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How Warren Buffett might view Medibank Private Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) might have done things a little differently if they'd followed Mr Buffett's wisdom.

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Why shares of Godfreys Group Ltd have been hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Godfreys Group Ltd (ASX:GFY) has lost its second CEO in six months.

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Onthehouse Holdings Ltd share price soars on takeover

| Mike King

Onthehouse Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTH) share price jumps 16.9% to 82.5 cents

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Mantra Group Ltd hits new 52-week low – Are the shares a steal?

| Tim McArthur

Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) shares fell 7.7% on Tuesday.

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Renewed Brexit fears drive gold price higher: Miners to follow

| Mike King

Gold price surges above US$1,360 an ounce

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ASX 200 set to drop as the oil price plunges

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) could be in for a rough day, as could Godfreys Group Ltd…

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Why investors should be wary of buying retail shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail shares were hit hard on Tuesday when the ABS released sales data for May.

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5 important money lessons to learn before you're 30

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The sooner you take control of your finances, the better off you'll be.

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Is now a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy BHP Billiton Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Will there never be a better chance to buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares?

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Is now the right time to buy Scentre Group Ltd?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy or sell Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) right now?

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Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shares could keep falling on Aldi's rise

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares followed the S&P/ASX 200 lower on Tuesday.

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Iron ore miner BC Iron Limited surges 25%: Is a turnaround coming?

| James Mickleboro

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) shares are down 97% since February 2014. Will the rise in iron ore prices allow it…

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Are Rio Tinto Limited shares cheap?

| Tim McArthur

The longer term outlook for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares appears reasonable.

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Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd for its market-thumping dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is estimated to pay a 6.2% dividend in FY 2016. Should you invest today?

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Market Wrap: ASX 200 falls on RBA decision

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and other high-yield shares dragged the market lower.

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Retailers sink on weak sales data: Is there more to come?

| Mike King

Retailers sink on weak May retail data

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Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd could face a profit hit

| Tom Richardson

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) may be forced to raise staff wages.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Although the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is having a bad day, Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) is one of four shares…

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Are Woolworths Limited shares a bargain at 10-year lows?

| Motley Fool Staff

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) investors should remain on the sidelines for now if the UK experience is any guide.

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Brexit not enough to force RBA interest rate cut

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RBA left interest rates at 1.75% despite the uncertainty caused by Brexit.

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Why these 4 shares are falling today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has reversed yesterday's gains and these four shares have been hammered in the process.

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Why Jumbo Interactive Limited has rocketed 23% today

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of interactive lottery business Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX:JIN) have seen the value of their holding rocket by 23% today…

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The bargain hunter's guide to QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares

| Christopher Georges

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has been a serial underperformer - Is now the time to buy or sell the…

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3 high-yield dividend shares you won't need to babysit

| Christopher Georges

The possibility of even lower interest rates means high yielding shares have never been so important.

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10 tips to save you thousands of dollars each year

| Mike King

Australians could save themselves thousands each year with these 10 simple tips

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Helloworld Ltd jumps on broker upgrade: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Helloworld Ltd (ASX:HLO) has been given a buy rating and $4.01 price target by Bell Potter. Should you invest?

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Smartgroup Corporation Ltd shares rocket on $36 million acquisition

| Tim McArthur

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) continues to consolidate the novated leasing market.

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Why the Pro Medicus Limited share price is rocketing today

| Tom Richardson

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) is a hot ASX growth stock.

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Why the Catapult share price has jumped today

| Mike King

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) reports strong sales

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Is REA Group Limited under threat?

| Mike King

Competitors are assaulting the castle walls - can REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) defend its moat?

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd too cheap to ignore?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are 15% lower than their 52-week high. Should you add it to your portfolio today?

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Big four banks: More capital required says APRA

| Mike King

Big four banks will need to hold more capital says regulator - which could impact on earnings and dividends

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3 high-yielding dividend stocks ripe for the plucking

| Sean O'Neill

Consider buying Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG).

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Why Rio Tinto Limited is a huge threat to the junior lithium miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) mulling a push into lithium?

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5 things to do immediately after buying your first shares

| Regan Pearson

So you've just bought shares in CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS). What next?

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ASX 200 set to drop: 9 shares to watch

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will the RBA cut interest rates this afternoon?

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Is there a turnaround chance for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Recently I've found it necessary to remind myself of the strategy behind my ownership of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL).

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4 ASX-listed companies flying under the radar

| Mike King

These four companies could be opportunities for astute investors

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My 3 top stocks for FY 2017: Ramsay Health Care Limited, Newcrest Mining Limited and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Robert Stephens

These 3 shares have upside potential: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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CSL Limited, Woolworths Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd: 3 stocks for conservative investors

| Robert Stephens

These 3 stocks offer significant upside potential: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS).

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