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2 shares to buy if the US Fed raises rates on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) could be interesting options should the Australian dollar weaken against the US…

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Why the Telstra share price is rising today

| Mike King

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is up 2.1% in early trading

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S&P/ASX 200 opens higher following big gains offshore

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens up 0.7% led by Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)

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Why is the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price stuck in reverse?

| Christopher Georges

The share price of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has fallen well behind its peers over the past 12 months.

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One big reason why JB Hi-Fi Limited could still be a buy

| Tim McArthur

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) could be set to achieve strong top line growth in the near term.

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Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price a bargain?

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are trading near 52-week lows.

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5 blue chip ASX shares with dividends more than 5%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re looking for blue chip ASX shares with dividends greater than 5%, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Westpac Banking Corp…

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3 ASX Dividend Shares You Need to Know About

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Should you buy shares of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) or Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)?

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 ends week on top

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) recovered nicely this afternoon, led by National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares

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Can these 2 shares keep climbing higher?

| James Mickleboro

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) are both posting strong gains this week. Can it continue?

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Here's why these 4 shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR), Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL), and Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC)?

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Why these 4 ASX shares are thrashing the market today

| Tom Richardson

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF) are among today's big winners.

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Origin Energy Ltd booted out of the top 20

| Mike King

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price has dropped 56% since March 2015

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McGrath Ltd share price sinking as property market cools

| Mike King

The McGrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) share price is down 35% in 3 months and the worst has yet to come

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Gold shares jump as volatility returns

| Mike King

Falling stockmarkets drive investors to the gleaming metal

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Why you should add these 3 retail shares to your watch list today

| James Mickleboro

I think that JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD), and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) should all be added…

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Here's why these 3 energy shares are still a dangerous bet

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are still risky plays for investors.

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Here's why Slater & Gordon Limited shares have been punished

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price has been crushed more than 95% since April.

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5 reasons to buy Qantas Airways Limited shares today

| James Mickleboro

There are five reasons why I think you should invest in Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) over industry rivals Virgin Australia…

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3 explosive small-caps that could be a bargain at today's prices

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what I like about Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), and Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR).

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A promotion for Bellamy's Australia Ltd and the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia)

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) have both moved into higher indices.

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10 S&P/ASX 300 growth shares with big potential

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 300 (Index:^AXKO)(ASX:XKO) has been rebalanced. 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG), 3P Learning Limited (ASX:3PL), a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M)…

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DIVIDEND SEASON: 2 shares to buy before they trade ex-dividend

| Rachit Dudhwala

Australia and New Zealand Banking Corporation (ASX:ANZ) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) both trade cum dividend, making now an…

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 Is Mitre 10 coming after Bunnings?

| Mike King

Could Mitre 10 combine with Home Timber & Hardware to take on the titan Bunnings?

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Should you buy shares of Transurban Group today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) has been promoted by the S&P Dow Jones Indices at the expense of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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3 growth shares flying under the radar

| Christopher Georges

Stocks that fly under the radar of most investors can often be very rewarding.

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Is it time to buy Sky Network Television Ltd, Cover-More Group Ltd, and APA Group?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) and APA Group (ASX:APA) hit their lowest points all…

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

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This turnaround stock could win big for energy investors

| Motley Fool Staff

There are compelling reasons why Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) should be on your watch list.

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Is the party over for the Medibank Private Ltd share price?

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares have touched a new all-time high.

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5 reasons to stick with your Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are looking appealingly priced.

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Is CSL Limited a buy at this share price?

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares trade at over $100, but could still be worth considering.

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Median house price sinks for first time in 13 quarters

| Mike King

Median house prices are starting to fall thanks to a number of factors

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Here's why these 3 companies could keep climbing higher

| James Mickleboro

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC), and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are all up by around 20% in the last…

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Tourism BOOM: Which travel companies should you buy?

| Christopher Georges

Should you buy Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)?

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Market Wrap: Bumpy day for ASX after resources fall

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It was a bumpy day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) with the miners producing mixed results.

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Why the Premier Investments Limited share price is rising today

| Tom Richardson

Smiggles is one of Australian retail's big success stories.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF), Farm Pride Foods Ltd. (ASX:FRM), McMillan Shakespeare…

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Is the SEEK Limited share price a bargain?

| Tim McArthur

The high multiple that SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares trade on doesn't mean that the stock is expensive.

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4 top reasons to consider Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares continue to trade a long way from previous highs.

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