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Is tech share Prophecy International Holdings Limited a bargain buy at this price?

| James Mickleboro

Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) shares have been cut in half this year. Does this make them a bargain buy?

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Will Wesfarmers Ltd sell its coal business?

| Mike King

Soaring coal prices could be the opportunity Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) needs to sell its coal business

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Is it time to go bargain hunting in the aged care sector?

| Sean O'Neill

Or "Why I wouldn't touch Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE), and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) with a…

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This big insurance company has broken my heart, it's time to invest elsewhere

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) hasn’t fulfilled its end of the bargain.

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Shirtfronted: Why the Vocus Communications Limited share price is plunging today

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) has announced some changes at board level.

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ASX 200 to fall: 10 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A number of resources shares will be in the spotlight today.

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Should you bet on Ramsay Health Care Limited's dividend growth?

| Robert Stephens

Is Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) an appealing dividend stock?

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Could Newcrest Mining Limited shares crash back to $13?

| Robert Stephens

Is Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) set to decline?

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3 cheap dividend shares to smash Transurban Group

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is a great company, but its shares are a little expensive now. I believe income investors may…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares have been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) is one of four shares that are having particularly bad days today. Here’s why they’ve dropped lower…

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Why these 4 shares are rocketing higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be trading slightly higher, but these four shares have hit it out of…

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Is the gold price headed back to US$1,000 an ounce?

| Mike King

The odds of a US rate rise are growing

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Why Challenger Ltd shares could be your best bet for a blue-chip retirement 

| Tristan Harrison

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) could keep kicking goals for investors looking for long-term growth.

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3 reasons why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is jumping today

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price up 1.5% but index down 0.1%

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Should you gamble on Ainsworth Game Technology Limited's big dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) shares haven’t had a great year. But could this make them a bargain buy now…

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How selling to lock in a 40% profit turned out to be a mistake of truly epic proportions

| Bruce Jackson

Let your winners run

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of three ASX shares which have just been upgraded to buys. Should you…

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Are ASX oil shares at cheap prices?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Oil shares set to rally on hopes of Russian output deal.

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BHP Billiton Limited v Newcrest Mining Limited: Who will win the fight to buy SolGold?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has tried and failed to snare highly sought after mining minnow SolGold from under the noses…

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Banks tighten investor lending as regulators turn the screws

| Mike King

Banks are cutting terms on interest-only loans

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3 beaten-up shares due for a rebound

| Christopher Georges

The market has fallen out of love with these three shares - Is now the time to buy?

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Are oOh!Media Ltd shares set to pop on its $70 million acquisition?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about oOh!Media Ltd's (ASX:OML) acquisition of Executive Channel Network today.

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Oil price surges: Are Origin Energy Ltd shares back in the buy zone?

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has announced that Train 2 has produced its maiden cargo just as the oil price rebounds.

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Why owning Sirtex Medical Limited shares should be a lifelong venture

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) is a 20-year + company.

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10 listed investment companies with yields of 6% or more

| Mike King

Looking for yield and diversity? You've come to the right place.

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Top broker slaps $26 share price target on Magellan Financial Group Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) may still provide investors some excellent long-term returns.

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Is JB Hi-Fi Limited a buy at the current share price?

| James Mickleboro

At the current price is JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) a bargain buy or one to avoid?

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MMA Offshore Ltd: A high-risk, high-reward play on higher oil prices?

| Sean O'Neill

Small-cap oil services stock MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) has significant upside potential…IF oil prices recover.

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4 shares sinking on the ASX yesterday

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 closes down 0.2%, but these four companies fell more than 4% today

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited after its latest acquisition?

| Robert Stephens

Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) set to rise after it buys out its rival’s interest?

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3 reasons to buy Healthscope Ltd shares

| Robert Stephens

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) could rise for these 3 reasons.

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Is Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Booming tourism be a huge tailwind for Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT)

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) is one of four shares helping to take the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) higher. Here’s…

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3 of my favourite growth stocks to buy today

| Matt Brazier

Three companies with bright futures for your watch list.

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Revealed: 5 companies that could be the blue chip shares of tomorrow

| James Mickleboro

Early investors in REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) were rewarded handsomely as it transitioned from a small cap to a blue…

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Why the AJ Lucas Group Ltd share price crashed today

| Mike King

AJ Lucas Group Ltd (ASX:AJL) share price sinks after rollercoaster few weeks

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Why the BTT Investment Management Ltd share price is going nuts today

| Tom Richardson

BTT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) shares are on fire today.

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If low interest rates really are turning the stock market into a casino, a bet on these high yielding ASX stocks looks a no-brainer

| Bruce Jackson

Stocks are going nowhere fast. Up a little here. Down a little here. Waiting… Waiting for Trump to lose, self-combust,…

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Here's why LBT Innovations Limited shares rocketed 89% today

| James Mickleboro

LBT Innovations Limited (ASX:LBT) shares are soaring after gaining FDA approval for its Automated Plate Assessment System. But is it…

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BC Iron Limited share price soars on sale of mine

| Mike King

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) share price jumps 10%

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