongly today due to a contract win.

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Why I think a2 Milk Company Ltd could be a buy for capital growth in 2018

| Andrew Chen

Here's why the a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) could have plenty of milk in the tank.

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Citigroup: CSL Limited & ResMed Inc. (CHESS) could soar this earnings season

| Brendon Lau

The healthcare sector has rallied ahead of the market and this reporting season will determine which stocks can keep outperforming.…

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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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Franchisees might launch a class action against Retail Food Group Limited

| Sean O'Neill

A law firm announced this morning that it was considering launching a class action on behalf of Retail Food Group…

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Why the OceanaGold Corporation share price stormed higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

The OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) share price was on fire today thanks to a strong production update…

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6 amateur investing mistakes to avoid

| Tom Richardson

Following some simple rules can help all retail investors improve their returns.

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