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Here's How Much the Bank Levy Will Cost Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price lifted marginally following the update

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SEEK Limited reveals Zhaopin quarterly growth numbers

| Tom Richardson

Could Zhaopin power the SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price higher over the long term.

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Are these beaten down blue-chip shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) may have carved out a gain of almost 9% in the last 12 months, but…

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Should you forget 2.3% term deposits for these 3 ASX dividend shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares, Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares and APA Group (ASX:APA) shares are reliable dividend payers.

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Why the Technology One Limited share price jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) share price has edged higher this morning following a solid half-year result. Here’s what you…

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Takeover: AMA Group Ltd bids for Automotive Solutions Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Crash repairer and automotive business AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) has lobbed a takeover offer at Automotive Solutions Group Ltd (ASX:4WD).

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Why the OFX Group Ltd share price is soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Is OFX Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) a turnaround opportunity?

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3 popular ASX blue chip shares with fully franked dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares, National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are household names and…

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Here are 3 fast-growing healthcare shares on my shopping list

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is one of three in the healthcare sector which I think can continue to…

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S&P raises warning signs over Australian housing industry

| Sean O'Neill

Global ratings agency Standard & Poors recently downgraded 23 Australian banks, including Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Here are 3 high-yielding dividend shares on my buy list

| James Mickleboro

The Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) dividend is one of three I would pick over the Australia and New…

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What's the Big Bad Bank Levy going to cost shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Expect a 4% reduction in profits, say National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ).

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These 3 ASX shares just stormed to new 52-week highs: Will they go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is one of three that stormed to a new 52-week high yesterday. Is…

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4 high-quality shares I'd hold for 10 years

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I like CBL CORP FPO NZX (ASX:CBL), XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU).

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's 5.2% dividend staring you in the face?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are offering a fully franked 5.2% dividend yield.

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S&P/ASX 200 open Tuesday: 7 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price will be in focus after the group announced a debt reduction program

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Where are the best-performing mining shares of 2016 now?

| Andrew Mudie

It could be time to write off the resources stocks that shone last year after they failed to match the…

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3 growth shares at the top of my shopping list

| Tristan Harrison

There are a lot of great shares on the ASX that I want to own including MFF Capital Investments Ltd…

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3 small caps trading at attractive prices

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 small caps including Freelancer Ltd (ASX: FLN) are all trading at attractive value.

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Why the WiseTech Global Ltd share price is hitting record highs today

| Tom Richardson

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price could head far higher.

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ASX rebounds on resources rally: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) share price rose, as did other shares in the resources sector

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Why Westpac Banking Corp is warning of dividend cuts

| Tom Richardson

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has flagged the potential for falling dividends.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with HUGE declines

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is one of four starting the week with huge declines. Here’s what…

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UBS names its next "big growth stocks" on the ASX

| Tom Richardson

The growth of the digital economy and the cloud is a trend that investors may still be able to profit…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with BIG gains

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of four starting the week with big gains. Here’s why…

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Why the PAS Group Ltd share price is falling today

| James Mickleboro

The PAS Group Ltd (ASX:PGR) share price has fallen sharply after today’s surprise announcement. Should you snap up shares on…

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Why the Murray River Organics Ltd share price has been CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

The Murray River Organics Ltd (ASX:MRG) share price has been crushed today after its second shocking update in as many…

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It's official: Australia's property markets are falling

| Mike King

Median property prices in Sydney and Melbourne are falling

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Total Wipeout: Why the Surfstitch Group Ltd share price is getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Surfstitch (ASX:SRF) share price is down 82% over the past 12 months

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Up 100% in 2017, is the Bitcoin price an investment opportunity?

| Andrew Mudie

Is Bitcoin a waste of money?

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3 Dividend Stocks That Could Help Fund Your Retirement

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Here are three stocks paying 3%+ dividend yields that could help boost your retirement

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Why I think it's time to sell Sirtex Medical Limited shares

| Rachit Dudhwala

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) disappoints once again, and for that, I’m sorry.

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Record profits: Is Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd still a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) reported new record results to the market this morning.

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3 valuable lessons from the finest investing mind of last century

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s Philip Fisher on how to earn uncommon profits from common stocks.

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Iron ore hits a two-week high: More gains to come?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been a big mover today after iron ore prices climbed. Are…

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Should you join these investors jumping back into resources shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) share price has jumped 1.4% so far

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Westpac Banking Corp shares jump on bank levy announcement: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has jumped this morning after announcing how the bank levy would impact its…

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Are these 2 property tycoons in the buy zone?

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to buy Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and Scentre Group (ASX:SCG)?

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3 growth businesses with a rising dividend

| Sean O'Neill

Are Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF), Greencross Limited (ASX: GXL), and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) a good opportunity?

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Here are 3 growth shares at reasonable prices you can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Although Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is a high-quality growth share, it is a little on the expensive side. These…

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