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China scrapping trade barriers could send Blackmores Limited shares back into orbit

| Tom Richardson

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) China growth opportunity might just have opened wider.

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Knock out! Why the Thorn Group Ltd share price is being slammed

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) share price has fallen 8% following a concerning market update.

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Here's why the Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price is shooting the lights out

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has risen 8% while a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price is…

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEX:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is set for a lower open on Tuesday, with shares of TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM),…

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Hotel operator Mantra Group Ltd flagged as takeover target

| Tom Richardson

Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) has been named as a takeover suitor for Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR).

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REPORT: Why the TPG Telecom Ltd share price is shooting the lights out

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price could get a welcome boost following a promising half year profit result.

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5 stonking growth stocks for the entrepreneurial investor

| Tom Richardson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) offer big growth potential.

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10 top dividend shares for 2017

| Tristan Harrison

These dividend shares could be the perfect additions to your portfolio for great income.

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9 whopping dividend yields to pounce on right now!

| Christopher Georges

These shares are offering dividend yields that smash term deposit rates out of the park.

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Does BHP Billiton Limited's share price make it the best income stock on the ASX?

| Rachit Dudhwala

The current BHP Billion Limited (ASX:BHP) share price provides for a juicy income stream.

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S&P/ASX 200 ends Monday lower: 10 shares that moved the market

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) ended lower on Monday, with the Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) (ASX:FBU) share price, Rio Tinto Limited…

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Here's why these retail shares have been CRUSHED today

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price is one of a number in the retail industry that have been…

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6 top reasons to buy dividend stocks

| Mike King

Franking credits are not the only reason dividend-paying companies are attractive for investors

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5 emerging ASX shares with bucket loads of potential

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Eden Innovations Ltd (ASX:EDE) are two shares on the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies (Index:^AXEC) (ASX:XEC) index which…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Are Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Stemcell United Ltd (ASX:SCU), Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) (ASX: FBU), and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)…

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3 growth shares I'd buy for my kids in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If I had kids, I'd buy them Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) shares, Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN)…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares started the week with BIG gains

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price is one of four to have started the week strongly. Here’s why…

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ASX Investors: Beware Of This Measure!

| Motley Fool Staff

What metrics are the most important when analysing a company's true value?

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Why the Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) share price is cratering today

| Tom Richardson

The Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) (ASX: FBU) share price is sinking on a profit warning.

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3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for my kids

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I'd buy Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares, Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares for my kids…

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Why the Kidman Resources Ltd share price has rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has rocketed higher today after a major announcement. Is the lithium miner a…

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SEEK Limited spends $118 million on OES as Zhaopin controversy hots up

| Tom Richardson

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is edging higher as its entrepreneurial flare returns.

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1 painful lesson I learned from buying Slater & Gordon Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX: SGH) share price is extremely volatile today, but a wave of diluting shares could…

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Here are 3 ASX biotech shares with blockbuster growth potential

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has come a long way in the last decade. Could one of these smaller…

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Is the Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price could be one to watch today after the release of its latest…

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Do you own the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Could the Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) share price and nine others come under more pressure as short interest builds? Here are…

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2 healthcare shares I like for their long-term growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) are two healthcare stocks to take the long-term approach with.

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Why the marijuana sector is at risk of becoming a joke

| Sean O'Neill

Even miners like Queensland Bauxite Ltd (ASX:QBL) are getting in on the act.

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The bull and bear case for the Medibank Private Ltd share price

| Tristan Harrison

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price has grown well since October 2016, where will it go now?

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEX:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is set for a flat open on Monday morning. Shares to watch include SEEK Limited…

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3 shares I'd happily buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) and InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) are 2 of 3 stocks I want to hold forever.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are finishing the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Stemcell United Ltd (ASX:SCU) share price is one of four finishing the week deep in the red. Here’s why…

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The AAA problem for investors 

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

You’re your own worst enemy. Here’s why...

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3 stocks to celebrate this St Patrick's Day 

| Tom Richardson

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) are up for the craic!

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ASX review on Friday: 10 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The SGH share price rocketed higher to end the week

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Your instant 5-share dividend income portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share dividend isn't the only game in town, why not build a dividend portfolio with…

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price is going gangbusters today

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) still has a long road ahead of it.

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Is Wattle Health Australia Ltd the next Bellamy's Australia Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price has risen 13% today -- will it be the next Bellamy's Australia…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are finishing the week with HUGE gains

| James Mickleboro

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price is one of four to have rocketed higher today. Here’s why…

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4 reasons your marijuana investment could end in tears

| Mike King

Marijuana stocks are high-risk plays that could disappoint investors

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