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Why these 4 shares dropped on the first trading day of 2017

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Hunter Hall International Ltd (ASX:HHL), 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG), Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK), and Netcomm…

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4 small-cap shares at the top of my watch list for 2017

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of four small-caps I’m keeping a close eye on in 2017. Here’s why I think…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the year with a bang

| James Mickleboro

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) is one of four ASX shares starting the year strongly. Here’s why their respective shares have jumped…

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How XERO FPO NZX could be profitable in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

How would it look if XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) changed its business model to focus on immediate profitability?

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Is Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd a top buy for 2017?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has planned for the future.

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Why the Hunter Hall International Ltd share price is being WALLOPED today

| Tom Richardson

The Hunter Hall International Ltd (ASX:HHL) share price is getting crushed.

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Why the Birimian Ltd share price has gone gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Birimian Ltd (ASX:BGS) shares have gone gangbusters after the company received an offer for its lithium asset. But is it…

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Why the Emerchants Ltd share price surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

Emerchants Ltd (ASX:EML) shares have jumped higher after a major agreement with McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS). Is this exciting fintech…

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Why the ANZ Bank share price is rallying on $1.8bn Chinese sale

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares have started the year strongly after it announced the sale of its…

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10 top shares to buy in 2017

| Tom Richardson

Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) have potential for a strong 2017.

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Are the 10 most shorted ASX shares in your portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), and Estia Health Ltd (ASX: EHE) are amongst the most shorted shares on…

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3 reasons I think Ramsay Health Care Limited shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) should be the first stock you buy this year.

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3 exciting healthcare shares for growth & income

| Tristan Harrison

Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) are 2 of 3 stocks with explosive potential.

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Gold rush fails to spur ASX 200: 13 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gold miners provided plenty of spark today, but it wasn't enough to push the ASX 200 into positive territory

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15 shares you should have avoided in 2016

| Christopher Georges

These 15 companies have made their shareholders very unhappy in 2016!

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3 reasons to sell your BHP Billiton Limited shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares could decline from here.

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Why these 6 ASX shares are ending the year with a bang

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) is one of six shares finishing the year strongly. Here’s why their share prices have jumped…

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4 turnaround shares to watch in 2017

| Christopher Georges

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is one of four shares that could surprise the market in 2017.

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Will these 4 beaten down ASX shares bounce back in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a year to forget for shareholders of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and three other shares. But will…

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Should you own Newcrest Mining Limited shares in 2017?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited's (ASX:NCM) share price has rocketed 55% in 2016

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4 explosive fintech stars that will be on my watch list in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:AFY) is one of four fintech stars that I believe have explosive growth prospects. Here’s why they…

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The hottest news from 2016: What our readers loved

| Sean O'Neill

Trump, TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), marijuana, Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), and growth shares were among our readers most sought-after topics…

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Why I think these are 2 of the best income shares on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) and Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) could be 2 of the best income stocks during FY17.

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ASX 200 expected to miss 5,700: 9 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX 200 hit 5,699 points on Thursday, and could miss out on 5,700 points for 2016.

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ASX 200 nears 5700: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX 200 is knocking on the door of 5700 points again

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12 shares you should have owned in 2016

| Christopher Georges

These 12 shares have smashed it out of the park in 2016!

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Here's why our REIT's have been slammed today

| Andrew Mudie

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) has been hit by higher global interest rates.

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Why these 6 ASX shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) are two of six ASX shares that have stormed higher today despite the…

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Why I think these 4 ASX shares are bargain buys for 2017

| James Mickleboro

Is Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) the biggest bargain on the ASX right now? It is one of four shares I…

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Make This Investment Goal YOUR New Year's Resolution

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investing doesn't need to be too complex or expensive

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Here are 3 ASX shares with even bigger dividends than ANZ Bank

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) pays a great dividend, but it’s not the biggest on the market. Here…

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Should you own these gold miner shares in 2017?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) shares have gained more than 4% again today

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Why Challenger Ltd shares are the best to benefit from superannuation growth

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation is a large growth industry, here’s why I think Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) is your best bet.

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3 healthcare stocks on my watchlist for a great 2017

| Tristan Harrison

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are 2 of 3 healthcare stocks that look like strong buys for…

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Here are 3 disruptive ASX shares I'm watching in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) is one of three growing shares on the which I think would be worth keeping a…

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ASX 200 to lift: 9 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) announced the sale of its Fuel business on Wednesday

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ASX 200 enjoys post-Christmas rally: 12 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Mining shares soared and investors applauded Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Why these 6 ASX shares have gone gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of six shares that have performed strongly following the Christmas break. Here's why...

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CRASH! Why the Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd share price fell 34% today

| James Mickleboro

Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd (ASX:AKP) shares have come crashing to earth today after an announcement. Here’s what you need to…

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8 small-cap shares tipped to shine in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) is one of eight small-cap shares which fund managers have tipped to shine in 2017. Which ones…

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