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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd shares sink lower on broker downgrade

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The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price is expensive according to one leading broker…

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Credit Suisse: South32 Ltd shares are worth $3.20

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South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shareholders could be in for a bumpy ride.

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The iron ore price slump is sending Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares lower

| Tom Richardson

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are tracking iron ore prices lower.

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is down almost 7% in six months. Is now the…

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Why I think these retail shares are in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

Forget JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares and consider buying these retail shares instead…

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MSM Corporation International Ltd dances onto the ASX

| Tom Richardson

MSM Corporation International Ltd (ASX:MSM) is running an online talent competition.

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Why these 4 ASX shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price is one of four dropping lower today. Here’s why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of four climbing higher today. Here’s why…

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iSignthis Ltd shares rocket on cryptocurrency deal

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price rocketed over 16.5% higher today. Here’s why…

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The Blackmores Limited share price is surging ahead of its quarterly update

| Tom Richardson

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) has serious long-term growth prospects thanks to Asian demand for its vitamins.

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Bank of Queensland Limited shares hit 52-week high on profit report

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Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares went as high as $13.40 in morning trade. 

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Why the Santos Ltd share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price could be heading to $4.60 according to one leading broker…

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It's official: Inner Sydney house prices are starting to crack

| Tom Richardson

Inner Sydney house prices posted a big quarterly drop in the quarter ending September 2017.

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Broker upgrade sends Ansell Limited shares to a 3-month high

| James Mickleboro

The Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) share price has hit a three-month high after being upgraded by a leading broker. Here’s what…

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Is Myer Holdings Ltd a takeover target?   

| Nivine Bazzi

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) share price has collapsed in half over 2017.

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3 exciting tech shares flying under the radar

| James Mickleboro

You may know Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), but are you familiar with these exciting tech shares?

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Is a market crash coming in 2018?

| Regan Pearson

For many investors the next crash will be their first. Here’s how to get prepared.

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2 LICs for a diverse portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Listed investment companies could be a good way to get diversification.

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3 future dividend champions

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend growth could turn these 3 shares into good income options.

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3 defensive shares for growth and safety

| Tristan Harrison

Investors looking for safety should look at these shares.

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Will the Ausdrill Limited share price continue to climb?

| Steve Holland

The Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL) share price has been climbing. After receiving ticks of approval from major ratings companies, Ausdrill’s outlook…

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Could Medibio Ltd be a speculative buy?

| Steve Holland

Medibio Limited (ASX:MEB) shares are in a trading halt. But, despite recent complications, it seems the future may be bright…

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd upgrades FY 2018 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price will be one to watch today after it upgraded its full-year guidance…

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Will Myanmar's government cancel Woodside Petroleum Limited's contracts?

| Steve Holland

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) took a risk when it started dealing with the brutal Myanmar government. But will the energy…

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One Reason Why Shares Beat Funds

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While investing in funds can deliver high returns in the long run, it may be possible for investors to outperform…

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Your instant 5-share buy-to-hold portfolio

| Kevin Gandiya

5 large cap stocks such as Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) for the long term investor.

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3 dividend shares with huge yields

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) dividend is one of three that I think income investors ought to consider today…

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7 shares you need to watch on Thursday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price was on fire on Wednesday

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd is hurting the short sellers

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares have been gaining altitude.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 7 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Wednesday.

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Why the Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price is going berserk

| Tom Richardson

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares are in the limelight again.

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Top broker says Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares are a buy

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The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price could be on its way to $9.90 according to one leading broker…

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Here's why National Australia Bank Ltd. is one of my favourites

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If I had to pick one bank today, National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares would be at the top of…

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Why I think Nextdc Ltd shares are a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price may have rallied 29% higher this year, but I don’t believe for a second…

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Alderan Resources Ltd shares just stormed to an all-time high

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The Alderan Resources Ltd (ASX:AL8) share price has raced to an all-time high today. Here’s what you need to know…

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zipMoney Ltd shares fall to a 52-week low

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The zipMoney Ltd (ASX:ZML) share price has fallen to a new 52-week low. Here’s what you need to know…

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Is it time to buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

Two leading brokers think now could be a great time to invest in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares…

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Top broker names 8 "high conviction" shares to buy now

| Tom Richardson

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) are liked by Morgans.

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Why the Baby Bunting Group Ltd share price was slashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price was put on sale today

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Is now the time to dump all your retail stocks?

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These are tough times to be a retailer, as the potential bankruptcy of Toys R Us is an uncomfortable reminder.…

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