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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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Will Origin Energy Ltd shares rebound in 2016?

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is trading near its lowest level in a decade!

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Market Wrap: Banks tumble but ASX ends on top

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) rose for the fifth straight session, even though all four banks closed lower.

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Why these 4 ASX shares crashed today

| Tom Richardson

Ziptel Ltd (ASX:ZIP) and Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) were among today's losers.

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7 reasons I'd buy Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is a top stock for many reasons.

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Why Admedus Ltd shares are crashing today

| Tom Richardson

Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) shares are sliding again today.

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5 reasons to buy Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. shares in 2016

| Qaiser Malik

Among the food shares listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) stands out as a…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are thumping the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) and Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO)…

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Why the 1-Page Ltd share price jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) has risen strongly so far this week.

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Are these 5 shares good bets for 2016?

| Christopher Georges

2015 may be a year to forget for some investors but look forward to 2016 with these shares.

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Which bank has beaten BHP Billiton Limited to be Australia's most traded share?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is no longer the ASX's most traded share by value.

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Will A2 Milk FPO NZ be the Bellamy's Australia Ltd of 2016?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) is firing on all cylinders, will it be 2016’s Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL)?

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Here's why the Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price soared again today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares have risen more than 770% since the beginning of the year.

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Here's how Australia's best share picker beat the banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Each of the big four banks represent high-quality businesses that deserve a position in any Australian portfolio, just not at…

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Investors in oil shares heading for disappointment in 2016

| Sean O'Neill

Back to $100? Under $30? What does it mean for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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Is MYOB Group Ltd set to buy Reckon Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Will MYOB group Ltd (ASX:MYO) buy Reckon Limited (ASX:RKN)?

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eCargo Holdings Ltd shares soar 200% on Woolworths Limited contract

| Sean O'Neill

Where to next for the share price of eCargo Holdings Ltd (ASX:ECG)?

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