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Are these 3 resources shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is down sharply this year. Does that make it one of three…

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3 ASX shares at all-time highs: Can they keep climbing?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is one of three that just hit an all-time high. Can they climb higher…

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10 shares you need to watch on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Sirtex Medical (ASX:SRX) share price has been on fire lately

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3 alternative indexes I have my eye on

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 indexes could provide better diversification than some typical indexes.

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3 growth stocks with growing dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 growth stocks including Seek Limited (ASX:SEK) could give your portfolio the growth and income it needs.

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Broker names companies to profit from Australia's changing property prices

| Brendon Lau

There are nine signs that the residential market has peaked and one property stock is at risk of being de-rated…

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Why Elmo Software soared on its ASX debut

| Motley Fool Staff

Elmo Software (ASX:ELO) or ELMOSFTWRE FPO has hit the ASX boards today.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 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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A chartist's valuation of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A chartist's valuation of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares.

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The Qantas Airways Limited share price could be ready for take off

| Tom Richardson

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) has enjoyed the falling oil price.

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The BlueScope Steel Limited share price just hit an all-time high

| Motley Fool Staff

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) share price climbed to an all-time high of $13.59 today. One broker thinks it may…

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Atlas Iron Limited share price jumps 8%

| Motley Fool Staff

The Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price has been a big mover thanks to a rebound in the iron ore…

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The Syntonic Ltd share price is up 24% this month

| Motley Fool Staff

The Syntonic Ltd (ASX:SYT) share price climbed 6% today, extending its month-to-date return to over 24%.

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2 ASX 200 shares I wouldn't buy with $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEX:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is filled with shares I wouldn't buy, like Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) and Qantas Airways Limited…

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MMJ Phytotech Ltd share price climbs on Harvest One update

| Motley Fool Staff

The MMJ Phytotech Ltd (ASX:MMJ) share price is up 3% today following an update on its Harvest One operations.

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Property portal Domain pushes into home loans to rival REA Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Two days ago, property advertising mogul REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) announced that it was moving into the mortgage market…

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Is Vocus Group Ltd cheap at a $3.50 share price?

| Paul Ranby

If Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) announces customers for its ASC Project its share price could fly.

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Beach Energy Ltd share price higher on broker upgrade

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The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price has been given a lift today thanks to a broker upgrade. Here’s what…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here’s what you need to…

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My favourite gold share to ride the gold price higher

| Brendon Lau

The gold price may have found a solid footing with the commodity rising for the second day in the US.…

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Up 39% in a month: The Sirtex Medical Limited share price is soaring

| Sean O'Neill

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price has soared after an announcement yesterday.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are posting strong gains today

| James Mickleboro

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price is one of four posting strong gains today. Here’s what you need to…

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Why the Big Un Ltd share price jumped 9% today

| James Mickleboro

The Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) share price has been a big mover today. Here’s what you need to know…

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What you need to know about Slater & Gordon Limited's debt rescue

| Tom Richardson

Could the Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price have bottomed?

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2 more ASX dividend shares I wouldn't buy for $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) wouldn't be the first shares I buy for an investment…

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Sigma Healthcare Ltd share price climbs higher on trading update: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) share price is up 3.5% following a trading update. Should you invest?

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Are investors facing 8 interest rate hikes by 2019?

| Sean O'Neill

That’s the disturbing opinion put forward by one former Reserve Bank official, and could have grave implications for share prices.

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Danger: A real-life example of why using stop-loss orders can erode your wealth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Altium (ASX:ALU) share price and CSL (ASX:CSL) share price have had their ups and downs over the years

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Leading brokers name 2 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price is one of two that brokers have tipped to rise significantly in the…

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2 ASX dividend shares I wouldn't buy for $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares wouldn't be in my hypothetical $10,000 portfolio.

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REA Group Limited shares fall on dud iProperty deal

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is to take a big write-down on the value of its iProperty businesses.

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Is this the riskiest investment decision you'll ever make?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Buying dividend shares like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) might not seem risky - but…

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Is it too late to buy Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price has risen almost 40% in just three months. Is it too…

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3 companies I'm avoiding at today's share price

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not keen on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK), and Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD)…

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3 beaten down small-cap shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) share price is one of three that have fallen hard this year. Is now the…

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Had enough of the big 4 banks? Try these stocks instead

| Tristan Harrison

Financials is a good industry, these 4 stocks could be great additions to your portfolio.

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Could property investors cause a crash in the property market?

| Mike King

Some prominent property investors are planning to exit the market and telling their clients to do the same

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Warning: Every investor should read this before buying speculative biotech companies

| Sean O'Neill

You could lose your shirt investing in companies like Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd (ASX:IIL).

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Are these 3 retail shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price is one of three sinking lower this year. Does this put them in the…

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9 shares you need to watch on Thursday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Sirtex Medical (ASX:SRX) share price was a standout performer on Wednesday

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