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Why has the Vita Group share price suddenly taken off?

| Tim McArthur

Shares in Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) have surged 11% today.

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Why the BigAir Group Limited share price plunged 22% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BigAIr Group Limited (ASX:BGL) share price hit a six-month low of 60 cents today.

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What's going on with the share prices of Woodside Petroleum, Origin Energy, Santos and Oil Search?

| Tim McArthur

The shares of Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) are…

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Why the Harvey Norman Holdings Limited share price is soaring today

| Tim Dohrmann

Shares in Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) took off this morning. Could they see another leg up?

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Here's why Super Retail Group Ltd shares plunged 15% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of discretionary retailer, Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), fell more than 15% today.

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Here's why the Breville Group Ltd share price rose 9% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) share price has rallied nearly 35% over the last week or so.

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Monash IVF Group Ltd vs. Virtus Health Ltd: Which is the better buy?

| Tim McArthur

Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) shares have jumped 7% higher this morning but could still be a better buy than…

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Here's why the TFS Corporation Limited share price soared 28% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFS) share price rose more than 28% today.

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Are these 3 shares now at rock-bottom prices?

| Christopher Georges

It has been a rough start to the year for shares like Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR), Vitaco Holdings Ltd (ASX:VIT)…

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3 shares at 52-week highs – is it too late to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG), Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP), and Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) hit their highest point all…

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Vocus Communications Limited shares lift on gangbusters growth

| Tom Richardson

The Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) share price is up today.

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Yowie Group Ltd revenues soar 1,000% on Walmart rollout – should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

International chocolatier Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) reported its interim results to the market this morning.

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Shares of Arrium Ltd are down 72%: Is it time to sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) share price has been crushed so far in 2016

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Woolworths Limited slashes dividend and posts $973 million loss

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) announced a half-year loss of $972.7 million and slashed its dividend.

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Are these 3 shares in bargain territory now?

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have all dropped significantly recently. Are they…

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 8 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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Is it time to buy Primary Health Care Limited & Reject Shop Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) shares have been flying this year, but is it too…

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Iress Ltd shares jump 8% – Are they still a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) is a high quality business.

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a bargain?

| Tim McArthur

The future growth potential of Bunnings, owned by Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shouldn't be underrated.

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Why the South32 Ltd share price climbed higher today

| John Hopkins

Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) spin-off South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) is to slash more than 770 jobs.

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Are JB Hi-Fi Limited & Harvey Norman Holdings Limited shares set to soar on Dick Smith closure?

| John Hopkins

Dick Smith stores will soon be part of history.

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Bunnings could buy Masters sites from Woolworths Limited

| John Hopkins

Bunnings owner Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has confirmed it's interested in about 15 Masters sites.

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Market Wrap: ASX rebounds as SEEK shares fire

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has rebounded after yesterday's heavy falls.

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Retail Food Group Limited shares get cheaper as it delivers tasty profit

| Tom Richardson

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) looks good value.

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Should you buy AMP Limited or Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| James Mickleboro

Is AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) or Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) the better buy?

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Here's why Village Roadshow Ltd shares crashed 14% lower today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) price fell as much as 14% lower today.

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Is it time to buy Computershare Limited, Lifehealthcare Group Ltd, and Ardent Leisure Group?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), and Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) hit their lowest point all year…

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Here's why the 1-Page Ltd share price soared 27% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) share price rose as much as 26.8% this afternoon.

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Why the Breville Group Ltd share price is going gangbusters today

| Christopher Georges

Shares of Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) are soaring today following the release of its first half results.

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Why Perpetual Limited shares look a sell

| Tom Richardson

The share price of Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) has edged higher today.

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Should you buy Costa Group Holdings and Select Harvests Limited for Chinese growth?

| Tim McArthur

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) both offer investors exposure to the Asia "food bowl" theme.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited's share price soars 45%: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up 4.5% today, and 45% over the last month.

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Why the Smartgroup Corporation Ltd share price is rocketing higher today

| Tim McArthur

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) has reported strong full year results.

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Is China going to stop the grey import of baby formula and vitamins?

| Mike King

Veteran fund manager sells out of A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL)

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Why the Asaleo Care Ltd share price is rocketing today

| Tim McArthur

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) has reported a 12% jump in full year earnings per share.

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Here's why the Crown Resorts Ltd share price plunged 8% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) reported a 10.1% rise in revenue and 1.6% increase in profit for its most recent half-year…

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PRICE CRASH: Here's why the TEMPLE WEB FPO share price crashed 69% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of TEMPLE WEB FPO (ASX:TPW) have had a terrible run since their IPO in December.

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Why the SEEK Limited share price is soaring today

| Tim Dohrmann

Shares in SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) exploded after this morning’s results. What’s in store for Seek shares?

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Blackmores Limited reports monster growth: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price has risen nearly five-fold since the beginning of 2015.

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South32 Ltd refocuses after huge writedowns

| Mike King

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are no bargain after US$1.7 billion of writedowns

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