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UBS upgrade sends fintech star Touchcorp Ltd soaring

| James Mickleboro

Investment bank UBS has rated Touchcorp Ltd (ASX:TCH) a buy with a $2.20 price target. Should you invest today?

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Which bank shares you should own for dividend yield?

| Tim McArthur

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) are the pick…

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This hidden crisis could be about to slam into the property market

| Mike King

High rise apartment prices could be set to plunge

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3 shares with higher dividend yields than Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Christopher Georges

Interest rates could be on their way down so investors might want to consider high-yielding shares like Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Woolworths Limited soars 8%, but is it time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has announced a raft of strategic decisions but it might not be enough to tempt investors.

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2 ASX shares to benefit from an interest rate cut next week

| James Mickleboro

A weak inflation reading on Wednesday could force the RBA to cut interest rates next week and put pressure on…

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Is the Collection House share price headed back above $2.00?

| Mike King

Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) share price is already up 20% in the past week

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BWX Ltd shares go gangbusters on Boots UK distribution deal

| Tom Richardson

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) well sell its Sukin skincare products at leading UK pharmacy Boots.

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Are oil prices headed under US$40 a barrel?

| Mike King

Headwinds are growing for oil prices

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Gold miner Northern Star Resources Ltd posts record profit, is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) delivered record unaudited net profit after tax. But with demand for gold dampening, is it…

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3 small caps with big dividends to buy today

| Matt Brazier

These three small caps offer dividends and growth.

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5 small-cap shares I actually bought with $5,000

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why I own shares in Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), and Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR).

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ASX 200 set to fall at the open: 10 shares to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Can the party continue for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)?

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3 IPOs that smashed it out of the park in 2016

| Christopher Georges

The IPO market has been a little shaky in 2016, but these three companies have enjoyed huge gains so far.

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3 timeless rules to ensure investment success

| Regan Pearson

Buying and nurturing great companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is all it takes.

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Here are 2 high-yield dividend shares investors should avoid

| James Mickleboro

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) is one of two high-yield dividend shares on the ASX which I believe investors might be…

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3 shares for starter investors to buy today

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Here are three excellent share ideas that can be bought today and held safely for the next decade and a…

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ASX 200 rallies higher: 9 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares soared on Monday.

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WAM Capital Limited announces record profit. Here's how they did it

| Tim McArthur

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) has increased its profit to a record $98 million.

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Why Pulse Health Limited shares are surging on takeover talk

| James Mickleboro

The share price of Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG) has surged 22% on news of a takeover approach. This comes despite…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has started the week strongly thanks to strong gains from Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW). Three other…

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More reasons I'd avoid buying shares in Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Not much hope for high returns with Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) I’m afraid.

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Why this broker thinks oOh!Media Ltd is worth more than $6 a share

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) shares have more than doubled in price over the last 12 months.

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A huge dividend share to buy today: Tamawood Limited

| Matt Brazier

Tamawood Limited (ASX:TWD) looks to expand into software.

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3 income shares retirees should consider buying today

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is one of three ASX shares which I feel retirees should consider buying today.

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Why Webjet Limited and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd could be merger candidates

| Rachit Dudhwala

Travel-related shares could come under the microscope as takeover targets.

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These are the 10 worst-performing shares on the ASX in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Which small-cap tech stock is the worst performer so far this year?

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3 growth shares you won't need to babysit

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Washingon H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) could be a…

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Why these 5 shares are getting smacked today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) shares fell as much as 21% today! Find out why…

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Why Listed Investment Companies perform better when Options expire

| Motley Fool Staff

Guest author Boyd Peters outlines some key issues investors in LICs ought to watch out for.

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What to watch in Wesfarmers Ltd's full year results

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) may struggle to raise its final dividend.

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Why the Yowie Group Ltd share price got smashed today

| Sean O'Neill

What's going on with Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) shares?

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Tech share Data#3 Limited surges on profit update, time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) shares jumped 10% in morning trade after releasing a profit update to the market. Is the turnaround…

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BOOM: Why the Woolworths Limited share price soared 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are soaring higher on Monday.

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3 beaten-up big brand stocks: Are they bargains?

| Tim McArthur

Shares of Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) are down but…

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Why the Newcrest Mining Limited share price is falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) have come off the boil in recent weeks.

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2 of my favourite small-caps for your watch list

| Matt Brazier

These two growing market leaders have bright futures.

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Here's why MotorCycle Holdings Ltd shares are speeding higher today

| James Mickleboro

MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (ASX:MTO) has released a very positive business update to the market. Is it time for you to…

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Why the Woolworths Limited share price is going nuts today

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about today's operating update from Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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ASX 200 set to rise: 8 shares to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) will be a big focal point today.

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