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ASX Limited boss resigns amidst police investigation

| Tom Richardson

Tabcorp Limited (ASX:TAH) shares could come under pressure this week.

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Chevron ships its first LNG from Gorgon

| Mike King

Chevron's giant Gorgon LNG plant has shipped its first cargo to Japan

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Market Wrap: ASX sinks on oil concerns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) ended the day in the red, although it did pare back some of its earlier…

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Here's why these 4 shares are thumping the market today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) might be struggling today, but these four shares are thumping higher.

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2 beaten-down ASX shares that could bounce back

| James Mickleboro

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) have had a terrible 2016, but could things improve…

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4 shares I think have explosive growth potential

| Christopher Georges

Investors looking for market-beating returns should consider stocks like iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) and IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH).

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Why these 3 iron ore shares are still risky investments

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have all risen strongly thanks to…

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Here's why your SMSF is probably going backwards

| Tom Richardson

Super Ratings research shows that many 'balanced' funds have provided poor returns in FY16.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) shares continue to plummet while Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) has also hit the back-burner.

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Why the SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord share price hit a record high today

| Tom Richardson

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC) is performing well for investors.

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Can these three companies turn their share prices around?

| Mike King

With their share prices having more than halved in the past twelve months, can these 3 companies turn around?

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Slater & Gordon Limited shares climb 13%: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price is down 96% since April 2015.

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Up 2,262%: Is it too late to buy shares of St Barbara Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2015.

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Is the Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd share price about to nosedive?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) has announced a $420 million short-term loan debt facility, backed by AIR N.Z. FPO NZ…

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 6 shares to watch today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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A two-tier property market is developing

| Mike King

Auction clearance rates have recovered to more sustainable levels

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3 under-the-radar small caps with growth potential

| James Mickleboro

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB), Fantastic Holdings Limited (ASX:FAN), and Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) could be three shares that outperform…

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3 tech stars you might never want to sell

| Motley Fool Staff

With new tech stocks, separating the hype from the reality is tough – here’s the pros and cons for three…

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Better buy? Slater & Gordon Limited or Blackmores Limited   

| Matthew Bugden

Slater & Gordon Limited is (ASX:SGH) is down 95%, Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) is up 250%: But which was the better…

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4 shares falling on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 closes up 0.3%, but these 4 companies saw their share prices sink

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Media sector hots up as Nine Entertainment buys into Southern Cross

| Mike King

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) takes 10% stake in Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL)

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Market Wrap: Australian dollar approaches US77c

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) and Australian dollar both rose again today.

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2 shares to buy and 2 shares to avoid for smart investors

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy or avoid Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX:CAB), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG),…

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Why the Reject Shop Ltd share price is plunging today

| Sean O'Neill

Is today's fall a buying opportunity for Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS)?

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Sirtex Medical Limited shares slammed on shock news

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has lost a key executive.

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Banks are clamping down on home loan borrowers

| Mike King

Are the big four banks being forced to limit credit growth by the regulator?

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Is it time to buy Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) shares have climbed over 10% in the last 30 days. Is it too late…

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Why the Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd share price is soaring today

| Christopher Georges

Shares of Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) have soared more than 2.4% today following the release of its latest traffic…

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Is the BHP Billiton share price headed back to $20?

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price jumps 4% to $18

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Should Bellamy's Australia Ltd and Blackmores Limited worry about the short sellers?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) have both fallen heavily this year.

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3 reasons why the Fortescue Metals share price is up today

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up more than 5%

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Primary Health Care Limited shares soar on takeover talk

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) has soared 87% since mid-February.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd's credibility shot on mobile outages

| Tom Richardson

Telstra Corporation Ltd's (ASX:TLS) shares are flat today after more bad news for its mobile network.

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Is an RBA interest rate cut coming?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar soared above US76 cents overnight. It's 15% above where the RBA wants it to be.

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Nearmap Ltd update: 250+ US customers

| Mike King

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) on course and reeling in US customers

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Premier Investments Limited shares soar as profit rockets

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Retail heavyweight Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) reported a strong rise in half-year profit and revenue.

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Is there value in Qantas Airways Limited, Star Entertainment Group Ltd and Sealink Travel Group Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR), and Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) hit…

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5 shares for millennials to buy today

| James Mickleboro

With a longer time horizon millennials can afford to invest for growth. I’ve picked out five shares which I think…

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 7 shares to watches to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Down 21% this month: Are Village Roadshow Ltd shares a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) has lost 21% of its value in the last month after a disappointing half-year report. Could…

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