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Are Wesfarmers Ltd shares a better bet than Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

There are multiple reasons why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares look the more compelling investment opportunity compared with Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Is BHP Billiton Limited a buy at today's share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The rebound in BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price proved short-lived.

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BC Iron suspends iron ore operations

| Mike King

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) shares remain suspended as the iron ore miner tries to find alternatives to survive

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NAB and CSL Limited shares lift S&P/ASX 200

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) up 0.4% at lunchtime, with shares of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Why the Adacel Technologies Limited share price rocketed 620% in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA) has been one of the ASX's top-performing shares this year.

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S&P/ASX 200 wobbles on tough resources outlook

| Tim McArthur

Is it time to take some risk off the table or to snap up a bargain?

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Is the Woolworths Limited share price worth just $22?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price has fallen hard, but is it really worth just $22?

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The top performing share on the ASX is not what you think

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been a great year for St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), but they're not the best performing…

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Could the ACCC proceedings deflate the Woolworths Limited share price?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) now have another negative issue to deal with.

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Software sensation Atlassian shares soar on Nasdaq

| Tom Richardson

Atlassian shares soared 33% last night.

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Boost your share portfolio returns with this smart resources play

| Mitch Sonogan

Interested in boosting your portfolio returns? Consider this advice on how to play the bottom of the resources market...

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Why St Barbara Ltd's share price has surged 1,157% in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) has been one of the ASX's top performing shares in 2015

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to post modest falls at the open, with shares of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and…

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Should you invest $10,000 in Wesfarmers Ltd shares today?

| Sean O'Neill

How has Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) performed as an investment over the past 10 years?

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Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill ships first iron ore

| Mike King

Roy Hill begins iron ore production, adding to global oversupply

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Beat Telstra Corporation Ltd's fully franked dividend in 2016 with these 4 stocks

| Tim McArthur

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN), Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) and G8 Education…

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd and Transurban Group?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 2 stocks to your portfolio? Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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Resources Shares

Who on earth is buying Arrium shares at this price?

| Mike King

Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) shares rise 11.3% but investors may be falling into a value trap

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Position your portfolio for a winning 2016 with these 3 shares

| Tim McArthur

McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS), Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) could all have upside potential.

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Technology Shares

Why the Adacel share price fell 10% today

| Mike King

Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA) share price could be an opportunity with strong growth ahead

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3 companies to buy for growing dividends in 2016

| Regan Pearson

Dividend lovers should check out QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) for 2016.

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3 quick reasons to hold Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Put simply, Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is a good business.

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Here's why these 4 shares climbed higher today

| Sean O'Neill

Are Mint Payments Ltd (ASX:MNW), Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT), Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO), and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) likely to rise…

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Here's why these 4 shares crashed today

| Sean O'Neill

Are Austal Limited (ASX:ASB), Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR), WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) and NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX:NIB) a…

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Market Wrap: BHP rebound offset as Big Bank shares crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares rose for the day but shares of each of the major banks fell hard.

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Strong jobs data could mean the end of the Telstra Corporation Ltd dividend hunt

| Tom Richardson

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are down today.

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, Bellamy's Australia Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd. shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) are reputable Australian businesses.

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South32 share price sinks again

| Mike King

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price is sinking and could fall even further

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Why the Medibank Private Ltd share price fell today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price is now sitting at just $2.16.

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Austal Limited shares sink on US problems

| Tom Richardson

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) shares are underwater today.

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Mint share price soars 49% on new deal

| Mike King

Mint Payments Ltd (ASX:MNW) signs new deal that could accelerate transaction volumes and revenues

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Is this the end of BC Iron Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) shares have entered a trading halt.

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Northern Star Resources Ltd shares look a good bet on new production plans

| Mitch Sonogan

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) continues to deliver good results from its recent acquisitions and existing gold mines.

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S&P/ASX 200 dives: what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Perhaps ironically, BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is one of the few shining lights today.

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Here's why I think the low iron ore price is here to stay

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A falling iron ore price is bad news for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO).

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Intueri Education share price soars: Is the company a takeover target?

| Mike King

Intueri Education Group Ltd (ASX:IQE) may be in the sights of a private equity firm

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Here's why the Vita Group Limited share price is surging

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price surged 13% on a positive market update.

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Big four banks roadblock in Apple Pay rollout

| Mike King

Big four banks slow to allow Apple Pay in Australia

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How it could get worse for BHP…

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This news will likely shake BHP Billiton shareholders to the core.

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Will 2016 be a better year for the share price of Woolworths Limited and Origin Energy Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) will continue to face headwinds as we enter 2016.

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