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South Korea to ban cryptocurrency trading: prices crash

| Tristan Harrison

South Korea is going to ban cryptocurrency trading soon.

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3 shares to profit from the wealthy baby boomers

| Rhys Brock

In 2016, 15% of Australians were aged 65 and over. That’s 3.7 million people.  By 2056, that number is projected to…

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The Blackmores Limited share price just dropped 6% on no news

| Motley Fool Staff

Can Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares break $200 in 2018?

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A2 Milk Company Ltd shares tumble lower

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price tumbled notably lower on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know…

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Why these 3 ASX shares just hit new all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is one of three scaling new heights on Thursday. Here’s what you need to…

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Is it time to buy shares in Mayne Pharma Group Ltd?

| Tim Katavic

The share price of pharmaceutical company Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) has had a solid start to 2018 rising 4.3%…

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Credit Suisse: Time to sell Carsales.Com Ltd

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Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CAR) had an exceptional 2017.

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Brokers' top retail stock picks on the back of a surprising jump in retail sales

| Brendon Lau

The retail sector looks set for a re-rating this year but not all stocks in the sector will do well.…

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Why these 4 ASX shares jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is one of four jumping higher today. Here’s why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares sank like stones today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four sinking notably lower today. Here’s what you need to…

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What is Warren Buffett investing in for 2018?

| Brendon Lau

Looking for hints on where to best put your capital to work this year? Renowned investor Warren Buffett has a…

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Big Un Ltd's big quarterly update

| Tristan Harrison

Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) has revealed big growth today.

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Oil price tipped to reach US$80: Should you buy energy shares?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Citi think the oil price could reach US$80 this year. Here’s how to profit…

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Why Nearmap Ltd shares surged despite a cashflow burn

| Sean O'Neill

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price jumped 11% this morning but it’s not all great news.

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Lithium miners sink deep into the red

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of six in the lithium industry sinking deep into the red…

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Bell Potter names its 12 top stock picks for 2018

| Tom Richardson

Will any of these companies be share market bolters in 2018?

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Why the Carsales.Com Ltd share price crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price has been one of the worst performers today. Here’s why…

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Creso Pharma Ltd is launching a cannabis drink

| Tristan Harrison

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) is diversifying with a cannabis-derived drink.

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JB Hi-Fi Limited shares storm higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price has been a big mover on Thursday after a broker upgrade. Here’s what…

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Bitcoin Cash price rockets up 16%

| Tristan Harrison

The Bitcoin Cash price bucks the trend.

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Leading brokers name 2 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is one of two tipped to climb higher by one leading broker...

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Transurban Group receives US$565 million extension approval

| Tristan Harrison

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is driving growth in the USA.

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Why I would buy these cheap dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) dividend is one of three that I think could be great options for income…

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Are banks still 'star income stocks'?

| Tristan Harrison

One expert thinks that the banks are star income stocks.

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Why the Adairs Ltd share price is up again

| Steve Holland

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price continues to climb. Here’s why…

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3 exciting tech shares flying under the radar

| James Mickleboro

You may be familiar with tech shares like Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), but do you know these three exciting shares?

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Why the pot stocks crashed lower

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price was one of seven in the pot stock industry sinking lower…

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3 shares with hefty dividends I'd consider for income

| Steve Holland

These three shares are offering sizable dividends.

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Where to find huge returns on equity in 2018

| Regan Pearson

Companies like Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited (ASX:DMP) are operating in high return industries.

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3 shares that keep giving huge returns

| Steve Holland

Shareholders have enjoyed massive returns from these shares. And they keep on giving.

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Why Soul Patts is a major shareholder of Pacific Smiles Group Ltd

| Tristan Harrison

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is a major shareholder of Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX:PSQ).

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Ripple (XRP) price smashed 16.7% in 24 hours

| Tristan Harrison

Cryptocurrency investors are fleeing Ripple.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 10 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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Guess which ASX stock will get an earnings boost from Bomb Cyclones hitting the US

| Brendon Lau

The extreme cold-snap hitting the US is sending shivers down the spines of many, but there is one ASX stock…

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Who else wants to diversify their portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares will diversify your portfolio.

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Should you buy these unloved ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares may have fallen out of favour with investors, but should you snap them up today?

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Why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd share price is rocketing today

| Motley Fool Staff

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) shares enjoyed a strong day.

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Bitcoin falls amid government crackdown rumours

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin price is fetching US$14,516 per coin, down 4% over the last 24 hours. Here’s why…

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Kodak is launching a cryptocurrency, share price grows 117%

| Tristan Harrison

The camera company is releasing the KodakCoin.

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Why the Syrah Resources Ltd share price fell heavily today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has fallen heavily after the release of disappointing news…

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