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IOOF Holdings Limited shares get hammered on market update

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) released its full year update which appears to have fallen short of market expectations, sending the…

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CRASH! Beacon Lighting Group Ltd share price plunges 20%

| Mike King

Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX: BLX) has seen its share price sink 25% to a low of $1.18, after the…

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US economic data could be a boost for these 4 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

There was a lot of positive data released in the US overnight which I feel could be good news for…

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S&P/ASX 200 set to fall: 8 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Why you should avoid Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd, Woolworths Limited and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd 

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Falling consumer confidence and trust in each of these companies’ brands are key forward-looking indicators that there’s more trouble ahead. 

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4 ways to profit from the growth of the Internet

| Motley Fool Staff

Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) are just two strong marketplace stocks listed on the ASX – but which…

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Brokers say buy these 2 ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have called out AIR N.Z. FPO NZ (ASX:AIZ) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) as buys today. But should you buy…

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4 small cap shares soaring on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 closes up 0.7%, but these 4 companies jumped more than 7%

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How to profit on the ASX with Australia's ageing population

| James Mickleboro

Australia is getting older. Aveo Group (ASX:AOG) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) are two shares that could benefit.

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

| James Mickleboro

The energy and materials sectors are leading the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) higher with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) one of…

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Why the Reserve Bank almost DIDN'T cut interest rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia's May meeting are in…

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Why the XPED Ltd share price is rocketing today

| Tom Richardson

XPED Ltd (ASX:XPE) shares are on fire today.

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares fired while National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) plunged.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be enjoying back-to-back days of gains, but these 4 shares haven't been so…

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The investor's guide to Bellamy's Australia Ltd shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) have rebounded 15% in the last two weeks.

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Why the Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited share price is soaring this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) have rallied nearly 15%.

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Why the DuluxGroup Limited share price is falling today

| Sean O'Neill

Paint conglomerate DuluxGroup Limited (ASX: DLX) released its half-yearly results to the market this morning.

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The bargain hunter's guide to Medibank Private Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

A break-down on how health insurer Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) makes its money.

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Why the OzForex Group Ltd share price is crumbling today

| Tom Richardson

Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) shares tumbled on its full year result.

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3 dirt cheap dividend stocks to buy under $5

| Mike King

These 3 cheap companies are all trading under $5 and pay whopping dividends

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Top performing small-cap fund manager reveals top 5 shares

| Christopher Georges

Small-cap shares might still offer the best opportunity to smash the market averages.

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This broker thinks BHP Billiton Limited shares are worth $21.50

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have staged a major comeback since earlier this year.

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How an investment in TPG Telecom Ltd could make you wealthy

| James Mickleboro

An investment in TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) 10 years ago would have made you very wealthy. But there could still…

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Here's why National Australia Bank Ltd. shares are getting crunched

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price is down 3.5%, while Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is UP!

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Why Warren Buffett might not like Woolworths Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) share price has fallen 22% in the past year and now trades at near decade lows, but…

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S&P/ASX 200 set to soar: 7 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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3 steps to become a sharemarket millionaire

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is it really this easy?

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Warren Buffett takes a bite of Apple: Here are 3 takeaways for investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Warren Buffett has made a play on iPhone maker, Apple.

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Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares about to become a bargain?

| Motley Fool Staff

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) shares are a growth investor favourite, but signs are not good for the coming months.

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3 shares trading at 52-week highs: Is it too late to buy?

| Christopher Georges

Can stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) continue to make new highs?

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This fund manager likes the look of Rio Tinto Limited shares but not Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares might be a better bet for your money than Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW).

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Why the Clean TeQ Holdings Limited share price is up 122% this year

| Mike King

Does Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) have the ability to fullfil its potential?

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3 shares in the 'buy zone' and 1 to avoid

| Tim McArthur

Contango Microcap Ltd (ASX:CTN), Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) could all be worth considering, but…

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) were among the best performers.

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3 attractive dividend shares (that aren't Telstra Corporation Ltd) to beat the 1.75% interest rate

| Tim McArthur

Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) all have appealing income characteristics.

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares took a tumble today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has started strongly, but the same can’t be said for Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) and Blackmores…

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Why the Redbubble Ltd IPO is rocketing

| Tom Richardson

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) is the latest tech shares to hit the ASX.

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Australia's big four banks facing a looming time bomb

| Mike King

Australia's big four banks face an unprecedented threat from new apartments due for settlement within the next 24 months

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Why these 4 shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has started off the week strongly, but could there be more gains for these…

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Murray Goulburn facing shareholder class action

| Mike King

Dairy giant Murray Goulburn accused of breaching Corporations Act

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