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Why the Woolworths Limited share price just popped 7%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price popped 7% this morning following a key decision to buy its Masters Home Improvement…

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Here's why the Wesfarmers Ltd share price is soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price rose as much as 4% today, despite a heavy fall for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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3 shares at 52-week lows for bargain-hunting investors

| Tim McArthur

Since the start of January the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has slumped by over 9%; could Ainsworth Game Technology…

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How Bunnings could benefit from the failure of Masters

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has pulled the pin on its Masters Home Improvement venture.

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These fast food shares might offer big profit growth in 2016

| Motley Fool Staff

Demand for quick and easy meal options means opportunities for Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF), Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) and Domino’s…

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Woolworths Limited to sell Masters Home Improvement business

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has decided to sell its Masters Home Improvement business following a decision by Lowe’s to get rid…

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These 6 shares are crushing the S&P/ASX200

| John Hopkins

If you're a big believer in momentum style investing then the following stocks will interest you.

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S&P/ASX 200 to sink: 13 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP),…

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2 bargain shares to load up on while the market is down

| Sean O'Neill

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares could be a sound buy for the long term…

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Why shares of BHP Billiton Limited could crash today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders should prepare themselves for a volatile day.

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Woolworths cans Masters: What it means to shareholders

| Mike King

What Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) decision on Masters really means

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd's dividend surges above 6.5%

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is being overlooked as a dividend stock when it’s a solid alternative to the big…

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Sonic Healthcare Limited, Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd and Crown Resorts Ltd: Buy, Hold or Sell?

| Christopher Georges

Is now the right time to buy Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) and Crown Resorts Ltd…

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If you sell Woolworths Limited and Suncorp Group Ltd now, you might regret it

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have bright long term futures: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN).

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5 amazing facts about ASX share market investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Some of these amazing ASX share market investor facts will shock you.

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3 shares to buy during a bear market

| Christopher Georges

Shares like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and BWP Trust (ASX: BWP) could help protect your…

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What does BHP's $10.3 billion write-down mean for its fully franked dividend?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could yesterday's write-down hurt BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) 11% fully franked dividend yield?

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5 shares sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 closes down 0.3%, but these 5 companies saw their shares sink

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4 ASX shares soaring higher on the ASX today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 closes down 0.3% but these 4 companies saw their share prices zoom

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Is it time to turn bearish on gold shares?

| Tim McArthur

Gold stocks such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC), St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited…

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Market Wrap: No relief as ASX drops on China worries

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) couldn't save the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) from another decline.

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Why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares could be in bargain territory

| James Mickleboro

It looks like Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) shares have dropped into bargain territory.

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Is Warren Buffett betting on an oil price recovery?

| Mike King

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys more shares in oil refiner Phillips 66

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Are Webjet Limited shares a better buy than Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares soared far higher than Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares in 2015 - could the…

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3 danger signs for Wesfarmer Ltd's $700 million UK acquisition

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Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) expansion into Britain is getting pulses racing, but shareholders should be on high alert for these danger…

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Is the party over for the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) and Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price?

| Tim McArthur

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) have found themselves in the middle of a sweet…

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3 dividend shares to buy and 2 to avoid during a market crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is at a level not seen since July 2013, but dividend yields are 10% higher…

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Top broker slaps $50 price target on Sirtex Medical Limited

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) shares may go higher in 2016.

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Rio Tinto Limited's warning to resources investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has frozen the salaries of all employees, according to an email obtained by Bloomberg.

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Technology and health care sectors to be big winners in 2016

| Mike King

Big tailwinds are pushing these sectors and look likely to continue in 2016

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The Hub24 share price is soaring: Here's why

| Mike King

Financial software provider HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) sees share price jump more than 16%

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S&P/ASX 200 falters as mining shares retreat

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has pared back some of its earlier gains.

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Here's why Prophecy International Holdings Limited soared 17%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) share price flew 17% higher this morning.

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Here's why the BHP Billiton Limited share price surged 5.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares soared higher despite a US$7.2 billion impairment.

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National Australia Bank Ltd. shares lift on Clydesdale Bank update

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) are trading firmly higher following an ASX update on Clydesdale Yorkshire Banking Group…

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BHP Billiton Limited announces $10.3 billion write-off

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has announced a $US7.2 billion ($10.31 billion) write-down of its Onshore US assets.

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BHP Billiton Limited announces US$7.2 billion writedown: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) Onshore US assets have taken a huge hit due to plunging oil prices.

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Here are 3 shares I would buy with $15,000

| Christopher Georges

The recent pull-back has created buying opportunities in stocks like Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and FlexiGroup…

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Dick Smith to save Dick Smith shareholders?

| Mike King

Will entrepreneur Dick Smith launch a lawsuit against Anchorage Capital - the PE firm that bought Dick Smith Holdings Ltd…

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S&P/ASX 200 to rebound: 5 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Woodside…

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