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The Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price just hit a 52-week high

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The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price reached a 52-week high today, completing a remarkable turnaround for the baby food…

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Why retail shares could stay under short-term pressure

| Tim Katavic

The ABS released September retail sales data which failed to meet analyst expectations.

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Catapult Group International Ltd shares sink 5% lower

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The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price has fallen 5% after it emerged that a director has been selling…

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Vocus Group Ltd shares are up 18% in a month

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The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price has been a big mover in recent weeks. Here’s why…

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Why the Boral Limited share price just hit a 52-week high

| Tim Katavic

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares rise over 4% following trading update at the company's AGM.

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited shareholders are in a full nelson

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited's (ASX:SGH) problems show how debt can destroy businesses.

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Why Auscann Group Holdings Ltd shares are up 29% this week

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is flying higher this week. Here’s why…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price is one of three being tipped to climb higher by leading brokers…

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

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here’s why…

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5 reasons I would avoid Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia shares

| Sean O'Neill

I think Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia’s (ASX:GMA) prospects are mediocre.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

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

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The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) share price is falling before its November update

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The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price could be volatile on its next trading update around November 21.

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Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price could be on its way to $14.80 according to one leading broker. Should…

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Nanosonics Ltd shares sink lower after its AGM: Should you buy the dip?

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX: NAN) share price has fallen lower following its AGM. Should you buy the dip?

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Why Bubs Australia Ltd shares are flying again

| Chris Coe

Shares in Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) are up 6% on an announcement of a transformative acquisition.

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia's quarterly profit just tumbled

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The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) share price is flat after releasing third quarter results.

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Miners to profit from the surging nickel price

| Steve Holland

The price of nickel has been on the march. But are the gains sustainable?

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Top broker says Telstra Corporation Ltd shares are worth $4.05

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could climb 16% higher over the next 12 months according to one leading…

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Why Freedom Insurance Group Ltd shares plunged 31% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) share price plunged 31% lower today. Here’s what you need to know…

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How Moelis Australia Ltd is filling investors' pockets

| Steve Holland

Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX:MOE) is the new kid in town. But it’s having a big impact.

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5 things you need to know before you invest in Aurizon Holdings Ltd

| Kevin Gandiya

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) is Australia’s largest rail freight operator which owns a network of 2,670 kilometers of heavy haul rail…

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Should you buy these dirt cheap ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price too cheap to ignore?

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Why Mayne Pharma Group Ltd shares could crash lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price could sink into the red today. Here’s why…

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7 shares you need to watch on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price soared on Thursday

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Fairfax Media's Domain could be an ASX star

| Steve Holland

The Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) plan to spinoff Domain edges closer to realisation. This is what you need to know…

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3 growth shares I regret I didn't buy

| Tristan Harrison

I have my eye on these high growth shares.

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Why I want to buy Costa Group Holdings Limited shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think Costa Group Holdings Limited (ASX:CGC) could be a good buy.

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4 reasons why I own Altium Limited shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s a few reasons why Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) is in my portfolio.

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Why Bapcor Limited is forecasting 30 percent profit growth in FY18

| Tom Richardson

Bapcor Limited (ASX:BAP) provided a Q1 FY18 trading update today.

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Digitalx Ltd shares are up 188% in a month

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The Digitalx Ltd (ASX:DCC) share price has almost tripled in value since this time last month…

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Where next for the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price?

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The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is down 31% this year. Where is it heading next?

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Why the Mustang Resources share price is cratering today

| Tom Richardson

Mustang Resources (ASX:MUS) has fallen about 75% since the middle of October.

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Why the Mobile Embrace Ltd share price rocketed 30% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mobile Embrace Ltd (ASX:MBE) share price has rocketed higher today following a positive update. Is it time to invest?

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3 top small-cap shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries (Index:^AXSO) (ASX:XSO) surged higher in October. Could these three small-cap shares do similar in November?

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Why these 4 ASX shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price is one of four dropping lower today. Here’s what you need to…

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Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four surging higher today. Here’s what you need…

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Why Orocobre Limited shares are at an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has doubled in value in the last seven months to hit an all-time high…

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Here's how the S&P/ASX 200 hits 6,000 points in 2017

| Ian Crane

The S&P ASX200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index has risen 4.5% over the last month.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares rise 5% on lithium plans

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has climbed 5% higher today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Why the Bank of Queensland Limited share price is down 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price has tumbled 5% lower today. Here’s what you need to know…

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