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Here's why these 4 ultra-promising ASX stocks are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Regis Healthcare Limited (ASX:REG), XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are all defying the…

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Drillsearch Energy Limited reports: Will lower costs lead to higher profits in 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Weaker oil prices might see Drillsearch Energy Limited (ASX:DLS) adjusting its medium-term growth targets.

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Welcome To 'Expectations' Season

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Over time, share prices will reflect the value of the business itself. That’s why we’re long term investors.

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Here's why Platinum Asset Management Limited shares have sunk today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Results from prominent money manager, Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM), have resulted in a heavy sell-off.

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Here's why these 4 blue-chip stocks are falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) are all…

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Vocus Communications Limited reports interim results: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) has been sold off in morning trade.

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Pacific Smiles Group Ltd puts a smile on shareholders' faces

| Mike King

Strong first half growth for Pacific Smiles Limited (ASX: PSQ). Is it a buy?

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Regis Healthcare Ltd jumps on strong earnings: Is this the start of something big?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia's population is ageing rapidly and aged care providers such as Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and…

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Medibank Private Ltd shareholders look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares have been smashed following the release of its half-year results.

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Cover-More Group Ltd reports interim results: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Not even double-digit earnings and revenue growth could save Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO).

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Infomedia Limited reports interim results: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

S&P/ASX 300 (INDEX:^AXKO) (ASX:XKO) technology company Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) has witnessed strong profit growth in the first half of 2015.

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Medibank Private Ltd reports results: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) may have confirmed its full-year earnings guidance, but things aren't all rosy for the health insurer.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens flat following mixed results from Wall Street overnight

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iProperty Group Ltd reports annual results: Could 2015 be a big year?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) is growing its marketing-leading South East Asian property search website network at a quick pace.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd CEO stands down: Should shareholders be worried?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Successful Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) CEO David Thodey will stand aside from the beginning of May 2015.

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Integrated Research Limited posts big profit increase: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shareholders of Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) have been rewarded with a big profit and dividend increase.

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3 super income stocks: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Origin Energy Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your income: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Should you buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Cochlear Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Woodside Petroleum…

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3 stocks set to beat the ASX: Wesfarmers Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd and Oil Search Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to be strong performers: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Oil Search Limited…

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3 reasons to avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Following the herd into the shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) could be…

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5 stocks crunched on the ASX today

| Mike King

All Ordinaries drops 0.1%, but that was positive compared to these 5

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Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited for the 9% dividend yield?

| Regan Pearson

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is paying out a massive dividend, but can it last the distance?

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Should you buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been a better day for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shareholders, after yesterday's disaster.

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Did 1300 Smiles Limited put a smile on your dial today?

| Sean O'Neill

1300 Smiles Limited (ASX:ONT) overcame last year’s headwinds to deliver huge rewards to shareholders.

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Here's why Helloworld Ltd stock surged 28% on Thursday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Helloworld Ltd (ASX:HLO), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) all rose strongly for the day. Find…

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Here's why Estia Health Ltd has jumped 4.9% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The aged care industry is tipped to boom, and Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is primed to benefit.

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XERO FPO NZ shares rocket higher: Are you missing out on something big?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cloud computing accounting software provider XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) has seen its share price jump over 20% in the past…

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Amalgamated Holdings Limited profit soars: Here's what investors need to know

| Tim McArthur

Thredbo and hotels have helped drive a 21.8% rise in profits for Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ASX:AHD).

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4 stocks surging on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 sinks but these 4 are powering ahead

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Magellan Financial Group Ltd doubles half-year profit: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

International investment management company Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) once again gains big from rising overseas markets.

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The most successful company in the world

| Motley Fool Staff

Hint: It’s not the one you think

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Servcorp Limited dishes up juicy profit increase: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Serviced office provider Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) has achieved a 30% profit increase for the half year to December 31… it…

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Will M2 Group Ltd report a profit upgrade?

| Andrew Mudie

There’s little risk of disappointment for M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) shareholders, but plenty of upside.

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Western Areas Ltd profit jumps 774%: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Did Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) just release the best half-year report of 2015?

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Matrix Composites & Engineering Limited jumps 17%: Here's what shareholders need to know

| Andrew Mudie

With a 567% increase in profit, Matrix Composites & Engineering Limited (ASX:MCE) could surge in 2015.

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd is up 58% this month

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past month, shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have exploded nearly 60% higher.

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Here's why Beacon Lighting Group Limited's results lit up the ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Beacon Lighting Group Limited (ASX:BLX) have nearly tripled in price since April.

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Here's why Bunnings was once again the star performer for Wesfarmers Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) might think it's all about Coles these days, but Bunnings is arguably still the best…

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SMS Management & Technology Limited soars as profit jumps

| Mike King

SMS Management & Technology Limited (ASX:SMX) has seen its share price jump more than 13%

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RCR Tomlinson Limited shares jump on profit result: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite a 16.7% fall in revenue, shares of mining services business, RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR), have reacted positively to news…

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