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Why Prophecy International Holdings Limited soared today

| Tom Richardson

Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) has tripled in value in just six months.

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Why Novogen Limited has been slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Novogen Limited (ASX:NRT) shares have fallen 8.5% during today's session and have lost more than half their value since April.

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6 things you need to know about South32 Ltd's quarterly report

| Brendon Lau

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) broke four annual production records but this won't be enough to win it new fans as it…

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Does the dividend yield of Data#3 Limited deserve your attention?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) have skyrocketed more than 18% today, while the stock could yield an impressive 6.3%.

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2 contrarian dividend stocks for brave investors

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for yield in unconventional places can pay big rewards, and Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR)…

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Is it time to buy ResMed Inc. (CHESS), Wesfarmers Ltd and Rio Tinto Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Of ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO); one looks a buy, another a hold,…

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Your baby is ugly

| Bruce Jackson

Buying shares monthly is a great way to ease your way into the share market.

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

DUET Group (ASX:DUE) and Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) are amongst the market's worst-performing stocks today.

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3 reasons Telstra Corporation Ltd should be on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you haven’t got Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) on your watchlist, you might want to think about it.

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S&P/ASX 200 slammed as rally loses steam: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200's (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) six-day rally will end today thanks to BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Why Boral Limited will deliver a better-than-expected profit

| Brendon Lau

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) is forecasting a better-than-expected net profit of $240-$250 million for 2014-15. But this could be better news…

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Why Orthocell Ltd shares have almost doubled in price

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There is a huge potential market for Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC) to address over the coming decades.

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – A recap

| Mike King

If you haven't caught up with our introduction to Australia's mining industry - here's a quick recap

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7 reasons I think Ozforex Group Ltd is a good buy today

| John Hopkins

This month the share price of Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) hit its 52-week low. Here are 7 reasons why now…

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5 key facts you need to know from BHP Billiton Limited's operations report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has flagged a pullback in production from three of its four "pillar" commodities.

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Should you buy any of these travel companies right now?

| Christopher Georges

Is now the right time to buy Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) or Flight Centre Travel Group…

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 5 – Coal

| Mitch Sonogan

A summary of the Australian coal industry and some of the challenges facing it now and into the future.

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BHP Billiton Limited realises junior miners' worst fears

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) hammers 2 nails into higher-cost iron ore miners' coffins

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Profit takers are expected to push our market lower this morning as investors eye quarterlies from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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What Netflix's dominance means for Australian investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Netflix has taken Australia by storm, with companies like TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) set to…

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3 stocks to benefit from a falling Australian dollar

| Steven Macek

Investors hoping to capitalise on expected falls in the Australian dollar should consider Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and…

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Should you invest in Woodside Petroleum Limited and Crown Resorts Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to add these 2 stocks to your portfolio? Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Crown Resorts…

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Here's why iProperty Group Ltd popped 9% this afternoon

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) could be in the sites of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA).

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Academies Australasia Group Ltd gives another tough lesson to investors in education sector

| Tom Richardson

Academies Australasia Group Ltd (ASX:AKG) is another lesson in some of the dangers of investing in the education sector.

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S&P/ASX 200 rallies on RBA minutes: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is on track to record its sixth straight day in the black, led by National…

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The Death of Gold and How This ASX Stock Soared Over 400%

| Bruce Jackson

Gold is the currency of doomsters, gloomsters and scaremongers.

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Are more official RBA interest rate cuts on the way?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has risen since the RBA's latest meeting minutes were released, with Westpac Banking…

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5 BIG dividend stocks to watch now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) and National Australia Bank Ltd…

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Are Telstra Corporation Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and ANZ Bank a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:ANZ) shares appear to be…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are sinking today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has continued its descent, as have Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM).

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Property prices: We ain't seen nothin' yet

| Mike King

How you can take advantage of foreign property investors buying up Australian real estate

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are beating the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP) and Rhipe Ltd (ASX:RPE) are delivering strong returns today.

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3 watch list stocks I'm investigating further this week

| Sean O'Neill

Are Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX:SPK) worthy of a closer look…

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EVOLUTION FPO achieves record production: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) produced a record amount of gold during the 2015 financial year.

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Is OZ Minerals Limited a buy, hold or sell?

| Tim McArthur

The outlook for OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) includes both positives and negatives.

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Is Medibank Private Ltd picking a fight with Healthscope Ltd and Ramsay Health Care Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is aiming to cut costs, and it could come at the expense of Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO)…

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Oil Search Limited jumps on quarterly result: what investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) are bucking the downtrend in the sector after it upgraded its full year production…

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Echo Entertainment Group Ltd races to record high: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP) scored a big win against rival Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) as the former wins the…

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Sonic Healthcare Limited, Primary Health Care Limited, Capitol Health Ltd: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) have all experienced recent declines in…

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5 stocks to profit from a stronger US dollar

| Tom Richardson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Nanosonics Limited (ASX:NAN) look two strong candidates for future growth.

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