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Slammed: 3P Learning Ltd shares sink on trading update

| Sean O'Neill

3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL) advised shareholders this morning that tough trading conditions are hampering growth.

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S&P/ASX 200 set to fall: 5 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade lower following mixed leads from international markets. Shares in focus will…

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Iron ore sinks and is headed lower

| Mike King

Iron ore falls 0.2% overnight, but more falls appear likely

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3 things great investors do that regular investors don't

| Regan Pearson

Don't get caught out by companies like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Is this a $500 million reason to buy Spotless Group Holdings Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) could prove to be a value investment opportunity.

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Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd's share price takes off on Chinese investment

| Tim McArthur

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) may have just scored the upper hand on Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN).

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) may be down a touch today, but Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) is one of four…

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S&P/ASX 200 trades flat as lithium miners go berserk

| Tom Richardson

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) extended its losses in the afternoon.

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Another warning over apartment prices

| Mike King

Standard & Poor's warns over apartment price risks

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Virtus Health Ltd and Monash IVF Group shares sink on regulatory worries

| Sean O'Neill

Regulatory risk is on the table for two of Australia's leading IVF clinics, Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT), and Monash IVF…

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What are your Transurban Group shares really worth?

| Tim McArthur

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is a quality business but the price you pay still matters.

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These growth shares could double over the next 12 months

| Mike King

Looking for growth stocks to supercharge your portfolio? Here are three companies that might be exactly what you're looking for

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Why these 4 shares are sinking today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has drifted 0.2% lower today, but some of the biggest losers include FlexiGroup Limited…

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Is Nanosonics Ltd a blue-chip share of tomorrow?

| Tom Richardson

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is rocketing today.

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4 shares up more than 40% in the past 3 months

| Mike King

Could these 4 companies see their share prices rocket even higher?

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FlexiGroup Limited shares plummet: Is it too cheap to miss?

| James Mickleboro

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares have dropped after reporting a drop in statutory profit of 35%. But is it worth buying…

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price is falling today

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) remains in deep trouble.

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Nearmap Ltd jumps on $1 million contract – should you buy shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) doesn't look expensive, despite today's rise.

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Is Wilson's WAM Leaders Ltd fund worth buying?

| Tom Richardson

The WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX:WLE) fund is set to invest in mid-cap ASX growth shares.

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Galaxy Resources Limited to merge with General Mining Corp Ltd

| Mike King

Lithium miners Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) set to merge with General Mining Corp Ltd (ASX:GMM)

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S&P/ASX 200 set to fall: 9 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade slightly lower despite some positive leads from international markets. Shares in…

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I own these 3 FAST-growing shares, do you?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) and Bulletproof Group Ltd (ASX:BPF) are worth watching closely.

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Is there a bubble in healthcare shares like Cochlear Limited? 

| Motley Fool Staff

With Australian healthcare heavyweights CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) hitting all-time highs, Sydney hedge fund Watermark Funds Management believes the ASX healthcare sector is setting up for a fall. 

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5 companies with fast-growing dividends to boost your wealth

| Matthew Bugden

Success stories like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) have also…

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S&P/ASX 200 flat as gold price falls

| Tom Richardson

The S&P/ASX 200 finished flat today.

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Why the ALS Ltd share price dropped like a stone today

| James Mickleboro

ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) shares dropped as much as 12% today on the back of a disappointing full year performance.

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Why this top broker rates Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd a buy

| Rachit Dudhwala

Analysts at Citibank upgrade Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO). Should you buy?

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Could Woolworths Limited net $1.5 billion for its petrol stations?

| Sean O'Neill

A sale of Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) petrol retailing arm could net a cool $1.5 billion for shareholders.

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Why the BigAir Group Limited share price is up 20% in one week

| Tom Richardson

BigAir Group Limited (ASX:BGL) shares are up today.

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are jumping higher today

| James Mickleboro

It may be a flat day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) but Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) has been soaring…

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 flat in afternoon trading - unlike these 4 companies' share prices

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Does danger lurk for these 3 high-yielding dividend shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Are dividend investors best served by avoiding Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA)?

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5 key reasons to hold onto your Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares

| Motley Fool Staff

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares have gone into a tail spin with the announcement of a profit downgrade.…

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Select Harvests Limited shares rocket: Should you buy them?

| James Mickleboro

Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) shares have rallied today after the company released its overseas investor presentation.

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Why these gold shares were smashed today

| Mike King

Gold miners smashed as spot gold sinks

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3 tech shares to buy this June

| James Mickleboro

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) is one of three tech shares which I believe could offer investors strong returns in the next…

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5 ASX tech shares that could make you rich

| Tom Richardson

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA) could be tomorrow's winners.

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Is Blackmores Limited struggling to enter the infant formula market?

| Mike King

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) early sales are uninspiring

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Brokers say buy these 2 ASX shares for their huge dividends

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) is one of two ASX shares which pay huge dividends and have just been rated as…

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Patties Foods share price to soar on takeover offer

| Mike King

Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) receives proposal from private equity firm

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