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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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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Market Wrap: ASX soars on interest rate expectations

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) led the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) higher today.

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Aconex Ltd announces giant acquisition and capital raising

| Tom Richardson

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) has announced a giant acquisition.

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd set to offload Foxtel?

| Mike King

Will telco Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) list its 50% share of Foxtel on the ASX?

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Is Primary Health Care Limited a takeover target?

| Mike King

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) reveals substantial holding by mysterious Hong Kong-based shareholder

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are getting crushed today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be rallying today but here are four shares that are getting crushed.

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Is PWR Holdings Ltd about to ink a deal with Tesla?

| Mike King

PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) reported to be working with Tesla on battery cooling

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3 ASX shares for intelligent investors

| James Mickleboro

I believe Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) could offer buy-and-hold investors great long-term gains.

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Should Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd investors be worried about a sugar tax?

| James Mickleboro

The UK has introduced a sugar tax, should Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) investors be worried about Australia doing the same?

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BOOM! Why the OrotonGroup Limited share price soared 27% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) and Myer Holdings Limited (ASX:MYR) share prices are surging higher today.

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US Federal Reserve decision boosts Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Unfortunately, that mightn't be so great for the Reserve Bank of Australia's ambitions…

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What now for Surfstitch Group Ltd?

| Mike King

Retailer Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF) appoints joint CEOs following shock CEO resignation

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Blackmores Limited and Bega Cheese Ltd target more growth in China

| Tom Richardson

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) have growth potential in China.

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3 shares that could benefit from the climbing Australian dollar

| Christopher Georges

The Australian dollar has surged overnight and this could help boost the profits of these companies.

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Here's why the Retail Food Group Limited share price fell 5.6% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price is still sitting more than 36% below its peak.

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Myer Holdings Ltd reports: Are the shares a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) has released its half-year results showing a modest fall in profit and a dividend of two…

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Here's why your blue-chip dividends are in danger

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the typical blue-chip shares facing some meaningful risks, it may be necessary to broaden your search and look farther…

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Woolworths Limited shoots itself in the foot

| Mike King

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) appears to be taking steps which could get its suppliers offside

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 6 shares 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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Is it time to buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders need to be sure of what they're getting when they pick up shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG).

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Shareholders tell CEOs not to expand overseas

| Sean O'Neill

Several times recently, major shareholders have reportedly pressured companies like Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) not to…

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UK retailer Tesco turnaround offers lessons for troubled Woolworths Limited

| Mike King

Tesco records rise in same-store UK sales for the first time in more than 4 years as turnaround continues

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Down 23% in 12 months: Is the Woolworths Limited share price a bargain?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is down over 23% in the last 12 months. Is it time to buy its shares in…

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Why these 4 shares fell on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 closes up 0.2% as all eyes turn to the US Federal Reserve monthly meeting

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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 WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC), AWE Limited (ASX:AWE), Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd…

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10 heavily shorted shares the professionals are expecting to fall

| Tom Richardson

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) are expected to fall by some.

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Market Wrap: Investors skittish ahead of Fed meeting

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) weighed on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) again today.

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Why is the Regis Healthcare share price down in the past 6 months?

| Mike King

Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX: REG) share price is down 6% over the past six months, despite tailwinds

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Crown Resorts Ltd and Star Entertainment Group Ltd could see you profit from the tourism boom

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) should benefit from growing Chinese tourism. But which one should…

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Are Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd shares set to soar?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) continues its steady growth.

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Here's why Bellamy's Australia Ltd shares could be worth a closer look

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares have risen more than 4% today.

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Brokers think this under-the-radar small-cap could offer blockbuster returns

| Tom Richardson

Medical device businesses offer early investors potentially excellent returns.

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Alumina's share price is up 15% this year, is there more to come?

| Mike King

The Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price is up 17% so far this year

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Here's why the BHP Billiton share price has sunk 14%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent weeks.

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Karoon Gas Australia shareholders might want to look away now

| Mike King

The Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX: KAR) share price is down 87% since its all-time high of $12.10 in 2009

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Here's why the iron ore price could be set to plunge

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of companies such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are at risk.

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4 shares which could be bargain buys today

| James Mickleboro

Are AIR N.Z. FPO NZ (ASX:AIZ) Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), and Myer Holdings Ltd…

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