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Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares fall on plans for radical restructure

| Tom Richardson

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is undertaking a radical restructure in response to new regulation among other issues.

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Webster Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs. (ASX:WBA) water interests keeping them afloat

| Carin Pickworth

Analysts at CCZ Equities Research have placed a hold rating on emerging agribusiness company Webster Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs…

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Why big-name brokers are backing speculative small cap MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (ASX:MTO)

| Carin Pickworth

Wilsons has joined Morgans in slapping a buy rating on motorcycle dealership operator MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (ASX: MTO)

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oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) prepares rights issue to fund $550m Adshel offer

| Kevin Gandiya

oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) is looking to seal the deal for Adshel.

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Metcash Limited's (ASX:MTS) shares are climbing on a $125 million off-market buyback

| Carin Pickworth

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) has announced its full year results today, with a statutory loss after tax of $149.5 million coming…

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The dogs of the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) to back in the new financial year

| Brendon Lau

Those who subscribe to the "Dogs of Dow" investment strategy won't want to buy all the laggards on the market.…

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Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

Every week I look at the latest IPOs for the upcoming week.

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Oil shares are ready for a big rally but can the party last?

| Brendon Lau

The share prices of our oil and gas producers are set to stage a rally on the back of a…

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Should long-term investors own Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

| Regan Pearson

Should long-term investors consider gas producer Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting the shares of Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR), Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), and InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC)...

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, and EOS mixed after weekend meltdown

| James Mickleboro

The prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin have been mixed after their weekend meltdown...

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on Monday. Here’s…

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Forget Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) to buy these 3 dividend shares

| Kevin Gandiya

These three shares could fill the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shaped hole in your income portfolio.

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How Would Warren Buffett Invest Today?

| Motley Fool Staff

Warren Buffett is the world’s most successful investor and has been able to overcome challenging periods in the past few…

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Crypto meltdown: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin smashed

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin prices have all been smashed over the last 24 hours…

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The AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) share price falls on divestment plan failure

| Tommaso Autorino

AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) restructure plans were blocked by the ATO today.

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Why APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) is raising its Adshel offer

| Tommaso Autorino

Why is APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) so determined to expand in outdoor advertising?

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3 future dividend stars to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could be great dividend options.

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Why I think it could be a good time to buy these dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Economists at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) don't expect a rate hike until 2020 at the earliest. This could make it…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Friday.

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Don't forget to declare your cryptocurrency gains in your tax return

| James Mickleboro

The end of the tax year is upon us and the ATO has its eyes on cryptocurrency traders...

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3 key risks facing Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) investors

| Brendon Lau

Dark clouds are gathering for Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and its outperforming share price could be in for…

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ASIC flags deeper investigation into AMP Limited

| Motley Fool Staff

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares hit a new low today.

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BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) announces a takeover update

| Tristan Harrison

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) has given the market an update about the proposed takeover.

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Brokers have named 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares as one of three to buy now...

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Why I'm avoiding Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares

| Matthew Breen

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) is a drink endorsed by the ‘Oracle of Omaha’. But did you know the company on the…

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Are you invested in the business market or the ticker market?

| Tristan Harrison

The share market should be called the business market.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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2 ASX shares to benefit from the world's best companies

| Dave Gow

These businesses offer diversification and income to investors.

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Why the Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price is going nuts

| Kevin Gandiya

The Sonata platform continues to secure contract wins for Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS).

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is one of four ending the week on a high.…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price up 3% on buy-back

| Tristan Harrison

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price rises 3% on buy-back.

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Insiders have been buying these 4 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying the shares of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and two others. Should you?

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Checkmate? Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) falls 11% upon returning to trade

| Sean O'Neill

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) returned from trading halt following the publication of an anonymous report.

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Is it wise to buy profit downgraders Telstra & Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC)?

| Brendon Lau

Our biggest telco and hospital operator has crashed to valuations not seen in a long while. But before you jump…

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Aveo Group (ASX: AOG) upgrades its FY 2018 earnings guidance

| Kevin Gandiya

Aveo Group (ASX: AOG) has upgraded its earnings but the market is not that impressed

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The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price crashes on earnings downgrade

| Tommaso Autorino

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) released its outlook for FY18 and FY19. Has the business peaked?

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Why Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has sunk notably lower today. Is this why?

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Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) awarded $225m BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) contract

| Kevin Gandiya

Thiess, the global mining services provider owned by Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) has been awarded a A$225 million contract with BHP…

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4 small cap shares I would buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) shares are one of four in the small cap space that I am interested in buying…

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