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Why CSL Limited is 8.1% of this high-performing LIC's portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is a big part of Diversified United Investment Limited’s (ASX:DUI) portfolio.

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Why it's important to keep your head in a bull market

| Sean O'Neill

Making effortless money probably hides the risk taken to make it.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are starting the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Could these 3 shares prove the doubters wrong next month?

| Tristan Harrison

Reporting season will tell how well these shares are doing.

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Why the Wattle Health Australia Ltd share price is on fire today

| Motley Fool Staff

Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) shares are up 850% in a year.

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The Argosy Minerals Limited share price just jumped to a record-high

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has been on fire on Monday, rising over 12% to a record high.…

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Cromwell Group is launching a security purchase plan

| Tristan Harrison

Cromwell Group (ASX:CMW) announces a security purchase plan.

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Why I would avoid these dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) dividend is one I would avoid on the local share market…

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Why I'd buy Beach Energy Ltd at this share price

| Rhys Brock

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price ended last week on a high, up almost 7% in Friday trading to…

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Should you buy BT Investment Management Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

The BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) share price has underperformed its rivals, Should you snap it up?

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These ASX200 share prices have doubled over the last year

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX200 shares have done very well.

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2 tech shares to buy now for long-term capital growth 

| Rhys Brock

Tech stocks Altium Limited (ASX:ASU) and ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) lit up the market in 2017, but here’s why I…

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UBS: Rio Tinto Limited tipped to surge ahead on iron ore exports   

| Nivine Bazzi

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is up 22% in one year in line with the iron ore price.

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Nextdc Ltd shares tumble lower on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price has had a poor start to the week. Here’s why…

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Why I think Carsales.Com Ltd could be a sell at $15

| Sean O'Neill

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) has a lofty share price for a mature business.

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Quintis Ltd shares to remain suspended until February

| James Mickleboro

The Quintis Ltd (ASX:QIN) share price was due to resume trade today, but this has been pushed back by another…

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Why I think Integral Diagnostics Ltd could be a buy

| Steve Holland

There’s been a bit of interest lately in Integral Diagnostics Ltd (ASX:IDX) lately. Here’s why…

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Everything you need to know about the Westpac Banking Corp dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) dividend is one of the most popular on the local market. Here’s everything you need…

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3 shares serving up big gains in 2018

| Steve Holland

These three shares delivered shareholders sizable gains on Friday.

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Wagners to build Adani airport?

| Tristan Harrison

Wagners Holding Company Limited (ASX:WGN) will potentially build the Adani mine.

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Why I'm tempted to buy Ramsay Health Care Limited shares

| Kevin Gandiya

4 reasons why Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) could be a great long term investment.

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3 IPOs to watch this week

| Steve Holland

Here are three companies set to list on the ASX this week…

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Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to sink lower

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin (BTC) price has continued to sink lower, as has the ethereum and Ripple (XRP) prices. Here's what you…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price and the Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price are being tipped to…

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This fund manager believes a bubble is brewing among small-cap tech stocks

| Ian Crane

The fear of missing out can be a powerful driver of asset prices in the short-term.

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Why this high-performing manager likes Smartgroup Corporation Ltd

| Tristan Harrison

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) is one of WAM Research Limited’s (ASX:WAX) biggest holdings.

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How the end of the 36-year bond bull market will impact on your shares

| Brendon Lau

A bond bear market will create winners and losers on our share market. Find out what are the stocks that…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday.

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Is it too late to buy these high-flying ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is up over 30% in 12 months. Is it too late to buy…

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3 dividend stocks I'm happy to own

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 income stocks are good options.

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Top broker tipping JB Hi-Fi Limited to outperform through to February

| Brendon Lau

The share price of JB Hi-FI Limited (ASX: JBH) may have bounced strongly over the past two days, but Morgan…

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Why are short positions in Webjet Limited shares rising?

| Tim Katavic

Shares in online travel business Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) have not had a positive start to 2018 with the price…

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Is Stellar Lumens (XLM) the next big cryptocurrency?

| James Mickleboro

You may know bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP, but are you familiar with Stellar Lumens (XLM)?

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Is the oil price heading to US$100 a barrel?

| Brendon Lau

The Brent crude oil price has jumped to a three-year high in overnight trade, fuelling speculation that it could be…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here’s what you…

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Propel Funeral Partners Ltd bids for full control of Norwood Park

| Tristan Harrison

Propel Funeral Partners Ltd (ASX:PFP) is set to acquire all the shares of Norwood Park Limited.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with strong gains

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four ending the week with strong gains. Here’s why…

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Forget National Australia Bank Ltd and buy these dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) is good, but I think these dividends are even better…

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ANZ will not be selling UDC Finance to HNA Group

| Tristan Harrison

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) will not be selling UDC Finance to HNA Group.

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3 healthcare shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is one of three I believe could climb significantly higher over the long-term. Here’s…

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