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Here's why this 5.2% yield should be tempting

| Tristan Harrison

Whitefield Limited (ASX:WHF) should be tempting to most investors.

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2 popular shares you shouldn't buy

| Tristan Harrison

Investors need to be careful of these 2 shares.

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3 reasons why these REITs are in trouble

| Tristan Harrison

Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX:VCX) and Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) could be in trouble.

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3 fintech shares to watch in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of three which I think could climb higher in 2018…

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Have the share prices of Virtus Health Ltd and Monash IVF Group Ltd found a bottom?

| Brendon Lau

It has not been a good year for IVF-related stocks but there's finally light at the end of the tunnel,…

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Why these lithium shares could charge higher in 2018

| Steve Holland

The lithium boom looks like it will keep going into 2018. Here’s why…

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Why the Big Un Ltd share price shot up 20%

| Steve Holland

The Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) share price has been bouncing around a bit lately. Here’s why…

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These 2 ASX shares just hit new 52-week highs

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The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is one of two hitting a 52-week high today…

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Up 67% in 2017 should you buy BWX Ltd shares?

| Ian Crane

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) shares have risen almost 200% since listing in November 2015.

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Bubs Australia Ltd shares rocket higher

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The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has found its feet and raced higher on Wednesday…

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The bargain hunter's guide to Aristocrat Leisure Limited

| Tim Katavic

On November 30, gaming company Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) will release its full year results for the period ending on…

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Why XERO FPO NZX shares tumbled lower

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The XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) share price has tumbled lower on Wednesday following issues with its platform…

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Forget Commonwealth Bank of Australia and buy these top dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

I’d suggest investors forget the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) dividend and grab these top dividend shares instead..

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SEEK Limited lifts EBITDA guidance, shares fall

| Tom Richardson

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) is a leading digital player but faces competition from the likes of LinkedIn.com.

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Why these 4 ASX shares crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price is one of four crashing lower today. Here’s why…

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Macquarie Group Ltd thinks these expensive shares offer the best value today

| Brendon Lau

It isn't among the cheap stocks trading at a P/E discount where you find value buys. It's the expensive stocks…

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Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four surging higher today. Here’s why…

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The Collins Foods Ltd share price is dieting on some unappetising results

| Brendon Lau

The stock has tumbled this morning after Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) posted a poor quality result despite a 14% uplift…

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Bitcoin smashes through US$10,000

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin price just smashed through the US$10,000 mark. Can it go higher?

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Are these cheap ASX shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The RCG Corporation Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price is looking cheap still…

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Drain the swamp: Why the banks are facing a potential Royal Commission

| Tom Richardson

Should big bank shareholders worry about a Royal Commission?

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Aussie pot stocks are on the charge again

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is one of a number in the pot stock industry charging higher today…

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited shares were crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price has been crushed today. Here’s why…

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Why Gentrack Group Ltd is emerging as a new tech star

| Tom Richardson

Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) shows how some software businesses might make great investments.

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Why Appen Ltd shares are in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price could jump higher when it comes out of its trading halt following the announcement…

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Galaxy Resources Limited shares storm higher on massive offtake agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has been a big mover today after announcing binding offtake agreements for all…

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Which resources shares should you buy in 2018?

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of three on the S&P/ASX 200 Resources (Index:^AXJR) (ASX:XJR) I’m tipping…

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5 shares you need to watch on Wednesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Capitol Health (ASX:CAJ) has launched a takeover offer for Integral Diagnostics (ASX:IDX)

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Will Oil be The #1 Asset Over The Next Year?

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The oil price has soared in recent months. Brent Crude has risen from $46 per barrel in June to over…

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Is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen 4.5% this year. Are its shares cheap enough to buy now?

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These 3 tech shares could help you retire rich

| Steve Holland

If you’re interested in ASX tech shares, here are three companies including eServGlobal Limited (ASX:ESV) that have been providing shareholders…

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Why I'm banking on Webjet Limited at this share price

| Ian Crane

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are down 10% so far in 2017.

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Why the Lynas Corporation Ltd share price has tripled in 12 months

| Steve Holland

It’s been a great year for Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shareholders. Here’s why things could get even better…

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Is the Suncorp Group Ltd share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN) share price is an interesting opportunity.

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Is Bitcoin replacing gold?

| Tristan Harrison

Bitcoin seems to be all the rage, could it replace gold?

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4 hot growth shares that could keep going

| Tristan Harrison

Some growth stocks just keep growing.

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3 companies positioned to win big in 2018

| Regan Pearson

Here’s why I’m watching Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX:ELX) in 2018.

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Cochlear Limited shares just hit an all-time high

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The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price hit an all-time high on Tuesday. But two leading brokers don’t expect its shares…

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Why this broker just upgraded IOOF Holdings Limited to a "buy"

| Brendon Lau

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) is a standout performer today with the stock poised to challenge its record high in 2007.

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Why the Ainsworth Game Technology Limited share price is down today

| Tim Katavic

Gaming machine company Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) fell following a first half trading update at the company's AGM.

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