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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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ASX 200 soars past 5,800: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) released a business update today

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The Sirtex Medical Limited share price is climbing on its dose sales update

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has updated its dose sales data.

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Slater & Gordon Limited shares skyrocket: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price is up 17% today. Is it a bargain or value trap?

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1 obvious reason to own Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares offer a fully franked dividend in excess of 5% -- try getting that at...err……

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Why these 4 ASX shares have been CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is one of four ASX shares which have started the week deep in the red. Here’s…

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ASX 200 charges past 5,800 points: Is the time right to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and its rival banks have done much of the heavy lifting

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Trumpflation: How high can the QBE Insurance Group Ltd share price go?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares in QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) trade near 52-week highs.

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Why the PUSHPAY FPX NZX share price soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of PUSHPAY FPX NZX (ASX:PPH) have soared almost 40% in under a month

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Why the Whitehaven Coal Ltd share price is getting smashed today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price is falling following a market sensitive announcement.

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Dow Jones hits 19,999: Is the S&P/ASX 200 set to boom in 2017?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Dow Jones Industrial average hit an all-time high of 19,999 on Friday. Will the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEX:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) hit…

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Will the Bubs Australia Ltd share price come crashing down?

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) shares have started to come under pressure after their meteoric rise. Are they about to come…

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Is the Oil Search Limited share price an opportunity today?

| Sean O'Neill

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) could be worth a closer look for commodity-minded investors.

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why I'm not keen on Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) at today's prices.

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Friday the 13th: D-Day for Bellamy's Australia Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares are expected to emerge from their month-long suspension in trading later this week, Friday the…

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Dividend Bonanza: 3 high-yield companies paying you more than 7%

| Sean O'Neill

Income investors should take a closer look at Villa World Ltd (ASX:VLW), Cromwell Group (ASX:CMW), and Genesis Energy Ltd (ASX:GNE).

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Is CSL Limited a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is one of the highest quality companies on the ASX in my opinion. But is it a…

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ASX 200 winning streak to continue: 11 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

PUSHPAY FPO NZX (ASX:PPH) provided a business update this morning.

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3 blue chip shares that I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is one of the best blue chip shares investors can buy today in my opinion.…

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Iron ore price drops to 6-week low: Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited set to follow?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares could come under pressure this week after a drop in iron ore prices on…

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3 telco shares trading at cheap prices

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are at beaten down prices, is it…

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Can't decide which blue chip shares to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. (ASX:AFI) could be what you need.

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

| James Mickleboro

Whilst Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) hangs onto the top spot for another week, Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) is fast closing in…

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Is Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Australia's best investment?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Overall, it’s been a good year for Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ).

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Top stock picks for January

| Motley Fool Staff

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) and WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) are among January's top stock picks.

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Why these 4 ASX shares were SMASHED today

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) were amongst the worst performers on the ASX today. Here’s why they…

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Why the gold price is sending the miners higher today

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC) have climbed higher today as traders become bullish on gold again. Here’s…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a BANG

| James Mickleboro

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) is one of four ASX shares which have rocketed significantly higher today. Here’s why…

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How much higher can the Bubs Australia Ltd share price go?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

The share price can continue to rise, but so do the risks if you’re buying now.

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3 new IPOs at the top of my watch list

| James Mickleboro

Autosports Group Ltd (ASX:ASG) is one of three recent IPOs which I feel could be worth keeping a close eye…

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Why I think Medibank Private Ltd won't win from higher interest rates

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) are up since Trump's election – but should they be?

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Why the Atlas Iron Limited share price rocketed 18% today

| James Mickleboro

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) shares have rocketed higher today as its debt levels drop. Is this iron ore producer a…

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Why these 3 ASX shares have gone gangbusters over the last month

| James Mickleboro

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) is one of 3 ASX shares which have gone gangbusters in the last month. Here’s why…

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The Ardent Leisure Group share price is being slammed on Dreamworld update

| James Mickleboro

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) shares have fallen in morning trade following an update on its theme park business. Should you…

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These shares could be 3 best dividend payers in the S&P/ASX20

| Tristan Harrison

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) are 2 of 3 blue chips that could boost your…

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Is Vocus Communications Limited a better buy than Telstra at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is a high quality and safe share to own, but would you be better off with…

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Why you should buy these 3 exciting retail shares

| Tristan Harrison

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) are 2 of 3 retail stocks on my shopping list.

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Aussie shares are heading higher in 2017

| Tom Richardson

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) both fell today. Here's why.

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