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Here's why tech share Brainchip Holdings Ltd doubled in value today

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) is an exciting company trying to make in-roads into a $4.5 billion casino security industry. But…

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Why this star fund manager just bought Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is looking attractive according to this portfolio manager.

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BHP Billiton Limited surges: Are shares heading higher?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are up 4% following OPEC’s proposed production cut. Should you take profits now?

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Gentrack Group Ltd: Is it Hansen Technologies Limited's next acquisition target?

| Regan Pearson

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) could be a perfect match.

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Crash: Why Programmed Maintenance Services Limited shares tumbled 19% today

| James Mickleboro

Programmed Maintenance Services Limited (ASX:PRG) shares have plunged 19% in morning trade following an earnings guidance revision. Should you buy…

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Have oil prices bottomed out?

| Sean O'Neill

OPEC's decision to cut production has lit a fire under Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares…

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Why the rising oil price is bad news for Qantas Airways Limited

| Mike King

As the oil price surges, it means higher costs for Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN)

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3 reasons Ramsay Health Care Limited shares could still be a buy

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is a great business and perhaps it's not too expensive.

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Oil skyrockets on OPEC production cuts: Is it time to buy oil shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

OPEC agreed to modest oil output cuts – the first such deal since 2008.

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Slammed: But insiders are buying Vocus and TPG Telecom Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Looking for 1.5 million reasons to buy Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC)?

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What Is A Limit Order?

| Claude Walker

Using limit orders is easy, and it makes for better returns...

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10 dividend stocks that could be slammed when the US Fed raises rates

| Mike King

With the US central bank set to raise rates, could these income stocks see their share prices smashed?

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How smart investors read market announcements from ASX-listed companies

| Sean O'Neill

Certain 'market sensitive announcements' over the past few months from the likes of Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN) and Yowie Group Ltd…

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Where should you invest your Commonwealth Bank of Australia dividends?

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) will pay out almost $4 billion of dividends today. Where should you reinvest yours? These…

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4 ASX shares to help you to an early retirement

| Christopher Georges

These four shares have exciting long-term growth prospects.

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Would Warren Buffett buy Medibank Private Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

How does Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) stack up alongside Buffett's investment criteria?

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Blackmores Limited moves into Iran: Are the shares a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares have fallen from $221 to just $116.

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ASX 200 to soar on oil deal: 11 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Oil prices skyrocketed overnight after OPEC agreed to cut production.

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Is it time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) for the long term?

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Will CSL Limited return to $120 per share?

| Robert Stephens

Could CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) continue its recent rise and hit $120 per share?

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4 stocks sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

The All Ordinaries ends flat, but these four companies saw their share prices lose more than 3%

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ASX 200 lifts: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) enjoyed a much better session on Wednesday.

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Forget the big 4 banks here are 3 future blue-chip companies you need to know about

| Motley Fool Staff

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Aus P Ltd (ASX:RWC) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) are two companies to watch.

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How to profit from the tourism boom with these 4 companies

| James Mickleboro

With 8 million overseas visitors expected into Australia this year, Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is one of four shares I…

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Intueri Education Group Ltd shares soar 41%: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Before investors get too excited, they should read the fine-print…

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33% of all homes sold in regional WA sold at a loss last quarter

| Mike King

Proof that property prices don't go up in a straight line and that they can fall heavily too

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) has been one of four shares climbing higher today. Here’s why these shares are soaring…

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Chart: How do Crown Resorts Ltd's casinos stack up?

| Regan Pearson

How do earnings compare for Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR)?

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Gold investors: You might want to look away now!

| Mike King

Gold stocks plunge as gleaming metal sinks most in a month

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Portfolio Check: 6 features that every successful company must have

| Andrew Mudie

Watch out for the Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) of 2016!

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One thing that beats a fully franked dividend

| Bruce Jackson

Fully franked dividends AND capital gains. It's the best of both worlds.

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AGL Energy Ltd shares surge on buyback & profit guidance: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Australia’s largest retail energy generator and seller AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) is up 5% today following the release of two…

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Are South32 Ltd and Western Areas Ltd about to ride a surging nickel price?

| James Mickleboro

Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) could be shares to buy if the Philippine government shuts down half…

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Will Westpac Banking Corp cut its dividend and raise capital?

| Mike King

Will Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) follow ANZ's lead and cut its dividend to retain capital?

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Here's why gold miner OceanaGold Corporation plunged 19% this week

| James Mickleboro

OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) shares plunged 19% this week. But is their further to fall after yesterday’s shocking news?

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5 growth shares I'd buy with $50,000 today

| Tom Richardson

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT), Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) could keep performing strongly.

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Why the Woolworths Limited share price is up today

| Mike King

Another positive step forwards for beleaguered supermarket retailer Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Why these 4 ASX shares have doubled in value this year

| James Mickleboro

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) is one of four shares which have doubled in value this year. Here’s why…

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Big four banks and AMP Limited dominate worst super funds

| Mike King

Research again confirms that the big four banks and AMP Limited are a poor choice when it comes to superannuation

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ASX 200 set to fall: 8 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Intueri Education Group Ltd (ASX:IQE) will look to bounce back from Tuesday's collapse.

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