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2016's Top 5 stocks revealed

| Mike King

The market has gone nowhere in 2016, but these 5 have soared multiples of their starting share price

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ASX 200 set to drop on oil woes: 7 shares to watch

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could be in for another tough day…

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5 ASX shares that have soared since Brexit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares are up 26.3% since Brexit, and 532% over the last 12 months!

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5 ASX shares that have been smashed since Brexit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG) has lost almost a third of its value!

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How do loss-making companies pay dividends?

| Regan Pearson

When companies like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) report losses, how do they pay dividends? Here's how…

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The bargain hunter's guide to Ramsay Health Care Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Could Ramsay Health Care Limited’s (ASX:RHC) run be coming to an end?

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Is Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd headed above $70 a share?

| Tim McArthur

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares have taken shareholders on a rollercoaster ride the past few days.

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3 key habits of smart investors

| Tim McArthur

Smart investors might have CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 (ASX:CYB) in their portfolios.

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Up 35% in 30 days: Is it time to buy a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia)?

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price has skyrocketed in the last 30 days. Is it too late…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares got smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) may have had a good day, but Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and three other shares…

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Australian Agricultural Company Ltd, Star Entertainment Group & Treasury Wine Estates could benefit from China boom

| Tim McArthur

Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC), Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) all offer exposure to…

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 on Thursday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) rebounded strongly after two days in the red.

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How the close election result could impact investors

| Claude Walker

How should you react to the election result?

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Why these 4 shares are charging higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is rebounding nicely today, with these four shares enjoying a very strong day.

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2 big reasons to buy Rio Tinto Limited shares today

| Tim McArthur

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares could be attractively priced if an investor takes a 'through the cycle' view.

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Is this the ultimate high yield dividend portfolio?

| Mike King

5 companies with strong dividend yields could be just the thing for your portfolio

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Is it time to bet against Tabcorp Holdings Limited on greyhound racing ban?

| James Mickleboro

The decision by the NSW government to ban greyhound racing in the state has sent shares of Tabcorp Holdings Limited…

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Mantra Group Ltd jumps on broker upgrade: Is it a bargain?

| James Mickleboro

Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) shares are climbing off their 52-week low today following the release of a research note from…

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Cimic Group Ltd shares crash on accounting concerns

| Tom Richardson

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) shares have crashed on a Morgan Stanley report.

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Are big bank and energy shares your best bet for FY 2017?

| Tim McArthur

FY 2017 could be a good time to selectively buy shares such as Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Australia and…

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4 reasons why bank shares have been smashed in 2016

| Christopher Georges

Here are four reasons why the big four banks have disappointed investors since the start of the year.

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Fund managers forced to cut fees

| Mike King

Fund managers face intense competition for funds and are being forced to slash their fees

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How Spark Infrastructure Group fits a dividend seeker's portfolio

| Rachit Dudhwala

Spark Infrastructure Group (ASX:SKI) remains a consistent performer through bouts of volatility.

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Should you sell these heavily shorted ASX stocks?

| Tom Richardson

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) are being heavily short sold.

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Australia's Top 5 infrastructure companies

| Mike King

Could these companies be worthy additions to your portfolio?

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3 reasons I'm avoiding shares of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There are reasons to like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), but I am losing hope…

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Why the AGL Energy Ltd share price dropped 6% today

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) dropped after it warned the market that its earnings growth may slow next year due to…

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3 reasons to be cautious about Medibank Private Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Today's announcement revealed some delays providing customer statements as a result of Medibank Private Ltd's (ASX:MPL) technology upgrade.

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Why buying gold shares could be a waste of money

| Sean O'Neill

Thinking of buying EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), or St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) to protect your portfolio? Think…

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Kogan.com to list on ASX today. Should you Buy?

| Mike King

Could Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) become Australia's Amazon?

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3 small-cap shares that could make you a millionaire

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of three small cap growth shares I believe could provide investors with solid returns in…

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ASX 200 set to jump: 7 shares to watch

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors can hopefully catch their breath today after yesterday's Brexit-related drop.

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Why the big banks could be forced into capital raisings of $17.5 billion

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares lost 7.5% last time…

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3 ASX shares I wish I bought, but didn't

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Missing out is one of the most painful experiences in investing…

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The investor's guide to Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited’s (ASX: FMG) 2016 share price run about to come to an abrupt end?

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The bargain hunter's guide to Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Robert Stephens

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is up 10% in 3 months – could this be the start of things to come?

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Bargain Alert: These 3 shares could now be in the buy zone

| Christopher Georges

After some heavy falls this year, shares like Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) could be in the BUY zone.

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Gold miner St Barbara Ltd smashes production guidance: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) soars on an increase in the gold price and news that it has smashed full year…

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Why brokers rate these 3 ASX shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

APA Group (ASX:APA) is one of three shares that brokers recommend buying this week. But should you invest in them?

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares have been hammered today

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is one of four shares helping to drag the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) lower today.

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