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The Telstra Corporation Ltd share price is down 20% in 2017

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Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares have shed more than a quarter of their value over the past year

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The Paragon Care Ltd share price leaps 8% on booming profits

| Sean O'Neill

The Paragon Care Ltd (ASX:PGC) share price jumped 8% this morning.

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Woolworths Limited share price has risen 12% in 2017

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The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price has risen strongly in 2017

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Profit Result: Are Resolute Mining Limited shares a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price looks cheap following its full year profit result...or is it?

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Is it time to buy Select Harvests Limited shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price stages a modest recovery on Friday.

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Can Mayne Pharma Group Ltd turn itself around?

| Sean O'Neill

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has fallen 57% this year.

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3 ASX shares to buy if the Australian dollar collapses

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price is one of three which could be given a huge lift by a…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price and the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price are two of ten being…

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Bring your portfolio to life with these 3 healthcare shares

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is one of three on the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care (Index:^AXHJ) (ASX:XHJ) that I…

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Bitcoin rockets to a new record high: Will it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (CURRENCY:BTC) price hit a record high at the week. Can it go higher or should you invest your…

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Should you sell your shares if they report badly?

| Tristan Harrison

Earnings season is underway, what should you do when your shares report?

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2 retail stocks that should be on your watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

The retail sector is coming under a lot of pressure, but I think there’s a few stocks worth a buy.

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August is make-or-break for Vocus Group Ltd

| Regan Pearson

It’s make or break time for Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC). Here’s what you have to know today.

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5 shares you need to watch on Monday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price could remain in focus today

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3 shares perfect for retirees

| Tristan Harrison

These three shares including WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) are the perfect buy and hold ideas for investors.

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Why the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price fell

| Sean O'Neill

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price slid 3% on news of a lawsuit against it.

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Is living off shares a realistic retirement strategy?

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Can you enjoy a blue-chip retirement in Australia?

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3 Founder Led Small Caps I Would Buy Right Now

| Claude Walker

I already bought these three companies and I still like really them...

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The Hydroponics Company Ltd share price is down 40% in 3 months

| James Mickleboro

The Hydroponics Company Ltd (ASX:THC) share price has been amongst the worst performers on the market in the last few…

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Top broker says buy these 3 stocks for short-term bounce

| Brendon Lau

Increased volatility during this reporting season is creating some interesting opportunities. Morgan Stanley is tipping these three stocks to outperform…

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd about to slice its dividend by 20%?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Some analysts are calling on Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) to take an axe to its current dividend.

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9 shares you should have been watching on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price fell sharply today

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3 family-run ASX companies for your investing watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Keep it in the family with ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB), Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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REVA Medical Inc shares plunge 12% to a 52-week low

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The REVA Medical Inc (ASX:RVA) share price has fallen to a 52-week low today. Here’s why…

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Wattle Health Australia Ltd share price rockets to an all-time high

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The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price has been amongst the biggest movers for a second day running…

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3 dividend shares I would buy in August

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) dividend is one of three which I think income investors should consider in August. Here’s…

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Is Worleyparsons Limited a bargain at this share price? 

| Paul Ranby

Years of global underinvestment in hydrocarbons may one day create value for Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) shareholders. 

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

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is one of four ending the week deep in the red. Here's…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of four ending the week with strong gains. Here’s why…

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Mayne Pharma Group Ltd share price falls another 7.6%

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The Mayne Pharma Group (ASX:MYX) share price is heavily shorted

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Is financial independence a myth?

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Here are some thoughts on why it's best to focus on the long term as an investor.

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5 reasons to buy ResMed Inc (CHESS) shares today

| Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) shares are up 184% in 5 years. And not for nothing either.

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3 reasons to buy ASX shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Thinking about retirement, building wealth and having a safety net are three reasons to buy ASX shares.

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Why Crown Resorts Limited shares could be looking up

| Tom Richardson

Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) may be putting its Chinese problems behind it.

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An unbreakable ASX share-picking checklist anyone can use

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you are looking for a simple four-part investing checklist to run over Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares or…

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The Sims Metal Management Ltd share price plunged 13% this morning

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price is taking a dive today.

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Why Webjet Limited is going gangbusters today

| Tom Richardson

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are soaring on its Jac Travel UK acquisition.

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Why Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd is a Buffett stock

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Time is the friend of wonderful businesses like Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL).

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3 speculative ASX shares with huge potential

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of three which I feel could have significant upside potential in…

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Think about this if you want to own shares forever

| Sean O'Neill

Jeff Bezos of Amazon has some solid advice for you.

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