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Gold

With gold up 71%, which is the best ASX gold ETF to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are spoilt for choice when it comes to gold.

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How to invest

How I would invest $3,000 in ASX shares if I were starting today

| Grace Alvino

You do not need a big balance to get started.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

As reporting season looms, where will the market head next and what should you be buying?

| Cameron England

Check out what the experts are saying.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at 40. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s how much you should have stashed away.

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Gold

Considering ASX small-cap gold shares? Expert advice on how to decide

| Bronwyn Allen

Warwick Grigor, an analyst at mining investment specialists Far East Capital, suggests a 3-step process to start.

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Small Cap Shares

Why the small-cap renaissance is only just beginning: Expert

| Aaron Bell

Do you have exposure to global small caps in your portfolio?

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Economy

How much will markets and rates rise this year? AMP's Shane Oliver makes a prediction

| Cameron England

This interest rate outlook might surprise.

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6 low cost gold miners earning huge margins

| Regan Pearson

Where do Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) rank?

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9 ASX blue-chip stocks to avoid and 5 to buy right now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) sitting near a seven-year high, are companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Telstra…

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3 great companies that should be on your watch list right now

| Simon Chan

You should get ready to pounce on great companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Brambles Limited (ASX:BSB) and Veda Group Ltd…

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3 of my favourite growth stocks: Macquarie Group Ltd, FlexiGroup Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to deliver superb share price performance: Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FLEX) and Newcrest…

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Top stock picks for May

| Motley Fool Staff

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD), Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN) are among May's top picks.

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5 things you should know before buying Lend Lease Group

| Matt Brazier

Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) is a complex business that is difficult to value.

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Cash Converters International Ltd quarterly revenue jumps 10%: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) have traded lower today despite reporting a 9.7% increase in quarterly revenue.

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What will the RBA do with interest rates next week?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have been hit hard this week.

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MYOB Group Ltd listing price confirmed: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) investors have finally learned the price at which they will be allocated their shares. Is it…

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited investors should be very excited

| Regan Pearson

Margins for low cost gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) could be soaring.

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3 of the best value stocks on the ASX: Woolworths Limited, Oil Search Limited and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 3 stocks now could be a shrewd move: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Transurban Group…

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2 shares I'd buy with $10,000 and why I'm avoiding Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Sean O'Neill

A decent yield, reasonable growth, defensive characteristics and a bargain price make Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd…

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Is the S&P/ASX 200 on the verge of a major wobble?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has fallen for the third-straight session, led by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Fortescue Metals Group…

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Stuck on 2.5% interest? Buy these 3 dividend stocks instead

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Why invest in term deposits offering just 2.5% when you can get a big and reliable dividend cheque from Challenger…

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2 bargain ASX stocks I'd buy today: Collection House Limited and Credit Corp Group Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Collection House Ltd (ASX:CLH) today reaffirmed its guidance, whilst Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) is being tipped to grow profits…

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Could the big four banks really issue shares at a time of record profitability?

| Sean O'Neill

More importantly if they do, should you take up shares in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC),…

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3 companies at 52-week lows: Are they a turnaround story?

| Sean O'Neill

Is the worst over for MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (ASX:MXI), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS)?

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Here's why gold miners like EVOLUTION FPO are raking in the cash

| Regan Pearson

"EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) is making a lot of money at these prices" – Executive Chariman Jake Klein said.

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Turbo boost your dividends with Telstra Corporation Ltd, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Scentre Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could have a positive impact on your income: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) were amongst the heaviest hit…

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This is how you beat the lowest ever yields in human history

| Bruce Jackson

No longer can you park your money in a safe term deposit and earn a decent rate of interest.

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Hungry for bargains? 4 stocks you need to consider

| Tim McArthur

Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD), Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd (ASX:HUO), Ruralco Holdings Ltd (ASX:RHL), and Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) have a positive…

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd's quarterly result a bad omen for Woolworths Limited?

| Brendon Lau

There's not much to dislike about Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX:WES) quarterly sales results - unless you are a shareholder in Woolworths…

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Here's why Recall Holdings Ltd agreed to Iron Mountain Inc's $2.7 billion takeover

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The board of Recall Holdings Ltd (ASX:REC) is recommending a revised takeover by US-based Iron Mountain Inc for shares and…

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15 stocks that will move the market today

| Brendon Lau

There's plenty to keep investors on their toes today as Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) releases its quarterly, while Recall Holdings Ltd…

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Is IOOF Holdings Limited worth another look? 

| Rick Mooney

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) offers an opportunity to add a high-yield company in a defensive sector to your portfolio.

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Is it time to dump Wesfarmers Ltd for Woolworths Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are outperforming those of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) by the biggest margin since 2010. But will…

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10 things you need to know about M2 Group Ltd's bid for iiNet Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

M2 Group Ltd's (ASX:MTU) offer for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) could be matched by a further bid from TPG Telecom Ltd…

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Here's why Iress Ltd should be on your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) is a leading software provider that is flying under the radar of many investors.

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Warren Buffett's priceless investment advice

| Bruce Jackson

Regardless of the state of the market, you’ll always do well, over the long-term, buying great companies, with strong competitive…

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3 companies at 52-week highs: Will they rise further?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX), iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN), and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) are trading at their highest point…

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Capitol Health Ltd announces another 2 acquisitions: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Victoria's leading medical diagnostic services provider, Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), has announced the purchase of two Sydney-based radiology clinics for…

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5 things you need to know about Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has provided investors with a wealth of information to analyse.

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13 stocks that will move the market today

| Brendon Lau

It won't only be the likes of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) that will…

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6 top ASX stocks to buy in 2015 and 4 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How do companies such as Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) fare?

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4 smoking hot fully franked dividend stocks for your portfolio

| Tim McArthur

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) are just two of the four stocks which…

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Could Macquarie Group Ltd win the race to $100?

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are the lead candidates to hit the $100 mark, however, a…

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5 'forever' stocks for young investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A 2014 study has revealed people aged 21-36 could be missing out on millions of dollars of wealth. To retire…

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Is Greencross Limited a sell?

| Matt Brazier

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) has swallowed some big acquisitions recently. Are shareholders benefiting?

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Santos Ltd surges to $8: Is there still a buying opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is enjoying investor support today thanks to a spike in the oil price and a positive announcement…

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