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Better buy: SEEK Limited v Carsales.Com Ltd

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these classifieds businesses have promising futures, which is the best one to buy?

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Do You Own Enough Dividend Stocks?

| Motley Fool Staff

Dividend shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) can deliver stellar long-term returns.

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Why Forecasts Should Never Be Taken Too Seriously

| Motley Fool Staff

Some shares like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) can be heavily influenced by analysts' forecasts.

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Why the Vita Group Limited share price is falling today

| Tom Richardson

The Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price has come under pressure due to the toughening position of Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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ASX review on Tuesday: 8 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price slid after the shares went ex-dividend

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10 top shares to buy in financial year 2018

| Tom Richardson

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) look among the best shares on the…

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2 retail shares to beat the Amazon effect

| Rachit Dudhwala

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) are two shares which could avoid the retailing meltdown.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of four storming higher today. Here’s why…

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The end of retail as we know it?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price and Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL) share price have been smashed in 2017

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3 ASX technology shares to watch in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares, XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) shares and Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) shares have been rallying in 2017.

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been one of the biggest movers today. Here’s what you need…

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Here are 3 ASX shares I'm tipping to be future dividend stars

| James Mickleboro

I think the Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) dividend is one of the best on the ASX. Could these three…

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3 growth shares I'd consider buying right now

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Here are three stocks including ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) that could be bought for long-term investors.

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3 more popular blue chip ASX shares I'm avoiding

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I'm in no rush to buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares and Coca-Cola Amatil…

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These 3 ASX shares just hit 52-week highs: Can they go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) share price is one of three which recently hit new highs. Can they continue to…

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Why the Quintis Ltd share price has fallen 75% in a week

| Tom Richardson

The Quintis Ltd (ASX:QIN) share price has fallen 75% in a week!

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3 reasons I'm eyeing off Vocus Group Ltd shares this week

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price has been pummelled.

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Why the Orica Ltd share price could tumble lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price looks set to fall lower this morning after a mixed half-year result. Here’s what…

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Here are 4 ways to profit from the tourism boom

| James Mickleboro

The Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) share price is one of four which I think could climb significantly higher over the…

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S&P/ASX 200 open Tuesday: 6 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

One broker suggests that Bellamy's Australia (ASX:BAL) shares are a sell…

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How rising interest rates could send these property shares lower

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of upcoming factors that could negatively affect REITs like Scentre Group (ASX:SCG).

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3 great growth shares for younger investors

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 companies could provide the perfect mix of income and growth for investors with time on their side.

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Why this top broker just slapped a buy rating on Westfield Corporation Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Could Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) be a good bet for dividends and growth?

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ASX review on Monday: 10 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) made news headlines this morning…

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Why Citi thinks it's time to sell your National Australia Bank Ltd shares

| Tom Richardson

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is falling with analysts at Citi calling the shares a sell.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week deep in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price is one of four sinking into the red today. Here’s what you need…

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Should you buy SKY Network Television Limited for its near 9% yield?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

High dividend yields don't always mean a successful investment.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with big gains

| James Mickleboro

The BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) share price is one of four climbing higher today. Here’s why…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price could come under pressure after being named as one of three shares to…

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Why the Asaleo Care Ltd share price has been crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) share price has been one of the worst performers on the market today. Here’s why…

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Slater & Gordon Limited wants a $1 billion back in fraud claim

| Tom Richardson

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price is higher on news it is to seek compensation from Watchstone Group.

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3 strong growth ideas that DON'T pay dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends are alluring, but aren’t necessarily the best strategy for management to take.

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Losing Billiton: Here's why BHP Billiton Limited is rebranding itself

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) share price has been hammered since early 2017

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These 3 ASX shares went gangbusters in the last month: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) share price is one of three which climbed significantly in the last 30 days. Is it…

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Here are 3 explosive growth shares at the top of my shopping list

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is one of three which I think could climb significantly higher over the next…

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Do you own the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) short interest is the highest on the ASX. Here are the ten most shorted shares this week…

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3 dividend share ideas yielding more than 8%

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Garda Diversified Property Fund (ASX:GDF), Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL), and RCG Corporation Ltd (ASX:RCG) are worth a closer…

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Takeover: Is the Fairfax Media Limited share price worth $1.20?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) share price is worth $1.20 in cash, according to the latest takeover offer from TPG…

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Here's why the Elders Ltd share price is bounding higher

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) share price has leapt higher following the release of its 2017 half year financial report.

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3 unloved growth shares that could be worth buying today

| Tristan Harrison

These three growth shares including 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX:ONT) have fallen out of favour, now could be the time to…

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