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Better Dividend Buy: AGL Energy Ltd v Origin Energy Ltd

| Steve Holland

It looks like some ASX energy providers are firing up. Check out these three…

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Why the RCG Corporation Ltd share price soared on Monday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RCG Corporation (ASX:RCG) share price rocketed 8% on Monday

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Is Bitcoin better than gold?

| Steve Holland

Bitcoin is changing the perspectives of investors. But would you be willing to swap some cryptocurrency for a valuable guitar…

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Amazon is here: Which ASX retail shares can you buy?

| James Mickleboro

With Amazon due to launch this week I would suggest investors avoid Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) but consider these three…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) dividend is one of three that leading brokers think investors should snap up today…

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6 shares you need to watch on Monday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Myer (ASX:MYR) share price could receive some attention today

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Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers believe the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price and the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price are two…

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3 stunning reasons I'd dump Independence Group NL shares now

| Kevin Gandiya

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price is down 9% over the last year which is quite poor considering the…

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3 cheap mid-cap shares for your growth portfolio

| Kevin Gandiya

3 mid cap stocks that have outperformed ASX top 10 stocks such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:…

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3 growth shares I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

The market is quite expensive, it’s hard to find cheap shares at the moment.

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd a good dividend stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Everyone is looking for a good dividend stock, is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) one of them?

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Grow your dividend income quickly with these shares

| Tristan Harrison

These shares are growing their dividend at an impressive rate.

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Should Aussie retailers be afraid of Amazon?

| Tristan Harrison

Amazon is about to arrive, should retailers be scared?

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Why Bitcoin and Ethereum just raced to record highs

| James Mickleboro

A strong gain at the weekend means Bitcoin now has a bigger market cap than Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and…

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3 ways to profit from The Ashes

| Tristan Harrison

The old rivalry has started again, here’s how to profit.

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3 big-name shares to watch this week

| Steve Holland

In another big week of AGM’s, here’s three companies to look out for…

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How Embracing Change Could Make You a Better Investor

| Motley Fool Staff

In recent decades, the pace of change in the investment world seems to have increased. There are new methods to…

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Why Cash Could be a Killer For Your Portfolio

| Motley Fool Staff

Deciding how much cash to hold in a portfolio is a tough choice for any investor to make. On the…

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Why it may be time to sell your Cochlear Limited shares

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The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price has been one of the best performers this year. But is it time to…

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Why I think corporate governance has gone mad at these companies

| James Middleweek

In this article, I argue that the focus on executive remuneration has gone too far. In the year to June…

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Top broker says JB Hi-Fi Limited shares are a sell

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price could be heading lower according to one leading broker…

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Why the Mineral Resources Limited share price is soaring today

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The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price climbed 8 per cent to $20.23 today despite the miner releasing no…

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Northern Cobalt Ltd shares storm 41% higher

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The Northern Cobalt Ltd (ASX:N27) share price has gone gangbusters following the release of its assay results…

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Why the Aconex Ltd share price is looking up

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The Aconex Ltd (ASX: ACX) share price is up 5.4% today despite the software-as-a-service business releasing no news to the…

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Why Argosy Minerals Limited shares jumped 9% higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has been one of the biggest movers on the market on Friday. Here’s…

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Why the Monash IVF Group Ltd share price was crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) share price has been one of the worst performers on the market on Friday.…

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This Ratio Could Boost Your Portfolio Returns

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Since global stock markets have risen significantly in recent years, it may be more important than ever to find the best opportunities…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Is This Risk Set to Destroy Your Portfolio Returns?

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With stock markets across the globe having enjoyed a major Bull Run in recent years, many investors are feeling optimistic about the…

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Why the Crown Resorts Limited share price is falling today

| Tim Katavic

Shares in gaming and entertainment group Crown Resorts Limited (ASX: CWN) are down approximately 1.5% to $12.32 in morning trade…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here’s why…

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3 ways investors can profit from Australia's ageing population

| James Mickleboro

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) share price is one of three that could climb higher thanks to Australia’s ageing population…

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Is Australia's house price boom really over?

| Sean O'Neill

Or is this just an interlude?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is one of three being tipped to climb higher over the next 12 months…

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Is the iron ore price about to charge into a new bull market?

| Brendon Lau

Iron ore jumped again in overnight trade and looks poised to enter a new bull market. But how long can…

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Myer Holdings Ltd just warned it's still struggling

| Tom Richardson

Why RCG Corporation Ltd (ASX:RCG) might be a better bet than Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR)?

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Village Roadshow Ltd shares lower on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) share price has sunk into the red following the release of a disappointing trading update…

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Why I think Propel Funeral Partners is grave news for Invocare Limited

| Sean O'Neill

I’m not a buyer of either Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) or Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC) today.

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Will Telstra Corporation Ltd be a market beater in 2018?

| James Mickleboro

With Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares beat the market in 2018? I think they could…

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Broker warns it's time to sell this high-flying tech stock

| Brendon Lau

WistTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) has enjoyed a stellar run this year but is the party ending early for this tech…

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