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How to spot dangers when considering an IPO investment

| Motley Fool Staff

Learning why some IPOs go terribly wrong can save you thousands simply by avoiding the bad investments – find out…

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Why investors are going crazy for Cochlear Limited

| Regan Pearson

Should you add Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) to your portfolio too?

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Prospect Resources Ltd share price up 217% in one day: Here's why

| Mike King

Mention the word lithium and speculators go nuts over Prospect Resources Ltd (ASX:PSC)

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Is it time to give Qantas Airways Limited a second chance?

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) has lost around 18% of its value this year, is it worthy of investing in now?

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares got crunched today

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) was one of four shares on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) today that got crunched. Here’s why:

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This is what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares weighed on the market today.

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5 tech shares that could make you a millionaire

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) and XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) could be among tomorrow's big winners.

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Is Rio Tinto Limited a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price looks expensive, particularly if the iron ore price continues to fall

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Why these 4 shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

It has been a disappointing day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) but these four stocks have managed to…

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Here's why you should avoid BHP Billiton Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors should think twice before buying shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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The 3 Peculiar Traits of Successful Investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Do you have what it takes?

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Leading broker rates these 4 small-cap shares a BUY

| Christopher Georges

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Mcgrath Ltd (ASX:MEA) are just two of the shares this broker thinks is a buy.

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Why these 4 retailers could be sitting ducks for Amazon.com

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors behind companies such as JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shouldn't underestimate the full-force of Amazon.com

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How to become a millionaire with $10,000 on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Could a $10,000 investment in iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) be your first steps to being a millionaire?

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What Amcor Limited's latest acquisition means for shareholders

| Tim McArthur

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) shares are up 19% in the past year.

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited share price soars: Here's why

| Mike King

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) expects 55% growth in underlying net profit

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Here's why Westfield Corp Ltd shares need your attention today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) have fallen marginally after their first-quarter earnings update.

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AMP Limited crashes: Will its insurance business go up for sale?

| Tom Richardson

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) posted a poor update today.

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Here's why the Credit Corp Group Ltd share price is defying the market today

| Mike King

Credit Corp Group Ltd (ASX:CCP) upgrades forecasts

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US retail shares smashed! Will ASX retail shares head downhill?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shareholders are arguably less exposed to consumer discretionary spending.

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XERO FPO NZX reports full year results: "We have only just begun"

| Sean O'Neill

Cloud accounting software provider XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) reported its full-year 2016 results to the market this morning.

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Fund manager reveals 3 shares its buying and 3 shares its selling

| Tim McArthur

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG), Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX:PWH) could all be in the…

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3 devilishly good dividend shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) are 3 worthy dividend shares.

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Myer Holdings Ltd sees improving sales but a major danger lurks

| Mike King

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) warns of unseasonable warm weather and adverse effects of election campaign

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S&P/ASX 200 set to open lower: 9 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. Shares in focus…

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Why did the Covata Ltd share price suddenly soar 20%?

| Tim McArthur

Covata Ltd (ASX:CVT) shares could be headed even higher if the company successfully grows its customer base.

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2 cheap shares yielding over 6% for your income portfolio

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to buy shares in G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA)?

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Could the S&P/ASX 200 hit 6,000 points in 2016?

| Christopher Georges

Could the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) hit 6,000 points thanks to the RBA cutting Interest rates?

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Why the CSR Limited share price rocketed today

| Tom Richardson

CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) shares could be attractive.

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Here's what happened to the ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) were on fire today

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Roll up, Roll up: For some top share investment ideas

| Motley Fool Staff

The collapse of ABC learning has deterred many investors from considering rollups, now might just be the time to take another look at…

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Should you buy Japara Healthcare Ltd? This top fund manager just did!

| Tim McArthur

Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) has increased its stake in Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC).

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Why the Woolworths share price jumped more than 5% today

| Mike King

Is Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) a takeover target?

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Iress Ltd shares: Buy, Hold or Sell?

| Tim McArthur

Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) shares are trading near an all-time high.

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A bargain hunter's guide to Ansell Limited

| Regan Pearson

Is Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) a 'must own' to add to your portfolio today?

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This is why these 4 ASX shares got smashed today

| James Mickleboro

Despite good gains on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is one of four shares…

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Why the Corporate Travel Management Ltd share price is climbing higher today

| Tom Richardson

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) hit a record high today. Here's why.

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Why the Class Ltd share price soared more than 10% today

| Mike King

SMSF administrator Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) bags a swag of new portfolios

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The bargain hunter's guide to Retail Food Group Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) jumped over 5% today following a strong consumer confidence reading.

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Why the iSentia Group Ltd share price is charging higher this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) are still trading well below their 52-week high.

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