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The unintended consequences of Labor's dividend rebate ban on our favourite dividend stocks

| Brendon Lau

Our favourite dividend stocks like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) may be impacted by the…

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UBS rates Rural Funds Group a buy, share price up 3.2%

| Tristan Harrison

UBS has started coverage of Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) as a buy.

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Why the Litecoin price could go gangbusters in 2018

| Tom Richardson

Litecoin is proving the power of the internet in blowing up financial bubbles bigger than anyone ever imagined possible.

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

| James Mickleboro

Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are one of three I would be investing $10,000 into right now...

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Ripple (XRP) update: Everything you need to know

| James Mickleboro

The Ripple (XRP) price has had a wild month. Here's what has been happening in the world of Ripple…

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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 climb notably higher in the long-term…

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These 3 gold shares are up as investors buy "safe-haven" stocks

| Carin Pickworth

Investors flock to these “safe haven” gold stocks despite S&P/ASX 200 downturn.

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Why OZ Minerals Limited is picking a fight with heavyweight BHP Billiton Limited

| Carin Pickworth

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) faces power hurdle as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) bows out.

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Why these 4 ASX shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is one of four climbing higher today. Here's what you need to know…

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Why these 4 ASX shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is one of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why…

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3 ASX oil shares dragged down by Rex Tillerson's firing

| Carin Pickworth

Enthusiasm for oil has been undercut globally as crude oil prices plunge.

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Could the Cochlear Ltd share price crack $200 in 2018?

| Tom Richardson

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) looks one of the best businesses on the local share market.

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3 top travel shares to take your portfolio higher

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are one of three in the travel industry which I think investors ought to snap up…

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These ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is one of three reaching a 52-week high. Is it too late to invest?

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3 contrarian retail shares with outsized upside potential

| Stewart Vella

At the heart of value investing is selecting stocks with far greater upside potential than downside potential. With retail stocks…

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Will these 2 utility shares provide a safe retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 utility shares could provide a safe retirement.

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3 quality small cap companies I'd buy for the dividend

| Stewart Vella

Small caps can be businesses in growth mode. In these cases, reinvesting cash back into the business is good for…

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Is it time to buy A2 Milk Company Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has gone gangbusters over the last 12 months. Is it too late…

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XERO FPO's new CEO: Is it still a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

With a new CEO to replace founder Rod Drury, is XERO FPO (ASX:XRO) still an opportunity?

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10 exciting small cap shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Livetiles Ltd (ASX:LVT), ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO), and Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) are three small cap shares I'll be…

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Here are my 3 favourite finance shares

| Tristan Harrison

These are my top 3 finance stocks.

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Why I would buy these dirt cheap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Are Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares too cheap to ignore?

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The lithium miners have been crushed in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of six in the lithium industry falling hard in 2018. Should…

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Are these the 3 best tech shares on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is one of three in the tech sector that I think has plenty of…

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3 digital advertising companies to consider adding to your portfolio 

| Rhys Brock

Despite delivering strong financial results, the price of shares in billboard advertising companies APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO), oOh!Media Ltd…

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC) flat, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) higher, NEM (XEM) rockets

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC) price has been flat over the last 24 hours, but the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price and NEM…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Caltex Australia Limited & Santos Ltd are among Credit Suisse's top takeover target picks

| Brendon Lau

Expect a pick up in M&A activity this year Fools as the stars are lining up for a rebound in…

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Here's how to diversify your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Portfolio diversification is an important part of investing.

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5 shares I'd buy with $50,000 today

| Tom Richardson

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) may offer value in an expensive market.

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Here are 3 ETFs for a strong portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these 3 ETFs are great investments.

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3 stocks with huge dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks all have massive yields.

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Why the St Barbara Ltd share price is falling today 

| Tommaso Autorino

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) had to suspend production at its Simberi gold mine. Here’s why… 

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Morgan Stanley thinks robots can repower the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. share price

| Brendon Lau

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is struggling to find friends on worries about its profit outlook. But the rise of…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is up 263% in 12 months. Is it too late to buy it and…

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Do you own the 5 best performing ASX200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

These 5 shares were the top performers over the past year.

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has had a disappointing day of trade. Here's what you need to…

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The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd share price is facing a new headwind

| Brendon Lau

Investors have been happy to pay a premium for this expensive-defensive stock thanks to its large exposure to the tourism…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is one of four storming higher on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of four sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why…

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