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Why Woodside Petroleum Limited shares could sink further

| Tom Richardson

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares could fall further.

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S&P/ASX 200 to rise: 15 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open slightly higher. Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), ANZ Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)…

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This junior iron ore miner is still making cash

| Mike King

Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) adds $15 million to take its cash balance to $345 million

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Why Somnomed Limited shares are climbing higher

| Tim McArthur

Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) has reported another quarter of sales growth.

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Challenger Ltd share price flops 15%: Is it a value buy?

| Tim McArthur

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) appears to now trade at a discount to its peer group.

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Markets plunge and global fears rise

| Mike King

Bear market beckons as global share markets plunge and oil prices hit 12-year lows

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Oil plunge could hammer energy shares like Santos Ltd today

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) should brace for more pain.

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Can Super Retail Group serve up an ace for your portfolio?

| Motley Fool Staff

Australia’s obsession with sport could provide a solid foundation for Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) to grow its earnings.

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Industry super funds continue to beat retail super funds

| Mike King

Bank-owned retail funds underperform industry funds yet again

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I'm worried about Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's 37% share price fall – Are you?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares have taken a dive… again. So has Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Market Wrap: BHP, ANZ drag ASX towards new low

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares plunged today.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there be more where that came from for Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT), Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), and…

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3 bustling blue-chip ASX technology shares for 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re looking for big blue chip, dividend-paying ASX technology shares, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and REA…

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Is TPG Telecom Ltd a better bet than Telstra Corporation Ltd? 

| James Mickleboro

Is TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) a buy or should you stick with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)? 

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Should you sell "expensive" healthcare shares and buy "cheap" oil shares?

| Andrew Mudie

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) have run hard, should you sell them and buy BHP…

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BHP Billiton Limited: A lesson for investors

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) revenues, earnings and dividends likely to fall and stay low for some time

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3 airline shares that could soar with a falling oil price

| John Hopkins

3 shares that could soar with a falling oil price; Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and…

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More pain for the S&P/ASX 200 as BHP Billiton Limited shares plunge

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has given up its earlier gains, dragged down by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price fell to a new 10-year low today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price has fallen nearly 20% in 2016.

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Citigroup says 100% chance of a rate cut: 3 income-boosting ASX dividend shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is one share that could help provide some stability to your portfolio.

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Is the era of physical magazines over?

| Mike King

Cleo announces closure after 44 years in print with more likely to close

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Credit Suisse says Mesoblast limited has blockbuster potential

| Sean O'Neill

According to a research note from Credit Suisse’s US analysts, Aussie biotech hopeful Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) could be worth 90%…

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Why the SEEK Limited share price could soar in 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price could be in for a rerating following a takeover offer for Zhaopin Ltd (ADR)…

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iCar Asia Ltd delivers record quarter: Time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) shares are trading higher following the release of another robust quarterly report.

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3 things every Santos Ltd investor must know today

| Regan Pearson

Times are tough for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO). Here's what you need to know about the company today.

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Up 700% in 5 years: Where to next for Integrated Research Limited?

| Donny Buchanan

Software companies can fly under the radar, but this one is flying high.

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Netflix is still killing it in Australia

| Mike King

Netflix retains its market lead in Australia, despite competition from Presto, Stan and pay TV

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Here's why Westfield Corp Ltd shares could be a great buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) shares could benefit from the falling Australian dollar.

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S&P/ASX 200 to slide: 5 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) and…

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BHP Billiton Limited downgrades iron ore guidance: Is it time to sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It could be another bumpy ride for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders in 2016.

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Is the iron ore price set to soar?

| Mike King

Iron ore price rises for fourth consecutive day, but is this a false dawn?

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Is it time to pounce on Santos Ltd and Rio Tinto Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) hit their lowest point all year this week.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd: 2 of the best blue-chip dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Should you think again about owning Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)?

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How Woolworths Limited got caught between Bunnings and a hard place

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) ambitions to take on Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) in the hardware sector have unravelled.

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Will the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price return to $6?

| Tim McArthur

An increase in appraised value of over $1 per share is required for the share price of Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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2 cheap blue-chip shares? Macquarie Group Ltd and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Are these 2 shares cheap enough to buy right now? Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL).

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Trading near a 10-year low: Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd priced to take off?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is trading near decade lows.

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Ardent Leisure Group and McMillan Shakespeare Limited: 2 under-the-radar dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) both yield over 5% in dividends.

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Why these 4 shares are soaring on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) ended up 0.9%, but Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI), SKYCITY Entertainment Group…

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Here's why these 4 shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ), WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC), and Select Harvests…

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