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Iron ore price set to sink below US$50 a tonne

| Mike King

The iron ore price fell 1.8% overnight and futures pointing to further falls today

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S&P/ASX 200 set to lift: 7 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade higher following positive leads from international markets. Shares in focus will…

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Are shares in Village Roadshow Ltd cheap?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) shares trade near 52 week lows.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has exploded today and these four shares are enjoying the ride.

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Here's why the ASX 200 skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX 200 exploded, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)

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CYBG PLC CDI 1:1: Why the Clydesdale Bank share price is going nuts today

| Tom Richardson

Shares in Clydesdale Bank (ASX:CYB) are going nut today.

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Why the Pulse Health Limited share price plunged 30% today

| Mike King

Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG) share price sinks 33% to 29 cents

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are getting smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is having a brilliant day. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for Newcrest Mining Limited…

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Is it time for a second look at Greencross Limited shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Management's latest presentation reveals much about Greencross Limited's (ASX:GXL) strategy going forwards.

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5 small cap ASX shares that could make you rich

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) wasn’t always a blue chip share. If you’d caught it when it was a small cap…

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Why iSentia Group Ltd is one of the most exciting shares on the ASX

| Christopher Georges

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) shares are trading at attractive prices for growth investors.

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Wesfarmers Ltd reports monster impairments: $1 billion wiped off the value of Target

| Sean O'Neill

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) reported heavy impairments in its Target and coal mining businesses to the market this morning.

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Here's why the Programmed Maintenance Services Limited share price soared today

| Mike King

Programmed Maintenance Services Limited (ASX:PRG) share price zooms higher

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Gold miners hammered as gold price could crash in June

| Tom Richardson

Experts are predicting the gold price could be about to crash.

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The AP Eagers Ltd share price jumps: Here's why

| Mike King

The AP Eagers ltd (ASX:APE) share price jumps 3% on positive trading update

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Why it could be time to re-evaluate your SMSF portfolio

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It seems many SMSF owners are loading up on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares…

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What investment returns should you aim for?

| Mike King

Can you beat the professional fund managers?

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Why selling your shares now would be a mistake

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some investors will be tempted to sell their shares after the S&P/ASX 200's (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) six-week rise.

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Wesfarmers Limited shares slammed on potential $2 billion losses

| Tom Richardson

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares retain a reasonable outlook.

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The easy way to value bank shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking…

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Why the Primary Health Care Limited share price could skyrocket today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PrY) is said to be a takeover target.

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S&P/ASX 200 set to SOAR: 7 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade higher following positive leads from international markets. Shares in focus will…

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These 2 high-yield dividend shares are ridiculously cheap

| Tom Richardson

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) looks a great option for income investors.

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4 alternative investment ideas for ASX investors

| Christopher Georges

A range of new and exciting investment products are now available for investors on the ASX.

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The 3 best healthcare companies to buy today

| Regan Pearson

How do Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) REALLY stack up?

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Why you need to kick your blue-chip share habit 

| Motley Fool Staff

While the S&P/ASX 100 and the S&P/ASX 50 have both fallen over the last financial year, the S&P/ASX MIDCAP50 has actually risen over 13%. It has been led higher…

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares continued to nosedive.

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Technology Shares

Why the Technology One Limited share price is up 4% today

| Tim McArthur

Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) is a top-performing share which remains under the radar of many investors.

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4 shares soaring on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 closes down 0.3% but these 4 companies soared

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Could Carsales.Com Ltd buy iCar Asia Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) shares are down today.

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5 dividend shares better than the big banks

| Mike King

5 dividend shares that could pay bigger dividends than the big four banks

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Is now the time to invest in QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| James Mickleboro

I believe QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is the best investment in the insurance sector today. Thanks partly to its…

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Revealed: The easy way to build a $1 million portfolio

| Matthew Bugden

Why you don’t need the salary of a surgeon to be financially free

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Why these 4 shares are being hammered today

| Christopher Georges

It might be a tough day for Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) but there are three more shares having…

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Should you buy shares or property?

| Mike King

Is residential property or shares the best investment option?

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Collection House Limited appoints new CEO

| Sean O'Neill

Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) has brought in a new CEO.

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Slammed: Why the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd share price has fallen 16%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares have fallen sharply this week.

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Is Westpac Banking Corp taking on more property risk than it can handle?

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) lowers the requirements for lending to property investors.

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Is this the biggest threat to your Wesfarmers Ltd and Woolworths Limited shares?

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be at risk from disruptive technologies.

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3 dirt cheap tech stocks under $5

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) and Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) still deserve your attention.

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