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Iron ore price rising: Is it too late to buy mining shares like South 32 Ltd?

| Rachit Dudhwala

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) buoy the market.

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Should you buy National Australia Bank Ltd. and Macquarie Group Ltd shares in 2017?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) offer big dividends and have quality franchises.

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Who else wants 3 turbocharged stock ideas?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHG), AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) are three automotive stocks for your…

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Why I'm UBER bearish on Seek Limited and Carsales.Com Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) must be nimble to deal with this elephant.

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2 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is the most traded stock on the ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

More than $67 billion of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares changed hands in 2016

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Why Mayne Pharma Group Ltd share price is jumping higher today

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) shares lifted higher after the launch of two new products in the massive U.S. market.…

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Is Retail Food Group Limited a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) is one of the best dividend shares on the ASX. Here’s why I think you…

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Is ResMed Inc. (CHESS) the best new software company on the ASX?

| Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) could tick the boxes for tech and healthcare investors.

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ASX 200 to lift: 10 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

PUSHPAY FPX NZX (ASX:PPH) has provided its third quarter update today

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3 shares I would buy today with bigger dividends than ANZ Bank

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has rallied 36% in the last six months. As a result I believe…

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3 reasons to own Wesfarmers Ltd shares in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is one of Australia's best blue chip companies.

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Why I'm tipping these 2 tech shares as blue-chips of tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

Xero FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) could be two of the best stocks on the ASX to own.

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3 recession-proof companies waiting to be bought

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) are 2 of 3 great stocks to sink your…

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ASX 200 plunges: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market fell heavily, but a few stocks came out well on top

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Why these 6 shares are getting CRUSHED today

| Christopher Georges

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) is one of six shares that is feeling the pressure today.

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REA Group Limited is betting $68 million on India's property market

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is moving deeper into high-growth Asian property markets.

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3 lessons every investor should take from 2016

| Motley Fool Staff

One thing that all great investors have in common is that they never stop learning. With this in mind, here…

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4 shares under $1 that need your attention today

| Christopher Georges

These four fast-growing companies are still flying under the radar of most investors.

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Why the Brainship Holdings Ltd share price is flying today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Brainship Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) shares have almost tripled in price in recent months

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Why the Praemium Ltd share price is moving higher today

| Tom Richardson

Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) shares are climbing on its strong quarterly growth.

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Rio Tinto Limited and BHP Billiton Limited: The only resource shares worth a damn

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are a risky bet, no matter how big they are.

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Are Woolworths Limited shares a bargain at $24?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares may not be a bargain at $24.

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Will the Class Ltd share price shoot the lights out in 2017?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) has updated the market on its growth. It looks good.

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Why Medical Developments International Ltd's share price is up 14% this week

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) have rocketed this week. Is it too late to invest in this…

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These 4 ASX shares are going BONKERS today

| James Mickleboro

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has been one of four big movers on the ASX today. Here’s why their respective…

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Why the Primary Health Care Limited share price is sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) shares have dropped lower following news that its CEO is being taken to court by…

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Why the Paladin Energy Ltd share price got CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) shares have dropped 13% today after the uranium producer announced plans to tackle its balance sheet.…

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Why I'm not keen on Carsales.Com Ltd at today's share price

| Sean O'Neill

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) is a good business, but investors need to be wary of overpaying.

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3 beaten-down shares I think might be bargain buys today

| James Mickleboro

The last three months may have been great for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO), but it hasn’t been the same…

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The Slater & Gordon Limited share price is flying on UK lifeline

| Tom Richardson

Why is the Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price soaring?

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Should you buy FlexiGroup Limited for its HUGE dividend?

| James Mickleboro

I expect FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares to provide a fully franked 6% dividend in 2017. Should you snap up this…

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10 top dividend shares to buy in 2017

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) and Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) look good value at current prices.

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4 hot ASX tech stocks you've never heard of

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Forget the popular shares. The biggest returns could be made in shares of companies such as Catapult Group International Ltd…

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ASX 200 to retreat: 10 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) enjoyed a strong session on Monday

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3 juicy dividend stocks for 2017 and beyond

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) have a few…

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Can the Monadelphous Group Limited share price go higher in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) was one of the best performing shares on the ASX last year. Will there be more…

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2 blue chips with big dividends I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Tristan Harrison

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) could be great additions to your dividend portfolio.

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Revealed: 2 of my favourite small caps on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) and Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) are both high on my buy list.

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Why these 6 shares are EXPLODING higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might have gained 1% today, but that is nothing compared to the gains from…

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Why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd share price is climbing today

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) is still growing its FUM at strong rates.

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