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WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED powers to $7.8m profit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) traded mostly flat despite the company swinging to a first-half profit of $7.8 million.

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4 shares at 52-week lows: Can they bounce back?

| Christopher Georges

Are shares in Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Mcgrath Ltd (ASX:MEA) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) cheap or just value traps?

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Here's why the Codan Limited share price bounced today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) surged more than 12%.

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Why there could be more pain to come for Ansell Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) blames tough economic conditions for its poor performance.

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S&P/ASX 200 to open lower: 6 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to open firmly lower. Shares of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), News Corp (ASX:NWS)…

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Is it time to buy Macquarie Group Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Has investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) fallen back into buy territory?

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The curious case of JC International Group Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

JC International Group Limited (ASX:JCI) is one IPO Foolish investors should avoid in my opinion.

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Here's why the Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price has crashed 32%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares have plunged so far in 2016.

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Which is the best share market sector to invest in following the market crash?

| John Hopkins

Which is the best sector to invest in following the market crash?

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Results preview: Will Carsales.Com Ltd's results drive the share price higher?

| Tim McArthur

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) is already priced as a high growth stock.

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Results preview – Can Cochlear Limited break through $100 a share

| Tim McArthur

Shares in Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) are priced for strong growth.

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Why I hate gold, but like Northern Star Resources Ltd

| Regan Pearson

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is a well-positioned business, even if it does produce gold.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Santos Ltd…

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Environmentalists rejoice as AGL Energy pulls out of NSW CSG project

| Mike King

Low oil and gas prices makes AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) CSG project unviable

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Market Wrap: ASX booms as miners skyrocket

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) all soared today.

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Which is the best share market sector to invest in following the market crash?

| John Hopkins

Which is the best sector to invest in following the market crash?

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Why Woolworths Limited shareholders are holding their breath

| Tim McArthur

It's been a tough period for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and the share price has suffered.

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AGL Energy Ltd to quit gas production and exploration: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) are up today on the news, but is it really a buying opportunity?

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Results preview: What should shareholders expect from Brambles Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Many investors would be keen to hold blue chip Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) in their portfolio.

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Shareholders of BHP Billiton Limited will love this

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have surged 8% today.

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REA Group Limited, Carsales.Com Ltd & SEEK Limited: Is it too late to buy?

| Matthew Bugden

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are three dominant companies with more growth to come.

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Why I think ResMed Inc. and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd can keep beating the market

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) have both posted gains this year. 

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Is the worst over for Crown Resorts Ltd shareholders?

| Andrew Mudie

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares are trading at a steep discount to a year ago, but risks remain that it…

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Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd shares flat as profit soars

| Tom Richardson

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) revealed its quarterly results today.

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Why the Programmed share price crashed more than 20% today

| Mike King

Programmed Maintenance Services Limited (ASX: PRG) share price plunges 24.5%

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Here's why the South32 Ltd share price surged higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares rose more than 12% today.

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Why the Downer EDI Limited share price is soaring today

| Tim McArthur

Investors have reacted positively to the interim results release from Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW).

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2 shares to buy and 2 to avoid for smart investors

| James Mickleboro

Buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE), but avoid BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Australia and…

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The astonishing story of Xiaoxiao Education Limited

| Mike King

Chinese ASX-listed company loses its business to Chinese government

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Here's why your Big Bank shares are crashing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

While the banks have all fallen sharply, the broader ASX 200 has taken a beating of its own.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price surged 5.3% and is back above $15.

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Is it time to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Computershare Limited and ANZ Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have been hit…

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Here's why Ansell Limited shares are down 17% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) shares have crashed after the company issued a profit downgrade.

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Why AGL Energy Ltd & Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd could offer growth & income

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) can boost your portfolio. 

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Here's why the Tabcorp Holdings Limited share price plunged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) reported its earnings results for 1H16.

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Macquarie Group Ltd guides for increased profit in 2016: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares have declined 17% in the past month, yet the company could grow profits by more…

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What is technical analysis?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Technically speaking, it's not very technical at all.

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"One Belt One Road"- possibly the most important economic event of our time

| Motley Fool Staff

JC International Group is among several new ASX listings that may benefit from China's latest global trade initiative.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open firmly lower. Shares of AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH),…

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Price crash: Is Incitec Pivot Ltd a buy?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) loses 25% of its value in a month.

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