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Forget Westpac Banking Corp and buy these fast-growing dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

I think the current Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price comes with significant downside risk. Because of this I would…

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Why Goldman Sachs just downgraded BHP Billiton Limited shares

| Sean O'Neill

Analysts at investment bank Goldman Sachs have just downgraded BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Bring your portfolio to life with these 3 healthcare shares

| James Mickleboro

Although the S&P/ASX 200 Health Care (Index:^AXHJ) (ASX:XHJ) has gone gangbusters this year, I believe the Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC)…

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Devastated: Automotive Solutions Group Ltd share price dives 57% after downgrade

| Sean O'Neill

The Automotive Solutions Group Ltd (ASX:4WD) share price fell off a cliff this morning.

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25% of analysts think the Woolworths Limited share price is good value

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price has bounced back over the past year, but a number of analysts are still…

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Here are 3 small-cap shares I'm tipping for big things

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) share price may have gone gangbusters this year, but it is still one of…

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Leading broker rates these 3 shares as a BUY

| Christopher Georges

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) is one of three shares that this broker thinks are undervalued.

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3 hot software stocks to start crushing the market

| Tristan Harrison

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) are 2 of 3 growing software stocks.

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The a2 Milk Company Ltd share price is rocketing on Chinese demand

| Tom Richardson

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price hit a record high today on a revenue upgrade.

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3 reasons to watch the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has risen strongly in recent times. Although it could be time to…

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Why China could send the BHP Billiton Limited share price plummeting in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

Resource companies like Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will likely suffer if it does.

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Your instant 5 share defensive portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares, APA Group (ASX:APA) shares and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares are quality ASX blue chips.

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3 Australian tech shares for the watch-list

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA), Aconex Ltd (ASX: ACX), and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR)?

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3 reasons why the BWX Ltd share price could be a bargain buy

| Tristan Harrison

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price could grow strongly over the coming years.

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4 Kiwi companies with big growth potential

| Sean O'Neill

Some NZ companies like A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) are ambitious and have a product…

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher Wednesday: 6 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open higher on Wednesday, with shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and a2…

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3 shares with HUGE dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC) are 2 of 3 stocks with yields over 7.5%.

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Lest We Forget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

LEST WE FORGET

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Why the Vocus Group Ltd share price is sparking private equity interest

| Tom Richardson

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price looks scarily cheap!

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These 3 shares have been SMASHED in the last 12 months: Are they bargain buys?

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price has been one of the three worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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Here are 3 tech shares I would buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is one of three which I think has significant room to climb in the…

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S&P/ASX 200 finishes higher Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) ended higher on Monday with share price gains from Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Aconex Ltd…

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Why Sirtex Medical Limited is among 4 shares getting hammered today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is off to a good start for the week, but that hasn't been enough…

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Why the Downer EDI Limited share price could rocket higher this week

| Rachit Dudhwala

Is a failed takeover for Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) a blessing in disguise for Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW)?

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3 beaten-up shares I'm avoiding at today's prices

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not keen on Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB), Quintis Ltd (ASX:QIN), and Wellard Ltd (ASX:WLD).

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with a BANG

| James Mickleboro

The Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) share price is one of four shooting higher today. Here’s why they have started the week…

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Here's why the Mobile Embrace Ltd share price is up 49% today

| James Mickleboro

The Mobile Embrace Ltd (ASX:MBE) share price has rocketed higher by 49% today. Is a turnaround coming?

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Why the Village Roadshow Ltd share price has been CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

The Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) share price has tumbled 11% today after announcing that its theme parks continue to struggle.…

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Up 30% in a month the Aconex Ltd share price is too sexy for its shorts

| Tom Richardson

One of the ASX's most heavily shorted shares in Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) has been flying higher.

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3 shares I'd buy in the ASX50 today

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) are 2 of 3 strong blue chips on my watch list.

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Do you love tax-effective dividends? Here are 3 ASX share ideas

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares offer fully franked, potentially…

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Why cheap price earnings ratios for shares don't always mean good value

| Tristan Harrison

Cheap stocks like Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) aren’t necessarily good value stocks.

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4 reasons why smart investors prefer ASX share dividends to term deposits

| Sean O'Neill

Don’t overlook the advantages of tax-friendly companies like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG).

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Here's why the Gentrack Group Ltd share price is going nuts in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX: GTK) share price has flown higher in 2017.

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Is it time to DUMP your Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price plunged more than 10% last Friday following yet another profit downgrade.

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These 4 shares are the S&P/ASX 200's best performers: Should you buy them?

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four which has gone gangbusters in the last…

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The Sirtex Medical Limited share price is tumbling on SARAH trial disappointment

| Tom Richardson

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price is likely to be volatile this week.

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If you sell this promising small-cap now, you might regret it

| Sean O'Neill

Is Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) too risky?

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2 companies to consider before Medibank Private Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) could be worth a closer look.

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Should you buy these 3 companies for their 6% dividends?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s my take on Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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