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Telstra Corporation Ltd to reward shareholders after selling Autohome stake for $2.1 billion

| Mike King

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) confirms capital management program worth at least $1.5 billion - likely to be a share buyback

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited fuels bulls with US$500 million debt repayment

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has reduced its annual interest expense by US$186 million!

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S&P/ASX 200 set to fall: 8 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade lower following mixed leads from international markets. Shares in focus will…

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Is Retail Food Group Limited the best dividend share on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

I believe its market-beating dividend and exciting growth prospects could make Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) the best dividend share…

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3 shares to buy and hold for the next 10 years

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) and Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) could make for great…

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5 valuable charts to see before buying Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Christopher Georges

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is a complicated business, but these five charts should help to make it a little easier to…

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10 quick tips about share market investing

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The lessons learned from things you shouldn't do come very quickly, but the good ones take a lot longer.

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) helped buoy the market today, with REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) also rising strongly.

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6 investing trends to help smart investors smash the market

| Tom Richardson

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) could benefit from these investing themes.

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Is Pulse Health Limited a screaming buy?

| Mike King

Has the market oversold Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG)?

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2 beaten-down ASX shares with turnaround potential

| James Mickleboro

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) is one of two shares which have been hit for six. Could now be a good time…

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3 of my favourite companies for every investment style

| Motley Fool Staff

When investing, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. While Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) might be right for some investors,…

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4 shares soaring on the ASX today

| Mike King

A topsy-turvy day sees the S&P/ASX 200 up 0.2% heading into the close

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Why these 4 shares are getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has lacked any real direction today but these four shares have only traded…

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Is Mortgage Choice Limited a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC) cops ASX speeding ticket

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3 small caps to give your portfolio a big boost

| James Mickleboro

Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) is one of three small caps that I believe investors should take a closer look at today.

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3 tech stocks on my watchlist

| Mike King

With huge tailwinds behind them, these three companies could grow rapidly in the years ahead

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Droneshield Limited goes nuts on ASX debut

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Droneshield Limited (ASX:DRO) gained 60% from the offer price.

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3 Top 100 income shares with growing dividends

| Tim McArthur

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) are three shares that income-seeking investors should arguably…

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How you could become a millionaire starting with just $25,000

| Tim McArthur

Outsourcing the investment decision making process to firms such as Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG), Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI), Platinum…

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5 facts shareholders need to know from Wesfarmers Ltd's Strategy Day

| Tim McArthur

The long term track record of Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is impressive.

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd shares could rocket past $100

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has been linked to a bid for Aberdeen Asset Management.

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Is Rio Tinto Limited getting ready for a US$9.3 billion spin off?

| Mike King

Has Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) organised its divisions to spin off unwanted assets?

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A dividend investor's guide to AusNet Services

| Mike King

With a fully franked dividend yield of 5.3%, is Ausnet Services (ASX:AST) a good option for income?

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Why gold could crash or soar this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) have soared in 2016, but gold mightn't be as…

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S&P/ASX 200 set for positive start: 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. Shares in focus will…

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Are you too late to buy shares of this red-hot tech company?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) have almost quadrupled in price.

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Why Medibank Private Ltd's reputation is on the line

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares have fallen more than 10% since last month.

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4 great quotes to know for investing success

| Regan Pearson

What great investor George Soros thinks of boring companies like Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL).

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Is it time to buy 1-Page Ltd, Sirtex Medical Limited or ERM Power Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and ERM Power Ltd (ASX:EPW) have all hit new 52-week lows.

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Supermarket crash! Metcash Limited vs Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Shares of Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) have been outperforming Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) over the past 12 months.

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Why I think growth investors shouldn't bet on Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares

| Christopher Georges

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) faces a number of issues that will limit its earnings growth.

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Is SEEK Limited still a great long-term investment?

| James Mickleboro

I feel the international expansion of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) could make it a great long-term investment. Just as long as…

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The banks were on fire again today, led by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)

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Here's why these 3 ASX shares are jumping higher today

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) is one of four shares helping to keep the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in positive territory today.

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Commodities prices could remain low for the next decade

| Mike King

Iron ore prices could take 10 years to recover says BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)

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3 companies which doubled their dividends in the last 5 years

| Matthew Bugden

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) have more than doubled their dividends…

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10 things I've learned from The Motley Fool Australia

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Now I'm helping the world invest, better.

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3 retail shares that could deliver your portfolio capital gains

| Christopher Georges

Retail companies like Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) are well placed for future growth.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking today

| Tom Richardson

Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) and Donaco International Ltd (ASX:DNA) are among today's big fallers.

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