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Why the Santos Ltd share price has soared 64%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has rebounded strongly since bottoming out in January.

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iSelect Ltd shares are soaring: But is it a good investment?

| James Mickleboro

The shares of iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) are soaring today, but should you invest in this struggling company?

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The iron ore price is flying, taking company share prices with it

| Mike King

The question is, can it be sustained?

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has surged 32%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has gained another 5.2% today.

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3 market-beating tech shares for SMSF investors

| James Mickleboro

I believe Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO), and iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) are great tech shares with strong…

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Down 55%: Is it time to buy shares of Slater & Gordon Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price fell as much as 72% in just three days last week.

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Is this the biggest risk to the big four banks?

| Mike King

Looming corporate failures could weigh on bank earnings and share prices

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Why the Lifehealthcare Group Ltd share price could be a bargain

| Sean O'Neill

Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) shares could be a bargain.

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 10 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 on…

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6 reasons to stick with your AMP Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares have underperformed over the past year.

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2 great fully franked dividend shares yielding more than 5%

| Sean O'Neill

Looking for big dividends? Consider Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM).

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Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd shares soar – Is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of energy giants Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have enjoyed gains of around 20% in the…

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Can Santos Ltd shares make you rich?

| Regan Pearson

Is there a strong contrarian case for buying Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

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3 market-thumping shares for your investment portfolio

| Christopher Georges

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF), Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) and Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) have continued to outperform the market in 2016.

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Are Woolworths shares a better buy than Wesfarmers Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares have significantly underperformed compared to Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) in the past year.

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Graincorp: Is this share your best bet for Chinese growth?

| Tim McArthur

Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) has fallen out of the limelight since a takeover attempt was rejected by the government.

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Why these 4 ASX shares crashed today

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Goodman Group (ASX:GMG), and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) all fell today.

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Why Fortescue shares are going gangbusters today

| Tom Richardson

Will Chinese demand see iron ore prices rebound?

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Market Wrap: Banks, resources and energy companies lead the way

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 index closes up 0.2%

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Here's why Platinum Asset Management Limited could help you retire rich

| Tim McArthur

The need for Australian investors to self-fund their retirement is an advantage for Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM).

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Why these 4 ASX shares are rocketing higher today  

| Tom Richardson

Ademdus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) and Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) are among today's big winners.

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ASIC takes Australia and New Zealand Banking Group to court

| Mike King

Did Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) traders rig interest rates?

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Medibank Private Ltd shares fall: Is this a buying opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has beaten the market's expectations since its debut, but is it still a buying opportunity today?

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Why I think QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares are a great buy today

| James Mickleboro

Despite its shares jumping, I believe QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is still a great investment today.

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3 great stocks to add to your SMSF

| Mike King

Growing earnings and dividends in stable businesses make these three companies ideal for an SMSF

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3 shares for a housing market boom

| James Mickleboro

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG), could all stand to benefit from a…

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3 great ASX shares for retirees

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are great shares for retirees.

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price is rocketing today

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares are up.

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Supermarket price war erupts: Coles fights back against Woolworths Limited

| Mike King

Coles lowers prices for its top-selling brands

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3 blue-chip ASX shares with fully franked dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re seeking 3 blue chip ASX shares with fully franked dividends, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and…

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Why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd share price is falling today

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) remains the best financial stock on the ASX.

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Iron ore shares rise despite sinking commodity price

| Mike King

Iron ore falls 2.5% to US$51.20 a tonne

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Should you sell the top 12 most shorted shares on the ASX?

| Christopher Georges

The list of the top shorted shares makes for interesting reading, but should you be worried?

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 9 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 overnight.…

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Is ASX Ltd the best share on the ASX?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Share market operator ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) represents good value, in my opinion.

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Is it time to gamble on Crown Resorts Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) had a disappointing 12 months, but I feel now could be a good time to invest.

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 gains 1.2%, but these four shares sank

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4 shares soaring on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 Indexrises 1.2%, but these four shares saw gains of more than 7%

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2 financial shares with strong growth prospects to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY) and BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) could both provide shareholders with strong returns in the year…

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20 ASX Companies Warren Buffett could consider buying

| Mike King

Could a portfolio of these 20 shares blast your returns into the stratosphere?

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