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Is it time to buy Lovisa Holdings Ltd, Healthscope Ltd, and Collection House Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV), Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) hit their lowest point all year…

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Woolworths Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The share prices of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) have fallen hard…

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Market Wrap: ANZ and BHP provide boost for ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) rose on Thursday, supported by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Why Tassal Group Limited shares soared today

| Tom Richardson

Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) shares are climbing higher.

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Why these 4 shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be worse where that came from for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), AWE Limited (ASX:AWE), WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED…

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Why lower oil prices are good news

| Mike King

Bad news for shareholders in oil companies, good news for many other industries

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A falling Australian dollar is hurting Australian retailers

| Mike King

The Australian dollar at US 70 cents is eroding retailers' margins

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3 cheap-looking blue-chip shares for your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) could be three blue-chip bargains. 

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The Top 10 richest Australians

| Mike King

Forbes releases its 2016 top 50 rich list and there are some surprises

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) are amongst the biggest winners.

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Top fund manager identifies 5 healthcare shares as potential winners

| Tim McArthur

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY), Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Regis Healthcare…

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Newcrest Mining Limited reports: what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares rose nearly 3% after their quarterly production report.

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How long can BC Iron Limited survive?

| Mike King

BC Iron Limited (ASX: BCI) is rapidly running out of cash

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Can Bega Cheese Ltd shares grow with the baby formula boom?

| James Mickleboro

 Is Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) at risk of declines in 2016 or will it continue to grow?   

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The end of an era for Aussie blue chip shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In times of uncertainty, investors have typically turned to the blue chips as a source of comfort.

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Asciano Ltd shares soar on Qube Holdings Ltd takeover bid

| Tim McArthur

Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) has today attracted a binding acquisition proposal from a consortium led by peer Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB).

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Sydney house prices sink 3%: More falls on the way

| Mike King

Home values are sinking in Sydney for the first time since June 2012

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CRASH: Why the Lovisa Holdings Ltd share price got hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) fell as much as 40% on Thursday.

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Here's why Credit Corp Group Limited shares are soaring 8% higher

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) delivered a robust half-year report to the ASX.

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5 shares with over 5% dividend yields for income-seeking investors

| Tim McArthur

You don't have to gamble on what yield you may receive from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) when there is the…

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited shares sunk 15% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have fallen another 15%.

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How you can make a million bucks in ASX shares

| Sean O'Neill

With or without active share management, making $1 million bucks looks easy, at least on paper.

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Should you "back up the truck" for these 3 leading ASX shares?

| Tim McArthur

Significant share price falls could mean it's now time to consider adding Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV)…

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Can Fortescue Metals Group Ltd become the world's lowest-cost producer?

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) reports cash costs of US$15 a tonne

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S&P/ASX 200 tipped to fall: 15 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group flags dividend cut

| Tom Richardson

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has flagged a dividend cut.

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Why Amcor Limited shares could provide steady growth and income for investors

| James Mickleboro

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) shares could be a good investment for income investors. 

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6 top investment tips for millennials in 2016

| Regan Pearson

How to profit from companies like SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC) and avoid duds like Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH).

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Should you buy Qantas Airways Limited or Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd? 

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) or Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH), which is the better option?

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited could be a big winner from the falling Australian dollar

| James Mickleboro

A weak Australian dollar could make Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) a fantastic investment. 

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Could the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price hit $1?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price hit a seven-year low today.

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Beat the share market blues with Transurban Group shares

| Tim McArthur

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) offers investors a healthy mix of defensive assets coupled with growth opportunities.

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Market Wrap: Relief rally over as ASX plunges again

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell heavily today, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB).

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

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Worleyparsons Ltd (ASX:WOR), GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD), and Ten Network…

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Here's why Oil Search Limited shares slumped 6% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Impairments are likely at Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH).

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Why the AP Eagers Ltd share price soared today

| Tom Richardson

AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) shares jumped today.

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Will crude oil really hit US$70 a barrel in 2017?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Share markets around the world suffered their worst start to a year in history this year, panicking investors into a…

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Why the Ten Network Holdings Limited share price is sinking

| Mike King

Free-to-air broadcaster shoots itself in the foot over X-Files screen times

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are jumping higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have continued to rally today.

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Is it time to buy Rio Tinto at this share price?

| Mike King

Are Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares a bargain at this share price?

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