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3 fund manager shares to get rich?

| Kevin Gandiya

Janus Henderson Group plc (ASX:JHG) is among some top fund managers to invest in.

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Why I prefer IOOF Holdings Limited to the big 4 banks

| Tristan Harrison

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) is much more attractive to me than the big four banks.

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Why the Healthscope Ltd share price is still an opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price has recovered well.

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Why I think the Crown Resorts Ltd share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price has reacted badly to the latest scandal.

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zipMoney Ltd shares just fell to an 18-month low

| Motley Fool Staff

The zipMoney Ltd (ASX:ZML) share price fell to an 18-month low on the day Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares…

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This fund manager says Telstra Corporation Ltd will have to cut its dividend again

| Tom Richardson

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could head lower if it has to cut dividends further.

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The LiveHire Ltd share price has now tripled in value this year

| James Mickleboro

The LiveHire Ltd (ASX: LVH) share price rose 7% on Wednesday, taking its year-to-date return to in excess of 200%.…

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The Crown Resorts Limited share price is being rocked by MP's allegations

| Tom Richardson

Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) is accused of rigging its already rigged pokie machines.

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Are Westpac Banking Corp shares still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is up almost 10% in the last 12 months. Is it still in…

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

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is one of three shares I would consider investing $10,000 today…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have fallen lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is one of four falling into the red today. Here’s why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four surging higher today. Here’s why…

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Why St Barbara Ltd shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has been a huge mover today. Here’s why…

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The rise of infant formula: A2 Milk, Bellamy's and now Nuchev?  

| Nivine Bazzi

Will baby formula business Nuchev deliver big IPO gains like the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M).

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Why are short positions in Rio Tinto Limited shares rising?

| Nivine Bazzi

What are the key short-term factors impacting the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price?

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Why Big Un Ltd shares rocketed 13% to an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) share price rocketed 13% to a new all-time high today. Here’s why…

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Vita Group Limited shares sink on acquisition plans

| James Mickleboro

The Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price has tumbled lower after announcing plans to diversify its business…

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Why the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd share price is soaring today

| Sean O'Neill

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price jumped 6% to $5 today as the company's latest quarterly report shows growth…

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Why the Freelancer Ltd share price is at a 52-week low

| Tom Richardson

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) has failed to live up to initial investor expectations.

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Why the Lendlease Group share price plunged lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price has been one of the worst performers on the market today. Here’s why…

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Why BWX Ltd shares are in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price isn’t going anywhere today. Here’s why its shares are in a trading halt…

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SEC accuses Rio Tinto Limited and former execs of fraud

| Sean O'Neill

The US regulator has accused Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and two former executives of fraud.

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3 small-cap shares on my shopping list

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXSO) (ASX:XSO) may be on fire this year, but I don’t believe it is too late…

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Big dividend shares are dead: Here's what to do now

| Regan Pearson

The plummeting Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is a sign of a the big shift out of dividend focused…

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Why iron ore miners are rising ahead of China's National Congress

| Steve Holland

Australia’s major iron ore miners were higher on Tuesday. But China’s National Congress of the Communist Party could have a…

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Why the Challenger Ltd share price is long term buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price looks like a good opportunity to me.

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These 4 shares could be retail bargains

| Tristan Harrison

The retail sector could have a few gems.

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price just hit a 4 year high

| Tim Katavic

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares surge higher following Q3 production report.

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Are these 3 dividend shares on your radar?

| Steve Holland

The Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHG) offer tempting dividends. Is…

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Want solid income? Try these shares

| Tristan Harrison

It’s getting hard to find good income these days.

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Why the REA Group Limited share price just set a record high

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are up 1,000% in 10 years.

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Vocus Group Ltd shares rocket higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price climbed a massive 10% on Tuesday…

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Why Getswift Ltd Dropped 23% In Less Than 2 Weeks

| Claude Walker

Arguably, Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) is still overvalued...

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Independence Group NL shares climb 6% higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price was a big mover on Tuesday, climbing 6% higher…

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2 healthcare shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is one of two which I think has significant long-term upside potential…

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Afterpay Touch Group Ltd shares are going gangbusters again

| Tim Wilks

 With no news out in the market Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares soar over 6% to $4.62.  

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Is Synlait FPO NZX the next a2 Milk Company Limited?

| Ian Crane

Synlait FPO NZX's (ASX:SM1) share price is up almost 125% in 2017.

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TPG Telecom Ltd shares are on fire today

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price has surged 5% higher during trade today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price in the buy zone?

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Why the Data#3 Limited share price just hit new 52-week highs

| Tim Katavic

The Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) share price hits a new high.

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