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Top broker nominates the best insurance stock to own ahead of results

| Brendon Lau

Citigroup has picked its favourite insurer to buy as the reporting season ramps up.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd just entered the 5G technology race

| Tommaso Autorino

Investors will be keen to hear an update on dividend policy from Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) this February.

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Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

These are the latest businesses expected to hit the ASX boards this week.

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Why AWE Limited just accepted a $602 million takeover offer

| Tim Katavic

The takeover saga of the last couple of months surrounding oil and gas company AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) appears to have…

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Top broker names 11 ASX shares that could surprise during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) is one of eleven shares tipped to surprise during earnings season…

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Revealed: 10 of the cheapest shares on the ASX today

| Stewart Vella

These 10 stocks are available at bargain prices. Are they bargains, or value traps? 

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Why the Santos Ltd share price is sinking today

| Carin Pickworth

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) remains conservative despite rising oil prices.

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Why these 4 ASX shares started the week higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of four starting the week higher. Here's why…

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Here are the 5 biggest fallers on the S&P/ASX200 today

| Carin Pickworth

Practically no one was safe from the fallout effect of the Down Jones’ biggest points plunge since the GFC. 

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here's why…

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Should you buy these resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares in the buy zone?

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Why Nufarm Limited could be a buying opportunity amid the market carnage

| Brendon Lau

Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) has disappointed investors so far but the tide may be turning and today's market sell-off could…

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The lithium miners have been crushed again today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price are sinking like stones today. Here's…

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CBL Corporation shocks shareholders with a $100 million update

| Sean O'Neill

CBL CORP FPO NZX (ASX:CBL) released a terrible market update this morning.

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Is it too late to buy Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT)?

| Steve Holland

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price has been surging. Will it keep climbing?

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What happened to Buddy Platform Ltd?

| Steve Holland

Buddy Platform Ltd (ASX:BUD) shares have been suspended following questioning from the ASX.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd just unveiled its dividend and earnings growth strategy

| Brendon Lau

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is banking on 5G to restore growth and support its all-important dividend. But will this be…

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Banks turn on Bitcoin, the 'biggest bubble' in history

| Steve Holland

Banks block Bitcoin transactions as top economist calls it the “biggest bubble in human history”.

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Lifehealthcare Group Ltd is in takeover talks

| James Mickleboro

Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) shares will be one to watch this week after the company revealed that it has received…

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Wesfarmers Ltd has lost over $800 million on its Bunnings UK investment so far

| Sean O'Neill

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price opened down 4% to $42.55 this morning following announcement of heavy write-downs at its…

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Greencross Limited announces profit guidance and new CEO

| Tristan Harrison

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) has announced a new CEO and its profit guidance

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Why the Credit Corp Group Limited share price just fell 8%

| Ian Crane

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) announced first-half results on Tuesday.

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Bubs Australia Ltd shares rise on Woolworths Group Ltd news

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has pushed higher after announcing that its infant formula will be stocked by…

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Citigroup: Woolworths Group Ltd shares are a buy

| Ian Crane

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are up 35% since June 2016.

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What to watch on the ASX this week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) will be on watch on…

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Are you ready for the ASX to fall?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Remember, fellow Fool, it’s the past year of low volatility that is abnormal.

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Aussie retailers fight back against Amazon with $160 million e-commerce hub

| Tristan Harrison

This new building could change the retail landscape.

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Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) shares are two of ten being targeted by…

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4 shares you need to watch on Monday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The futures market is pointing to a 65-point decline – or roughly 1%.

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These are my 3 favourite small caps

| Tristan Harrison

Small caps could be the way to go.

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) have a wild weekend

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin (BTC) price and the Ripple (XRP) price have had one of the wildest weekends on record...

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The ASX is expected to melt on Monday and here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to slump today in sympathy with the US and you can expect a broad-based sell-off. But…

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1 Reason Why 2018 Could be The Year of The Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

The bull market which has run since the financial crisis has been hugely profitable for a number of investors. Share…

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Why the James Hardie Industries plc share price rose 6.8% on Friday

| Motley Fool Staff

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) rose by 6.8% on Friday.

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Emerging markets are making investors brilliantly rich again!

| Motley Fool Staff

After nearly a decade in the doldrums, emerging markets are back – and with a bang! They were the best…

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How Seven Group Holdings Ltd has outpaced share price forecasts

| Carin Pickworth

Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW) has surpassed a 12-month Macquarie Wealth Management price forecast by more than 80%.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Morgans releases its "conviction buy" stocks for February

| Brendon Lau

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) is the latest stock to be added to Morgan's conviction buy list. Find out why…

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Monadelphous Group Limited shares up 5% on broker upgrade

| Motley Fool Staff

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price was a big mover today. Here's why…

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The Cardano (ADA) price slumps 31% lower

| James Mickleboro

Cardano (CDA) has been the worst performing cryptocurrency over the last 24 hours…

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