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Leading brokers nominate their top and bottom 3 stocks

| Brendon Lau

The consensus among experts is for more gains for equities in 2018. Here are the most favoured and least favoured…

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Is it too late to buy these high-flying ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price is one of three at a multi-year high. Is it too late to…

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Why the Retail Food Group Limited share price just dropped 23%

| Sean O'Neill

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price has fallen 23% to $3.41 this morning.

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Should you buy these 3 resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and two others in the buy zone?

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AWE Limited shares rocket higher on Mineral Resources Limited takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) share price has stormed higher after receiving a takeover approach from Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN)...

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Why Zelda Therapeutics Ltd shares jumped 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Zelda Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:ZLD) share price has been a big mover in morning trade. Here's why...

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Is your portfolio prepared for a financial thunderstorm?

| Sean O'Neill

A financial ‘lightning strike’ could do more than ruin your day.

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5 lessons investors can learn from the Steinhoff scandal

| Kevin Gandiya

What investors in Australian retailers such as Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) can…

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Why it pays to be a stock picker

| James Middleweek

2017 hasn't been the year it might have been for index trackers. I examine why, and the lessons investors can…

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3 top dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) dividend is one of three I would consider buying today…

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The impressive 25% growth share debut you may have missed

| Tristan Harrison

Wagners Holding Company Limited (ASX:WGN) had a strong debut.

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5 shares you need to watch on Monday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) share price could come under scrutiny today

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Why I think it's time to buy Nextdc Ltd shares

| Steve Holland

Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) has delivered good returns over the past year. And it looks like there’s more to come.

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Do you own the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price and the Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price are two of ten…

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Is the building industry about to crash?

| Tristan Harrison

There are signs that don’t look good for the construction industry.

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3 shares I wish Santa would buy for me

| Tristan Harrison

Christmas is approaching, these are the shares I’d have on my list.

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5 shares to watch this week

| Steve Holland

Here are some companies to look out for this week as the AGM season continues…

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5 ways blockchain technology could revolutionise share market trading

| Tom Richardson

New technology could make trading international shares much easier in just a few years' time.

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Why these 5 stocks are trading near 52-week highs

| Ian Crane

One of these stocks has increased 58% in price during the last year.

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AWE Limited shares jump on new takeover offer

| Motley Fool Staff

The AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) share price jumped on Friday after CERCG returned with a new takeover offer…

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Blackmores Limited shares hit a 52-week high

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The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price hit a new 52-week high on Friday. Here's why...

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Why the RTG Mining Inc share price rocketed higher

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The RTG Mining Inc (ASX:RTG) share price has had a massive week. Here’s why…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd enters into Warren Buffett style insurance deals

| Tim Katavic

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) has announced today that it has entered into agreements with reinsurers Munich Re, Swiss Re…

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Why the Tassal Group Limited share price is sinking lower this week

| Tim Katavic

Salmon producer Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) has been one of the worst performers on the Australian share market this week…

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Why the AGL Energy Ltd share price surged higher today

| Brendon Lau

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) is one of the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index today. Find out why…

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Bioxyne Ltd shares are up 250% this week

| James Mickleboro

The Bioxyne Ltd (ASX:BXN) share price has been one of the biggest movers this week. Here’s why…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of three being tipped to climb higher by brokers…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) 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 a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four ending the week with strong gains. Here’s why…

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3 explosive growth shares to buy next year

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is one of three which I think could smash the market in…

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Westpac Banking Corp holds its AGM: Here's what you missed

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has climbed higher on the day of its annual general meeting. Here’s what…

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GetSwift Ltd is locked in a trading halt as it seeks more cash from investors

| Motley Fool Staff

GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) is yet to reveal the details of its Amazon "Master Services Agreement".

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Origin Energy Ltd shares storm higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price could be on its way to $10.70 according to one leading broker…

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Why iron ore stocks could underperform in the short-term before bouncing in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Iron ore majors BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could come under short-term pressure. Here's why...

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3 top dividend shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is one of three I would buy today…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price is one of three being tipped to sink lower by leading brokers...

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Japara Healthcare Ltd and Regis Healthcare Ltd dumped from the S&P/ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

The Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) share price is one of three that could come under pressure after being dumped from…

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Bitcoin blasts past US$19,000

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin price blasted past US$19,000 overnight in a wild night of trade…

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What these 3 shares have in common with the England Cricket team

| Tristan Harrison

These shares have been as disappointing as the England Cricket team.

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2 healthcare shares worth long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 healthcare shares could be good buy-and-hold options.

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