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Why Netwealth Group Ltd shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price has been a big mover on Thursday. Should you invest in the growing…

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Why these 4 ASX shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is one of four tumbling lower today. Here’s why…

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This high-flying miner just got clipped by two broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

You’d be hard pressed to find better performing large cap mining stock than South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) but its golden…

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Why these 4 ASX shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Livetiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is one of four climbing higher on Thursday. Here’s why…

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Is it time to buy the dip in the Cochlear Limited share price?

| Tim Katavic

Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) has not had a positive start to 2018, with its share price down 4%…

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Aussie dollar hits 80 US cents

| James Mickleboro

The Australian dollar is on a tear against the U.S. dollar. But will it last and should you buy Aristocrat…

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Why this top broker says lithium is "our top short idea"

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why this top broker is bearish on lithium stocks like Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY).

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Danger looms for interest-only property investors

| Tristan Harrison

Interest-only investors will have to start re-financing soon.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia at risk of a sell-off at February's profit result?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) have been on the comeback but the stock maybe at risk of…

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Why I'm not jumping on board Qantas Airways Limited stock just yet

| Stewart Vella

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is up 49% over the past year.

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Why it could be a good time to buy A2 Milk Company Ltd shares

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could be on its way to an all-time high. Should you invest?

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Why this broker is tipping the oil price to hit US$75 a barrel even if demand falls

| Brendon Lau

Many investors are wary about investing in oil stocks as the price of crude could collapse as the world moves…

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Why it might pay to buy iron ore shares like Rio Tinto Limited in late February

| Brendon Lau

Don't panic if you missed the sharp run up in BHP Billion Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue…

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LiveHire Ltd trading update: what you need to know

| Kevin Gandiya

Here are the key highlights of the latest trading update from LiveHire Ltd (ASX:LVH), the technology company with an online…

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Livetiles Ltd reports huge growth: Share price up 18%

| Tristan Harrison

The Livetiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has shot up on a great quarter.

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Why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price tumbled 7.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has tumbled lower after cutting its full-year production guidance…

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Djerriwarrh Investments Limited reports half-year result

| Tristan Harrison

Djerriwarrh Investments Limited (ASX:DJW) has reported its half-year result.

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Westpac Banking Corp share price tipped to rise to $35

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price could be on its way to $35.00 according to one leading broker…

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BHP Billiton Limited shares push higher on first-half update

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has bounced back thanks to the release of its first-half production update this…

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Bitcoin (BTC) dips below US$10,000

| Tristan Harrison

Bitcoin continues its descent.

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3 exciting small-cap tech shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

The Livetiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is one of three which I’ll be watching closely this year…

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Can Abacus Property Group's new CEO send the share price higher?

| Steve Holland

The Abacus Property Group (ASX:ABP) share price has been sinking. But that could change.

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3 shares that can't seem to stop climbing in 2018

| Steve Holland

These three shares posted solid gains over the past year. And they’re still climbing.

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Your instant 5 share dividend portfolio

| Kevin Gandiya

If you are looking to build an income focused portfolio, here are 5 shares you might want to consider:

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3 high-yielding dividend shares for retirees

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is one of three I think retirees should consider today...

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Why waste management shareholders are cleaning up

| Steve Holland

Shareholders of ASX waste management companies have seen strong returns. Here’s why…

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Will the Ripple (XRP) price rebound?

| James Mickleboro

The Ripple (XRP) price has lost 71% of its value in the last two weeks. Is a rebound on the…

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3 alarming reasons to avoid REA Group Limited

| Kevin Gandiya

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), the owner of realestate.com.au had a stellar performance in 2017 with the share price rising over…

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4 shares for value investors to buy in 2018?

| Ian Crane

These four stocks appear undervalued and set to outperform the market in 2018.

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Here's what I'm looking for this reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

Reporting season is getting close.

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Buy these 3 stocks to instantly diversify your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 stocks will give your portfolio good diversification.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 9 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Wednesday.

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Why this miner is defying today's sharp sell-off in the sector to hit a 10-month high

| Brendon Lau

This mining stock is surging today following a bullish production report and I believe there is plenty of room left…

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5 share picks to grow your wealth in 2018

| Tom Richardson

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) may still offer good total returns at current share prices.

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Why I would buy these small-cap healthcare shares

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is one of two which I think could provide strong returns in the long-term…

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These out-of-favour healthcare shares could rebound in 2018

| Brendon Lau

The healthcare sector has been a standout for investors in 2017 but there is a small group of laggards that…

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Why the Sirtex Medical Limited share price just jumped 13% to a 52-week high

| Sean O'Neill

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price jumped 13% to a 52-week high today, following an earnings update.

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The lithium miners have sunk deep into the red today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of a number in the lithium industry sinking lower today. Here’s…

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The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd share price is going gangbusters again

| Andrew Chen

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price climbed 16.9% to $7.62 on the back of positive results from its…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have posted solid gains today

| James Mickleboro

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price is one of four posting solid gains today. Here’s what you need to…

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