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Is now the time to buy shares in ASX Ltd and AMP Limited?

| Tim McArthur

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) are two financial stocks that are starting to look attractive.

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5 undervalued blue chip shares for 2016

| John Hopkins

These five shares could offer the perfect mix of income and growth in 2016.

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Why the GUD Holdings Limited share price plunged 11%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price is being hit hard following a sharp fall in half-year profit.

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Here's why the AWE Limited share price surged higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

AWE Limited's (ASX:AWE) share price rose nearly 39% to 50 cents.

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Greencross Limited rejects takeover offer: Are the shares a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) said the takeover offer "fundamentally undervalues Greencross".

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Is News Corp set to buy Twitter Inc?

| Tom Richardson

News Corp (ASX:NWS) could be set to buy Twitter Inc.

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5G is coming and it will make the National Broadband Network redundant

| Mike King

Could this super-fast, next generation mobile technology offer speeds better than the NBN?

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Why the EVOLUTION FPO share price leaped higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) share price leaped higher after the company upped annual gold production guidance and paid down debt.

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Lookout homeowners! Banks likely to raise rates

| Mike King

Rising margin pressure means big four banks could hike mortgage interest rates again in 2016

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4 shares at new 52-week highs that could climb further

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) have continued to power higher despite…

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S&P/ASX 200 set for lift-off: 11 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), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB)…

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Is there value in Metcash Limited, AGL Energy Ltd, and WAM Capital Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), and WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) hit their highest point…

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34 shares that look cheap compared to the market

| John Hopkins

34 shares that could be cheap in 2016.

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Here are 4 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Now could be a great time to put some money to work in companies like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) or Transurban…

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3 of the best blue-chip shares for long-term growth

| Motley Fool Staff

Investing in businesses with an economic moat can be profitable over the long term, and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Flight Centre…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN), TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC), Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS), and OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) fell…

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Market Wrap: Investors Bank on an ASX recovery

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) surged higher today, led by the Big Four banks.

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Why the Senetas Corporation Limited share price crashed today

| Tom Richardson

Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN) shares plunged 26% today.

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares can soar for years to come

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares could be a great long-term investment. 

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Why the Nextdc Ltd share price is soaring today

| Tom Richardson

Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are up as Australia's digital economy grows.

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Bell Potter puts $2.97 target on Medibank Private Ltd shares: should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

A number of analysts have upgraded their price targets on Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) after that company’s profit upgrade a…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have risen 22% for the day.

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A2 MILK FPO NZ's share price jumps 7%: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) share price has recovered 7% since Thursday. Is now the time to buy?

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Why QBE Insurance Group Ltd could be a buy at its current share price

| James Mickleboro

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) could provide share price growth and a great dividend yield.

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Will oil be the "Trade of the Year" in 2016?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Oil prices have surged 21% over the last two days, prompting huge gains for Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) and…

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These 5 shares are crushing the S&P/ASX 200 in 2016

| John Hopkins

5 of the ASX’s best shares in 2016: Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), Medibank Private…

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Should you buy JB Hi-Fi Limited at this share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) are trading at their highest price since the Global Financial Crisis.

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S&P/ASX 200 to rise: 7 shares to watch on Monday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares could see further gains today.

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Will 2016 be Treasury Wine Estates Ltd's best year yet?

| Andrew Mudie

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd's (ASX:TWE) share price has tripled in only 2 years, however there could still be value for…

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Market Wrap: BHP Billiton Limited lifts ASX

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) enjoyed a healthy rally helped by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE)…

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Yowie Group Ltd: Guardians of The Investment Universe?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Could Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) make a comeback?

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Here's why the Empired Ltd share price plunged 37% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Junior information technology business, Empired Ltd (ASX:EPD), saw its share price crunched after issuing a trading update.

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Here's why Medibank Private Ltd's share price surged 11% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd's (ASX:MPL) shares soared to a new all-time high of $2.70

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Is there any value to be found in CSL Limited, Medibank Private Ltd, and Link Administration Holdings Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) hit their highest point all…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd's 5.6% fully franked dividend the best bet out there?

| Sean O'Neill

Or can investors get a better deal by ignoring Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares and looking elsewhere in the…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are falling today

| Tom Richardson

Empired Ltd (ASX:EPD) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares crashed today.

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Why Ansell Limited could be a bargain blue-chip share

| James Mickleboro

Are the blue-chip shares of Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) a buy at this price? 

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Why these 4 ASX shares are skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) have exploded.

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Should Macquarie Group Ltd, Caltex Australia Limited and Transurban Group be on your buy list?

| Tim McArthur

Top investor Milton Corporation Limited (ASX:MLT) has boosted its portfolio's exposure to stocks including Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Caltex Australia…

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Why the Challenger Ltd share price is soaring today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has updated the market.

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