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Why you should avoid Estia Health Ltd shares

| Rachit Dudhwala

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) offers a solid 7.5% yield, but still isn't a buy in my books.

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Down 30%, are TPG Telecom Ltd shares a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares have crashed over the last month

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Is now the time to buy Santos Ltd shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you add Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) to your portfolio?

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Is it time to sell your Cochlear Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great year for Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shareholders so far. But with its shares trading at 40x…

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Fund manager Henderson Group plc in US$6 billion merger – Shares set to soar

| Tim McArthur

Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG) shares have leapt in overnight trading on the London Stock Exchange.

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Why I'm avoiding Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Robert Stephens

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) could disappoint over the medium term

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The bull case for Macquarie Group Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares have underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in 2016.

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5 shares ideas from a top fund manager

| Tim McArthur

Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) has reported on new investment which were added to its portfolio in FY 2016.

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3 big reasons to hold REA Group Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) continues to growth strongly.

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Bradken Limited receives takeover offer: Here's what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) are set to receive a juicy premium for their shares.

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ASX 200 to slide: 10 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) has found a bidder

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ASX 200 leaps as Deutsche Bank nears deal: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Banks led the way on positive reports about Europe's Deutsche Bank

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Why buying cheap really matters

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Buy shares when they appear cheap, not simply when you have the money

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Should you invest in the world's biggest online talent competition?

| Matthew Bugden

Shares in MSM Corporation International Ltd (ASX:MSM) have shot up in anticipation of its million dollar talent competition next year.

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4 reasons why SEEK Limited is a top stock

| Tim McArthur

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has historically grown at a rapid pace. Thanks to international operations solid growth is set to continue.

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3 risks to consider before buying into resources stocks

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Resources companies are best avoided as long-term investment ideas

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ASX 200 to jump: 11 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Deutsche Bank is said to be nearing a US$5.4 billion settlement with the US Department of Justice

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5 fast-growing dividend shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) pays a great dividend. But those that are concerned that it will cut it in the…

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3 hot tech shares for the millionaires of tomorrow

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) have to offer for investors.

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Top stock picks for October

| Motley Fool Staff

IVE Group Ltd (ASX:IGL), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are among October's top picks.

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3 rapidly growing fintech shares to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) is one of three Australian fintech stars which I believe would be great additions to portfolios next…

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Revealed: How to go from $10,000 to Millionaire status

| Tim McArthur

With a rigorous savings plan you can get seriously rich.

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) may be lower, but that hasn’t stopped Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) are three other shares…

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Why these 4 shares are getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is trying to rebound, but it won't be enough to stop these shares from…

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Is it time to buy Freelancer Ltd shares?

| Matthew Bugden

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) is well placed to benefit from the huge global trends in online services.

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3 ASX shares I would buy and hold for the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) is one of three ASX shares which I believe would make great buy and hold investments today.

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How can you prepare for a stock market crash?

| Matt Brazier

Stock market crashes are inevitable so you'd better be prepared.

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Is CSL Limited a buy at this share price?

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares have underperformed the index in 2016.

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Here's why ASG Group Limited shares rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

ASG Group Limited (ASX:ASZ) shares have surged today following a takeover from Tokyo-based Nomura Research Institute.

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Top broker names 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is one of three shares labelled as buys by analysts at Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG). Should…

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Could Deutsche Bank trigger GFC II?

| Tom Richardson

Deutsche Bank's trouble are bringing back painful memories for hedge funds and investors.

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The market's down, because…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Even if you can finish the sentence, it’s a waste of time...

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Oil price surge could be bad news for Qantas Airways Limited

| Sean O'Neill

Yesterday's announcement from OPEC resulted in a bumper day for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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3 shares to buy after a market crash

| Christopher Georges

Investors should be ready to buy these three shares should a market crash occur.

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Is Woolworths Limited about to sell its petrol stations?

| Mike King

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) likely to sell its petrol station network to Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX)

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2 defensive businesses for nervous investors

| Sean O'Neill

Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) and another long-term investor are suitable for investors wanting some growth, but with less risk.

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Why I'm excited by TPG Telecom Ltd's 29% share price fall

| Tim McArthur

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are starting to look attractively priced.

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Where to next for the Ramsay Health Care Limited share price?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy or sell Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC)?

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Is it time to buy Oil Search Limited shares?

| Robert Stephens

Should you buy Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) following Opec’s production deal?

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ASX 200 jumps as oil soars: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and its fellow energy producers set the ASX alight today.

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