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Market Wrap: ASX extends relief rally as miners jump

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) closed higher again on Tuesday.

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4 ASX shares crunched on the market today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) traded nearly 1% higher today, but shares of Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN),…

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Should you buy the blue-chip shares of News Corp?

| James Mickleboro

Are the blue-chip shares of News Corp (ASX:NWS) a good buy?

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CSL Limited shares rise on profit increase and strong outlook

| Owen Raszkiewicz

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares rose as much as 2.3% after posting yet another profit increase.

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5 listed funds to outperform a falling market

| Matthew Bugden

Can an allocation to these funds help cushion the blow of a bear market?

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Why the Orora Ltd share price is rising today 

| Tim Dohrmann

Packaging firm Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) is racing ahead on the ASX after this morning’s earnings report. What’s in Orora’s outlook for investors? 

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InvoCare Limited shares rise on full year results: Should you buy?

| Christopher Georges

Will InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares turn it around after the release of its full year results?

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Share Crash! Here's why GBST Holdings Limited tanked today

| Tim McArthur

Shares in GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) are trading around 7% lower.

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The Pacific Brands share price soars on earnings results

| Mike King

Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG) share price zooms up 9.6%

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Monadelphous Group Limited's revenues and profits crash

| Sean O'Neill

Could a massive dividend encourage investors to buy shares of Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) after today's result?

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SG Fleet Group shares soar on upbeat guidance

| Tim McArthur

SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX:SGF) shares have rocketed around 7% on Tuesday.

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Why the Cover-More Group Ltd share price was crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) fell as much as 31.8% today.

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National Australia Bank Ltd. reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) share price has fallen 2.1% after its quarterly trading update.

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Results release: Is Star Entertainment Group Ltd still a good bet?

| Tim McArthur

Star Entertainment Group Ltd's (ASX:SGR) share price has risen after the release of the group's interim profit result.

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Why the Fortescue share price is soaring today

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price gains more than 7% in early trade

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Greencross Limited reports and takeover offers will need to be far higher

| Sean O'Neill

After a solid set of results that put the company's best foot forward, Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) is unlikely to be…

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Why the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price is down 4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) shares are acting as a heavy drag on the market today.

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Sealink Travel Group Ltd shares sail higher on bumper profits

| Tom Richardson

Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) shares sail higher.

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Why this is an Apocalypse Story not worth listening to

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Over the last month-and-a-half, share markets around the world have been thrown into disarray

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Property investors should be shaking with fear

| Mike King

Government and Opposition both planning to cut negative gearing benefits

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 16 companies to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It looks set to be another good day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO).

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Challenger Ltd shares look attractive as it posts record profit and dividend

| Tom Richardson

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares look attractive.

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The one sector every growth investor should be looking at is…

| John Hopkins

One of the future growth industries is aged care and retirement living.

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Is AIR N.Z. FPO NZ a better investment than Qantas Airways Limited? 

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy AIR N.Z. FPO NZ (ASX:AIZ) ahead of Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN)?   

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's dividend safe?

| Rachit Dudhwala

It might be time to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares for its dividend, following another set of solid…

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Wesfarmers Ltd vs. Woolworths Limited: Which is the better buy?

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are both due to report interim profit results next week.

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Tamawood Limited confirms 9% fully franked dividend yield

| Mike King

Tamawood Limited (ASX:TWD) expects 25 cent fully franked dividend for the 2016 financial year

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Why these 4 shares are sinking on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) jumped more than 1% higher today, but shares of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN),…

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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 Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO), BT Investment Management…

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Market Wrap: ASX rebounds as BHP shares fire up

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) followed the lead set by its international counterparts.

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Crown Resorts Limited faces shock $362 million tax bill

| Tom Richardson

Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) shares are higher today.

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Why the Nuplex Industries Ltd share price jumped 27%

| Mike King

Nuplex Industries Ltd (ASX:NPX) share price hits $4.68 on takeover bid

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10 oversold blue-chip shares obliterated by the market last week

| John Hopkins

Are these shares at bargain prices?

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Why I like the look of NIB Holdings Limited shares

| John Hopkins

This week's share in focus: NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF).

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Why the Aurizon Holdings Ltd share price is sinking today 

| Tim Dohrmann

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASZ: AZJ) is lagging the ASX after reporting earnings today. Is Aurizon worth buying today?

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Why the Hansen Technologies Limited share price jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hansen Technologies Limited's (ASX:HSN) share price rose as much as 12.3% today.

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Petrol retailers asked to explain why motorists are being ripped off

| Mike King

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) asks petrol retailers to justify the prices they are charging

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This chart explains why QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares have crashed

| Christopher Georges

What's wrong with QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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Crash! Is the party over for the CSG Limited share price?

| Tim McArthur

CSG Limited (ASX:CSV) has released its interim results today.

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Why you're richer than you think you are

| Sean O'Neill

Imagine living 'pay cheque to pay cheque' on $200,000 per year.

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