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Up 39% in a month: The Sirtex Medical Limited share price is soaring

| Sean O'Neill

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price has soared after an announcement yesterday.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are posting strong gains today

| James Mickleboro

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price is one of four posting strong gains today. Here’s what you need to…

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Why the Big Un Ltd share price jumped 9% today

| James Mickleboro

The Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) share price has been a big mover today. Here’s what you need to know…

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What you need to know about Slater & Gordon Limited's debt rescue

| Tom Richardson

Could the Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price have bottomed?

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2 more ASX dividend shares I wouldn't buy for $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) wouldn't be the first shares I buy for an investment…

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Sigma Healthcare Ltd share price climbs higher on trading update: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) share price is up 3.5% following a trading update. Should you invest?

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Are investors facing 8 interest rate hikes by 2019?

| Sean O'Neill

That’s the disturbing opinion put forward by one former Reserve Bank official, and could have grave implications for share prices.

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Danger: A real-life example of why using stop-loss orders can erode your wealth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Altium (ASX:ALU) share price and CSL (ASX:CSL) share price have had their ups and downs over the years

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Leading brokers name 2 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price is one of two that brokers have tipped to rise significantly in the…

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2 ASX dividend shares I wouldn't buy for $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares wouldn't be in my hypothetical $10,000 portfolio.

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REA Group Limited shares fall on dud iProperty deal

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is to take a big write-down on the value of its iProperty businesses.

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Is this the riskiest investment decision you'll ever make?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Buying dividend shares like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) might not seem risky - but…

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Is it too late to buy Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price has risen almost 40% in just three months. Is it too…

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3 companies I'm avoiding at today's share price

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not keen on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK), and Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD)…

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3 beaten down small-cap shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) share price is one of three that have fallen hard this year. Is now the…

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Had enough of the big 4 banks? Try these stocks instead

| Tristan Harrison

Financials is a good industry, these 4 stocks could be great additions to your portfolio.

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Could property investors cause a crash in the property market?

| Mike King

Some prominent property investors are planning to exit the market and telling their clients to do the same

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Warning: Every investor should read this before buying speculative biotech companies

| Sean O'Neill

You could lose your shirt investing in companies like Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd (ASX:IIL).

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Are these 3 retail shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price is one of three sinking lower this year. Does this put them in the…

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9 shares you need to watch on Thursday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Sirtex Medical (ASX:SRX) share price was a standout performer on Wednesday

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Is the REA Group Limited share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has had a great 2017 so far.

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11 shares you should have been watching on Wednesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Sirtex Medical (ASX:SRX) share price rocketed higher

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Why OFX Group Ltd is facing big competition from TransferWise

| Tom Richardson

OFX Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) could come under more pressure thanks to the rise of a truly disruptive money transfer business…

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2 reasons National Australia Bank Ltd. (NAB) shares are on my watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price is down 11% in three months.

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The Aveo Group share price has rebounded strongly

| Motley Fool Staff

The Aveo Group (ASX:AOG) share price has bounced back from recent declines thanks partly to a research note out of…

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Is Westpac Banking Corp running out of time to reform its lending practices?

| Sean O'Neill

Recent changes to lending standards imposed by ASIC could have a big impact on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) customers.

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Pro Video Exclusive: Interview with Class CEO Kevin Bungard

| Matt Joass, CFA

Tune in to the video to hear Kevin's answers to Pro members most burning questions

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Medibank Private Ltd share price higher on broker upgrade

| Motley Fool Staff

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price has climbed higher today after a top broker upgraded it to an outperform…

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The Updater Inc share price just stormed to an all-time high

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The Updater Inc (ASX: UPD) share price has been a big mover today following the release of the results of…

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Xtek Ltd share price falls 11% after oversubscribed placement

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The Xtek Ltd (ASX:XTE) share price has fallen after raising $3 million through a significantly oversubscribed placement.

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BOD Australia Ltd share price jumps on distribution agreement

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The BOD Australia Ltd (ASX:BDA) share price has jumped 8% today after announcing a new distribution deal.

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Better buy: REA Group Limited v SEEK Limited

| Tom Richardson

Is the SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) or REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price better value?

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Why these 4 ASX shares have fallen today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of four in the red today. Here’s what you need to…

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Boom or Bust: What's next for Australia's share market?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price and CSL (ASX:CSL) share price could be worth a look

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Debt free: Tips for a wealthier and brighter future

| Sean O'Neill

Buying shares in companies like Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd…

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Sims Metal Management Ltd share price rockets on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price has jumped 10% today following a broker upgrade. Should you invest?

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Why these 4 ASX shares have posted strong gains today

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price is one of four posting strong gains today. Here’s what you need to…

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2 blue chip ASX shares for when the S&P/ASX 200 crashes

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) crashes, I'll be standing in line waiting for shares of ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) and…

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2 ASX growth shares you'll want to buy when share prices fall

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price and Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) share price has roared higher.

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5 shares I'd buy with $50,000 today

| Tom Richardson

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) could offer investors long-term value.

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