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The big reason to sell your BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited shares in 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) share prices…

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Three top share ideas to own in 2016

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should consider adding SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF…

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How to build your Buffett portfolio in 2016

| Tim McArthur

Focussing on financial metrics can help investors identify great companies like SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and…

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Retail shares could be big winners from the Boxing Day sales

| Rachit Dudhwala

With retailers cheering record sales, the real winners appear to be their landlords.

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4 blue chip shares with sustainable dividends over 4%

| Andrew Mudie

These 4 companies should stand the test of time and deliver a handy income.

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Bluechip Checkup: Is CSL Limited Still Better Than BHP Billiton Limited?

| Claude Walker

Is CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), with its soaring share price, still a better bet than the battered down BHP Billiton Limited…

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3 shares with turnaround potential in 2016

| Christopher Georges

It's been a difficult year for shares like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) but is it…

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3 economic headlines to ignore in 2016

| Motley Fool Staff

2016 will be full of market-moving news, but these sanity checks will help keep your share holdings in perspective.

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Your instant 8 share portfolio for a prosperous 2016

| Christopher Georges

Take control of your financial future with shares like ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Lifehealthcare…

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Is it time to buy Ainsworth Game Technology Limited and Aurizon Holdings Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

The share prices of Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI), Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ), and ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) are the cheapest…

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4 big dividend shares for 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Looking ahead, Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)…

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The 3 best dividend shares to own in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Spice up your returns with Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX:WES) 5% fully franked dividend yield.

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3 top shares for a blue-chip Christmas and 2016

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) remain good options.

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Macquarie Group Ltd set to takeover Onthehouse Holdings Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and CoreLogic Australia have submitted a non-binding indicative proposal to Onthehouse Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTH).

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Why these 4 ASX shares are soaring on Christmas Eve

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is firmly higher, but shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), Rio…

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Your instant 5 share blue-chip portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Westfield Corp Ltd…

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Is there value in eCargo Holdings Ltd, Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd., and Hansen Technologies Limited shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the share prices of eCargo Holdings Ltd (ASX:ECG), Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), and Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN)…

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Bargain hunters lift BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Tom Richardson

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are soaring today.

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5 shares that could soar higher in 2016

| Christopher Georges

Start filling up your 2016 watchlist with these five high growth stocks.

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Morning market movers: 9 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Merry Christmas! The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open firmly higher ahead of a short day’s trading. Onthehouse Holdings…

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Market Wrap: BHP soars as ASX dream run home continues

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) drove the ASX 200 to its sixth consecutive daily gain.

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Why these 4 ASX shares crashed today

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) shares tumbled today.

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Why these 4 shares are soaring higher on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is trading firmly higher, but shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), Rio…

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The 5 worst ASX shares to have owned in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Do you own any of them? It's pretty likely that you do…

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The only ASX share investment strategy that works

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If your financial advisor utters these four words, please do yourself a favour and run away – fast.

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BOOM: The A2 MILK FPO NZ share price adds another 9%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) share price has risen 65% over the last week.

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DIVIDEND DUEL: National Australia Bank Ltd. Vs Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In this Fool’s opinion, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is a better investment for income than National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB).

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Why I think now isn't the time to buy BHP Billiton Limited or Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are soaring today.

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Your Buffett guide to wealth creation in 2016

| Tim McArthur

Warren Buffett says that good management matters. Identifying talented managers such as those at Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT),…

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S&P/ASX 200 gets energy hit as Rio Tinto Limited shares soar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is caryring the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) towards its sixth straight daily rise.

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XERO FPO NZ eyes up US growth

| Tom Richardson

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) shares have a big 2016 ahead.

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Is your portfolio ready for a 'Bumper 2016'?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX is still hovering well below its highs from earlier this year and, for many companies, that means their…

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Crash: Why Aurizon Holdings Ltd shares fell 15%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) share price has fallen 15% thanks to a $215 million impairment.

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Class action spells trouble for Slater & Gordon Limited shares

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is facing a class action from Maurice Blackburn.

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Morning market movers: 8 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to open higher. Shares of Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX:AIA), BHP Billiton Limited…

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Top broker reveals predictions for 2016

| Rachit Dudhwala

UBS believes small-cap stocks will shine in 2016.

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5 ways to invest in the food boom in 2016

| Motley Fool Staff

2015 saw shares leveraged to the Asian food boom absolutely smash the market, here are five more options to investigate.

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The dividend investor's guide to QBE Insurance Group Ltd in 2016

| Regan Pearson

Should you buy, sell or hold QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) for its dividend in 2016?

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Woolworths Limited is officially moving into China

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has announced a more into the Chinese market which could be a long-term winning move for the…

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5 top tips to boost your share market returns in 2016

| Andrew Mudie

Without a system, your investing returns will be a fluke. Take these five tips and integrate them into your buying…

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