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Revealed: One blue-chip share I think is a must buy for your SMSF today

| Rachit Dudhwala

SPOILER ALERT: It’s not Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)!

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Is the Santos Ltd share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has sunk lower after oil prices tumbled again. Is it a buy at today’s…

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Why the Iluka Resources Limited share price just rocketed to 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price has been one of the biggest movers today. Here’s why it rocketed to…

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4 reasons why the Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd share price looks like a BUY

| Christopher Georges

Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) shares have lost more than 20% during the past year - Here is why…

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Amazon's arrival in Australia could smash ASX retail shares

| Tom Richardson

Retailers like Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) could face pressure from Amazon's arrival…

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Why the Shaver Shop Group Ltd share price went gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

The Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX:SSG) share price has been a huge mover today following a positive trading update. Is…

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I'd consider this ASX share before Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has been crunched over recent weeks, but I'd buy Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC)…

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Why baby boomer wealth is sending the Challenger Ltd share price higher

| Tom Richardson

The Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) share price is (baby) booming. Here's why.

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I'd buy these 2 ASX shares before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has performed exceptionally well over time, but I'd consider Macquarie Group Ltd…

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3 tasty ASX share ideas

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares, Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) shares and Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) shares tasty…

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3 fund managers to add to your watchlist

| Sean O'Neill

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM), Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), and BT Investment Management (ASX:BTT) are worth investigating further.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could get a lift in the coming weeks after a leading broker slapped…

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp shares for its 5.5% dividend?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) dividend is one of the most generous on the market. But is it worth buying…

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5 Kiwi companies you should have on your watchlist

| Sean O'Neill

Some great companies like Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) and a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) have come out of New…

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Why the Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd share price is rocketing today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) share price could rally following a promising half-year report.

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Is TPG Telecom Ltd going to buy Vodafone next?

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price has rebounded from yesterday’s sharp drop with a 5% gain. Is this why?

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4 shares to start your dividend portfolio growth

| Tristan Harrison

These 4 stocks including Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) could start your dividend snowball rolling.

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Are software shares too risky?

| Tristan Harrison

Are software stocks like Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) as risky as they once were?

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S&P/ASX 200 to open lower Thursday: 12 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower on Thursday, with Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN)…

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Is the REA Group Limited share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price has risen strongly in recent weeks, is it still a buy?

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3 small-cap shares that could put a rocket up your portfolio

| Christopher Georges

Consider MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) as one of three small-cap shares that are growing their businesses at a rapid pace.

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S&P/ASX 200 finishes lower Wednesday: 10 shares you missed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) ended lower on Wednesday despite gains in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares, TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM)…

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Do you like Prickly Pears? You'll LOVE these 3 ASX dividend share ideas

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you are seeking ASX dividend share ideas, try Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) shares, Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares and…

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The ACCC could be about to smash the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price

| Tom Richardson

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could go lower if the ACCC rules against it in April.

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Why I would snap up these high-yielding dividend shares today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is one of three which I think income investors should look at snapping up…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares have surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Why Oil Search Limited is among 4 shares getting slammed today

| Christopher Georges

It hasn't been a great day for the market, but these four shares are having an even worse day.

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Why the Zelda Therapeutics Ltd share price has surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Zelda Therapeutics Ltd share price has been a big mover today following a positive announcement. Is the pot stock…

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4 reasons to consider owning Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd

| Christopher Georges

Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) offers investors with a unique investment proposition.

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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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