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Why the iSentia Group Ltd share price is charging higher this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) are still trading well below their 52-week high.

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Why SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord just announced a $243 million capital raising

| Tim McArthur

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC) has entered a trading halt to conduct a capital raising.

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Broker tips 7 small to medium cap shares to outperform

| Mike King

Could these 7 shares see your portfolio zoom?

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AWE Limited rejects takeover proposal and shares surge higher

| James Mickleboro

AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) rejected a takeover proposal today valuing the shares at 80 cents. The shares have surged on the…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) are leading the market's charge higher today.

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Could Woolworths Limited shares be the 'Comeback King' of 2016?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could surprise the market with a turnaround in its fortunes.

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ASX hits 2016 high: Lessons from the great 2016 share recovery

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are up 3% and the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has burst through 5400 points.

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Blackmores Limited & a2 Milk Company Ltd shares lift on regulatory boost

| Tom Richardson

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) & a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares lifted in morning trade.

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Here's how BHP Billiton Limited plans to reinvigorate growth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have risen more than 3% after the group's latest plans were announced.

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Brokers say buy Medibank Private Ltd and this share today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is one of two shares that brokers are calling out as buys today.

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5 reasons why Macquarie Group Ltd is a better buy than the big four banks

| Christopher Georges

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares have rallied hard this week but I think there could be more to come.

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Why BHP Billiton Limited is such a poor investment

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has delivered shareholders a 15% loss over the past decade - after including dividends

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Is it time to sell Woolworths Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is facing stiff competition.

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S&P/ASX 200 set to open higher: 6 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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Why APN News and Media Limited and Fairfax Media Limited NZ are set to merge

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Upon entering a trading halt, APN News and Media Limited (ASX:APN) will divest its NZ assets and is in talks…

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4 infrastructure shares for dividend growth

| Matthew Bugden

Infrastructure stocks like Sydney Airport and Transurban Group are great dividend payers, but are they worth buying now?

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3 more shares that could grow into billion dollar winners

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) is one of three shares which I believe could grow to be worth over a billion dollars…

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IPO review: 3 large-cap shares with big prospects in 2016

| Motley Fool Staff

After the razzle dazzle of an IPO, coverage of a stock can drop off a cliff – how are Myob…

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4 top investment ideas from the Macquarie Investment Conference

| Tim McArthur

Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT), iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD), Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) are all interesting…

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) led the market higher again today.

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3 internet businesses all ASX investors must own 

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No ifs, no buts and definitely no maybes. Every investor on the ASX looking to build a portfolio of top quality…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares got thumped today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is fighting hard for gains today despite large declines from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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5 shares that could propel your portfolio into the millions

| Mike King

Forget the usual suspects in the top 20. If you really want your portfolio to sing, you need to check…

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Should you add these 7 high-flying shares to your portfolio?

| Tim McArthur

Treasury Wine Estate Ltd (ASX:TWE) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) are among seven stocks hitting fresh highs.

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Why these 4 shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) are just two of the shares enjoying a positive day.

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Broker tips Blackmores Limited shares to hit $215

| Tom Richardson

Could Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares crack $300?

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Should you buy shares in Droneshield Limited?

| Mike King

The rising use of drones has spurred the development of associated industries including detecting them

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Why the Incitec Pivot Ltd share price is soaring today

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares in Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) slump whilst Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) soars.

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3 reasons to stick with your SEEK Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) appears to have plenty of growth ahead of it still.

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Two reasons why commodities prices could collapse

| Mike King

Commodities prices hit by slowing Chinese economy

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What you need to know about Hansen Technologies Limited's latest acquisition

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) has been a boon for long-term investors.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited share prices are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have fallen 5% and 4.2% today.

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How to become a millionaire in just 31 years

| Tim McArthur

Long-term investing is a tried-and-true path to creating wealth.

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Should Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd investors assume the brace position? 

| Motley Fool Staff

Just last week Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) reconfirmed guidance for the second half of the financial year. But will Malcolm Turnbull and the…

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The biggest risks facing 3 of the hottest tech shares on the ASX

| Motley Fool Staff

Avoid potential landmines – find out the key challenges facing XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and…

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3 ASX dividend shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

With Australia’s cash rate cut to 1.75%, investors could look to shares like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) for strong dividends…

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Australian dollar plunges to 2-month low: How far will it fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar is fetching roughly US73 cents, down from US77 cents just one week ago.

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Are Westpac Banking Corp shares a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp's (ASX:WBC) recent results have failed to buoy the bank's share price.

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How to profit on the ASX from the millennial generation

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is one of four shares which I believe will profit from the millennial generation.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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