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If the Australian Dollar (A$) plunges in 2017: Watch these 3 ASX shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If the Australian Dollar (A$) (AUDUSD) plunges below 70 US cents in 2017, I'll run the ruler of Altium Limited…

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Looking for income? Consider these 3 ASX shares with 5%+ dividend yields

| Christopher Georges

Smash the returns from term deposits with three high-yielding shares that include Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC).

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Women, it's time for an investing revolution 

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Ignore those who say it’s not for you... 

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Childcare strike: Will the G8 Education Ltd share price fall?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Could the G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price fall with the latest childcare strike.

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ASX preview on Wednesday: 9 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ISD share price has rallied more than 14% so far this week

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Is now the time to Sell Everything?

| Tristan Harrison

Why selling everything is one of the worst investment decisions you could make.

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3 reasons why the Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) share price looks cheap. Here's why I think it's time to…

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Why Long-Term Investing Is More Profitable Than Short-Term Trading

| Motley Fool Staff

The idea of buying and selling shares over a short-term time period can be attractive to some. It could mean the…

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How To Stay Ahead Of Volatile Share Prices in 2017

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Shares like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) could smooth out your investment returns.

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Forget Telstra Corporation Ltd! This might be my #1 ASX tech share of 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Forget Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), at the current Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) share price I think it has a lot to…

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ASX review on Tuesday: 12 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ORE share price was hammered on Tuesday

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RBA leaves rates on hold: 2 shares to profit from the changing rates outlook

| Tom Richardson

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left rates on hold, while delivering a hawkish outlook as to the direction…

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Why these 10 stocks have CRASHED in 2017

| Mike King

These 10 companies have seen their share prices fall more than 30% since the start of 2017. Are there more…

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Here are 3 ASX shares recently upgraded by leading brokers

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price could be one of three to benefit after recently being upgraded by brokers. Here’s…

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5 stocks I would AVOID at all costs

| Matt Brazier

Why you should think twice before buying one of these five stocks?

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This could seriously torpedo the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price

| Tom Richardson

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price could send you on a wild ride.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ORE share price has lost almost half its value since its 52-week high!

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Is the Senex Energy Ltd share price dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) share price is up 30% in three months.

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5 stocks with big dividends and a cheap share price

| Mike King

With dividend yields of more than 5% and cheap share prices, add these five companies to your watchlist

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Why this top broker thinks you should avoid the Big 4 banks

| Rachit Dudhwala

Morgan Stanley believes Australia’s Big 4 banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) may be poised for a correction.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have bolted higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price is one of four to have bolted higher today. Here’s why…

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3 beaten-up shares that could be worth another look in 2017

| Christopher Georges

It has been a tough 12 months for these three shares, but now could be the right time for a…

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Up 16%! Is the South32 Ltd share price a steal?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has risen 16% in 5 days.

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3 top companies where the management teams are hoovering up shares

| Tom Richardson

Director share buying is often a lead indicator of good times ahead for share prices, with the likes of Blackmores…

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Gold miners CRUSHED again: Should you buy the dip?

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price has been one of many to take a tumble today, dragging the S&P/ASX…

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Is the Ardent Leisure Group share price in the buy zone after its latest Dreamworld update?

| James Mickleboro

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price has edged higher on signs of improvement at its theme parks. Should you…

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Bull v Bear! 3 companies that might be cheaper than you think

| Sean O'Neill

Are Genworth Mortage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA), Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC), and Astro Japan Property Group (ASX:AJA) outstanding bargains?

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3 mining shares to buy in 2017

| Sean O'Neill

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) look interesting this year.

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65 or older? 3 shares you should consider buying

| Tom Richardson

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price could have room to move higher.

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Look at that dividend! Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a bargain at this share price?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At the current Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price, a big dividend is forecast.

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Got a spare $10,000? I would invest it in these 4 growth shares

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX: A2M) share price may have rallied strongly this year, but I still believe…

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Here are 2 healthcare shares at the top of my shopping list

| James Mickleboro

Which healthcare shares should you buy today? I think the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is one of…

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10 stocks up by more than 60% in 2017

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is up just 1.4% since the start of this year. These 10 companies are…

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ASX preview on Tuesday: 9 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The NVT share price was smashed on Monday, so investors will be looking for some reprieve

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3 reasons why the Monash IVF Group Ltd share price could bounce back

| Tristan Harrison

The Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) share price is down, here's why I think it could recover strongly.

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2 tech shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Tristan Harrison

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) are two great tech stocks, here’s why I think you should buy them.

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Here's how you can benefit from a weaker Australian Dollar (A$)

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian Dollar (A$) (AUD) has retreated from its recent high levels

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How This Unpopular Ratio Can Boost Your Returns

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The price-to-book (P/B) ratio could help you see if the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is good value…

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Here are the 3 worst performing shares on the S&P/ASX 20

| James Mickleboro

The Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) share price is one of three to have held back the S&P/ASX 20 (Index:^AXTL) (ASX:XTL) this…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with a BANG

| James Mickleboro

The Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) share price has been a big mover today. Here’s why it is one of four shares…

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