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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) suffered another fall, but National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares lifted.

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 manages to eke out a 0.2% gain, but these 4 shares all sank

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Why these 4 ASX shares are rocketing higher today

| Tom Richardson

1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) and Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) are among today's top small-cap share price gainers.

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The Cover-More Group Ltd share price could keep travelling higher

| James Mickleboro

Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) shares exploded higher today following the company’s presentation at an investor conference.

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3 blue-chip ASX shares for the falling Australian dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cochear Limited (ASX:COH), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF, or ISGLCOSTP CDI 1:1 (ASX:IXI), are…

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Why these 4 shares are climbing higher today

| Christopher Georges

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) are just two of the shares outperforming the market today.

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Can the Trade Me Group Ltd share price rise further from here?

| Mike King

With expenses expected to fall and revenue growth to continue, Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) could surprise the market

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Why the Prophecy International Holdings Limited share price crashed 30% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) have fallen 60% since peaking in November.

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Is Beach Energy Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) might be a potential takeover target

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Here's how Bill Shorten just sent these ASX shares rocketing

| James Mickleboro

McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) has rocketed on news that a Shorten government wouldn’t make any changes to salary packaging and…

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BT Investment Management Ltd profit soars: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) produced a strong first-half to the year, but the impending Brexit vote makes it a…

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Why the Afterpay IPO is going gangbusters

| Tom Richardson

Fintech business AFTERPAY DEF SET (ASX:AFY) has been soaring higher since its ASX debut.

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Will interest rates fall to just 1.5% by August?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RBA shocked investors with a surprise interest rate cut on Tuesday, and another one could be in the pipeline.

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The iron ore price was smacked again overnight

| Mike King

Iron ore price falls 5.2% to US$60.09 a tonne

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3 shares that could benefit from a falling Australian dollar

| James Mickleboro

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) is one company which could benefit from the recent rate cut. Two others could do likewise.

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Why the Super Retail Group Ltd share price soared 11% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) hit a high of $9.36 after today's market update.

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BHP Billiton is in Serious Trouble

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

All things considered, it's hardly surprising the market reacted so severely to yesterday's news...

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Did sell in May and go away just begin?

| Tim McArthur

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is set for another down day.

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National Australia Bank Ltd. reports: 5 things you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) reported its half-year results showing a loss of $1.74 billion.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Worried about the cut in annual contributions caps to $25,000? Don't be – Here's why

| Mike King

Ignore the fear-mongering by the super industry, the changes aren't that bad

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Investor alert: Crown Resorts Ltd dumps Macau stake

| Tim McArthur

Macau has lost its lustre for Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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4 growth shares all investors need to know about

| James Mickleboro

I believe iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) is one of four shares which could turn a $10,000 investment into $28,000 in…

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5 reasons to avoid Woolworths Limited shares

| Motley Fool Staff

Picking turnaround stocks can be a valuable way to invest, but Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) isn’t there yet – here’s why

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Here's your 3 share dividend growth portfolio

| Rachit Dudhwala

Investors hunting for yield should look no further than these three stocks.

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5 reasons CSL Limited & Cochlear Limited keep thumping the market

| Tom Richardson

Looking for growth? Then look to Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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Named: 4 shares that could keep giving market-thumping returns

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is one of four shares that have been thumping the market which I believe can…

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Here's why the ASX 200 was crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares were slammed today.

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Fortescue Metals share price sinks despite more debt repayments

| Mike King

Falling iron ore price overshadows another debt repayment by Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG)

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4 shares climbing higher on the ASX today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been having an off day today, but that didn’t stop 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) and…

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Here's what the $1.6 million Super cap means to you (including your SMSF)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The ATO will still be very kind to savers.

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Why these 4 shares are getting crushed on the ASX today

| Christopher Georges

Some of today's biggest losers include BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO).

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Is there something amiss at Surfstitch Group Ltd?

| Mike King

Uncertainty surrounds the future of retailer Surfstitch Ltd (ASX:SRF)

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Is there any value in Newcrest Mining Limited, Scentre Group Ltd, and Sydney Airport Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG), and Sydney Airport Limited (ASX:SYD) hit their highest points all…

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Rio Tinto Limited shareholders: Watch out below!

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has tumbled 4.5% lower today on poor China data overnight.

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Woolworths Limited shares slammed on credit rating downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Are Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares too cheap to refuse?

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Why the Cover-More Group Ltd share price was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) share price hit a new all-time low today.

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Should Wesfarmers Ltd shares be a core portfolio holding?

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) business mix is a key attraction for investors looking for share portfolio diversification.

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3 small-cap shares with fast-growing dividends

| Christopher Georges

The hunt for yield looks like it could be on again following another interest rate cut.

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd your best bet for dividends?

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd's (ASX:TLS) income yield might be even better than 5.5%.

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