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News Corp and REA Group Limited make strategic U.S. acquisition: Should you buy?

| Mark Woodruff

News Corp (ASX:NWS) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) have spent US$950 million in acquiring an 80% and 20% interest respectively…

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Why there is only upside in pre-registering for Medibank Private shares now

| Mark Woodruff

Both Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) demonstrate the significant upside potential available when government-owned enterprises are…

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How to cope with a market correction and 3 safe haven stocks to buy

| Mark Woodruff

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) all have two vital qualities to endure a…

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What are the benefits of BHP Billiton Limited's demerger plans?

| Mark Woodruff

In a win for U.K. shareholder activism, BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is again contemplating a demerger, with the spinoff company…

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Why Transurban Group is a stock to hold for decades

| Mark Woodruff

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) has fallen nearly 8% from recent highs, yet the mix of growth, yield and long road leasing…

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd's grossed-up dividend yield of 7.8% too good to be true?

| Mark Woodruff

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares have retreated 6.4% from recent highs, yet the market has not changed its view on…

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Premier Investments Limited jumps 8% after results: Is it a buy?

| Mark Woodruff

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) produced a great set of numbers, but more importantly management is confident of future outperformance.

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Is CSL Limited's market dominance under threat?

| Mark Woodruff

Competitor Baxter International (NYSE:BAX) has received regulatory approval for a product over which CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) has had a virtual…

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Arrium Ltd's shock renounceable entitlement offer: What investors need to know

| Mark Woodruff

After experiencing a horror share price decline, investors will be seeking a turnaround courtesy of Arrium Ltd’s (ASX:ARI) capital raising.

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Here's why Leighton Holdings Limited fell out of bed today

| Mark Woodruff

Fairfax Media today revealed leaked correspondence regarding Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) and the company also traded ex-dividend.

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Why Rio Tinto Limited has entered the buy zone

| Mark Woodruff

There are a number of reasons why there is potentially significant upside for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) from current levels.

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Do you know the risks and benefits of the Telstra Corporation Ltd share buy-back?

| Mark Woodruff

Shareholders have until October 3 to decide whether to participate in the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) buy-back.

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Do you own the ASX's 2 most explosive growth stocks?

| Mark Woodruff

Returns of 2,100% and 200 % have propelled shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) and TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC)…

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4 stocks to benefit from a falling Aussie dollar

| Mark Woodruff

A recent report highlights the substantial currency benefits for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH),…

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5 stocks to profit from a falling Aussie dollar

| Mark Woodruff

Stocks with additional tailwinds from a falling currency include Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP),…

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Here's why this healthcare stock rocketed up 30% yesterday: Is there more to come?

| Mark Woodruff

Impedimed Limited's (ASX:IPD) CEO Richard Carreon said: “This is a real game-changer".

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Who wants a 6.7% yielding stock with growth linked to Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Mark Woodruff

Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) has a pre-arranged sharing of revenues with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) for implementing strategic priorities.

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Should you sell your bank stocks?

| Mark Woodruff

A significant share price fall could await blue-chips like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia…

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Here's why Bentham IMF Ltd crashed 8% today

| Mark Woodruff

The outlook statement for Bentham IMF Ltd (ASX:IMF) revealed some cautionary comments.

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Why has James Hardie Industries plc plunged today?

| Mark Woodruff

At the close of trade James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) shares were down $1.01 or 7.2%.

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited soared this afternoon

| Mark Woodruff

At the time of writing BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are up 2.60% after being flat all day.

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Is Crown Resorts Ltd becoming a yield as well as a growth stock?

| Mark Woodruff

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) has consolidated yesterday’s substantial share price gain. What is the main reason for the rise?

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Would Warren Buffett approve of Telstra Corporation Ltd's share buyback?

| Mark Woodruff

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) today launched a $1 billion share buyback upon the release of its full-year results.

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From little things big things grow: Why TFS Corporation Limited has soared today

| Mark Woodruff

TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) has outgrown small-cap status and before today’s rise was already in the ASX 300 Index.

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Here's why Computershare Limited fell out of bed today

| Mark Woodruff

The share price received a mauling upon the release of Computershare Limited’s (ASX:CPU) full-year profit result today.

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Can Bentham IMF Ltd win big from beating the banks?

| Mark Woodruff

An open class action will clearly result in a larger claim than a normal class action against Westpac Banking Corp…

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Bargain basement property sale: REA Group Limited rises 5.9 %

| Mark Woodruff

Last week, Mr. Market temporarily confused fleeting change for structural change and gave REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)'s shares a pasting.

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SEEK Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd, Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd: Should you buy ahead of results?

| Mark Woodruff

I rate Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) as two of my four top picks across…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd: Will a dividend increase be announced this week?

| Mark Woodruff

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is set to reveal on Thursday plans for a dividend increase, a special dividend or a…

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Are Telstra Corporation Ltd and Woolworths Limited the 2 best stocks for a falling market?

| Mark Woodruff

Investing in blue-chips like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) may set you up for a better future.

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Why Rio Tinto Limited's earnings may impact upon BHP Billiton Limited

| Mark Woodruff

The market has been anticipating increased dividends, special dividends or share buybacks.

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3 high-growth stocks to watch this results season

| Mark Woodruff

Should I buy, sell or hold these outperformers?

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited: A 2,000% return with more upside?

| Mark Woodruff

After resuming from a trading halt, the upward march in the share price continued unabated today.

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The secret of successful investing: Telstra Corporation Ltd and Crown Resorts Ltd

| Mark Woodruff

The forces that are shaping our world are not benign.

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited: Is this the best growth company on the ASX?

| Mark Woodruff

In my opinion there is further upside, as the company’s technology is of significant value when applied to projects owned…

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Here's why experts agree on why bank dividends could be cut

| Mark Woodruff

Any tightening of the banking system would potentially reduce returns and dividends of the big four.

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How to buy the right stocks and prepare for a market correction

| Mark Woodruff

By buying and avoiding stocks, Australia’s biggest Listed Investment Company is preparing for the worst.

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd surges 783% for the year: 6 reasons to still buy NOW

| Mark Woodruff

It’s hard to believe, but this stock keeps on rising.

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At 4-year lows and up 19% yesterday: Here's a bargain stock with huge potential

| Mark Woodruff

The market should start to re-appraise the value of this bargain stock.

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How to invest in Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd while saving on shopping

| Mark Woodruff

What is the threat posed by potential new competitors and how would Warren Buffett assess that threat?

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