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Your instant 4 share fully franked dividend portfolio

| Tim McArthur

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) could…

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Why the ASX 200 went nuts today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Have investors finally put Brexit behind them?

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Sirtex Medical Limited lifts on sales guidance and could be a takeover target

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) US sales are growing strongly.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has posted a strong gain so far today with a little help from Sirtex Medical…

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Is Emefcy Group Ltd a screaming buy on $20 billion China opportunity?

| Matt Brazier

Emefcy Group Ltd (ASX:EMC) is targeting the $20 billion China market.

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Why the ChimpChange Ltd share price is climbing higher

| James Mickleboro

The market has reacted positively to the launch of a new product from US-based ChimpChange Ltd (ASX:CCA). Is this fintech…

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Supermarket shares could keep falling on margin pressures

| Rachit Dudhwala

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) all have a long road ahead.

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Independence Group NL surges on gold production update: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) share price has surged after meeting its gold production guidance. Is the miner a good…

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The ultimate growth stock: Catapult Group International Ltd

| James Mickleboro

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) is a growth share that has delivered this year. Can it continue and should you…

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2 top growth shares for your retirement portfolio

| Tim McArthur

APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) are both trading at all-time highs.

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These Are the 10 Highest-Dividend Shares by Yield — But Are Any Worth Buying?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Did you know National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares yielded this much?!

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Nearmap Ltd announces a technological leap forwards

| Sean O'Neill

Will Nearmap Ltd's (ASX:NEA) new HyperCamera2 put it miles ahead of the competition?

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Why the Primary Health Care Limited share price is tumbling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) fell as much as 8.4% today.

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ASIC's court claims could shatter big banks' reputations for good

| Tom Richardson

ASIC is suing National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Is KFC operator Collins Foods Ltd looking finger-licking good?

| Sean O'Neill

Despite a disappointing set of recent results, could Collins Food Ltd (ASX:CKF) be a buy today?

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Brokers predict ASX 200 to hit 5,500 points in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

That's despite Brexit, oil prices and the inconclusive results of the federal election.

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Was I wrong calling XERO FPO NZ a sell?

| Matt Brazier

How big a threat it Intuit Inc. to XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO)?

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Why I'm banking on Westpac Banking Corp shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are still down around 5% post-Brexit. Is now the time to invest?

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If you sell Telstra Corporation Ltd now, you might regret it

| Robert Stephens

Will Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) continue to outperform the ASX in the long run?

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ASX 200 set to soar: 7 shares to watch

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors look set to put Brexit and the federal election behind them today.

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8 stocks to benefit from government policy in the years ahead

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

The 2015 Intergenerational Report’s projections highlight the importance of sticking to a long-term investment strategy

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5 reasons to buy CSL Limited shares today

| Robert Stephens

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) could continue its stunning share price run.

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4 financial ratios to understand before buying shares

| Christopher Georges

It's not hard to identify high-quality businesses when you consider some simple financial indicators.

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One small ASX company you need to know about

| Motley Fool Staff

Newly listed MotorCycle Holdings Ltd (ASX:MTO) is looking to catch a ride on growing demand for motorcycles.

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Market Wrap: ASX 200 flat as oil price plunges

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares were on fire today.

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd surges on takeover rumours

| James Mickleboro

The share price of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) has rocketed higher by 6% today. Is it too late to invest?

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Why I'm not buying Santos Ltd, Origin Energy Limited or Beach Energy Ltd shares just yet

| Tim McArthur

The share prices of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Origin Energy Limited (ASX:ORG) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) could be headed lower…

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4 stocks sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 is trading virtually flat, but these 4 companies saw their share prices trimmed

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Why these 4 ASX shares are rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) is one of four shares trying to keep the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in positive territory today.

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Macquarie Group Ltd identifies best big Australian bank to buy

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) reportedly like this big four bank more than the others.

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Revealed: My favourite mid-cap ASX shares to buy today

| Matt Brazier

My instant 10 stock portfolio has comfortably outperformed the market over the past year.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a buy at this share price?

| Mike King

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) looks cheaper than it has for a number of years

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Why brokers rate these 3 shares as conviction buys today

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is one of three shares that brokers have given buy ratings to. But should you invest…

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KOGAN.COM DEF SET shares just stunned the market

| Tim McArthur

KOGAN.COM DEF SET (ASX:KGN) shares are trading below their IPO price.

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The Chasm Between Good and Great

| Joe Magyer

Good is good. Great is better. Profit by knowing the real difference.

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3 exciting fintech companies to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) is one of three fintech shares which I believe have incredibly exciting growth prospects.

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What's wrong with Australian retailers?

| Mike King

Several retailers have seen their share prices plunge dramatically this year. Just a coincidence?

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3 beaten-up bargains for investors with a cast-iron stomach

| Sean O'Neill

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA), and Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) could be great value today.

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Better buy: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group or Westpac Banking Corp?

| James Mickleboro

Both Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) provide market-beating dividends. But which is the…

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Why the oil price tanked overnight

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Before today, the oil price appeared to have stabilised.

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