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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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3 key metrics AMP Limited shareholders must watch out for

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited's (ASX:AMP) upcoming interim profit result will be closely scrutinised.

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3 things to consider before buying shares in Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) right for you?

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3 catalysts to turn AMP Limited's share price around

| Robert Stephens

These 3 factors could boost AMP Limited’s (ASX:AMP) share price performance.

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Is Santos Ltd a bargain or value trap?

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Santos’ lack of pricing power should be a real concern for anyone considering buying their shares.

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4 reasons why Insurance Australia Group Ltd could keep beating the ASX

| Robert Stephens

Insurance Australia Group Ltd’s (ASX:IAG) share price could be positively catalysed by these four factors.

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3 low return on equity companies to avoid

| Regan Pearson

Don't put up with the low returns produced by companies like Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ).

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3 key metrics Woolworths Limited shareholders need to watch

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) upcoming full year results will be closely scrutinised.

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3 exciting growth shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Medical device company REVA Medical Inc (ASX:RVA) is one of three exciting growth shares which I think would be great…

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Is the S&P/ASX 200 headed for 6,000?

| Mike King

Can the S&P/ASX 200 hit 6,000 by the end of this year?

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ASX 200 falls sharply: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Find out why shares of Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) were crushed today

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp for its market-beating dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Is Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) a good investment today or one to avoid?

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2 dividend shares to buy and 2 to sell according to a top fund manager

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and APA Group (ASX:APA) are set to increase their dividends.

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Are you an investor who suffers from Get-Evenitis?

| Motley Fool Staff

If you’re holding onto your BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares until they hit $45 again, you may be suffering from…

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3 growth stocks with big fully franked dividends

| Mike King

Capital growth and dividends can be rare. Here are 3 that fit the bill

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

| James Mickleboro

Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) is one of 4 shares rocketing higher despite the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) falling today. Here's…

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Should you buy Ozforex Group Ltd?

| Matt Brazier

OFX (ASX:OFX) is a fast growing business so what's not to like?

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Here's why these 4 shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there an opportunity in Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY), Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), and 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG)?

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Here's why EVOLUTION FPO and the gold miners are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) and the gold miners have been pushing higher today. Are they worthy of investment?

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Discover 3 small-cap shares with explosive potential

| James Mickleboro

I believe Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) is one of three small cap shares with great potential that investors should take…

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Another retail disappointment: Asaleo Care Ltd share price smacked

| Mike King

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) proves retailing is a tougher business than most

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Santos Ltd shares fall on quarterly report: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have traded flat after the group's second quarter report was released today.

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3 investment ideas to boost your long-term wealth

| Christopher Georges

Australian investors are now being offered a wide range of low-cost products that could really help to boost their investment…

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Here's the easy way to get exposure to blue-chip European shares

| Rachit Dudhwala

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) sees opportunity in European stocks.

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Why shares of Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) soared nearly 20% today.

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The top 10 mid cap stocks to add to your watchlist

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX Mid-cap Index has soared 14% in the past 12 months. These 10 companies are partly why

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Here's why Asaleo Care Ltd shares are being annihilated today

| James Mickleboro

The share price of Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) is down 31% at the market open following a disastrous half year…

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Why brokers have upgraded these 3 growth shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) and Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN): are any of them a buy today?

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3 cheap health care stocks you can buy right now

| Mike King

Are these 3 companies good bets over the long term?

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3 reasons why Suncorp Group Ltd could keep beating the ASX

| Robert Stephens

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) has the potential to stay ahead of the ASX for these 3 reasons.

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ASX 200 set to drop: 12 shares to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gold miners could find some support today after yesterday's heavy declines.

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Top fund manager increases its bet on IPH Ltd, shares roar higher

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market liked what this top fund manager had to say about IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH).

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4 catalysts to push Origin Energy Ltd shares higher this year

| Robert Stephens

Shares in Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) could continue to rise following their year-to-date gains.

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4 ways to profit from the rise of the Chinese middle class

| Christopher Georges

A number of Australian shares look set to benefit from the rise of China's middle class.

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3 reasons Newcrest Mining Limited shares could move higher

| Robert Stephens

Newcrest Mining Limited’s (ASX:NCM) strong share price performance could continue.

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Here's why Silver Chef Limited shares plummeted 17%

| James Mickleboro

Silver Chef Limited (ASX:SIV) shares have dropped after the company released what appeared to be a positive business update.

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Why the Seafarms Group Ltd share price is up 86% in the past month

| Mike King

Seafarms Group Ltd (ASX:SFG) signs first international export order

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ASX 200 roars past 5,500: 10 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gold miners were crushed on the market today.

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Kogan.com Ltd shares sink to new lows, is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Newly-listed Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares hit a new low today. With the shares around 19% lower than its IPO price,…

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

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is climbing higher again today, thanks to Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and three other shares. Here’s…

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