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Broker predicts BHP Billiton Limited dividend will be cut in half

| Tom Richardson

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are falling again today.

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PRICE CRASH: Are Sonic Healthcare Limited, Primary Health Care Limited and Capitol Health Ltd shares a good buy?

| Tim McArthur

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) could all be hit by recent…

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S&P/ASX 200 update: ASX soars on Fed rate hike

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is back above the 5100 point mark.

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Here's why Santa's come early for the ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Following months of negative press and heavy losses, their shares finally showed signs of life rising 5.6% for the day.

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Why the MCG could help Future Fibre Technologies Ltd shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Future Fibre Technologies Ltd (ASX:FFT) shares made their debut on the ASX in May.

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3 main risks when investing in speculative shares

| Mike King

Investing in speculative shares means taking more risk for potentially more profit

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited shares tumbled 13% today

| Tim McArthur

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has once again disappointed investors.

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Here's why the Caltex Australia Limited share price is soaring

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is soaring following an upbeat trading update.

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PRICE CRASH: Is there any value in Capitol Health Ltd shares?

| Christopher Georges

Is Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) a case of good value or just a classic value trap?

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Lift off: 4 shares to profit from the US Fed rate hike

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) could track higher in 2016.

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Why the Nearmap Ltd share price soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price has fallen heavily recently but jumped on an encouraging trading update.

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Analyst pick: Avoid Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton – buy CSL Limited and Harvey Norman

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A top investment bank analyst thinks BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could have further to fall

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The average SMSF is valued at more than $1 million

| Mike King

SMSFs are growing in size and number, hitting $1 million in average assets in 2014

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Morning market movers: Fed lifts rates as shares eye gains

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open 1% higher, buoyed by a positive update from the Federal Reserve overnight.…

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10 shares to boost your portfolio returns in 2016

| Qaiser Malik

Here is a list of 10 shares that are likely to maintain strong growth in 2016. Once such name is…

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3 great quotes to make you a better investor

| Regan Pearson

Do you know why you own QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH)?

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The 3 best biotech shares for 2016

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) could continue their positive momentum.

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If you sell Telstra Corporation Ltd and AMP Limited now you might regret it

| Peter Stephens

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) have considerable long term growth potential.

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US Fed raises rates: The beginnings of a Santa rally?

| Mike King

For the first time in 9 years, the US central bank raises rates from near zero

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Why the Capitol Health Ltd share price has been savaged

| Mike King

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) share price sinks 18.6%

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Here's how Qantas Airways Limited shares could be a massive bargain today

| Tom Richardson

Could Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares be a bargain?

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Is Rio Tinto Limited's dividend in danger?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is down, but CEO Sam Walsh says the dividend is "important" and it…

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Market Wrap: ASX and BHP shares soar on bargain hunting

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price soared today, helping the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) to snap a six-day losing…

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Why these 4 ASX shares soared higher today

| Sean O'Neill

Is this a sign of things to come for Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), Santos Ltd…

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Merry Christmas: 5 CHEAP shares I'd buy for my kids

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Computershare…

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Hot IPOs to watch in 2016: Vitaco Holdings Ltd, Myob Group Ltd, A2 MILK FPO NZ, Costa Group Holdings Ltd

| Christopher Georges

2015 has seen a flurry of IPOs but not all of them have performed to expectations.

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Why these 4 ASX shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Are Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY), Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), and Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) a buying…

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Star Wars: 'May The Force' be with Village Roadshow Limited shares this Christmas

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' could be a boon for Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) and Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ASX:AHD).

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Could Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shares rebound in 2016?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price soared 3% this morning as optimism swept over global markets.

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Why the Santos share price jumped today

| Mike King

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) sees share price rise 5% as oil prices gain

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Crown Resorts Ltd share price soars most in 7 years as Packer in talks to take assets private

| Tom Richardson

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares are soaring.

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Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group share price worth $31?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Analysts think the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is worth $31.

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Is the worst over for the BHP Billiton Limited share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has surged more than 4% today.

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Can Primary Health Care Limited's share price rebound from its 10-year low?

| Sean O'Neill

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, the share price of Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) was smashed…

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Why the Sonic Healthcare share price has been slammed

| Mike King

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) share price sinks more than 12% in past week

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5 dividend shares I'd buy my kids this Christmas

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I don’t have kids, but if I did, I'd buy them Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Wesfarmers Ltd…

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Is there any value in Carsales.Com Ltd, Infigen Energy Ltd, and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share prices of Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Infigen Energy Ltd (ASX:IFN), and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd…

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S&P/ASX 200 soars: what's happening on the share market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) will try to snap its six-day losing streak today, with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) leading…

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Why Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd shares just soared another 12%

| Tim McArthur

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) has announced its expansion into the German market place.

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Why demand for Bellamy's Australia Ltd's infant formula is rocketing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd's (ASX:BAL) share price has exploded this year in response to red-hot demand.

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