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3 market thumping shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tim McArthur

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) and Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) have all produced long term double digit gains…

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ASX 200 stumbles: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) shares soared today, but Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) stumbled

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Here's why gold miner West African Resources Ltd shares rocketed 34% today

| James Mickleboro

West African Resources Ltd (ASX:WAF) shares are on a tear today following news of a successful $21 million placement. Should…

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Why the West African Resources Ltd share price has been going gangbusters

| Mike King

West African Resources Ltd's (ASX:WAF) African gold project looks highly promising

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Is it too late to buy Catapult Group International Ltd shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares in Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) remain steady after entitlement offer.

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How to find the next 10 bagger (Part II)

| Matt Brazier

A series of articles examining past 10 baggers.

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These are the 10 most popular shares among investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are among the top 10 shares Australian investors have been buying

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Should you hold onto your Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| James Mickleboro

Following announcements from two of the big four banks this week. Is it safe to hold onto your Westpac Banking…

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Is this the cheapest stock on the ASX?

| Mike King

Trading on a P/E ratio of just 2.2x, Payce Consolidated Limited (ASX:PAY) certainly appears cheap

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Here's why these 4 stocks crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC), iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ), and…

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Why these 4 shares are soaring higher today

| Christopher Georges

The broader market might be taking a breather today but these four shares are surging higher.

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Here's why beaten down Mesoblast limited is making a comeback

| James Mickleboro

Should you invest in Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) after its positive rheumatoid arthritis treatment results?

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Should you buy shares in Royal Wolf Holdings Ltd?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Buying into a small cyclical company has its risks

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Here's why Medical Developments International Ltd shares have surged higher

| James Mickleboro

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) shares have bounced around following two announcements. Here’s why I think you should buy its…

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Is OZ Minerals Limited still a buy on profit result?

| Tim McArthur

OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) has reported a flat interim profit result today.

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Why is the Slater & Gordon Limited share price going ballistic?

| Christopher Georges

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have spiked by around 27% over the last week.

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Tamawood Limited reports: What you need to know

| Matt Brazier

Tamawood Limited (ASX:TWD) reports rising profits and a strong outlook

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SKYCITY Entertainment shares dumped on full year results: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC) shares have dropped today after reporting mixed full year results. Should you buy the dip?

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Computershare Limited struggling but share price jumps

| Tim McArthur

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) sees slight improvement ahead

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports record profit, but are its shares a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) achieved a record profit result in FY16

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Why the AGL Energy Ltd share price fell despite a jump in profit

| Sean O'Neill

Is it a good idea to buy shares in AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL)?

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Fairfax Media Limited still struggling with decline in print media

| Mike King

Domain still the bright spot in Fairfax Media Limited's (ASX:FXJ) results

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ASX 200 set to lift at open: 16 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) reported cash profit that was slightly below consensus

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1 stock to buy and hold for the next decade?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy this resources stock right now?

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Why you should take another look at this stock

| Robert Stephens

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) could continue to rise after a strong performance in 2016

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Rio Tinto Limited, Navitas Limited, Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd: 3 shares worth a closer look

| Tim McArthur

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) and Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) have all reported their results to June…

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Build a gold medal winning portfolio with these 4 growth shares

| Christopher Georges

Beat the market by investing in shares like Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG).

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ASX 200 lifts on ANZ report: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Earnings results were somewhat mixed today, but Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) got the ASX 200 over the…

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Why did Prana Biotechnology Limited skyrocket 56% today?

| Matt Brazier

Prana Biotechnology Limited (ASX:PBT) surges on no news

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Transurban Group reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) owns and operates some of Australia's busiest roads

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares plummeted today

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) was one of four shares in particular heading lower following the release of its full year…

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Why I'm avoiding Transurban Group

| Mike King

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is not the bargain many think

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Why these 4 shares are climbing higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has maintained its positive momentum with the help of shares like Australia and New…

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Is News Corp a screaming sell after announcing its full year results?

| James Mickleboro

News Corp (ASX:NWS) shares are flat today after a disappointing full year result. But is it time to sell?

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How to find the next 10 bagger (Part I)

| Matt Brazier

A series of articles examining past 10 baggers.

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Cochlear Limited could be a bargain on today's share price weakness

| Tom Richardson

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) produced its full year report.

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Where to from here for the Carsales.Com Ltd share price?

| Mike King

Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CAR) reports second consecutive year of low profit growth

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Tech share Mobile Embrace Ltd drops 7%: Is it a bargain now?

| James Mickleboro

Mobile commerce company Mobile Embrace Ltd (ASX:MBE) shares have dropped despite a strong full year result. Should you buy the…

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Reckon Limited reports: Is now the time to buy?

| Regan Pearson

Can low cost Reckon Limited (ASX:RKN) compete with XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO)?

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3 things to watch when Telstra Corporation Ltd reports later this week

| Sean O'Neill

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) looks likely to remain a dividend stalwart for the foreseeable future.

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