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3 ASX shares at 52-week highs: More gains to come?

| James Mickleboro

The Equus Mining Ltd (ASX:EQE) share price is one of three that just hit a 52-week high. Can they still…

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Why I think the Mantra Group Ltd share price can keep climbing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) share price may be up 7% in the last three months, but I believe there…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price and the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price are two of 10 that short…

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Integrated Research Limited shares surge 19% in 3 weeks, what happened?

| Andrew Mudie

Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) shares have hit an all time high.

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4 healthcare shares every portfolio should have

| Tristan Harrison

These 4 healthcare shares are all defensive, long-term performers.

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4 stocks to benefit from the tourism boom

| Tristan Harrison

These 4 stocks should all benefit strongly from the tourism tailwinds.

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7 shares you need to watch on Monday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Bellamy's Australia (ASX:BAL) share price will likely remain in a trading halt today

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Is it time to buy the dips?

| Brendon Lau

Investors should get used to more down days like today as our market looks ripe for further falls. Such 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 slightly lower on Friday.

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Probably, my 4 favourite ASX financial shares right now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares and Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) shares are not the only companies on my…

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Here's when the next Myer Holdings Ltd dividend is due

| Motley Fool Staff

The next Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) dividend isn’t far away. Here’s when to expect it…

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Here's when the next Wesfarmers Ltd dividend is due

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The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) final dividend isn’t far away. Here’s what you need to know…

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Why the Rent.com.au Ltd share price rocketed 23% higher

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The Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT) share price has rocketed 23% higher thanks to the release of a business update…

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Is it time to buy Vocus Group Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is below its takeover price and could be a long-term winner.

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Why the Compumedics Limited share price fell 19% today

| James Mickleboro

The Compumedics Limited (ASX:CMP) share price has dropped sharply today following the release of a business update. Is this a…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is one of four ending the week deep in the red. Here’s why…

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Is Moelis Australia Ltd the next Macquarie Group Ltd?

| Mike King

Could this recent IPO, Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX: MOE) grow into a billion-dollar investment bank?

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

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is one of four ending the week strongly. Here’s what you need to know…

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Should you follow the professionals into 3P Learning Ltd?

| Mike King

Well-known fund managers top up their holdings in 3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL)

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Why the Equus Mining Ltd share price is up 82% this week

| James Mickleboro

The Equus Mining Ltd (ASX:EQE) share price has been a huge mover once again and raced to a new 52-week…

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Is Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd trying to buy its way to growth?

| Sean O'Neill

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) announced more acquisitions today.

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4 ways to evaluate TPG Telecom Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares stack up well to this effective share investing test.

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Is the GWA Group Ltd dividend attractive at this share price?

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A dividend yield of 5.1%, fully franked, looks attractive for GWA Group Ltd (ASX:GWA)

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Why the Ellex Medical Lasers Limited share price fell 14% today

| James Mickleboro

The Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX:ELX) share price has fallen sharply today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price falls 5%: More declines to come?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is ending the week deep in the red. Here’s why…

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This struggling retailer may have just caught a lucky break

| Brendon Lau

Shares in OrotonGroup bucked the downbeat trend this morning as it jumped on renewed speculation that a takeover bid is…

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Can the Bitcoin price reach $50,000?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Can the Bitcoin price reach $50,000?

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares slide 6% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is down 6% in morning trade following a broker downgrade. Here's what you…

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Why the Nearmap Ltd share price jumped 11% this morning

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price jumped 11% today.

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Why the Praemium Ltd share price rocketed 18% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price has been amongst the biggest movers in morning trade. Here’s why…

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd gets one of its Chinese export licenses suspended

| Sean O'Neill

Another blow today for long-suffering Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shareholders.

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3 high-yielding dividend shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is one of three that I would consider grabbing hold of today…

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Two ways to profit from a weak Australian dollar

| James Mickleboro

Economists at Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have tipped the Australian dollar to fall to 65 U.S. cents by the end…

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6 shares you need to watch on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Bellamy’s (ASX:BAL) share price has entered another trading halt this morning

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5 reasons why I think the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price could be a good long-term buy in my opinion.

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Why the Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd share price is falling today

| Tom Richardson

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) has lost a contract with Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP).

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 7 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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The Zelda Therapeutics Ltd share price is down 7%

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It hasn’t been a great day for the Zelda Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:ZLD) share price. It has fallen 7% today…

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5 reasons to buy Event Hospitality & Entertainment Ltd shares today

| Tom Richardson

Can Event Hospitality & Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) post a better second half to FY17?

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Here's when the next Australia and New Zealand Banking Group dividend is due

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Income investors take note. The next Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) dividend is due…

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