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The Crown Resorts Ltd share price is tumbling on Macau worries

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) has seen its share price plunge following news of changes to ATM withdrawal limits in Macau.…

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CRASH: How the Sirtex Medical Limited share price just shed 36%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has been hammered today.

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Why the Fastbrick Robotics Ltd share price is going gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

The shares of exciting tech company Fastbrick Robotics Ltd (ASX:FBR) soar after raising $8 million. Is it a buy?

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Crash: Why the Freedom Foods Group Ltd share price is down 9%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) shares have emerged from a trading halt and fallen by more than 7%.

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One easy way to profit from an S&P/ASX 200 market crash

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BETA BEAR ETF UNITS (ASX:BEAR) and BetaShares Australian Equities Strong Bear Hedge Fund (ASX:BBOZ) do just that.

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Why the Sirtex Medical Limited share price was slammed 52% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) shares shed more than half their value early on Friday.

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Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd for its BIG dividends?

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why I would buy Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) ahead of QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Insurance Australia Group…

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Bargain Alert: Are TPG Telecom Ltd shares seriously cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares appear cheap on first glance.

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ASX 200 to lift: 9 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) issued a very disappointing trading update this morning.

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Do you own these 2 REITs offering large dividend yields?

| Tristan Harrison

Cromwell Group (ASX:CMW) and National Storage (ASX:NSR) could be 2 of the best REITs on the ASX.

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Is the Slater & Gordon Limited share price dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It looks like the Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price could be in for a more volatile ride.

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2 healthcare shares to buy in early 2017

| Tristan Harrison

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Generation Healthcare REIT (ASX:GHC) could be top performers in 2017.

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Why being an optimistic investor can pay big dividends

| Motley Fool Staff

Studies show that investors who hold an optimistic view on investing outperform their pessimistic cousins.

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ASX 200 soars: 13 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has become the lowest cost seaborne supplier of iron ore into China.

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Why I rate Westpac Banking Corp as a buy at this share price

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is expected to pay a fully franked 6% dividend in FY 2017. Is this too good…

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Why Catapult Group International Ltd is one of 4 shares skyrocketing today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of four shares rocketing higher today. Here’s why…

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3 shares I might buy when Donald Trump becomes President of the United States

| Tom Richardson

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) continue to enjoy Donald Trump's victory.

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It's official: Fortescue Metals Group Limited is lowest cost producer

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) ranked world's lowest cost iron ore producer

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Why Dorsavi Ltd is one of 5 shares SINKING today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Dorsavi Ltd (ASX:DVL) share price has sunk almost 7% today, despite a rampaging ASX 200.

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Is iSentia Group Ltd a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) shares fell from grace in November following a disappointing trading update. Does this make them a…

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Why the Ariadne Australia Limited share price jumped 49% today

| Mike King

Ariadne Australia Limited (ASX:ARA) sells its 50% share in Secure Parking for $75 million

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Is Bellamy's Australia Ltd a blockbuster BUY?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After a huge share price fall, Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares are starting to look good.

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5 small-cap shares I'm tipping to shine in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of five small-cap shares I expect to have a great FY 2017. Here are the…

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Why I think you should sell these 3 shares today

| Rachit Dudhwala

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are ripe for profit taking.

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Why the Brainchip Holdings Ltd share price rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

There’s no doubt that Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) is an exciting company, but is it too soon to make an…

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Why the Insurance Australia Group Ltd share price is surging today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is surging higher today following a positive market update this morning.

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QMS Media Ltd duds retail investors

| Mike King

QMS Media Ltd (ASX:QMS) raises $20 million via placement but doesn't offer a share purchase plan (SPP) to existing retail…

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Why the Rio Tinto Limited share price surged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) share price climbed almost 7% in London overnight.

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Can the Greencross Limited share price keep rising?

| Sean O'Neill

Is vet and pet retailer Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) a buying opportunity today?

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Don't JUMP off this ASX dividend machine!

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) is an unlikely dividend machine.

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Iron ore price hits 2-year high: Will the bubble burst in 2017?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has rocketed higher after iron ore hit a two-year high. But will the bubble burst…

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4 shares to own in an Australian Recession

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If Australia is headed for a recession, it would pay to own quality companies like Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Class Ltd…

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ASX 200 to rocket higher: 10 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price could soar today.

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Slater & Gordon Limited shareholders could face wipeout

| Sean O'Neill

Slater & Gordon Limited's (ASX:SGH) bankers sold their share of the company's debt for just 38 cents in the dollar.

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Is the 6.7% dividend of Australian United Investment Company Limited too good to miss?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian United Investment Company Limited (ASX:AUI) could be a great match for beginners and seasoned pros.

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3 stocking fillers for smart investors this Christmas

| Sean O'Neill

Consider buying Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) this Christmas.

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3 small cap growth stocks for a big 2017

| Tristan Harrison

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) are 2 of 3 growth stocks that look in the buy zone for…

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Is the S&P/ASX 200 headed for 6,000 in 2017?

| Mike King

Can Investment Bank Credit Suisse finally get it right the third time?

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Revealed: 4 future Dividend Aristocrats hiding on the ASX

| Christopher Georges

Dividend Aristocrats are a rare breed of top quality shares that pay consistently higher dividends.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting walloped today

| James Mickleboro

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) is one of four shares which have made notable declines today despite the ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO)…

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