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Service Stream Limited shares leap 12%: 6 things you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) has reported an interim profit of $8.8 million.

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Why has the SMS Management & Technology Limited share price soared?

| Tim McArthur

Shares in SMS Management & Technology Limited (ASX:SMX) have jumped over 10% on Thursday morning.

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Why the Arrium Ltd share price was crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) has fallen 46% since Monday.

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What you need to know about Lifestyle Communities Limited 24% profit surge

| Tim McArthur

Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX:LIC) is an out-of-the-spotlight company that's growing profits.

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Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd shares rise after strong result

| Mike King

Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) profit soars on the back of blockbuster movies

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) has announced its first-half earnings results today.

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) reported their results this week.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd not just a retail telco anymore

| Mike King

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) now generates more than 50% of revenues from non-consumer businesses

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Tatts Group Limited shares rally on profit jump

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) has lifted revenue and profit for its most recent half-year reporting period.

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Why the Estia Health Ltd share price crashed today

| Tim Dohrmann

The stock price of aged care provider Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) has taken a hit after reporting half-yearly results. Is…

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price has jumped 5.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) shares are trading for just under $17 each right now.

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Why the Burson Group Ltd share price jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) has delivered a strong result for the first-half of financial year 2016.

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Mortgage Choice share price soars 12%

| Mike King

Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX: MOC) sees strong growth in all metrics

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Origin Energy Ltd profit sinks – what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has reported a decline in underlying profit from continuing operations to $243 million.

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3 blue-chip shares with a great return on equity

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), and Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) have a fantastic return on equity.

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Is it time to buy Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, Cover-More Group Ltd, and FlexiGroup Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) hit their lowest point all…

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AMP Limited reports $1.1 billion profit: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has achieved underlying profit growth of 7% for the full year.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to trade mostly sideways today. Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)…

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What you need to know about the Webjet Limited profit result

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) reports its half-year results.

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6 ASX shares you should have bought and 2 to avoid for the rest of 2016

| Andrew Mudie

Investors need to make smart investing decisions to avoid being hurt by unexpected falls in revenue and profit at this…

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5 medical device makers crushing the S&P/ASX200

| John Hopkins

5 shares crushing the S&P/ASX200 over the last three months.

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Monadelphous Group Limited versus Lend Lease Group: which is the better buy?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Both Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) and Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) jump on earnings reports, but only one is a buy…

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3 ASX shares winning from a lower oil price

| Motley Fool Staff

It’s hard to find ways to benefit from a lower oil price on the ASX, but Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX),…

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Don't miss these 5 overlooked dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Five great dividend shares flying under the radar.

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Is there any hope for QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) reports on 23 February and investors are expecting the worst as the share price heads…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group flags pockets of weakness

| Tom Richardson

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) provided a trading update today.

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Collection House Limited shares drop on profit falls

| Tom Richardson

Why Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) shares fell today.

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Here's why the Ardent Leisure Group share price slipped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) is the owner of Dreamworld and Goodlife Health Clubs.

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Market Wrap: Profit reporting season hits top gear

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) shares soared, but FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) wasn't so lucky.

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Why the Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) share price is sinking today 

| Tim Dohrmann

Shares in Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) (ASX:FBU) have dropped by more than 3% today. Why are investors fleeing the stock?

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Why I think it's time to buy SAI Global Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

Is SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI) a buy?

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Why nothing has changed for oil prices

| Mike King

Oil prices appear headed lower despite Saudi Arabia and Russia agreeing to freeze production

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Here's why the FlexiGroup Limited share price sunk 17% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price fell as much as 17% today, despite growing profit and revenue for the most…

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4 ASX shares slammed on the market today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) was trading firmly higher today, but shares of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), FlexiGroup…

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Why the Independence Group share price is sinking

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) shares have fallen sharply following the release of its half-yearly results.

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Why I think Premier Investments Limited shares are a buy

| John Hopkins

Here's why Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares are a buy.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Great results sent Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), and Monadelphous Group Limited…

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Is Villa World Ltd's 9% fully franked dividend yield too hard to ignore?

| Christopher Georges

Villa World Ltd (ASX:VLW) has delivered an upbeat earnings report that should support a growing dividend.

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Why the Beadell Resources share price is soaring today

| Mike King

Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX: BDR) share price surges on company update

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Arrium Ltd: One thing BHP Billiton Limited shareholders have to be thankful for

| Tim McArthur

Arrium Ltd's (ASX:ARI) interim earnings result shows that the group remains in a precarious position.

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