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These 3 ASX shares just hit 52 week lows: Time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price is one of three that just sank to a 52-week low. Is it time…

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3 changes to superannuation after June 30 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There are some important changes to superannuation reforms/laws coming 30 June 2017.

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3 ASX shares brokers think you should sell

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price is one of three that leading brokers have tipped to fall. Here’s why…

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Macquarie Group Ltd thinks you should buy Janus Henderson Group shares

| Tom Richardson

Is Janus Henderson Group (ASX:JHG) a good option for growth and income investors?

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Is it time to dump QBE shares?

| Andrew Mudie

My love affair with QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has to end

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Is the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd share price in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price has taken a sharp tumble this year. Is it a bargain buy?

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3 great dividend alternatives to Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| James Mickleboro

Whilst I like the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) dividend, not all investors are keen on the banks…

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Oh no…the Fortescue (FMG) share price has plummeted 30% since March

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen 31% since May, as commodity prices continue to fall.

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The BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) share price is being dumped

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price was dumped 3% on Wednesday, continuing its recent falls.

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Analysts sharpen their knives on QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to avoid QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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Should you buy these 3 retail shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price is one of three that have sunk lower this year. Are they bargain…

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Down 13%: Are you worried about the Westpac Banking Corp share price?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has fallen 13% in three months.

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8 shares you need to watch on Thursday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) share price will be in focus again today

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Beat the market volatility with these 3 defensive ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price is one of three which I expect to perform well in volatile markets. Here’s…

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4 stocks that could be yield traps

| Tristan Harrison

The yields of these 4 shares could be too good to be true.

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4 income stocks with yields over 8.5%

| Tristan Harrison

These 4 shares could be a great way to boost your income.

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The NAB share price got whacked today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) share price got whacked today, following news of a credit rating downgrade and fears…

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Is the Insurance Australia Group Ltd share price a bargain?

| Brendon Lau

Analysts will be cutting their profit forecasts for QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) following its shock announcement but there is…

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is falling

| Motley Fool Staff

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are leveraged to the iron ore price.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 8 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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The Cochlear Limited share price is climbing on a new product approval

| Tom Richardson

Is Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) the best blue-chip on the ASX?

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The Amaysim Australia Ltd share price is down 10% this week

| Motley Fool Staff

The Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) share price has fallen 10% this week after its CEO offloaded shares.

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Mayne Pharma Group Ltd share price falls a further 4%

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The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has fallen 4%, bringing its year-to-date decline to 25%.

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Downgrade: Is it time to sell Yowie Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

The Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) share price fell 6% today after another downgrade.

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The Dorsavi Ltd share price just fell 16% to a 52-week low

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The Dorsavi Ltd (ASX:DVL) share price fell 16% in morning trade to a 52-week low.

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Leading broker upgrades AGL Energy Ltd shares

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The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) share price could be heading to $28.20 according to one leading broker.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is one of four defying the market and climbing higher. Here’s what you need…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of four falling deep into the red today. Here’s why…

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price is down 6%

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price has fallen 6% today. Here’s what you need to know…

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The Beach Energy Ltd share price continues to slump

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The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is down 4% today after oil prices tumbled. Here’s what you need to…

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Don't Panic: What To Do When The Share Market Falls

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price is down more than 8%

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Is it time to sell energy shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Brendon Lau

The Turnbull government's decision to control exports of gas and a crude oil bear market will weigh heavily on our…

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Quintis Ltd shares to remain suspended until July

| Motley Fool Staff

The Quintis Ltd (ASX: QIN) share price won’t be going anywhere today after the company requested an extension to its…

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Western Areas Ltd share price falls 6%: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price has fallen 6% today. Should you buy the dip?

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8 share picks for FY 2018

| Tom Richardson

MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) and National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) could thump the market in FY 2018.

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The ImpediMed Limited share price has jumped: Here's why

| Mike King

ImpediMed Limited (ASX:IPD) takes another big step forward

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Is the BHP Billiton Limited share price a bargain buy after today's decline?

| James Mickleboro

In early trade the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is down 3%. Is it a bargain buy?

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Why the QBE Insurance Group Ltd share price is sinking

| Mike King

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) warns of higher than expected claims

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (CBA) 5.1% fully franked dividend yield

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has fallen and boosted the CBA dividend yield.

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Why the Retail Food Group Limited share price fell 8% on today's downgrade

| Sean O'Neill

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price dived after management updated the market this morning.

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