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The biggest risks facing 3 of the hottest tech shares on the ASX

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Avoid potential landmines – find out the key challenges facing XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and…

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3 ASX dividend shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

With Australia’s cash rate cut to 1.75%, investors could look to shares like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) for strong dividends…

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Australian dollar plunges to 2-month low: How far will it fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar is fetching roughly US73 cents, down from US77 cents just one week ago.

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Are Westpac Banking Corp shares a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp's (ASX:WBC) recent results have failed to buoy the bank's share price.

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How to profit on the ASX from the millennial generation

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is one of four shares which I believe will profit from the millennial generation.

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S&P/ASX 200 set to open lower: 5 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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4 shares to profit from a falling Australian dollar in 2016

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) shares look attractive.

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Iron ore miners set to sink as commodity price crashes

| Mike King

Spot iron ore price sinks 5.7% overnight, and weak Chinese data could see resources shares hammered today

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Rio Tinto Limited shareholders: Look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Overnight, FTSE-listed shares of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) plummeted 8%.

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8 ASX shares for an instantly diversified portfolio

| Christopher Georges

Forget index trackers - consider the following eight shares to truly diversify your portfolio.

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Here's why these ASX-listed lithium miners are soaring

| Mike King

Lithium prices have tripled in the past 6-8 months

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4 shares smashed on the ASX today

| James Mickleboro

Whilst the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) carved out a gain today, Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) was one of four shares that…

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares lifted despite a mediocre earnings update.

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3 shares you'd love to buy, but shouldn't 

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Ever wanted to own a piece of Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD), Domino’s Pizza and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND)? Here’s why…

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Why CSL Limited shares could be a strong buy today

| Regan Pearson

Is CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) a 'must own' company, or an expensive trap?

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Fund manager says banks look on cheaper side

| Tom Richardson

Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) the best bank to buy?

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Why these 3 ASX shares are trading at record highs

| Christopher Georges

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) are just two stocks making the list of all…

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Which supermarket shares should you own?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) continues higher as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) struggles.

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price is getting slammed today

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares are trading lower again.

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Which bank stands out from the crowd for the future?

| Mike King

Want to compare the relative recent performance of the big four banks? Here it is in 5 simple tables

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia the best bank share to own?

| Tim McArthur

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares look the highest quality based on a range of metrics.

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The little known way to crush the ASX in 2016

| Regan Pearson

Do you have exposure to CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH)?

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Why shares of these 6 ASX gold miners are skyrocketing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Silver Lake Resources Limited. (ASX:SLR) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) have risen 147% and 55% this year!

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5 shares that the brokers think are ready to buy

| Tim McArthur

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)…

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Was Philip Carret a better investor than Warren Buffett? 

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In 1991, Warren Buffett famously declared Philip Carret as the best long term investor in America.   

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Why the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group share price is getting crunched today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is down 4%.

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Is Fantastic Holdings Limited a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fantastic Holdings Limited (ASX:FAN) has taken investors on a wild ride over the last 12 months.

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Medibank Private Ltd shares rally again – Is it time to take profits?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) has jumped 2.6% on Monday morning.

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Which Australian Bank Has The Best Reputation?

| Claude Walker

No, it isn't the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA)...

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Why the Orica Ltd share price crashed today

| Tim McArthur

Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) has reported a 10% fall in underlying profit.

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3 ASX tech shares that could make you a millionaire

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) is one of three shares that I believe could turn a $50,000 investment into $1 million in…

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What to expect after the Westpac Banking Corp and ANZ Bank home loan fraud revelations

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have reportedly found hundreds of home loans on…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) quarterly earnings report provides further indications that bad debt charges have found a bottom.

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Can Wesfarmers Ltd benefit from Woolworths Limited's woes?

| Mike King

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is thrashing its rival in a number of categories

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Forget Westpac Banking Corp and buy Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd instead

| James Mickleboro

Why I think Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) might be a better investment than Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) today.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Why you should bet on ARB Corporation Limited shares

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB) continues on its steady path of growth.

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3 reasons to keep Woolworths Limited on your watch list

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is up against it.

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3 shares that could double over the next decade

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It won’t happen overnight but find out why Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) and Magellan Financial Group…

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Why Ramsay Health Care Limited is one of the best ASX shares to own

| James Mickleboro

Why I believe Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is one of the best S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) shares to buy…

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