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No change from the RBA and 2 dividend shares worth your attention now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It could be time to load up on high-yield dividend shares such as Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Retail Food…

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd a good buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) went ex-dividend today.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting crunched today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) trended higher today. Meanwhile, shares of Slater and Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA),…

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2 overlooked growth shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

I think Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) are two overlooked growth shares to…

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China's cut to coal and steel sectors is bad news for iron ore

| Mike King

High-cost coal and iron ore producers could face lower prices in the near-term

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price was slammed another 33% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price has lost more than 95% since April 2015.

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Here's why the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price has fallen 4.6% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has fallen almost a quarter since August.

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Is it time to buy shares of BHP Billiton Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has risen 2.8% today after a strong lift in iron ore and oil…

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Index funds thump 82% of actively managed funds

| Mike King

New research confirms that a simple exchange traded fund (ETF) tracking an index can beat most professional fund managers

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Is Slater & Gordon Limited going broke after yesterday's horror result?

| Sean O'Neill

Could Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) be at risk of insolvency?

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Should you buy Primary Health Care Limited shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) share price has risen 50% over the last three weeks or so.

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3 of my favourite market-beating dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Fantastic Holdings Limited (ASX:FAN), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), all have dividends that are far beyond the…

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S&P/ASX 200 to open flat: 5 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is expected to trade higher today following positive leads from international markets overnight.…

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2 mid-cap growth shares to feed your portfolio

| Motley Fool Staff

Food and growth are the two themes that an investment in Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) and Silver Chef Limited (ASX:SIV) can…

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Investor home loan growth slowest since 2011

| Mike King

Moves by the big four banks to slow property investor borrowing has hit the lowest levels since 2011

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Here's why the Vocus share price is soaring

| Mike King

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) share price jumps 11.6% to $8.20

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IPH Ltd and Xenith IP Group shareholders smile as Slater & Gordon crashes

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of law firms Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), ILH Group Ltd (ASX:ILH) and Xenith IP…

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Market Wrap: Slater & Gordon hammered as ASX trades flat

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) were the big loser today.

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Why the Urbanise.Com Ltd share price crashed 28% today

| Tom Richardson

Urbanise.Com Ltd (ASX:UBN) revealed a disastrous result today.

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3 ASX growth shares that need your attention now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG), Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) could all be worth a closer look.

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The Surfstitch share price is soaring: Here's why

| Mike King

The Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF) share price has jumped more than 14%

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Is it time to buy some Recall Holdings Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Recall Holdings Ltd (ASX:REC) reported a fall in first-half revenue and profit.

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Why the Catapult Group International Ltd share price tumbled today

| Tom Richardson

Is Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) a true champion?

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Who wants to retire in their 30s?

| Mike King

Another couple saves like crazy for 10 years to retire in their 30s

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited shares fell 20% today

| Sean O'Neill

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have crumbled after write-downs and a massive loss were announced this morning.

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Are the iron ore miners set to gap down again?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A recent rally was the catalyst behind huge gains for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and…

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3 companies generating huge growth

| Mike King

These three companies are going gangbusters and there's more to come

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2 lucrative dividend shares facing big risks

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should be wary of the risks facing Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG).

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Why the worst isn't over for Woolworths Limited shareholders

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shareholders may want to strap themselves in for a rough ride.

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Why the Cash Converters International Ltd share price is soaring today

| Tim Dohrmann

Shares in Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) are on the rise with a new strategy and higher half-year profit.

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Is Freelancer Ltd undervalued by 60%?

| Matthew Bugden

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) shares have massive potential; now could be a good time to buy.

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2 beaten-down blue-chip shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Blue-chip shares Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) had a terrible earnings season, but are they a buy now?

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Will the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates on Tuesday?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Three ASX dividend shares to buy, and four to avoid.

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CRASH: Slater & Gordon Limited reports $958 million loss and axes dividend

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) reported a loss of $958.3 million, cut its dividend and announced a large impairment charge.

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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 today following positive leads from international markets overnight.…

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Why I think Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd is a great growth share at a reasonable price

| James Mickleboro

Is Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) the most reasonably priced growth share on the ASX?

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Is Blackmores Limited a buy at the current share price?

| Christopher Georges

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares have dropped 28% since the start of 2016.

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Why REA Group Limited, SEEK and Carsales.com Ltd are standout investments

| Christopher Georges

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) are 3 shares for every ASX growth investor to…

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3 shares that could gain from a weak Australian dollar

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), and Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) could all benefit from an even…

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Market Wrap: Woolworths shares revive ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) staged a big turnaround and it was enough to steady the ASX ship today.

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