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Healthscope Ltd shares storm higher on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price has stormed higher after receiving a non-binding takeover offer of $2.36 cash per share…

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How safe is your money with lithium players like Galaxy Resources Ltd?

| Carin Pickworth

The global excitement surrounding lithium has been positive for the likes of Galaxy Resources Ltd (ASX:GXY) and Pilbara Minerals Ltd…

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Myer Holdings Ltd bounces on Macquarie Group upgrade

| Carin Pickworth

Macquarie has placed a neutral rating on Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR).

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Why I think share prices could drop in May

| Brendon Lau

We are heading into what has been traditionally a tough month for our share market and this growing global risk…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher by top brokers…

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Why the Webjet Limited share price has hit turbulence

| Rosemary Steinfort

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares were up 3.6% supported by a strong earnings outlook. 

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Wesfarmers Ltd reports quarterly sales, Bunnings still the crown jewel

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has reported its quarterly result for March 2018.

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One big reason to invest in Aristocrat Leisure Limited

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out what has got top brokers such as UBS, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Goldman Sachs quite excited about…

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I'm close to buying these 2 growth shares

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 growth shares are high on my watchlist.

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Can the Qantas Airways Limited share price continue flying sky high?

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out whether Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) can continue to outperform and the 3 blue chip stocks that could be…

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Beat low rates with these high yielding dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

You could beat low interest rates with the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) dividend and two others...

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

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) prices crashed lower during overnight trade. Here's what you…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), and Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW) shares will be on watch on Thursday...

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Lest We Forget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We will remember them

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WAM Global lodges prospectus with ASIC

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Global is getting closer to listing.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) shares are one of three that leading brokers think investors should be selling right now...

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Why the Beach Energy Ltd share price printed a new multi-year high

| Tommaso Autorino

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) just consolidated assets from Lattice Energy, with a significant impact on the scale of the…

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This ASX-listed healthcare stock is about to get a big earnings upgrade

| Brendon Lau

This stock is probably the best profit growth story in the hospital space but is trading at a significant discount…

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3 shares for a blue chip retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These shares should provide a solid retirement.

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Why the Resolute Mining Limited share price sunk 5% lower today

| Tommaso Autorino

Shares in Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) fell 5% on a disappointing quarterly update. Here are the details.

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UBS & Macquarie deliver ratings on ResMed Inc. ahead of profit report

| Gabriella Hold

UBS cuts rating on ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) to “Neutral” and says the robust earnings outlook is captured in the…

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3 under the radar growth stocks

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 growth stocks are growing without much attention.

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Will JB Hi-Fi Limited beat Amazon's competition?

| Rosemary Steinfort

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) has had many guises, starting as a CD store, but can they compete with the Amazon…

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Dicker Data Ltd reveals profit growth of 23%

| Tristan Harrison

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) just revealed quarterly profit growth of 23%.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares push higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has pushed higher on Tuesday...

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Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) are on fire

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) prices have been on fire again on Tuesday. Here's…

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These 3 top dividend shares have yields above 4.5%

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 dividend shares all have nice dividend yields.

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Investor exodus as Redbubble Ltd release quarterly cash flow report

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in global online marketplace Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) down on cash flow report

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Why these 3 ASX shares are at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

Why 52-week highs aren't always what they seem

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Why the share price of Boral Limited is getting smashed despite forecasting strong growth

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) crashed to a six-month low this morning after management warned that its all-important US…

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Where I would invest $3,000 in the ASX this week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three top growth shares that I would buy with $3,000 this…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is one of four surging higher on Tuesday. Here’s why…

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Lendlease Group shares up on Shanghai expansion

| Carin Pickworth

Lendlease will develop a $302 million senior living community in Shanghai

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Is Ramsay Health Care Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs the hottest healthcare stock on the ASX?

| Carin Pickworth

Brokers back Ramsay Health Care Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs (ASX: RHC)

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Link Administration Holdings Ltd shares down on capital raising

| Carin Pickworth

Investors lukewarm about Link Administration Holdings Ltd’s (ASX: LNK) capital raising

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Why 2 big-name brokers think Hub24 Ltd is a buy

| Carin Pickworth

Ord Minnett has upgraded financial services platform Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) to buy from hold

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3 small caps with big things on the horizon

| Carin Pickworth

3 speculative small caps with big growth opportunity for your portfolio

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Is the rally in Rio Tinto Limited and South32 Ltd over before it started?

| Brendon Lau

A big drop in the price of aluminium is causing panic among mining stocks. Is the party over?

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Why these 4 ASX shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is one of four dropping lower today. Here's why...

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