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5 housing market warning signs to watch in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

Contrary to popular belief, property prices don’t just rise forever.

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Here's how you get Motley Fool Dividend Investor picks

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool's Dividend Investor service could help you find the best dividend shares on the ASX.

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Why I'm not buying Australia's biggest gold miner

| Sean O'Neill

Is Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) at a cyclical peak?

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Here are 3 of my favourite growth shares on the S&P/ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why I think the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price is one of three which could rocket higher…

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What on earth is going on with the Vocus Group Ltd share price?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is down 65% in one year.

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5 stocks I'd buy today with $5,000 today

| Tristan Harrison

Costa Group Holdings Limited (ASX:CGC) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are 2 of 5 stocks I’d buy today.

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3 reasons why I hold shares in accounting software company XERO FPO NZX

| Sean O'Neill

Here are 3 main things that I like about XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO).

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3 shares to pay you dividends every month

| Tristan Harrison

Owning three stocks like G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) could see you receive a dividend every month.

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3 shares paying a fully franked dividend bigger than Insurance Australia Group Ltd's 4.3%

| Sean O'Neill

Consider adding Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) to your watchlist.

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Even Warren Buffett has bad days

| Bruce Jackson

It's at times like these when it can be easy to lose interest in the stock market. — Nothing seems…

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3 blue-chip shares you'd love to buy, but probably shouldn't

| Christopher Georges

Blue-chip shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) have enjoyed a great run recently, but here is why you might…

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4 beaten-up companies that are on my watch-list

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC), Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG), and Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS)?

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Why this sell-off is no different to the others & 2 stocks to buy today

| Rachit Dudhwala

And how you should make the most of it by buying shares like Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR).

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Here are 3 buy and hold investments I would make today

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price may have grown like gangbusters this year, but I still think it is one…

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The Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is getting smashed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is down 24% in a month.

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Is it time to buy these 3 beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) share price is one of three that have sunk significantly lower this year. Have they fallen…

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Are you worried about the BHP Billiton Limited share price?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has tumbled 10% in three months.

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S&P/ASX 200 to open lower Wednesday: 9 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower on Wednesday, following overnight selloffs in the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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How I would invest $10,000 right now

| Christopher Georges

After a tough few months, shares RCG Corporation Ltd (ASX:RCG) offer compelling risk-reward propositions.

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Market Wrap: Telcos send ASX sharply lower

| Tom Richardson

The DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) share price painted a nice picture today.

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Why the XERO FPO NZ share price is heading towards a 52-week high

| Tom Richardson

The XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) share price could climb above $20 in 2017.

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Why the OFX Group Ltd share price has plunged again today

| Tom Richardson

The OFX Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) share price is falling again today.

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It's suddenly getting very ugly for the blue chips

| Bruce Jackson

You could easily be forgiven for thinking we're in a bear market...

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Why these 4 ASX shares started the week with a BANG

| James Mickleboro

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

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3 valuable lessons from a legendary fund manager

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what we can learn from the success of Fidelity fund manager Peter Lynch.

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with HUGE declines

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here’s why…

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Why the Pilbara Minerals Ltd share price got crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has fallen sharply today following the release of an update. Should you snap…

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The Telstra Corporation Ltd share price is in a bear market, down over 20% in 3 months

| Sean O'Neill

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has plunged in recent times.

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My Top 5 Investing Predictions for the Rest of 2017

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of many which could be impacted if my top five…

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How Westpac Banking Corp makes most of its money

| Sean O'Neill

Australia’s second largest bank also relies heavily on retail lending, but not as much as Commbank.

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1 (more) thing every investor needs to know about debt

| Sean O'Neill

Companies with a high ability to repay debt have a better chance of survival in a downturn.

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Here are 3 small-caps I'm tipping for stellar long-term growth

| James Mickleboro

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price is one of three that I expect has significant room to grow in the…

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Why the TPG Telecom Ltd share price is getting slammed today

| Tom Richardson

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is joining the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price in the doldrums today.

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3 companies that are growing their dividends and share price

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Class Ltd (ASX:CL1), and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG)?

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Are the 10 most shorted ASX shares in your portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers appear to believe the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is one of 10 that could fall in the…

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Are these 3 big winners still an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)?

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How CSL Limited makes most of its money

| Sean O'Neill

Australia’s biggest biotech, CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) earns its keep from blood plasma products.

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3 shares I'd buy right now with $5,000

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I like Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), and RCG Corporation Ltd (ASX:RCG).

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How Commonwealth Bank of Australia makes most of its money

| Sean O'Neill

Just over half of Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (ASX:CBA) income is from retail lending.

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Biggest losers: Should you own these 3 beaten-up shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Dongfang Modern Agriculture (ASX:DFM), CSG Limited (ASX:CSV), and Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) an opportunity?

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