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Why I think the Ramsay Health Care Limited share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price looks like a buy to me.

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The Australian dollar just hit a two-year high: Where next?

| James Mickleboro

The Australian dollar reached a two-year high of 81.2 U.S. cents on Friday. Where next for the local currency?

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Why the Healthscope Ltd share price just hit a 52-week low

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The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price is down 46% over the past year.

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These 3 small-cap shares have doubled in value this year

| James Mickleboro

The GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) share price is one of three going gangbusters this year. Here’s why…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of four ending the week in the red…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with solid gains

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is one of four ending the week with a solid gain. Here’s why…

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Why the gold price just hit a 52-week high

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The gold price hit US$1,359 this morning as a new high for 2017.

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Why BWX Ltd shares are in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price won’t be going far today after the company requested a trading halt…

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Why the Worleyparsons Limited share price is at a 52-week high

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The Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) share price is up 60% in a year.

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Are these 3 beaten down ASX shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price is one of three down significantly in the last 12 months. Is…

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Why the Bubs Australia Ltd share price sank 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has continued to sink lower. Is it time to buy the dip?

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The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd share price just hit a 52-week high

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The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH) share price is up 562% in 5 years.

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Beat low interest rates with these dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is one of three I would snap up today to beat low interest rates…

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Should you be seduced by Telstra Corporation Ltd's fat 8%+ yield?

| Brendon Lau

Is the ugly ducking called Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) finally turning into a swan with its big yield? The answer…

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The Telstra Corporation Ltd share price is down 27% this year

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The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has fallen heavily in 2017.

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Should you buy these 3 healthcare shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Are CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) an opportunity?

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is one of three that brokers have tipped to sink lower in the…

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Why I think this small-cap healthcare share is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Zenitas Healthcare Ltd (ASX:ZNT) share price may be up 23% since its IPO, but I believe there could be…

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6 shares you need to watch on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Healthscope (ASX:HSO) share price has been hammered so far in 2017

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Is Amcor Limited about to launch a $4 billion acquisition?

| Sean O'Neill

Could Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) be looking to kickstart its growth via acquisitions?

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Are these 3 resources shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price one of three heading higher in the resources sector?

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The South 32 Ltd share price just hit a record high

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The South 32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price hit $3.08 today.

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Why the Syrah Resources Ltd share price is up 21% in a month

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price has been one of the biggest movers on the market in the last…

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The South32 Ltd share price just hit another 52-week high

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The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has continued its strong run and hit another 52-week high…

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The Acrux Limited share price is plummeting: Here's why

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The Acrux (ASX:ACX) share price has fallen more than 90% since 2012

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8 shares you should have been watching on Thursday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rebounded nicely on Thursday

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Vocus Group Ltd shares rise on data centre deal with Equinix Inc.

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Equinix have agreed a deal to utilise its Australia Singapore Cable.

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3 ASX telco shares now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are shares in Australia's biggest telecommunication businesses up for sale? Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Vocus…

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Is SEEK Limited on the verge of a downgrade cycle?

| Brendon Lau

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has outperformed the market and is trading at a premium to its peers. But things might be…

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Why Updater Inc is one of the hottest small-cap shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

The Updater Inc (ASX:UPD) share price may be up 200% in 2017 but I still think it can climb higher…

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a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) rumoured to be buying Murray Goulburn's MG Unit Trust

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a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) might be on an acquisitive trail.

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Why these 4 ASX shares slumped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here’s why…

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3 small caps on my watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME), Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are three small companies I am…

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The WiseTech Global Ltd share price just hit another all time high

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The WiseTech Global share price is hitting another all-time high. The best may still be ahead for this fast growing…

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Why these 4 ASX shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is one of four storming higher today. Here’s why…

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Should Telstra Corporation Ltd investors buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd instead?

| Regan Pearson

Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) the safe haven Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) investors need?

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Goldman Sachs names its ASX profit season winners and losers

| Brendon Lau

Which blue-chip shares came out best and worst from last month's reporting season?

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Why the Big Un Ltd share price is racing higher again

| James Mickleboro

The Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) share price has continued its strong run and raced higher today. Here’s why…

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Top broker says buy Telstra Corporation Ltd shares

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has climbed higher today after Credit Suisse upgraded its shares. Should you invest?

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Are Woolworths Limited shares good value?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

According to analysts, the Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price is around fair value. I agree.

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