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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price is rocketing today        

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is not out of the woods yet.

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6 ASX shares you should have bought in April and 1 dividend beauty to buy now

| Andrew Mudie

When BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) returns 24% in a month we simply have to take a closer look.

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Westpac Banking Corp delivers flat dividend: what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) released its half-year results today with profits and impairment charges up and dividends flat.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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8 of the ASX's best technology shares you can buy today 

| Matthew Bugden

Are these the most innovative companies trading on the ASX? 

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Are these massive dividend yields too good to be true?

| Christopher Georges

Investors need to be weary of shares offering dividend yields well beyond the market average.

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Top stock picks for May

| Motley Fool Staff

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Global Health Limited (ASX:GLH) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) are among May's favourite share picks.

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Should you buy shares of Blackmores Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price has risen strongly.

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Why Amazon's Australian arrival could wreak havoc for ASX retailers

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

The risks are increasing for Australian retailers and shareholders of these businesses need to be wary. 

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Revealed! 4 simple ways to become a multi-millionaire

| Tim McArthur

Starting early and giving yourself a long time runway is a key to success.

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Your instant 3-share growth and income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

According to many investors, the only free lunch you'll get on Wall Street is diversification. These three shares should provide…

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Here's what drove the ASX 200 higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) were among the market's best.

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Partner with a billionaire to buy these 6 small-cap shares

| Matthew Bugden

With a billionaire activist investor behind them, these companies should be on your watch list.

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Is it time to give up on Woolworths Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has lost a quarter of its market value in the last 12 months. Is it time to…

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Is it time to sell Domino's Pizza, Cochlear Limited and REA Group Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) could be trading above fair value.

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4 ASX shares thumping the market today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) had a slow start but eventually found its legs thanks to strong performances from the…

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4 small cap shares plunging on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 rises 0.5%, but these four shares are sinking

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting clobbered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are amongst the worst performers today.

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Why Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited exploded 28% on its ASX debut

| Sean O'Neill

Is there any value left to be found in hot new IPO Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited (ASX:RWC)?

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Why the Reffind Ltd share price has crashed today

| Sean O'Neill

Speculative tech start-up Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN) was sold off savagely today after it released a quarterly report to the market.

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4 ASX shares to profit if the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates

| Tom Richardson

Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) could be the answer to your income needs.

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4 shares at 52-week highs that could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) and two other stand out shares have been flying recently…

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Why Gage Road Brewing Co Limited shares plunged 29% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is one of Gage Road Brewing Co Limited's (ASX:GRB) major customers.

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Nearmap Ltd soars 25% on market update: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Today's update shows that Nearmap Ltd's (ASX:NEA) growth potential is intact.

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Your 4 share blue-chip portfolio to benefit from 40 million Australians

| Motley Fool Staff

As Australia’s population grows stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) are just two that could…

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Broadspectrum Ltd share price rockets: Here's why

| Mike King

Broadspectrum Ltd (ASX:BRS) share price rises 32%

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This is why Catapult Group International Ltd shares are flying again

| James Mickleboro

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) had a fantastic third quarter. I believe this is a company that investors should keep…

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3 ASX growth shares that have to be on your watchlist

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) need to be on your ASX watchlist.

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Better buy? Blackmores Limited vs Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

| Sean O'Neill

Are you better off investing in Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), or Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) at today's prices?

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia hit by declining higher-risk loans

| Mike King

Insurer forecasts gross written premium and net earned premium down for the 2016 financial year

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S&P/ASX 200 set to open lower: 7 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 overnight. Shares in…

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Should you buy Asaleo Care Ltd for its 5.3% dividend?

| Sean O'Neill

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) could be a viable alternative to an investment in Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN).

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Broadspectrum Ltd board changes takeover recommendation

| Tim McArthur

Broadspectrum Ltd (ASX:BRS) shareholders may need to act fast.

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5 ASX shares that could be headed lower

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) were among a number of shares which were just downgraded…

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Why the Computershare Limited share price is falling

| Tim McArthur

Computershare Limited's (ASX:CPU) share price has now lost a total of 15% in 2016.

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Why the Independence Group NL share price got hammered today

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price got slaughtered today after its quarterly results revealed a major deterioration to its…

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Why digital is winning the ad wars and 2 companies to benefit

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More advertising dollars are flowing to digital out of home – are APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) and XTD Ltd…

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Why growth and income investors should buy Retail Food Group Limited

| James Mickleboro

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) has been flying this year. Its shares are up 19% in 2016, but still could…

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Here's why these 4 shares rose on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there more where that came from for Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG), Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and…

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5 ASX dividend shares for 1.75% interest rates

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If the RBA cuts interest rates to 1.75%, Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)…

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