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Can you profit from Australian Ethical Investment Limited?

| Steve Holland

Amid a raft of news about companies behaving badly it seems investors are increasingly turning to ethical alternatives like Australian…

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Is it time to buy Bluescope Steel Limited shares?

| Steve Holland

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price has enjoyed a recent comeback. Here’s why…

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3 reasons why I sold my shares in Asaleo Care Ltd

| Kevin Gandiya

The reason why I sold my shares in Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) is due to the company facing a competitive…

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Why the Beach Energy share price gained 7% this week

| Steve Holland

The Beach Energy share price closed at $1.05 on Wednesday, its highest price since 2015. Here’s why…

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5 share ideas for long-term wealth creation

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

You'll need to consider $2 million now as the minimum for a reasonable retirement.

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2 defensive shares for healthy returns

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 shares could make for safe and growing returns.

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Here's why I think the pet industry is a great investment

| Tristan Harrison

The pet industry has a lot of growth on offer.

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3 stocks for hungry investors

| Tristan Harrison

Investors hungry for returns should consider these shares.

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Why shares of ResMed Inc. (CHESS) are printing record highs

| Tim Katavic

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) soars to new 52-week highs following its Q1 earnings report.

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Why I think it's time to take profits in REA Group Limited

| James Middleweek

Shares in market darling REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) are up a massive 41% in the last year, meaning that the…

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Why I think Orora Ltd is the best packaging business on the ASX

| Ian Crane

Which of Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) and Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) has the best prospects? 

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Cimic Group Ltd shares race to a multi-year high

| Motley Fool Staff

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price has continued its strong run and reached a multi-year high…

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NIB Holdings Limited shares climb higher on Chinese expansion plans

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is up sharply today following its AGM. Here’s what you missed…

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The Amcor Limited share price is falling on a trading warning

| Motley Fool Staff

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) remains an attractive blue-chip share for income and growth.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price is one of three being tipped to sink lower by brokers…

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Why Bubs Australia Ltd shares are in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price isn’t going anywhere today after the infant formula company placed its shares in…

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Top stock picks for November

| Motley Fool Staff

Reece Ltd (ASX:REH), Aristocrat Leisure  Limited  (ASX:ALL) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are among this month's picks.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are deep in the red today

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four sinking deep into the red today. Here’s…

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Why these 4 ASX shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price is one of four climbing higher today. Here's what you need to…

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3 risky shares that could be wealth destroyers

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not keen on Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA).

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4 shares that could be an opportunity in this expensive market

| Sean O'Neill

I think Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) are worth a closer look.

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Nextdc Ltd shares reach a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is up 27% in three months and at a record high. Is it too…

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Can Catapult Group International Ltd shares fly higher?

| Tim Wilks

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) shares were on a seemingly unstoppable slide during the first half of 2017. Having bounced…

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Oil Search Limited shares fall on US$400 million acquisition news

| Motley Fool Staff

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) is buying oil fields in Alaska.

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Western Areas Ltd shares surge higher: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price has been one of the best performers on the market today. Is it…

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Why the Harvey Norman Holdings Limited share price stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price has been one of the best performers this morning. Here’s why…

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Sydney just joined Perth and Darwin with quarterly house price falls

| Tom Richardson

Falling house prices could hurt the entire economy including the retail and banking sectors in the stock market.

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Why a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) shares sank 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price fell as much as 8% in early trade before recovering slightly.…

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These growth shares could be big winners from the weaker Aussie dollar

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price could be one of two given a lift from the weaker Australian dollar…

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Myer Holdings Ltd sales update: What you need to know

| James Mickleboro

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) share price could come under pressure today after it reported a drop in first-quarter sales…

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How these cobalt small-caps could make you rich

| Steve Holland

Shares in lithium companies have been charging. Is cobalt the next to bolt?

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Why the Australian Mines Limited share price jumped 500% this month

| Steve Holland

Prospective miner Australian Mines Limited (ASX:AUZ) has seen its share price surge. Is it too good to be true?

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8 shares you need to watch on Wednesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price could remain in focus on Wednesday

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Is it time to consider the Westpac Banking Corp share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has done well in FY18.

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Mineral Resources Limited dips with the lithium and iron ore price

| Steve Holland

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) share price was down 3.76% on Tuesday. Here’s why…

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Up 12: Is the Select Harvests Limited share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price has grown by 12% in 4 weeks.

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Could this be the best REIT on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

I think Arena REIT No 1 (ASX:ARF) is one of the best REITs in Australia.

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6 reasons why Northern Star Resources Ltd shares should be in your portfolio

| James Middleweek

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is the flagship gold stock in the ASX 100. Having flatlined over the last few…

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Why Auscann Group Holdings Ltd shares rocketed 27% higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price was a huge mover on Tuesday following the release of big news…

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Why Bailador Technology Investments Ltd shares look cheap

| Tom Richardson

Venture capital investing in the software-as-a-service space is now available to investors with Bailador Technology Investments Ltd (ASX:BTI).

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