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6 reasons I think you should avoid OFX Group Ltd shares

| Tom Richardson

The selldown in OFX Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) comes as zero surprise to me.

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4 more shares tumbling on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 sinks 0.3%, but these four have seen falls of more than 5%

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Here's why the death of ASX yield stocks has been greatly exaggerated

| Bruce Jackson

Dividend yields of 6% or more on offer for brave ASX investors

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Why this broker rates Shopping Centres Australia Property Group a buy

| Rachit Dudhwala

Should you take note and add Shopping Cntrs Australs Prprty Gp Re Ltd (ASX:SCP) to your portfolio?

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Here's what's behind Whitehaven Coal Ltd's blistering 680% rally

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) have risen more than seven-fold since February.

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Crash: Executive resignations shock Vocus Communications Limited investors

| Sean O'Neill

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) now appears to be run almost entirely by the M2 Group executive team.

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In your 40s? 3 stocks to consider buying

| Tim McArthur

The long term prospects of Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) remain…

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Fintech star Praemium Ltd delivers another record quarter: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Fintech star Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) has produced yet another strong quarter. Should investors make an investment in this rapidly growing…

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Here's why Slater & Gordon Limited shares have been hammered today

| James Mickleboro

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) looks set to have a $250 million class action served against it. Is this yet…

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Is tech share Prophecy International Holdings Limited a bargain buy at this price?

| James Mickleboro

Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) shares have been cut in half this year. Does this make them a bargain buy?

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Will Wesfarmers Ltd sell its coal business?

| Mike King

Soaring coal prices could be the opportunity Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) needs to sell its coal business

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Is it time to go bargain hunting in the aged care sector?

| Sean O'Neill

Or "Why I wouldn't touch Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE), and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) with a…

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This big insurance company has broken my heart, it's time to invest elsewhere

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) hasn’t fulfilled its end of the bargain.

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Shirtfronted: Why the Vocus Communications Limited share price is plunging today

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) has announced some changes at board level.

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

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A number of resources shares will be in the spotlight today.

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Should you bet on Ramsay Health Care Limited's dividend growth?

| Robert Stephens

Is Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) an appealing dividend stock?

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Could Newcrest Mining Limited shares crash back to $13?

| Robert Stephens

Is Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) set to decline?

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3 cheap dividend shares to smash Transurban Group

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is a great company, but its shares are a little expensive now. I believe income investors may…

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

| James Mickleboro

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) is one of four shares that are having particularly bad days today. Here’s why they’ve dropped lower…

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Why these 4 shares are rocketing higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be trading slightly higher, but these four shares have hit it out of…

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Is the gold price headed back to US$1,000 an ounce?

| Mike King

The odds of a US rate rise are growing

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Why Challenger Ltd shares could be your best bet for a blue-chip retirement 

| Tristan Harrison

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) could keep kicking goals for investors looking for long-term growth.

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3 reasons why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is jumping today

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price up 1.5% but index down 0.1%

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Should you gamble on Ainsworth Game Technology Limited's big dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) shares haven’t had a great year. But could this make them a bargain buy now…

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How selling to lock in a 40% profit turned out to be a mistake of truly epic proportions

| Bruce Jackson

Let your winners run

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of three ASX shares which have just been upgraded to buys. Should you…

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Are ASX oil shares at cheap prices?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Oil shares set to rally on hopes of Russian output deal.

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BHP Billiton Limited v Newcrest Mining Limited: Who will win the fight to buy SolGold?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has tried and failed to snare highly sought after mining minnow SolGold from under the noses…

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Banks tighten investor lending as regulators turn the screws

| Mike King

Banks are cutting terms on interest-only loans

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3 beaten-up shares due for a rebound

| Christopher Georges

The market has fallen out of love with these three shares - Is now the time to buy?

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Are oOh!Media Ltd shares set to pop on its $70 million acquisition?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about oOh!Media Ltd's (ASX:OML) acquisition of Executive Channel Network today.

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Oil price surges: Are Origin Energy Ltd shares back in the buy zone?

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has announced that Train 2 has produced its maiden cargo just as the oil price rebounds.

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Why owning Sirtex Medical Limited shares should be a lifelong venture

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) is a 20-year + company.

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10 listed investment companies with yields of 6% or more

| Mike King

Looking for yield and diversity? You've come to the right place.

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Top broker slaps $26 share price target on Magellan Financial Group Ltd

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) may still provide investors some excellent long-term returns.

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Is JB Hi-Fi Limited a buy at the current share price?

| James Mickleboro

At the current price is JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) a bargain buy or one to avoid?

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MMA Offshore Ltd: A high-risk, high-reward play on higher oil prices?

| Sean O'Neill

Small-cap oil services stock MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) has significant upside potential…IF oil prices recover.

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4 shares sinking on the ASX yesterday

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 closes down 0.2%, but these four companies fell more than 4% today

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited after its latest acquisition?

| Robert Stephens

Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) set to rise after it buys out its rival’s interest?

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3 reasons to buy Healthscope Ltd shares

| Robert Stephens

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) could rise for these 3 reasons.

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