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Market Wrap: ASX lifts on bargain hunting

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) finished higher for the second time in 2016.

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SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited upgrades profit outlook on tourism boom

| Tom Richardson

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) shares shot higher today in what could be a sign of things to come for…

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Is the RBA going to cut interest rates in 2016?

| Mike King

The next move is more than likely down and one group says there's 100% chance of a cut in June…

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Here's why the Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price has soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares have risen more than 6% today.

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Are petrol retailers ripping us off?

| Mike King

Cheaper petrol may be on the way

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Should you buy Macquarie Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shareholders stand to benefit again from rising profits and a weaker Australian Dollar.

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China growing at slowest rate in 25 years as resources shares crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

China's GDP grew just 6.8% in the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to the same period in 2014.

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Without Masters is Woolworths Limited a SELL?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The shot of optimism brought on by the potential sale of Masters has worn off, and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares…

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The Top 10 biggest falling share prices in 2016

| Mike King

The All Ordinaries is down nearly 8% so far this year, but these 10 companies have seen their share prices…

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Here's why you should avoid shares in the Big Four Banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Earnings are likely to slow for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has a lot going for it, but patience may be worth exercising.

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Shine Corporate Ltd shares set to plunge on shock downgrade

| Tom Richardson

Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) shares look likely to head downhill fast.

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What will happen to BHP Billiton's "once in a lifetime" 16.5% dividend yield?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) dividend yield is out of this world.

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Rio Tinto Limited posts record iron ore production: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shipped 336 million tonnes of iron ore in 2015, up 11% on the year prior.

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Another strong quarter for Transurban Group as shares lift higher

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) owns and operates toll roads in Australia and the US.

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Why the oil price could plunge further

| Sean O'Neill

The recent collapse in the value of Brent Crude oil has seen investors in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Woodside Petroleum…

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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3 shares on the S&P/ ASX 200 you might want to sell

| Motley Fool Staff

Share price falls are making BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) look interesting,…

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5 value shares for a crashing S&P/ASX 200

| John Hopkins

5 ASX value shares for a crashing share market: OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL), Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO), Fairfax Media Limited…

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Is your ASX share portfolio recession proof?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Having a stable of quality brands like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is…

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Woolworths Limited shares soar 4.4% – Is this a "buy" signal?

| Tim McArthur

On Monday the share price of retailer Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) soared 4.4%.

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Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank shareholders could be heading for disappointment

| Tom Richardson

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price fell today.

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 sinks 0.7% making it 10 losing days out of 11

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Is Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd a better buy than ResMed Inc.?

| Regan Pearson

Shares in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) are smashing ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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The most important investment lesson: Ignore the market

| Mike King

Following the crowd has never been a great investment strategy - here's why

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Market Wrap: Oil shares crash as S&P/ASX 200 falls

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) continued lower today, falling 0.7%, as Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) and…

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there more where that came from for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Ziptel Ltd (ASX:ZIP), and Metcash Limited…

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Brokers still tipping 2016 to end up 21 percent

| Mike King

Can the ASX sharemarket lift 21% in 2016?

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Is now a good time to buy Westpac Banking Corp shares? 

| James Mickleboro

Have Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares hit a price that’s too good to turn down? 

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Why the Ziptel Ltd share price is soaring today

| Tom Richardson

Shares in Ziptel Ltd (ASX:ZIP) are soaring.

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5 ASX shares to profit from a falling Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some experts believe the Australian dollar could fall as low as US50 cents.

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Here's how to survive the ASX Market Crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell to a fresh low today as shares plunge.

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Why the Wesfarmers Ltd share price is rocketing today

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has finally made the move offshore in search of growth.

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Why I would have kept Masters if I was Woolworths

| Mike King

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) gives up on $42 billion home hardware market

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Bear market bite: Is the party over for SMSF investors?

| Tim McArthur

The ASX looks set to enter official bear market territory.

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Why the Santos Ltd share price is crashing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares have fallen 29% since the beginning of 2016.

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Mirvac Group attracts interest from Chinese investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) has sold the headquarters of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) for $336.45 million.

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Why the Woolworths Limited share price just popped 7%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price popped 7% this morning following a key decision to buy its Masters Home Improvement…

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Here's why the Wesfarmers Ltd share price is soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price rose as much as 4% today, despite a heavy fall for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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3 shares at 52-week lows for bargain-hunting investors

| Tim McArthur

Since the start of January the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has slumped by over 9%; could Ainsworth Game Technology…

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