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Should you buy these 3 healthcare shares?

| James Mickleboro

Will the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price and two others climb higher in 2018?

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3 income shares to buy before Christmas

| Tristan Harrison

Now could be the best time to load up on income shares.

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Morgan Stanley: Sell the Australian Dollar

| Tim Katavic

Leading broker Morgan Stanley has recommended selling the Australian Dollar as its top trade for 2018.

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Shares in the newly minted $11 billion Tabcorp to start trading

| Steve Holland

The long-awaited merger between Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) and Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) is almost complete. Here’s more…

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Is Speedcast International Ltd still a buy?

| Steve Holland

Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) has provided shareholders with hefty returns over the past year. Will it continue to do so?

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Here's a new reason to be excited about BHP Billiton Limited in the new year

| Brendon Lau

The world's largest miner has taken a step closer to divesting its shale oil assets and that will give investors…

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Westfield Corp Ltd receives US$24.7 billion takeover offer

| Ian Crane

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX: WFD) shares have been in a trading halt since early this morning

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2 small caps with big dividends

| Tim Katavic

While blue chip stocks such as National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are well known for…

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Broker gives four reasons to be overweight on Woodside Petroleum Limited in 2018

| Brendon Lau

It's been a volatile year for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) with the stock going nowhere fast! But 2018 will…

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Why WiseTech Global Ltd shares just hit a new high

| Motley Fool Staff

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price reached a new high on Wednesday after announcing a new acquisition…

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Why the Yojee Ltd share price is up 16% today

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The Yojee Ltd (ASX:YOJ) share price rocketed higher on Wednesday. Here’s why…

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Why Galaxy Resources Limited shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price was a big mover on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know…

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3 dividend shares for your watch list

| Steve Holland

With interest rates going nowhere it’s time to look at some more dividend shares…

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Westfield Corp accepts Unibail Rodamco's takeover offer

| Steve Holland

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) shareholders will be celebrating after the company announced it has accepted a takeover offer from Unibail-Rodamco…

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Where I would invest $10,000 in the share market today

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are one of three I would consider buying today if I had a spare $10,000…

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3 tips for successful investing in 2018

| Regan Pearson

Investing in 2018 will mean thinking about the future of companies like WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and Xero Limited…

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Retail Food Group Limited shares have collapsed…Now what?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares an opportunity here?

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Why these 4 ASX shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price is one of four tumbling lower today. Here’s why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four climbing higher today. Here’s why…

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M&A becoming a big theme for 2018: who are the next targets?

| Brendon Lau

The $33 billion buyout of Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX: WFD) is likely to pave the way for other mega deals…

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Why Senetas Corporation Limited shares are up 9% today

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After a big gain today, the Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN) share price has climbed 40% in a month…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price could be heading to $5.30 according to one leading broker…

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Bitcoin races past US$17,000

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin price has raced past US$17,000. Is it on its way to US$20,000?

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Why these 3 ASX shares just sunk to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The MSM Corporation International Ltd (ASX:MSM) share price is one of three touching on new 52-week lows today. Here’s what…

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Why these 3 ASX shares are at 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price is one of three at 52-week highs today. Here’s why…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) share price is one of three being tipped to sink lower by leading brokers.…

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Why I would buy these fast-growing dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is great, but these fast-growing dividends could be even better…

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3 exciting small-cap shares to watch in 2018

| James Mickleboro

Fastbrick Robotics Ltd (ASX:FBR) is one of three shares I think investors should keep a close eye on in 2018…

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2 shares to own for a merry Christmas

| Tristan Harrison

Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of year.

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3 reasons why the Class Ltd share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price could recover.

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3 reasons why the Altium Limited share price could keep growing

| Tristan Harrison

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price seems unstoppable.

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Why CSL Limited looks like a buy at this share price

| Steve Holland

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) has proven to be one of Australia’s top medical companies. And it still looks like a good…

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Why the ResMed Inc. (CHESS) share price is falling today

| Motley Fool Staff

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) v ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) remains a legal gravy train.

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Is Christmas coming early for Westfield Corp Ltd shareholders?

| Brendon Lau

Global shopping centre giant Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) has gone into a trading halt as it prepares to announce a…

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The Medical Developments International Ltd share price is up 55% in 2017

| Motley Fool Staff

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price continued its solid run on Tuesday, extending its year-to-date gain to 55%.

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Why RXP Services Ltd shares fell over 8% on Tuesday

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The RXP Services Ltd (ASX:RXP) share price fell deep into the red on Tuesday. Here’s why…

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Why Bellamy's Australia Ltd shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has fallen hard on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know…

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This small cap's share price has more than doubled in 2017

| Ian Crane

Earlier this year, Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) bought a significant stake in this online business.

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Leading brokers just upgraded these shares to buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price is one of two that could be heading higher according to leading…

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These 2 cryptocurrencies have smashed Bitcoin's returns in 2017

| Kevin Gandiya

2 cryptocurrencies that have returned more than 3,000% in 2017 and outperformed Bitcoin in the process.

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