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Broker slaps $10 price target on Aconex Ltd

| James Mickleboro

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) shares are now up by around 120% in the last 12 months. Is it too late to…

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My 4 tips on how to survive a bear (market) attack

| Motley Fool Staff

As Brexit fears cause prices to fall, dividend yields rise in companies such as Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Retail Food…

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Top fund manager likes these 5 ASX shares

| Tim McArthur

Fund manager OC likes the look of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR), Mineral Resources Limited…

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The bargain hunter's guide to Sirtex Medical Limited

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares in Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) trade near 52-week lows.

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3 reasons to HOLD Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is Australia's largest retailer and pays a respectable dividend.

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3 reasons it might be time to SELL Woolworths Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares have fallen… but they could go lower.

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Has Vocus Communications Limited got its eye on another acquisition?

| Mike King

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) could be about to make a $1 billion acquisition

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Why these ASX gold miners are getting crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares have been hammered 9%!

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Have Brexit fears been overcooked?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have been hit…

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Forget Commonwealth Bank of Australia and buy these 3 dividend shares instead

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is a great dividend payer, but are these 3 ASX shares even better?

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Better Buy: Ramsay Health Care Limited vs Healthscope Ltd

| Christopher Georges

Australia's largest private hospital operators have bright futures ahead of them but which should you buy today?

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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3 high-growth shares I'd buy with $15,000

| Christopher Georges

Looking to invest some spare cash? Why not consider shares like Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX).

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Medibank Private Ltd and Primary Health Care Limited hammered on regulatory threats

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) have attracted the attention of the ACCC.

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Are Australia's big four banks oversold?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Shares of Australia's big four banks plummet almost 10% in a week.

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Revealed: Chart shows big ASX winners from iron ore price crash

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is crushing it, but is the value really there for investors looking for yield and…

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Is now the time to buy AMP Limited and Platinum Asset Management Limited shares?

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) have underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in 2016.

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Is cash king once again?

| Tim McArthur

The cash positioning of Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) highlight the allocation decisions of…

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Should you buy, hold, or sell Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are worth holding in an income-focused share portfolio.

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) soars while Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) plummets.

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Is it time to buy ANZ Banking Group, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) offer good dividends, but are…

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Why I think you should add Premier Investments Limited to your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

The international expansion of Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) could make it one of the best shares on the S&P/ASX 200…

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Jackpot? Crown Resorts Ltd announces restructure to improve shareholder value

| Tim McArthur

James Packer has instrumented a radical overhaul of Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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Is the share market headed for a crash?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) has fallen 4% in the last three sessions, and could have further to fall.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) looks set for its first positive day this week, with Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) doing…

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Why these 4 shares are getting punished today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might have managed to hold on to some of its gains, but these four…

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Surfstitch Ltd could sink further as Perpetual Limited dumps shares

| Tom Richardson

Surfstitch Ltd (ASX:SRF) shares are falling further today.

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These 3 small-cap ASX shares could make you rich

| James Mickleboro

Finding the next TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) whilst it is still a small cap share could make you rich.

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Are these 3 ASX shares value traps or seriously undervalued?

| Christopher Georges

Should value investors buy shares in companies like Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT)?

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Federal Reserve holds fire as ASX gold miners rocket

| Rachit Dudhwala

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady overnight. Here are the winners and losers.

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Better buy: Westpac Banking Corp Vs National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Same same, but different. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) are highly respected dividend shares --…

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Here's why the Orthocell Limited share price is soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Orthocell Limited (ASX:OCC) is a high-risk/high-reward share investors could consider.

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Medibank Private Ltd share price hammered on legal action

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has come under pressure from the ACCC.

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Sell everything? How a Brexit could shatter share markets

| Tom Richardson

Could a Brexit vote shatter the ASX?

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Brokers say buy these 2 ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to invest in Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) and one other growing ASX share?

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Why Woolworths Limited shares could sink to new lows

| Tim McArthur

If the market keeps falling then the share price of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could set a new 52-week low.

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5 defensive shares to own in a market crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If the market does take a turn, you may want to consider shares of companies such as Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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S&P/ASX 200 set to rise: 8 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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3 stocks to buy in a market crash

| Matthew Bugden

Don't miss the next opportunity to buy great companies like REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Challenger Ltd…

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Better buy: Wesfarmers Ltd Vs. Harvey Norman Holdings Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) are two of Australia's premier retailers, but they are vastly different…

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