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3 stocks soaring into the stratosphere – have you missed the boat?

| Sean O'Neill

Is there still value to be found in AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) and Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT)?

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Ozforex Group Ltd share price soars on XERO FPO NZ deal

| Tom Richardson

Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) looks to have found itself some more customers after striking a deal with XERO FPO NZ…

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Pulse Health Limited may still hold the cards in Vision Eye Institute Ltd takeover

| Mike King

Does Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG) have an ace in its pocket?

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NATVETCARE FPO soars 27% on debut: Is it an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Not a bad start to listed life, but is NATVETCARE FPO (ASX:NVL) a solid buy at today’s prices?

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S&P/ASX 200 plunges to 7-month low: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is being dragged lower by Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and BHP Billiton…

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RCR Tomlinson Limited's order book soars to $1 billion

| Mike King

RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR) buys Water Corporation business and picks up $130 million in contracts

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3 stocks hitting 52-week lows this earnings season: Are they bargains?

| Sean O'Neill

Are FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) cheap for a reason?

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Why the Elders Ltd share price is 6.6% higher today

| Tim McArthur

Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) shareholders are sitting on gains approaching 100% in the past year.

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Sonic Healthcare Limited loses key contract: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) can kiss more than $200 million in revenues goodbye after losing a key contract in Canada.

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2 cheap small cap stocks that could drive your portfolio higher

| Mike King

CMI Limited (ASX:CMI) and Vita Life Sciences Limited (ASX:VSC) both appear cheap. Is there enough value though?

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Platinum Capital Limited outperforms its benchmark: what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Platinum Capital Limited (ASX:PMC) profits are up and so is the dividend.

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Why the Altium Limited share price soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There was strong demand for shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) following the announcement of a strategic acquisition.

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Can Atlas Iron Limited survive?

| Brendon Lau

The massive $1.38 billion loss posted by Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) may have been expected but the full year result…

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Nuplex Industries Ltd profit surges 39%: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

NZ-based Nuplex Industries Ltd (ASX:NPX) has reported a profit of NZ$63.4 million.

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What you need to know about the James Hardie Industries plc earnings update

| Brendon Lau

Shares in James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) tumbled this morning on fears that it will miss consensus 2015-16 profit forecasts.…

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1-Page Ltd share price up 731% since October 2014: Here's why

| Mike King

Is 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) still worth a punt?

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Why the GI Dynamics Inc share price is down 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

GI Dynamics Inc (ASX:GID) has suffered another setback today, falling to just 3.8 cents per share.

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Newzulu Ltd enters trading halt for 'fundraising': What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Should shareholders in Newzulu Ltd (ASX:NWZ) expect another acquisition?

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What you need to know about Automotive Group Holdings Ltd's full-year report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHG) has released its full-year earnings results to the market this morning.

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Why the Nearmap Ltd share price soared higher this week

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) Ltd soared higher yesterday.

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Vision Eye Institute Ltd share price to soar on takeover bid: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) has received a superior takeover offer to that received by Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG), and…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Iron ore miners like Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) will come into focus today following a big explosion at a Chinese…

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Is Virtus Health Ltd worth adding to your portfolio?

| Motley Fool Staff

Does the share price fall of Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) represent a good buying opportunity?

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2 hot dividend stocks! JB Hi-Fi Limited and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have superb income prospects: JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG).

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Is Sirtex Medical Limited a better buy than CSL Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy shares in Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) instead of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)?

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4 reasons Dick Smith Holdings Ltd is a better buy than JB Hi-Fi Limited

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The market rewarded JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) for an unexpectedly strong result recently, could Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) be…

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News Corp share price jumps 5% on results: Here's why

| Mike King

News Corp (ASX: NWS) confident of good year ahead after posting solid 2015 results

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Why the iProperty Group Ltd share price soared 23% in July

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) shares surged during July in a rally driven by REA Group Limited (ASX:REA).

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What to expect when National Veterinary Care Ltd launches tomorrow

| Sean O'Neill

Will the recent interest in Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) lead to quick profits for National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) shareholders tomorrow?

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5 ASX stocks sinking today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 (Indexasx: XKO) (ASX: XKO) closes up just 0.1%, as late fall eats most of days gains

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited's share price is soaring higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) is just one Australia's gold mining stocks rocketing higher today.

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XERO FPO NZ announces more strong progress in the ANZ region

| Sean O'Neill

Accounting software provider XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) has grown customers in Australia and New Zealand by 44% since 30 September…

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STW Communications Group Ltd. tumbles on results: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The embattled advertising and marketing group has more disappointing news for investors, but it's asking shareholders to be patient as…

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Alliance Aviation Services Ltd reports: What you need to know

| Matt Brazier

Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX:AQZ) is adapting to tough conditions.

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Why the OrotonGroup Limited share price soared 18% today

| Sean O'Neill

Management at OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) announced full-year profit will come in some 48% higher than previously announced.

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Goodman Group reports full year results: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Is an 8% increase in profit and a 3.4% dividend a ‘Buy’ signal for Goodman Group (ASX:GMG)?

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4 S&P/ASX 200 stocks smashing the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) are…

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Will REA Group Limited or Carsales.com Ltd be Australia's next international success story?

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Does REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) or Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CAR) have a better international strategy?

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| Mike King

Confused over which investment strategy to follow? Here's your answer

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S&P/ASX 200 rebounds as miners surge: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is back in the black, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited…

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