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Is Crown Resorts Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

With a number of potential catalysts that could drive the share price higher, is it time to take a punt…

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Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank reports: Is CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 a bargain?

| James Mickleboro

CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 (ASX:CYB) reported a reasonably solid third quarter. After its Brexit decline is it a bargain now?

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Admedus Ltd plunges 15%: Should you participate in its capital raising?

| Sean O'Neill

Junior biotech Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) is raising funds again, but is it in your best interests to participate?

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2 consumer-centric businesses to buy and one to avoid

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) are worth looking at…

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Chart: The 9 ways Wesfarmers Ltd makes its money

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is a great Australian blue-chip business.

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Why the Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd share price is falling today

| Sean O'Neill

Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) reported its fourth quarter results to the market this morning.

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ASX 200 set to make it 5 in a row: 13 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Which companies to watch as earnings season gets underway.

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Iron ore jumps back above US$60 a tonne

| Mike King

Iron ore hits US$60.70 a tonne overnight and more gains could be on the way

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ResMed lifts dividends 10% as investors look to Brightree impact

| Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) delivers another solid quarterly result.

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Revealed: My 3 favourite top-20 ASX shares to buy today

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) look to have the best mix of value…

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5 hot tech stocks to buy and hold for 5 years

| Matthew Bugden

Patience is key when investing in companies like XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC), Touchcorp…

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a buy at this share price?

| Matt Brazier

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) looks cheap but does that make it a good investment?

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Why these 4 ASX shares have surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is climbing higher today thanks partly to strong performances from Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and…

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Is it time to sell Altium Limited, Xenith IP Group Ltd or Nanosonics Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

The smart money could be heading for the exits on Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Xenith IP Group Ltd (ASX:XIP) and Nanosonics…

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Why I think Sonic Healthcare Limited is a better buy than Primary Health Care Limited

| Motley Fool Staff

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) are portfolio favourites, but which is the better investment?

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ASX 200 lifts as gold shines: 10 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares soared on Thursday.

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Where to next for the Freelancer Ltd share price?

| Tom Richardson

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) shares are down today, but could head higher over the long term.

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4 ASX shares sinking today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 gains 0.4%, but these 4 stocks saw their share prices sink

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Up 60% in two days: Is Bradken Limited still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The share price of Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) has gone nuts in the last couple of days, but have the gains…

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Don't end up like these retirees

| Mike King

A number of retirees could be forced to rely on the Age Pension in their twilight years

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Here's why Altium Limited could be the best stock on the ASX

| Matt Brazier

Here's why Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) has bags of potential.

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Why the Independence Group NL share price is getting hammered

| James Mickleboro

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) shares are facing steep declines on a day when fellow gold miners are surging. Here’s why:

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Bapcor Limited acquires 2 businesses: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bapcor, formerly known as Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP), has made two additions to its expanding fleet.

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Here's why Touchcorp Ltd has gone gangbusters in July

| James Mickleboro

The shares of fintech company Touchcorp Ltd (ASX:TCH) have soared by around 20% in July. Here’s why that has happened…

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3 beaten-up shares with bundles of upside potential

| Tim McArthur

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), 3P Learning Ltd (ASX: ASX:3PL) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) have each fallen by…

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Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd reports $224 million loss

| Mike King

Airline reports its fourth consecutive annual loss

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Samarco disaster could still sink the BHP Billiton Limited share price

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will recognise a provision of up to $1.73 billion when it reports its earnings in August.

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Macquarie Group Ltd says short-term challenges over potential regulatory changes

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares are up, but there may be regulatory problems ahead.

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Gold stocks are going nuts again

| Mike King

Gold price soars overnight to two-week highs

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GUD Holdings Limited reports $43 million loss: Should you sell?

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) reports a full year net loss after tax of $43 million. It might not be as…

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4 stocks to buy and hold for the next decade

| Mike King

Build a strong portfolio with these four core stocks

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3 shares with better dividends than Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Tim McArthur

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) are each offering investors fully franked…

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ASX 200 set for cautious open: 9 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) released an update on Samarco this morning.

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Why you should buy Westpac Banking Corp before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| James Mickleboro

Earnings season is upon us and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has been tipped to disappoint. Should you invest in…

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Which is the best salary packaging stock to buy today? (Part II)

| Matt Brazier

A close look at McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS), Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) and SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX:SGF).

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Why you should take another look at shares of Blackmores Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) are trading 28% below their 52-week high.

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2 stocks to buy ahead of an interest rate cut

| Rachit Dudhwala

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are two stocks to watch if the RBA cuts in August.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting hammered today

| James Mickleboro

Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) is one of four ASX shares which are being hammered on the market today. Here’s why.

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Why Programmed Maintenance Services Limited shares rocketed 14% today

| James Mickleboro

Investors were fighting to get hold of Programmed Maintenance Services Limited (ASX:PRG) shares today. Here’s why:

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Why the iSentia Group Ltd share price is soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) have reversed most of yesterday's heavy losses.

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