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Do you hold Commonwealth Bank of Australia in your SMSF?

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has released the results of its latest survey into the SMSF industry and the most commonly held…

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4 reasons Ramsay Health Care Limited should be on your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) has an exceptional track record of growth.

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Here's a reminder of why your bank shares aren't bulletproof

| Tim McArthur

HSBC is laying off 50,000 employees and reorganising its business.

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Is now your round 2 chance to buy Medibank Private Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares could be back in the 'buy zone'.

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Is Australia heading into recession?

| Tim McArthur

Investors may want to consider increasing their holdings of defensive businesses such as Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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Origin Energy Ltd lifts after announcing cost-cutting program

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has laid out a plan for its future.

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The $650 million reason to buy Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has announced plans to spend significant funds on its Victorian network.

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Is it time to sell AGL Energy Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

The future outlook for AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is murky due to potential disruption from…

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4 reasons to sell your Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

Have Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) had it too good for too long?

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Here's why it's time to sell Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Tim McArthur

The growth story for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) might be about to run out.

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3 reasons to sell your bank shares

| Tim McArthur

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares might not…

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Why you should sell Medibank Private Ltd and buy NIB Holdings Limited and Primary Health Care Limited

| Tim McArthur

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) could be better bets than Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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Should investors sell CSL Limited, Brambles Limited and ResMed Inc (CHESS)?

| Tim McArthur

It could be time for investors to consider minimising their exposure to US-focused stocks such as CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Brambles…

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Is South32 Ltd a better bet than BHP Billiton Limited?

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) might be the 'Big Australian' but South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) might be the better investment.

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Is the new Woolworths Limited & Telstra Corporation Ltd alliance a reason to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have struck up a deal to sell mobile services.

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Wesfarmers Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd: More growth ahead?

| Tim McArthur

The past performance of Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) should provide a level of comfort to investors…

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Woolworths Limited and AMP Limited: A bull and bear case

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) had differing pasts, and their future performances could be different too.

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Who else wants 4 dividend stocks with fully franked yields over 4%?

| Tim McArthur

It's not the usual suspects such as Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) that have made this list.

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Newcrest Mining Limited falls 5.4%: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Now could be a great time to selectively buy gold stocks, however, Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) might not be one…

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How do you know if your portfolio structure is sound?

| Tim McArthur

The sell down of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is just one of the many interesting investment decisions made by the…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited's Chairman Andrew Forrest woke up $243million richer today

| Tim McArthur

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price spiked 10.6% yesterday.

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Should you buy Navitas Limited today?

| Tim McArthur

Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) is a great business which has been on my watchlist, but could be set to move to…

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Here's the bear case for shares

| Tim McArthur

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and Reece Australia Limited (ASX:REH) could be the best…

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Is it time to buy DuluxGroup Limited, Cardno Limited and Bradken Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Despite a fall in their share prices last week, DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX), Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) and Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) may…

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Blackmores Limited, Smartgroup Corporation Ltd and STW Communications Group Ltd: Buy, Hold or Sell?

| Tim McArthur

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) and STW Communications Group Ltd (ASX:SGN) offer investors a mixed bag of opportunities.

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd a growth stock?

| Tim McArthur

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) is positioning itself for growth in Asia.

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Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd could be a better bet than Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has a plan to beat Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) in the shopping aisles.

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Origin Energy Ltd and AGL Energy Ltd: Are they still blue-chips?

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) are at risk from disruptive technologies and shareholders need to monitor…

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Woolworths Limited's hardware losses continue: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Will the Masters Home Improvement business ever make a profit for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)?

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Is it time to buy Medibank Private Ltd, SEEK Limited and REA Group Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) are all trading near their 52-week lows.

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Ramsay Health Care Limited sets its growth sights on China: Is it a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) has announced a joint venture which could provide scope for significant growth.

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AMP Limited: A turnaround opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has a bright future despite its lacklustre past.

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5 key takeaways Wesfarmers Ltd shareholders need to know

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) recently held its annual Strategy Day, here's what you missed.

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3 reasons to buy Brickworks Limited

| Tim McArthur

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) reported a strong set of interim results and the outlook is positive for the remainder of the…

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Should you reduce your exposure to US stocks?

| Tim McArthur

Stocks such as Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) could be one way to protect…

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Could Woolworths Limited share price fall another 25%?

| Tim McArthur

Buying "blue-chip" Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be a braver decision than you think.

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Could Transurban Group be a better investment than your bank shares?

| Tim McArthur

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) arguably has a more appealing investment profile than any of the banks.

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Is Origin Energy Ltd a buy on strengthening oil prices?

| Tim McArthur

Investors should take a long-term view when considering their valuation of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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Will retailers like Wesfarmers Ltd win from the budget?

| Tim McArthur

Good news in the budget has gotten the market excited about retail stocks including Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd…

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Australian Banks: Here's what investors need to know

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National…

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