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Should TPG Telecom Ltd shareholders worry over Amaysim Australia Ltd's plans?

| James Mickleboro

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) has another low-cost competitor in Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS). Should investors worry?

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Company insiders are selling Aconex Ltd – should you?

| Sean O'Neill

The latest director dealings at Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) have been interesting.

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BHP Billiton Limited's trail of destruction

| Mike King

US$18.5 billion in writeoffs over the past decade don't exactly make for a great company

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Slater & Gordon Limited plans to recover payments on Quindell deal

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is seeking to recoup funds from Watchstone Group over its Quindell deal.

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

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) are two of the most shorted shares on the…

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3 of the best blue-chip healthcare shares to buy in 2016

| Andrew Mudie

The reporting season has given investors an up-to-date look at these top companies’ financials. Time to stock up.

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Is Cash Converters International Ltd a screaming bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) looks exceptionally cheap, but is that an illusion?

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Why I think you should buy XERO FPO NZX shares today

| Matthew Bugden

XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) is losing money to win customers, but will it pay off?

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3 financial stocks to buy and 3 to avoid for the rest of 2016

| Andrew Mudie

The turbulent last month on the share market has provided investors with some great opportunities to stock up on quality…

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Are these companies misleading investors?

| Mike King

Here's one reason why company management is so important for investors

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3 shares with bigger dividends than Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) pays a great dividend, but if you already have exposure to the banks then these…

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Are these two boring dividend shares a best buy for retirees?

| Sean O'Neill

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) aren't sexy, but they're reliable.

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How do I get exposure to the recovering US economy?

| Tim McArthur

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) could be good shares to own for exposure to US…

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Limited a buy at this share price?

| Tim McArthur

Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (ASX:CCL) shares might be starting to get their fizz back.

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ASX 200 set to open flat: 10 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares raced higher on Friday following its acquisition of The Good Guys.

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Why now could be the wrong time to buy Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could endure a challenging period.

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Is now the time to buy Newcrest Mining Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you add Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) to your portfolio?

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6 shares I'd buy with $50,000 today

| Tim McArthur

Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are just two of the six shares I'd look to acquire.

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ASX 200 soars: 9 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors responded positively to JB Hi-Fi Limited's (ASX:JBH) recent acquisition.

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3 growth shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) remains an exciting long-term growth prospect.

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3 dividend stocks to buy in a market crash

| Mike King

These 3 companies could add downside protection to your portfolio

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares dropped today

| James Mickleboro

It’s been a great day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO), but the same cannot be said for shareholders of…

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Why these 4 shares are rocketing higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be having a good day, but these four shares are having an even…

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4 reasons for hope for McGrath Ltd shareholders

| Mike King

Could the McGrath Ltd (ASX:MEA) share price recover from here?

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Adacel Technologies Limited shares soar, is this growth rocket a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA) shares rocketed higher by as much as 6% in trading today. Is this fast-growing software company…

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The Motley Fool now has a brand new business podcast, called Motley Fool Money!

| Motley Fool Staff

Now you can listen to a couple of Fools!

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Why now might be a bad time to buy Newcrest Mining Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

The gold producers have plunged today on the back of a fall in the gold price. I expect things will…

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Where to from here for the BHP Billiton Limited share price?

| Mike King

Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price headed higher?

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Is Capilano Honey Ltd a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) isn’t the only one profiting in China. Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) has its sights set on…

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Why the JB Hi-Fi Limited share price is surging on its Good Guys deal

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) announced it would acquire rival chain, The Good Guys.

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3 popular shares I would avoid buying this year

| Christopher Georges

These three well-known shares have fallen off my buying radar for now.

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Here's how ASX investors can win from Apple's new iPhone

| Rachit Dudhwala

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is a clear winner from Apple's iPhone 7.

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Is Folkestone Education Trust a buy at today's share price?

| Mike King

Folkestone Education Trust (ASX:FET) has delivered strong shareholder returns over the past decade

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The Global Financial Crisis: 8 Years On

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Eight years ago, financial services firm Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy.

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Here's why these 3 ASX shares are getting smashed in September

| James Mickleboro

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is one of three shares getting smashed on the market this month. Here’s why…

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Smash term deposits to invest in these 4 high-yield dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

With interest rates looking likely to drop even lower the dividends on offer from Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and…

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ASX 200 set to jump: 11 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares are due to resume trading today.

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Where to next for the Woodside Petroleum Limited share price?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy or sell Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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Why you should add these 4 emerging shares to your watch list today

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of four emerging shares which I believe should be added to investors’ watch lists today.

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ASX 200 recovers: 9 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) announced its full-year earnings results today.

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