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I own these 3 FAST-growing shares, do you?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) and Bulletproof Group Ltd (ASX:BPF) are worth watching closely.

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Is there a bubble in healthcare shares like Cochlear Limited? 

| Motley Fool Staff

With Australian healthcare heavyweights CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) hitting all-time highs, Sydney hedge fund Watermark Funds Management believes the ASX healthcare sector is setting up for a fall. 

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5 companies with fast-growing dividends to boost your wealth

| Matthew Bugden

Success stories like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) have also…

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S&P/ASX 200 flat as gold price falls

| Tom Richardson

The S&P/ASX 200 finished flat today.

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Why the ALS Ltd share price dropped like a stone today

| James Mickleboro

ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) shares dropped as much as 12% today on the back of a disappointing full year performance.

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Why this top broker rates Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd a buy

| Rachit Dudhwala

Analysts at Citibank upgrade Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO). Should you buy?

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Could Woolworths Limited net $1.5 billion for its petrol stations?

| Sean O'Neill

A sale of Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) petrol retailing arm could net a cool $1.5 billion for shareholders.

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Why the BigAir Group Limited share price is up 20% in one week

| Tom Richardson

BigAir Group Limited (ASX:BGL) shares are up today.

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are jumping higher today

| James Mickleboro

It may be a flat day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) but Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) has been soaring…

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 flat in afternoon trading - unlike these 4 companies' share prices

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Does danger lurk for these 3 high-yielding dividend shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Are dividend investors best served by avoiding Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA)?

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5 key reasons to hold onto your Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares

| Motley Fool Staff

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares have gone into a tail spin with the announcement of a profit downgrade.…

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Select Harvests Limited shares rocket: Should you buy them?

| James Mickleboro

Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) shares have rallied today after the company released its overseas investor presentation.

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Why these gold shares were smashed today

| Mike King

Gold miners smashed as spot gold sinks

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3 tech shares to buy this June

| James Mickleboro

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) is one of three tech shares which I believe could offer investors strong returns in the next…

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5 ASX tech shares that could make you rich

| Tom Richardson

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA) could be tomorrow's winners.

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Is Blackmores Limited struggling to enter the infant formula market?

| Mike King

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) early sales are uninspiring

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Brokers say buy these 2 ASX shares for their huge dividends

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) is one of two ASX shares which pay huge dividends and have just been rated as…

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Patties Foods share price to soar on takeover offer

| Mike King

Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) receives proposal from private equity firm

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3 shares super funds love that you should avoid

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Companies like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) have poor track records.

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How I'd invest $500 today

| Mike King

3 ideas of how you could invest $500 today

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3 blue-chip shares for a stronger US dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The chances of a US interest rate hike have grown considerably, and it's now time to act. Shares of CSL…

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S&P/ASX 200 set to rise: 8 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. Shares in focus will…

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Why QBE Insurance Group Ltd is up 11% this month

| Regan Pearson

Is cracking performance by the Sydney Swans driving up shares of QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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The easy way to build a $1 million portfolio 

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

 The opportunity cost of big-ticket items is a killer for your wealth generation.

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Broker thinks Burson Group Ltd has room to charge higher

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) shares have risen more than 180% over the last two years.

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The problems Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd face in one picture

| Mike King

Can Big W and Target be turned around?

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ASX 200 soars to 9-month high: Here's what happened on the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares continued to rise today

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4 ASX shares soaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) looks set to close the week higher. Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) is one of four shares…

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3 Kiwi tech superstars the market is still overlooking

| Regan Pearson

Tech titans Orion Health Group Ltd (ASX:OHE) and Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) are still flying under the radar.

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Infomedia Limited shares sink on profit warning

| Tom Richardson

Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) has suffered a tough year.

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3 dividend shares to boost your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

In order to live a comfortable lifestyle it is recommended that retirees budget for $43,000 per year. I believe G8…

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Why Appen Limited shares are going gangbusters

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Appen Limited (ASX:APX) shares soared as much as 18% today, and there could be more gains to come.

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Why Aristocrat Leisure Limited shares are flying higher today

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares have been climbing higher today on the back of an impressive half-year report yesterday.

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Broker slaps $95.60 price target on Macquarie Group Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares could head higher in 2016.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) is falling as gold loses its shine.

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How much higher can Cochlear Limited and CSL Limited shares go?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) continue to surge higher.

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3 reasons you should sell Woolworths Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has tarnished its reputation as being one of Australia's best blue-chip shares.

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The bargain hunter's guide to Yowie Group Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Yowie Group Ltd's (ASX:YOW) latest announcement is likely to grow revenue, but will it come at the cost of the…

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd reports rapid growth: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Are today's results a 'Buy' sign for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH)?

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