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The Good Guys succumbs to digital reality

| Mike King

Consumer appliances retailer Good Guys drops its 'cash price promise'

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Iron ore competition intensifies: Will the junior iron ore miners survive?

| Sean O'Neill

Brazilian miner Vale SA announced this week it was cutting 25 million tonnes from production, while Mount Gibson Iron Limited…

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Should you buy Automotive Group Holdings Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHG) has retreated more than 11% over the last six weeks, and could be worth a…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited sees revenues crash: What it means for dividends

| Sean O'Neill

Although it took longer than usual, Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL) is finally feeling the pain from lower oil and gas…

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Ardent Leisure Group: An investor's guide

| John Hopkins

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) has reached the crossroads. What does it do now with its underperforming divisions?

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Are National Australia Bank Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp shares cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are up 5% and 7% in just one month!

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Is it time to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) hit a new two-month high. Is there more to come?

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 3 – Iron Ore

| Mitch Sonogan

Part 3 of this extensive series looks into the iron ore industry including the major companies and some of the…

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6 stocks soaring higher on the ASX

| Mike King

ALL ORDINARIES (ASX: XAO) gains 0.5%, but these 6 soared more than 5%

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Should you take a bite of the Costa Group Holdings Limited IPO?

| Motley Fool Staff

Costa Group Holdings Limited (ASX:CGC) is a market-leading supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, but is it a market-leading investment?

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd overvalued?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are up 5% this month, but one investment bank just said they're worth 18% less…

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Should you buy ASX Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

Is ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) a good option for a healthy income and organic growth potential?

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are climbing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) are generating plenty of interest today

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares soared this week

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I think Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are still very cheap.

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5 big-name ASX stocks getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) are amongst the market's biggest losers today.

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Have we found some hidden gems in Australia's A-REIT sector?

| Mike King

A sweep through the S&P/ASX 200 listed A-REIT sector delivers 3 companies worthy of a closer look

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Woolworths Limited climbs 5% in a week: Is it still a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares have bounced back strongly from recent weakness.

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5 reasons why I can't get excited about Super Retail Group Ltd

| Christopher Georges

There are a number of headwinds facing the Australian economy and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) might struggle to weather…

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Here's why Orthocell Ltd skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC) is a promising small-cap company that provides innovative approaches to the regeneration of tendon, cartilage and soft…

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd sells US business: What you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) will book a $120 million loss but it could be a good thing for investors…

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Grelief rally continues for S&P/ASX 200: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has extended its rally with National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and…

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Should you bet on Crown Resorts Ltd and SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord?

| Christopher Georges

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) could be the long term winners you need for your…

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Is Primary Health Care Limited a bargain after today's big crash?

| Brendon Lau

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) this morning after…

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3 ASX stocks to profit from a falling Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), Amcor Limited (ASX: AMC) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) should all benefit from a weaker currency.

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AP Eagers Ltd zooms higher on earnings update: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

AP Eagers Ltd's (ASX:APE) news should also bode well for Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHG).

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Is Rio Tinto Limited's production shortfall a blessing in disguise?

| Brendon Lau

The iron ore giant cut its full year production guidance as its June quarter output fell short of expectations. But…

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Perpetual Limited disappoints: Is it a sell?

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) does not look investment grade.

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

There will be plenty to keep investors on their toes with news from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Primary Health…

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Is negative gearing going to be axed?

| Mike King

Reserve Bank calls for review into negative gearing

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5 reasons why you should give Alumina Limited another look

| Andrew Mudie

Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) offers investors a dominant position in the global aluminium industry that continues to grow faster than other…

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4 big reasons to avoid Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has rebounded 10% over the last week, but still poses a huge risk to investors'…

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Here's what Wesfarmers Ltd shareholders need to know today

| Tim McArthur

The coal division of Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is no longer generating the level of earnings it once did.

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One big reason to invest in Blackmores Limited

| John Hopkins

Have Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) unlocked the magic formula for success in Asia?

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Is the weak outlook for oil a reason to sell Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Owning shares in Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) requires investors to have a view on the oil price.

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Why I think you should avoid Rio Tinto Limited and BHP Billiton Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Yet another reason you should avoid BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares.

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Hold off on buying Woolworths Limited and Fairfax Media Limited

| Qaiser Malik

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) are facing uncertain and difficult market conditions.

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) are dragging on the market's performance today.

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4 ASX stocks thumping the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) are among the climbers during today's session.

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What does weak consumer sentiment mean for your portfolio?

| Sean O'Neill

Declining consumer sentiment is likely to go on longer than expected, with profound impacts on companies like Commonwealth Bank of…

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Netflix dominance is growing with 1.4 million Aussies signed up

| Mike King

Australian media companies were slow to combat Netflix and have been overwhelmed

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