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Insiders are buying these 3 ASX shares: Should you?

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been snapping up Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) shares and the shares of two other companies. Is it time to…

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Here's why the Bega Cheese Ltd share price has been halted

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price is frozen in a trading halt after announcing an institutional capital raising.

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9 shares you need to watch on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price was hit hard on Thursday

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Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price in a bear market?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has fallen 19% in a one year.

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2 ASX shares I wouldn't buy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I wouldn't buy Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) shares today.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 7 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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6% dividends: Are Retail Food Group Limited shares a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Retail Food Group Limited’s (ASX:RFG) a dividend bargain at today’s share price?

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The Rio Tinto Limited share price has rebounded higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has bounced back from yesterday’s decline. One broker believes it could still climb…

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The Iluka Resources Limited share price is finally climbing higher

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The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) share price has climbed 2% higher today following the release of a business update.

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The ALS Ltd share price is up 17% this year

| Motley Fool Staff

The ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) share price has climbed 17% this year, but could go higher according to one broker.

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Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited share price continue to climb higher

| Motley Fool Staff

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) share price is up 3%, stretching its 30-day return to 10%.

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2 dividend growth stars I'd buy right now

| Tom Richardson

Winners keep on winning in investing.

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The Hills Ltd share price has climbed 6%

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The Hills Ltd (ASX:HIL) share price has been a big mover today, climbing 6% higher.

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The Ellex Medical Lasers Limited share price is climbing higher

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The Ellex Medical Lasers Limited (ASX:ELX) share price has gained 5.5% today following a sales update.

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Revealed: 3 companies to profit from this global mega-trend

| Tom Richardson

Smart investors have a few options to cash in on growing demand for specialist foodstuffs.

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Equator Resources Ltd shares in a trading halt amid merger talk

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The Equator Resources Ltd (ASX:CO1) share price is in a trading halt after the company received a potential merger proposal.

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What is The Motley Fool Australia's Pro investing service?

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The Motley Fool Pro is a high-conviction real money portfolio.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have posted solid gains today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is one of four climbing notably higher today. Here’s what you need to…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here’s what you need to…

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Is it time to go bargain hunting in the retail sector?

| Rachit Dudhwala

The retail sector remains battered after a swathe of profit downgrade. Here are 3 stocks worth a closer look today.

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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

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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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