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Should you buy these 3 healthcare shares for the long term?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH), and Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT)?

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4 small caps with HUGE potential

| Tristan Harrison

These 4 small caps could send your returns skyrocketing.

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Here are 10 market-beating growth shares to buy in 2017

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) are 2 of 10 growth shares I believe…

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Why Investing Today Is Easier Than Ever!

| Motley Fool Staff

The internet has made investing far more accessible. Here's why.

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3 Investment Lessons To Pass Onto Your Children

| Motley Fool Staff

Focusing on the long term and only the highest quality companies is the key to investing success.

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Why Fund Managers Are A Waste Of Money

| Motley Fool Staff

You might be way better off buying a low-fee exchange traded fund (ETF) than shares in an expensive managed fund.

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10 cheap dividend shares that smash term deposits

| Christopher Georges

These shares pay big dividends and trade on cheap valuations.

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4 shares perfect for the blue-chip retiree

| Christopher Georges

These four shares including Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) offer an attractive mix of fully franked dividends and capital growth.

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4 tech shares that should be on your radar

| Christopher Georges

Investors should take note of these four fast-growing technology shares.

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S&P/ASX 200 wrap: bad Thursday before Good Friday

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) ended lower on Thursday, as the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price and Vocus Group Ltd…

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The BHP Billiton Limited share price is getting smashed today

| Tom Richardson

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is heading into Easter on a weak note.

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Here are 3 buy and hold investments to consider this Easter

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) share price is one of three that I expect to climb significantly higher over the…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with HUGE gains

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:AFY) share price is one of four ending the week in style. Here’s why they have…

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Why these 4 shares are getting crushed today

| Christopher Georges

It has been a particularly bad day for these four shares, but there might be worse to come.

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3 reasons I'm watching Telstra (TLS) shares like a HAWK

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has been swamped in recent weeks.

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price has been CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has taken a hit today, wiping over a billion dollars off its market…

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Why the Afterpay Holdings Ltd share price is going nuts today

| Tom Richardson

Afterpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:AFY) is due to merge with Touchcorp Ltd (ASX:TCH) in a move that could help both businesses.

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These 3 ASX shares just hit all-time highs: Are there more gains ahead?

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is one of three hitting all-time highs today. Can they still go higher…

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3 growing ASX shares I'm watching in April 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) shares, TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) shares have been…

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1 simple investing mistake that can cost you thousands

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s how you can improve your investing approach literally overnight.

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3 retail shares that could make a good buy-and-hold

| Sean O'Neill

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF), and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are worthy of further investigation.

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Should you buy these 3 shares to bet on a lower Aussie Dollar?

| Sean O'Neill

Try Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Telco takedown: Why Australia's big telecoms are an opportunity

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) have been pummelled in the…

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Want dividends? Put these blue chips on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares, National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares and Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) shares have big dividends.

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Mega dividends: 3 shares paying more than 6%

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Genesis Energy Ltd (ASX:GNE)?

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Why Citigroup just slashed its TPG Telecom Ltd share price target

| Tom Richardson

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price could be facing some short-term pressure next week.

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Here's why the Transurban Group share price is climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price has edged higher following the release of solid quarterly update. Should you snap up…

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8 ways to protect your Aussie share portfolio from a world war

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) would be sold off in a world war.

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd just axed its Telstra Corporation Ltd share price target

| Tom Richardson

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is falling again today.

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Here are 3 small-cap stars I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) is one of three small-cap shares which I think could have extremely bright futures. Here’s why…

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Is the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price about to sink lower?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price will be one to watch today after iron ore continued its slide.…

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ASX preview on Thursday: 8 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Telstra share price was in real hot water on Wednesday

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Australian dollar (A$) drops below US75 cents: These 4 ASX shares have benefited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The AUD hit its lowest point since January overnight

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3 shares perfect for nervous investors

| Christopher Georges

These three shares including Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) could protect your portfolio from a serious market sell-off.

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Can the National Veterinary Care Ltd share price rocket higher?

| Tristan Harrison

The National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) share price has grown strongly, is it still a buy?

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How to profit from these 3 growing small caps

| Tristan Harrison

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) are 2 of 3 growth stocks doing great things for shareholders.

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Should you buy these 3 beaten-up growth shares?

| Christopher Georges

These three shares have been beaten-up recently, but are now offering interesting value propositions.

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Why Citi slapped a $4 share price target on Henderson Group plc

| Tom Richardson

Which is the best fund manager to own for growth and income?

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S&P/ASX 200 closes FLAT Wednesday: 8 shares that moved the market

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) ended flat on Wednesday, as the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price and Vocus Group Ltd…

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Here are 3 explosive growth shares to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of three growth shares at the top of my shopping list today. Here’s why I…

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