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3 Australian shares with big dividend yields

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares, Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) shares and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares offer dividends to…

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The Big Short: Are these 3 beaten-up shares an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in heavily shorted iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD), Quintis Ltd (ASX:QIN), and Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) have all plunged this…

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Buy, hold, sell: Woolworths Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares, Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares offer consistent dividends.

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3 great ways to globally diversify your portfolio

| Sean O'Neill

Investing internationally can be done with ease right here on the ASX.

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Why these 4 ASX shares were CRUSHED in March

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why the Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX:CAB) share price was one of four that was crushed on the market in…

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3 blue chips shares to snap up right now

| Sean O'Neill

Take a closer look at Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM), ISCS&P500 CDI 1:1 (ASX:IVV), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM).

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Why these 4 ASX shares went gangbusters in March

| James Mickleboro

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price was one of four that went absolutely gangbusters last month. Here’s why…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's 5% fully franked dividend yield

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are forecast to pay a dividend of 4.92% fully franked.

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3 shares I'd buy with $5,000

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I think Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), and XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) are an opportunity right…

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2 dividend shares I'd buy before Medibank Private Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’d prefer to own Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) at today’s prices.

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX this week

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares are the most shorted on the ASX again. Do you own any of the top 10?

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4 dividend stocks I'd buy with $4,000

| Tristan Harrison

Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) are 2 of 4 dividend stocks I think are trading at…

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Are these the 10 best growth + dividend shares on the ASX?

| Christopher Georges

Some of my favourite shares are those that offer a combination of fast growing earnings AND fast growing dividends.

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3 ASX growth shares you don't want to miss

| Owen Raszkiewicz

(ASX:CTD) share price and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price have been on a tear over the past five years.

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3 shares paying more than 6% in dividends

| Sean O'Neill

Investors chasing big dividends might want to check out Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), and…

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Buy these 3 stocks if you're retiring in 10 years

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC), Sydney Airport Limited (ASX:SYD), and Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) appear a solid purchase.

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Here are 3 top healthcare investment ideas for 2017

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care (Index:^AXHJ) (ASX:XHJ) may have gone gangbusters this year, but I still believe there are some…

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ASX sneak peek on Monday: 5 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The OHE share price could receive some negative attention today

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Here's the easy way to own the world's best companies

| Rachit Dudhwala

The Vanguard MSCI International Index ETF (ASX:VGS) is your ticket to global diversification.

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Top stock picks for April

| Motley Fool Staff

Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) and TPG Telecom Limited (ASX:TPM) are among April's top picks from the Foolish writers.

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S&P/ASX 200 ends Friday lower: 9 shares that moved the market

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) ended lower on Friday despite Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) and Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) rallying.

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Are Wesfarmers Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd. shares a buy for a fully franked dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) share price has rallied in 2017,…

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Why these 4 shares are finishing the week with a whimper

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be taking a breather, but these four shares have taken a beating today.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a BANG

| James Mickleboro

The Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASXKAR) share price is one of four that looks set to finish the week with…

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Looking for S&P/ASX 200 share ideas? Try Vocus Group Ltd and Mantra Group Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At today's prices, if you are looking for quality S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) shares, why not run the ruler over Vocus…

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Why the Karoon Gas Australia Limited share price has rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) share price has been a huge mover today. Here’s what sent its shares rocketing…

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3 reasons I have Telstra shares on my dividend watchlist

| Sean O'Neill

Are Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares a good dividend investment?

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2 must-have ASX share ideas for a lower Australian dollar ($A) (AUD)

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australian Dollar (A$) ⇨ US Dollar ($) (AUDUSD) has rallied 6.5% in 2017, but if it falls you can…

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Top brokers name 3 dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) dividend is one of three that top brokers think investors should be buying today.…

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3 shares I'd love to buy at lower prices

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I like Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD).

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I bet you've never heard of these 3 ASX growth shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Chances are, you have never heard of Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares, Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares and Adacel Technologies Limited…

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3 quality small-cap shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

I think the Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price and two other small-caps are in the buy zone today. Here’s…

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Here are 3 explosive growth shares at reasonable prices

| James Mickleboro

I think the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price represents great value for investors considering its current level of…

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S&P/ASX 200 Friday: 6 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO)(ASX: XJO) is expected to open slightly higher, with Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Yowie Group Ltd…

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Here are 3 small-cap shares that are still flying under the radar of most investors

| Christopher Georges

These small-cap shares have the potential to deliver strong gains over the next few years.

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The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd share price just hit a 52-week high: Too late to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Yesterday the Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price hit a 52-week high. Is it too late to invest in the…

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Here's how to pick the right time to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Share prices are always going up and down, when is the right time to buy to get the best value?

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4 stocks that could be your ticket to retiring early

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in these four businesses could mean you get to retire early.

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S&P/ASX 200 ends Thursday higher: 11 shares that moved the market

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) ended higher on Thursday, with Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) lifting the Aussie…

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The Yowie Group Ltd share price rockets 18%: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) share price has rocketed 18% today. Is it time to buy the confectionery company's shares?

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