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Whitehaven Coal shareholders might want to look away now

| Mike King

Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) share price sinks 7.7%

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there more to come for Ziptel Ltd (ASX:ZIP), Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME), Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN), and Medical Developments International…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are among the biggest losers today.

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A bargain hunter's guide to Macquarie Group Ltd shares

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares could trend higher from here.

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4 shares I think bargain hunters could buy today

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) are two of four shares that could be great…

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Senex Energy Ltd shares crash 10% on $6m lawsuit

| Sean O'Neill

Should shareholders in Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) be worried about pending litigation against the company from a subsidiary of Ausdrill…

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Why the RCR Tomlinson share price is sinking today

| Mike King

RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR) share price sinks on writedowns and business closures

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iCar Asia Ltd appoints new CEO: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) is 20.2% owned by Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR).

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Is this the end for iron ore miner Arrium Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) has a huge debt problem, and it's not going anywhere fast.

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Why you should be wary of tech shares chasing handouts

| Sean O'Neill

They promise great riches, but start-up tech stocks like Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT), Newzulu Ltd (ASX:NWZ) and iWebGate Ltd (ASX:IWG) can…

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Nine Entertainment Co Holdings and Fairfax Media: Is there money to be made in media shares?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) and Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) could soon find themselves in the middle…

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A bargain hunter's guide to Beach Energy Ltd

| Regan Pearson

Is the acquisition of Drillsearch a game changer for Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT)?

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Why you needn't worry about your Bellamy's Australia Ltd shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares have fallen hard due to a new Chinese tax, but Bellamy's CEO says not to…

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The RBA won't cut interest rates on Tuesday, but might in May

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

We could have a cash rate of just 1.75% by this time next month.

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Is Speedcast International Ltd an outstanding investment opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Speedcast International Ltd's (ASX:SDA) latest deals in places like Kiribati, Pakistan, and Afghanistan an attractive opportunity for shareholders?

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Why the Pro Medicus Limited share price is rocketing today

| Tom Richardson

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares are on fire.

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Australia's big four banks under more pressure

| Mike King

Bad debts and higher capital requirements likely to weigh on bank shares for the rest of 2016

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Which is the better mega-miner – Rio Tinto Limited or BHP Billiton Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

And are investors better off parking their money in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) or BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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S&P/ASX 200 to open higher: 7 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to trade higher following mixed leads from international markets on Friday. Shares in…

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3 ASX shares with BIG dividend yields

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're looking for ASX shares with big dividends, consider adding WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW), and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) have been upgraded by brokers to…

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The bull case for Woolworths Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

The sell-off in shares of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) may have been overdone.

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Is Sonic Healthcare Limited a buy at this share price?

| Tim McArthur

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) could be a good bet for health sector exposure.

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What you need to know about the investing week ahead

| Tim McArthur

Here's what happened last week and what to expect this week.

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2 reliable dividend shares and 2 oddball ideas for SMSF investors

| Sean O'Neill

When capital preservation and reliable dividends are key, consider Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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Top stock picks for April

| Motley Fool Staff

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Emerchants Ltd (ASX: EML) are among April's top…

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4 shares sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 index sinks 1.6%, but these four companies saw their share prices sink much further

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4 ASX shares thumping the market today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 sinks 1.6%, but these 4 companies posted strong gains

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Market Wrap: Banks in freefall as ASX crunched

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) led the local share market to a…

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd or TPG Telecom Ltd shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are two of Australia’s leading telcos. But which should you add…

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Here's the bull case for QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

Shares in QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) could offer favourable risk-reward dynamics.

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Why the Mesoblast limited share price has rocketed in 2016

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) has big potential.

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Is there still time to jump on Aconex Ltd?

| Mike King

Is Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) overpriced with an annualised P/E ratio of 165x?

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4 disruptive tech shares that could deliver gangbusters growth

| James Mickleboro

Does the Australian Stock Exchange have any “disruptors” that are worth keeping an eye on? I think it does.

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The bull case for Origin Energy Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has rallied around 9% in the past five trading sessions.

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3 reasons to watch out for Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares look a little expensive, but are a good long-term prospect.

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Fairfax Media Limited & McMillan Shakespeare Limited: 2 shares that could rebound higher

| James Mickleboro

Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) had a great March, but will it be the same story…

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The big risk facing Slater & Gordon Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares are trading for roughly 25 cents, giving them a market value less than $90…

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Why the 1-Page Ltd share price has crashed in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) have collapsed 79% since September 2015.

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Why the South32 Ltd share price has rocketed 36% in 2016

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has been on fire in 2016.

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