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What you need to know about the investing week ahead

| Tim McArthur

Here's what happened last week and what to expect this week.

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2 reliable dividend shares and 2 oddball ideas for SMSF investors

| Sean O'Neill

When capital preservation and reliable dividends are key, consider Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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Top stock picks for April

| Motley Fool Staff

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Emerchants Ltd (ASX: EML) are among April's top…

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 index sinks 1.6%, but these four companies saw their share prices sink much further

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4 ASX shares thumping the market today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 sinks 1.6%, but these 4 companies posted strong gains

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Market Wrap: Banks in freefall as ASX crunched

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) led the local share market to a…

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd or TPG Telecom Ltd shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are two of Australia’s leading telcos. But which should you add…

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Here's the bull case for QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

Shares in QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) could offer favourable risk-reward dynamics.

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Why the Mesoblast limited share price has rocketed in 2016

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) has big potential.

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Is there still time to jump on Aconex Ltd?

| Mike King

Is Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) overpriced with an annualised P/E ratio of 165x?

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4 disruptive tech shares that could deliver gangbusters growth

| James Mickleboro

Does the Australian Stock Exchange have any “disruptors” that are worth keeping an eye on? I think it does.

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The bull case for Origin Energy Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has rallied around 9% in the past five trading sessions.

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3 reasons to watch out for Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares look a little expensive, but are a good long-term prospect.

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Fairfax Media Limited & McMillan Shakespeare Limited: 2 shares that could rebound higher

| James Mickleboro

Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) had a great March, but will it be the same story…

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The big risk facing Slater & Gordon Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares are trading for roughly 25 cents, giving them a market value less than $90…

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Why the 1-Page Ltd share price has crashed in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) have collapsed 79% since September 2015.

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Why the South32 Ltd share price has rocketed 36% in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has been on fire in 2016.

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Housing growth sinks to lowest level in 31 months

| Mike King

Property markets are coming off the boil, but no sudden plunge ahead

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Big four banks crunched

| Mike King

Big four banks' share price plunge as fears rise again over bad debts and their capital adequacy

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How SMSF investors can choose great dividend shares

| Christopher Georges

Dividends will continue to play an important role for investors over the next few years.

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Why Horse-Drawn Carts Could Be A Better Bet Than Baby Food

| Claude Walker

Time it right and a dead cat bounce can make you money...

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Telstra Corporation Ltd to give away $1.9 billion: What will you do with your share?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Eligible Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shareholders will receive their dividends from the telco today.

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Competition mounts in baby formula sector with new IPO

| Sean O'Neill

Private equity firm PAC Partners is reportedly launching a fundraising for new player Camperdown Dairy.

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S&P/ASX 200 to open lower: 8 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade lower following weak leads from international markets overnight. Shares in focus…

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7 shares crushing the ASX in 2016

| Christopher Georges

2016 has been a bumpy ride for index investors so far but there are a number of stocks moving in…

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2 high-yield dividend shares you won't need to babysit

| James Mickleboro

I think that Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are great buy and hold investments without…

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Is it time to dump your shares in the big miners?

| Sean O'Neill

Sophisticated short sellers are increasingly betting against BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Market Wrap: ASX soars as banks fire

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the other major banks lifted the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) today.

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Caution: Are National Australia Bank Ltd. shares a 'Sell'?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) have fallen 32% in 12 months.

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What should you do with your Commonwealth Bank of Australia dividend?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is paying out roughly $3.4 billion in dividends.

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Why the Origin Energy Ltd share price is rocketing today

| Tom Richardson

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has signed a solar deal.

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

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be rallying hard but these four stocks are rallying even harder today.

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Down 36%: Do Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares have further to fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares lost 11.3%, and that was just in the last six days…

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4 ASX Technology Shares You Need to Know About

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) are two of Australia's promising technology businesses.

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Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. & Premier Investments Limited: 2 growth shares you should buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) are my two favourite growth shares on the…

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Worried about getting old? You should be

| Sean O'Neill

The government's biggest expenses are healthcare and the aged pension, and changes here would be most likely to affect older…

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What shares will you buy with your share of $19 billion in dividends?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are forking out billions of dollars in dividends this week.

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Down 9% in March: Is it time to buy Ramsay Health Care Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

After a disappointing month, now could be a great time to buy Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC).

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How Medibank Private Ltd could slash costs and lift profits

| Sean O'Neill

Incoming CEO Craig Drummond looks to have his eye on the ball when he takes over Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)…

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 9 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade higher following strong leads from international markets overnight. Shares in focus…

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