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Why I like the look of NIB Holdings Limited shares

| John Hopkins

This week's share in focus: NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF).

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Why the Aurizon Holdings Ltd share price is sinking today 

| Tim Dohrmann

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASZ: AZJ) is lagging the ASX after reporting earnings today. Is Aurizon worth buying today?

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Why the Hansen Technologies Limited share price jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hansen Technologies Limited's (ASX:HSN) share price rose as much as 12.3% today.

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Petrol retailers asked to explain why motorists are being ripped off

| Mike King

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) asks petrol retailers to justify the prices they are charging

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This chart explains why QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares have crashed

| Christopher Georges

What's wrong with QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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Crash! Is the party over for the CSG Limited share price?

| Tim McArthur

CSG Limited (ASX:CSV) has released its interim results today.

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Why you're richer than you think you are

| Sean O'Neill

Imagine living 'pay cheque to pay cheque' on $200,000 per year.

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Why shares in XERO FPO NZ are soaring today

| Regan Pearson

Investors get a reminder that XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) could be in hot demand.

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Why have Prophecy International Holdings Limited shares climbed today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) has re-issued another update based again on UNAUDITED results.

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Why the Lucapa Diamond share price has rocketed up 31% today

| Mike King

Lucapa Diamond Ltd (ASX:LOM) discovers 27th biggest diamond in the world

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price jumped 5.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price rose as much as 7% earlier today.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares are soaring today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price soared 3% in early morning trade.

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Slump! Aurizon Holdings Ltd shares sink 6% on big profit drop

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) has fallen after the rail freight operator reported a slump in profits.

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Deal or No Deal: Greencross Limited takeover bid increases

| Sean O'Neill

The latest takeover bid from TPG Capital and The Carlyle Group again significantly undervalues Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), according to management.

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Why Amcor Limited shares are rocketing today

| Tom Richardson

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) shares are going gangbusters.

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Newcrest Mining Limited reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has today announced its first-half earnings results.

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Why the Broadspectrum share price soared today

| Mike King

Broadspectrum Ltd (ASX:BRS) share price jumps on first half results

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd shares sink on profit crash

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) reported a profit fall of 8.2% for its most recent half-year.

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S&P/ASX 200 rebounds: why now could be a great time to buy shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has jumped as much as 1.8%, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Price crash: Is it time to buy Computershare Limited shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares in market service provider Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) slump on results.

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Can these 4 beaten-down shares make a comeback?

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) and BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) are trading at far more attractive levels…

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Here's how you find undervalued shares on the S&P/ASX200 today

| John Hopkins

What are the best value shares on the S&P/ASX200 today

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Can these 2 growth shares continue higher in 2016?

| Christopher Georges

IDP Education Pty Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) are two growth companies that continue to defy the…

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 9 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to trade higher. Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and…

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BlueScope Steel Limited shares surge 14% – Is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) shares have now risen 41% in the past six months.

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February 2016 Reporting Season – Week 2 Wrap Up

| John Hopkins

Second week of reporting season winners and losers.

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Are ResMed Inc. (CHESS) shares in the buy zone?

| Tim McArthur

ResMed Inc. CHESS (ASX:RMD) is a high-quality business, but it is arguably fully reflected in the current share price.

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10 shares annihilating the S&P/ASX200 over the last 6 months

| John Hopkins

10 ASX shares with momentum on their side.

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Everything you need to know about Origin Energy Ltd right now

| Tim McArthur

A $110 million asset sale has been announced by Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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3 eye-popping ASX growth shares with big dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Want eye-popping growth plus big – fully franked – dividends? 3 ASX shares to watch closely are WAM Capital Limited…

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Is it time to buy shares in XERO FPO NZ? 

| Matthew Bugden

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) is down 70% from its all-time high. Is now the time to buy?  

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3 ASX shares that need to be on your watch list today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investing through a bear market can be tough, but rewarding…

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4 shares jumping on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 fell 1.2%, but these four companies saw their share prices jump more than 5%

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Time to slaughter some sacred tax cows

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There are plenty of special interests, but it’s time to put the nation first

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Market Wrap: ASX ends week 4.2% lower

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) ended the week significantly lower, led down by the major banks.

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Here's why these 4 shares sank on the ASX today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse in store for Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL), Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Lifehealthcare Group…

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Should you buy shares of Ramsay Health Care Limited? 

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) has some strong tailwinds.

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Why have Incitec Pivot Ltd and Amcor Limited shares fallen to 12-month lows? 

| Tim Dohrmann

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX IPL) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) have fallen on tough times. Does the market downturn present a rare…

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5 blue-chip dividend shares to buy and hold for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and three other blue-chip dividend shares to buy and hold.

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Is the National Australia Bank Ltd. share price going to hit $20?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price is down 19% in 2016, so far.

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