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4 bumper profit results from this earnings season so far

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) have lived up to investor expectations with stellar first…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares get cheaper as profit soars

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) reported a strong set of half-year profit numbers.

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More problems for Slater & Gordon Limited as shares suspended from trade

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) looks in trouble.

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CRASH: Lifehealthcare share price plunges 37%

| Mike King

Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) share price plunges 37%

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7 facts shareholders need to know about Wesfarmers Ltd's profit result right now

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has reported a small rise in interim profit.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited posts US$319 million profit: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has reported a breakeven price of US$28.80 a tonne.

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Worleyparsons Limited scraps dividend as profit crashes

| James Mickleboro

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) has reported a 29% drop in profit and will not pay an interim dividend.

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Ainsworth Game Technology Limited reports: Is it a bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Revenue soared but profits fell, and Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) is facing a change of control.

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Infomedia Limited reports: 5 things you must know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) reported a jump in revenue but a fall in profit.

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S&P/ASX 200 to open flat: 14 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to trade lower today. Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and…

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Scentre Group Ltd reports strong results: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) has reported its full-year earnings results for 2015.

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Is Westpac Banking Corp a buy at this share price?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are still down 20% in the last year, are they a buy?

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Steadfast Group Ltd jumps 7% on profit leap: What investors need to know

| Tim McArthur

Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX:SDF) has reported growth in interim underlying profit of 81%.

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Why the Atlas Iron share price is soaring

| Mike King

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) share price jumps 20% on higher iron ore price

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7 reasons why I wouldn't buy National Australia Bank Ltd. shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Here's 7 reasons why I wouldn’t buy National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) shares.

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10 facts you need to know about Servcorp Limited today

| Tim McArthur

Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) has an impressive track record of creating shareholder value.

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IPH Ltd shares crash on interim results

| Tom Richardson

IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) shares still look expensive.

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Market Wrap: ASX falls despite BHP shares climbing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) produced an impressive gain but the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) couldn't do the same

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Iron ore rises above US$51 a tonne: Is it time to buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have risen strongly in recent weeks.

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Here's why the QBE Insurance Group Ltd share price soared 9% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price soared as much as 12% higher today.

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Here's why Senex Energy Ltd shares bounced today

| Christopher Georges

Could this be the start of a turnaround for Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) shares?

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Qantas Airways Limited launches free in-flight internet

| Mike King

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) to give domestic passengers free super-fast internet in the air

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Is it time to buy Austal Limited shares?

| Tim McArthur

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) shares are now around 25% off their recent lows.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), Qube Holdings Ltd…

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Why the McPherson's Ltd share price is soaring today

| Rachit Dudhwala

Consumer products supplier McPherson’s Ltd (ASX:MCP) reports strong results.

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ResMed Inc. (CHESS) announces blockbuster $1.1 billion US acquisition

| Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) shares are down today.

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Qube share price soars on new deal with Brookfield

| Mike King

Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) share price jumps 10% on new offer for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO)

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Why these 4 shares are falling on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) was trading slightly lower, but shares of Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI),…

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Why has the Silver Chef Limited share price suddenly soared 10%?

| Tim McArthur

The Silver Chef Limited (ASX:SIV) share price is up 10% today after announcing its interim results.

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Healthscope Ltd jumps on bumper half-year profit: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares of Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) are rising higher today.

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Why the Specialty Fashion Group Ltd share price is soaring today

| James Mickleboro

Why Specialty Fashion Group Ltd (ASX:SFH) shares are up 25%.

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iSentia share price sinks despite 22% jump in underlying profit

| Mike King

iSentia Ltd (ASX:ISD) share price drops more than 10%

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Cedar Woods Properties Limited doubles interim profit: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Cedar Woods Properties Limited (ASX:CWP) shares have failed to inspire buyers despite forecasting a record profit result.

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Qantas Airways Limited shares could be set to soar 

| Tim Dohrmann

Shares in Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are trading on big volumes after this morning’s results. Are they worth buying? 

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PS&C Ltd reports 51% increase in net profit, but is it the whole story?

| Mike King

Is PS&C Ltd (ASX:PSZ) being entirely transparent with shareholders and investors?

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Is the party about to get started for Spotless Group Holdings Ltd shares?

| Tim McArthur

Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) shares have rallied over 8% this morning.

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Virtus Health Ltd reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) has reported its earnings results for the first-half of financial year 2016.

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Can Medibank Private Ltd continue its success in 2016?

| Sean O'Neill

After the latest set of results from Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), shareholders are surely wondering if the insurer can continue…

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Oil Search Limited profit vanishes as commodity prices collapse

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) reported a slight fall in revenue despite a surge in production.

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Seven Group share price jumps despite another shocker half year

| Mike King

Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price jumps 6%, despite one-off items taking their toll again

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