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Dreamworld to reopen: Why I think Ardent Leisure Group shares are a sell

| Sean O'Neill

Ardent Leisure Group's (ASX:AAD) Dreamworld and WhiteWater World attractions are expected to reopen from the 10th of December.

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Has the iron ore price bubble burst?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch today after iron ore prices fell 4.4% overnight, after attempts to…

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Why waiting for OPEC to boost oil prices is a fool's game

| Sean O'Neill

Using OPEC to win from Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)? Forget about it.

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ASX 200 to lift: 13 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) will remain in the spotlight today.

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3 software shares to benefit from the automation trend

| Tristan Harrison

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1), Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) are all growth stocks that should be on…

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4 income stocks I'd buy with $4,000 today

| Tristan Harrison

Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) are two of four stocks that could provide a great income.

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ASX 200 slips, Vocus crumbles: 12 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) lost almost a quarter of their value!

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Why Boral Limited shares are falling like a tonne of bricks

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares in Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) continue to trade at multi-year lows.

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Tower Limited (Australia) reports: Is it still a bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Insurer, Tower Limited (Australia) (ASX:TWR), is shaping up to be a complex investment, but here's why I'm still bullish.

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are cratering today

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) has been one of the worst performers on the market today. Here’s why it and three…

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Cash Converters International Ltd shares are being SMASHED today

| James Mickleboro

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) shares are down almost 7% after the government supported changes to SACC law. Is it…

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Gold miners are soaring as Italian banks face collapse

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) has been one of the best-performers amongst the gold miners after a small rise in the…

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Why I think the market is wrong about the healthcare sector

| Motley Fool Staff

Over the last few months some large healthcare companies have fallen in price by 20% or more, presenting in my…

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Are BHP Billiton Limited shares about to return to $14?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have soared in 2016, but that's not to say they'll continue to rise.

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Why the Vocus Communications Limited share price crashed on AGM update

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) are on the nose today after its Annual General Meeting presentation this morning.

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Mayne Pharma Group Ltd doubles sales: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

At its AGM today pharmaceutical company Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) reported staggering growth. Is it a buy?

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Fintech company Iress Ltd flags more strong growth in FY16: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Is Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) your best bet for exposure to fintech and the growth of superannuation?

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SMACKED: Why Vocus Communications Limited shares dropped 15%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) have come under intense selling pressure.

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Is Suncorp Group Ltd's HUGE dividend too good to ignore?

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is expected to provide a fully franked 5.8% dividend this year. Is this too good to…

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Why these 3 ASX shares have gone gangbusters in November

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) has been one of three big movers on the market in November. Is it…

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ASX 200 to slide: 12 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) provided investors with a trading update.

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3 debt-free share ideas for nervous investors

| Sean O'Neill

Are Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), Servcorp Ltd (ASX:SRV), and ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) suitable for defensive investors?

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3 reasons to buy Goodman Group shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I think Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) is one of the best REITs.

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Dining Boom: Why Costa Group Holdings Ltd should be on your watch list

| Tristan Harrison

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) is on my watchlist, here’s why it should be on yours.

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4 explosive small-cap shares at the top of my buy list in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) is one of four shares from the S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXSO) (ASX:XSO) which could be set…

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ASX 200 slammed: 13 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) shares crashed nearly 17%.

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4 stocks hammered on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 is down 0.6%, but these four stocks have fallen heavily

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Up 172% in 2016: What's happening at Codan Limited?

| Andrew Mudie

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) shares have smashed the market and metal detection is leading the way again!

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Why these 3 ASX shares have been crushed in November

| James Mickleboro

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) is one of three shares that have been crushed in November. Are they bargain buys now?

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Why I bought TPG Telecom Ltd shares

| Tom Richardson

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares could be good value.

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Why these 4 ASX shares started the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) is one of four shares in particular which has had an incredible start to the week. Here’s…

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With stock markets hitting record highs, is it time for you to sell?

| Bruce Jackson

While markets are partying like 1999, they are not in a state of irrational exuberance like they were at the…

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Why shares in Vita Group Limited have been smacked today

| Mike King

Vita Group Limited (ASX: VTG) share price slammed as investors consider prospect of low or zero growth ahead

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I wouldn't want to own BHP Billiton Limited shares when this happens…

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have fallen 2.3% today – much heavier than the broader market

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Why the Metcash Limited share price soared 8% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) is facing a number of strong headwinds.

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Thorn Group Ltd could face government crackdown

| Mike King

Government cracks down on payday lenders, but is also targeting consumer leasing companies like Radio Rentals

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Why beer company Broo Ltd has rocketed 20% today

| James Mickleboro

Is Broo Ltd (ASX:BEE) a must buy growth share or the most expensive share on the ASX?

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Are Perpetual Limited & IOOF Holdings Limited about to merge?

| Tom Richardson

Could Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) & IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) be close to a merger?

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The iron ore price could go to US$90 a tonne

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are higher today after iron ore prices surged. Is US$80 a tonne the next…

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One very good reason to avoid Estia Health Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Changes in industry trends could put Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) under significant financial pressure.

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