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PAS Group Ltd share price soars 22% on takeover – Which retail stock is next?

| Tim McArthur

Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG) and OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) could all potentially…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Brace yourself for a sharp fall fellow Fools! Big falls in offshore markets is setting us up for some pain…

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These 3 stocks are smashing the ASX: Newcrest Mining Limited, JB Hi-Fi Limited and Super Retail Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Can these 3 stocks continue to outperform the ASX? Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Super Retail…

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Why you shouldn't buy mining explorers

| Matt Brazier

Don’t be fooled into thinking you can pick the next Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) or Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR)

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How safe are dividends at BHP Billiton Limited, Scentre Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Are these 3 stocks worth buying for their dividends? BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) and Insurance Australia…

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Are these the 11 cheapest stocks on the ASX?

| Andrew Mudie

Sometimes cheap doesn’t really mean cheap, investors need to know the difference to avoid catching a falling knife.

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Keep calm, and don't panic: S&P/ASX 200 set to open in the red

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) is set for another bout of volatility

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From $30 to $134 in 12 months, is there any life left in this ASX blue chip?

| Andrew Mudie

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) may be the latest entry to the $100 share club but investors need to always think of…

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Your instant 5-share diversified portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re seeking to diversify your share portfolio why not take a second look at SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Wesfarmers Ltd…

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Movers & shakers on the ASX today

| Mike King

All Ordinaries (Index: ^AORD) closes up 0.7%, these 10 stocks either plunged or soared

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Market Roundup: A relief rally for the S&P/ASX 200

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO)'s early gains eroded, but the market still ended the day on top

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5 multi-million dollar takeover targets

| Motley Fool Staff

The falling Australian dollar and cheap debt could make Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE), Challenger Ltd…

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1 ASX stock I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is offering a huge dividend, but over the long-term Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) has proven to…

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What a $10,000 investment in Greencross Limited in 2010 looks like today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) has dipped over the last 12 months, but take a look at its performance over the last…

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4 ASX stocks for a looming dividend bonanza

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shareholders will receive $18 billion in dividends in the next six weeks. Investors should consider putting the money to use…

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S&P/ASX 200 on road to recovery: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has recovered today after yesterday's heavy losses

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Is Rio Tinto Limited a turnaround opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

To a large extent, Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) relies on iron ore prices which in turn rely on China.

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New Hope Corporation Limited charms investors with dividends

| Brendon Lau

Investors are happy to overlook a big profit drop and the uncertain outlook for oil and coal after New Hope…

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Are these 3 office REITs a buy?

| Matt Brazier

Should you buy Cromwell Group (ASX:CMW), DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) or Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF) today?

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TPG Telecom Ltd's blockbuster profit: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) has again reported a strong full-year profit result.

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is set to open higher with TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) coming…

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Why I'm bullish on Rio Tinto Limited, Cochlear Limited and FlexiGroup Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks have huge potential: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL)

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3 of my favourite ASX stocks: Woolworths Limited, Amcor Limited and QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to soar: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)

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Broker warns that Big Four bank dividends are at risk of being cut

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in Australia's largest banks are in for a rude shock with Citi predicting that their dividends will be cut…

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Up 43% in a month, why is this $1 billion company still unknown?

| Andrew Mudie

IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) shares have doubled in the last 12 months but investors have missed it as the company has…

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Market Roundup: S&P/ASX 200 SLAMMED, bears take control

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) ended the day heavily in the red

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd and Medibank Private Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) do not appear sound investments at today's…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) lead the downfall today

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) might not be a standout buy.

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Why I just bought MORE Cochlear Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) has leading product portfolio in a growing but defensive industry.

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Why I bought MORE ResMed Inc. (CHESS) shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) shares look cheap if you're investing for the ultra-long-term.

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3 spectacular growth and dividend stocks I actually bought with $5000

| Sean O'Neill

They say you should always own your top picks, which is why I recently bought shares in Retail Food Group…

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Should Catapult Group International Ltd shareholders be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) has a new competitor to contend with

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Real estate agents on the endangered list

| Mike King

Can this company render real estate agents obsolete?

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What a $10,000 investment in Medibank Private Ltd looks like today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has been a volatile performer for investors since November 2014

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5 retirement-ready blue chip dividend stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Attention retirees! Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), BWP Trust (ASX:BWP), Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH), Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV)…

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Why an SMSF is better than member direct investment

| Mike King

Member direct investment options (MDIO) could be hazardous to your wealth and retirement

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Which ASX tech stock smashed Telstra Corporation Ltd by 60% this MONTH?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is a great conservative play on technology over the long-term, but if you've got a yearning…

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Three stocks impacted by Saudi Arabia's infrastructure spending cuts

| Brendon Lau

The oil price crash is forcing Saudi Arabia to curb spending to address its ballooning budget deficit and other regional…

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Why Telstra Corporation Ltd's dividend yield just got even better

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has fallen over 2% this morning.

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