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The 10 least short-sold shares on the ASX

| Sean O'Neill

Companies like Aspen Group Limited (ASX:APZ), Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV), and Afterpay Touch Limited (ASX:APT) have trifling amounts of interest…

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Broker tips 6 things to watch in Big Bank reporting season

| Brendon Lau

It's not their FY17 numbers investors should fear this reporting season, but the outlook statements from the Big Four Banks.…

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Why these 3 resources shares have gone gangbusters this year

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of three in the resources sector which has gone gangbusters this…

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Should you snap up the Westpac Banking Corp dividend?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) dividend is one of the more generous on the market. Should you invest in the…

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4 ASX dividend shares that smash term deposits

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is one of four which I would suggest investors consider ahead of term deposits.…

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Is the Greencross Limited share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price is down 16% year-to-date. Is now the time to invest?

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Are these the 3 riskiest shares to own?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you avoid Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA), AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)?

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Do you own the 10 most shorted ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Could the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price and nine others come under more pressure as short interest builds? Here are…

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It's do-or-die time for the Aconex Ltd shorts

| Sean O'Neill

With the Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) results due out in the next few weeks, it’s crunch time.

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Want 'set and forget' investing? Try these 3 LICs

| Tristan Harrison

Investors shouldn’t be afraid of letting other people manage some of their money.

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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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Buy these 3 shares for long-term growth

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term growth is what you should be aiming for, buy these 3 stocks to get it.

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8 shares you need to watch on Monday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price could receive some attention

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4 stocks I'd buy before reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

Some stocks might surprise the market by reporting better earnings than expected.

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Is it time to buy GUD Holdings Limited shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price slumps after disappointing results.

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Bitcoin: The Greater Fool theory

| Sean O'Neill

Or to buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN).

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3 stocks for the 'know-nothing' investor

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Here are three stock ideas that won't keep you awake at night in fear ...

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) a Warren Buffett stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares might fit well into Warren Buffett's portfolio but I think he would demand a…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 9 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Forget Bitcoin and Ethereum! I think these 2 ASX shares will crush them both

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Why worry about the Bitcoin price and Ethereum price, when you can buy shares of actual companies that make money…

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2 ASX shares for a falling Aussie dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I think the Australian Dollar (A$) (AUD) is high and if I'm right and it falls even a little bit,…

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The Cann Group Ltd share price just jumped 9% higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price has had a strong end to the week. Here’s what you need to…

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The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is now up 120% in three months

| Motley Fool Staff

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has once again stormed higher. Here’s what you need to know…

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Why the IPH Ltd share price is falling today

| Tom Richardson

The IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) share price is another victim of the rising Australian dollar.

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3 reasons to hold National Australia Bank Ltd. shares in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At the current National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price, big dividends are on offer.

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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 what you…

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The IOOF Holdings Limited share price just hit a 52-week high

| Tom Richardson

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) is benefiting from its growing financial advice business.

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

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Why the GetSwift Ltd share price is storming higher again

| James Mickleboro

The GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) share price is having a strong end to the week thanks to the release of its…

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Why this ASX share is up a staggering 321% this year

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has risen an incredible 321% since the start of the year. Here’s why…

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Is the Australian Dollar (A$) too high?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australian dollar (A$) (AUDUSD) has rallied above 80 US cents as the Australian economy rebounds.

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Why the OceanaGold Corporation share price plunged 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) share price has been one of the worst performers on the ASX today. Here’s what you…

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Why the Megaport Ltd share price is rising today

| Tom Richardson

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) revealed its full year financial result today.

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Question: Are Wesfarmers Ltd shares at bargain prices?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares appear to be fairly valued today.

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2 small-cap ASX shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

The ChimpChange Ltd (ASX:CCA) share price is one of two which I think could climb significantly in the long-term. Here’s…

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2 ways to profit from a stronger Australian dollar

| Tom Richardson

How should share market investors react to the surprise rise of the Australian dollar?

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Top brokers name 2 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is one of two which leading brokers have tipped to fall…

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3 dividend shares that pay more than Insurance Australia Group's 3.8%

| Sean O'Neill

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), BWP Trust (ASX:BWP), and each pay more than Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG).

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Should you top up on Telstra Corporation Ltd shares right now?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Currently, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are offering a forecast dividend yield of 7.5% - fully franked, no less.

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Why these 3 ASX shares have gone gangbusters this year

| James Mickleboro

The Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) share price is one of three going gangbusters this year. Here’s why…

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