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3 long-term investment ideas for every portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These stock ideas could be the best buy and hold ideas for your portfolio.

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This stock could be a safer alternative to the Big Banks

| Brendon Lau

You are right to feel nervous about the Big Banks due to a number of headwinds. But there could be…

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Kidman Resources Ltd share price falls 13%

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The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has fallen sharply after announcing a US$110 million joint venture with Sociedad Química…

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Here's when the next Macquarie Group Ltd dividend is due

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The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) final dividend may have just been paid to shareholders, but the next one isn’t far…

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Resolute Mining Limited share price climbs on production update

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The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price has climbed 4% today following strong production data. Here’s what you need to…

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Royal Wolf Holdings Ltd share price rockets 38% on takeover news

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The Royal Wolf Holdings Ltd (ASX:RWH) share price has been a huge mover today after its board recommended shareholders accept…

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11 shares you should have been watching on Wednesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price fell sharply today, while the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price rocketed higher

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Why these 4 ASX shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price is one of four tumbling lower today. Here’s what you need to know…

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AP Eagers Ltd share price jumps 6% on record profit result: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) share price has jumped 6% after a miraculous finish to the first-half. Is it time…

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Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price is one of four making notably strong gains today. Here’s why…

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Why the Wattle Health Australia Ltd share price skyrocketed today

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price has been one of the biggest movers this morning. Here’s why…

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Top broker says buy this mid-cap stock ahead of its short-term bounce

| Brendon Lau

Shares in IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) could be poised to reach fresh record highs as Morgan Stanley believes the…

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Why the Adairs Ltd share price rocketed 34% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price is rocketing for a second day in a row. Here’s what you need to…

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Why the Retail Food Group Limited share price is at a 52-week low

| Sean O'Neill

Is Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) a buy at this share price, or better off avoided?

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Which of our best loved and safest blue chips are riskier than you think?

| Brendon Lau

Goldman Sachs is warning that buying expensive defensive stocks like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Sydney Airport Holdings Limited (ASX:…

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The BHP Billiton Limited share price hits 3-month high

| Motley Fool Staff

Can the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) surge higher from here?

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Is it too late to buy XERO FPO NZX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) share price is up 44% year-to-date. Is it too late to invest?

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5 Superstar Stocks For The Next 5 Years

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Here are 5 stocks that I think will continue to perform over the long run.

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Is it time to take profits on Mortgage Choice and Australian Finance Group?

| Brendon Lau

There is a high risk of regulatory changes on commissions paid to mortgage brokers that will weigh on the profitability…

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Leading broker says buy a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) shares

| James Mickleboro

As far as one leading broker is concerned the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price could climb a…

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Is the Ardent Leisure Group share price in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price may not have had a great year so far, but I believe there…

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10 dividend stocks for FY18

| Tristan Harrison

Fill your portfolio with these dividend winners.

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The Kogan.com Ltd share price just jumped 10% to an all-time high

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The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price stormed to an all-time high today.

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The BlueScope Steel Limited share price just hit a 52-week high

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The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price continues to climb higher. Here's why it reached a new 52-week high today...

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Top broker slaps buy rating on Adairs Ltd shares

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price has been a big mover today after Goldman Sachs placed a buy rating on…

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Are Telstra Corporation Ltd shares officially in a bear market?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has been punished, falling 23% over the past year.

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My super-simple 4-part stock-picking checklist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

When I want new ASX share ideas, I use this surprisingly simple stock-picking formula.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Hydroponics Company Ltd (ASX:THC) share price is one of four sinking notably lower today. Here’s what you need to…

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Is the Rio Tinto Limited share price headed higher?

| Mike King

Commodity prices including iron ore could be set to fall

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Why these 4 ASX shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four storming higher today. Here’s what you need…

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2 share ideas to profit from the falling Australian dollar

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price is one of two which I think could get a lift from…

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Slater & Gordon Limited share price up 13% on class action settlement news

| James Mickleboro

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price has rocketed higher today after revealing that it has reached a settlement…

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The top ten ASX 200 stocks over the past decade

| Mike King

The Top Ten have returned on average more than 1,500% to investors who held on and reinvested dividends over the…

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2 traits of the best ASX shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Companies like ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB), Reece Ltd (ASX:REH), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) have something in…

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Should you buy Macquarie Group Ltd or Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares are a superior growth option to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares at today's prices.

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Why the Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd share price rocketed 22% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd (ASX:AKP) share price went gangbusters today, rising over 22%. Here’s why…

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Bellamy's Australia to get creamed following update

| Brendon Lau

There are a number of positives from Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) latest update but that won't be enough to…

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price is on the move

| Motley Fool Staff

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is up 5% in the past month

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Why the CogState Limited share price fell 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The CogState Limited (ASX:CGS) share price has taken a sharp tumble today following a weak second-half. Should you buy the…

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Why the AusCann share price rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price has rocketed 10.5% to 47 cents this morning. Here’s why…

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