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Here's why Woolworths Limited is a better bet than Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is too risky for my liking; Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks safer.

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Beat the 2% cash rate with these 2 dividend stocks

| Tim McArthur

Warning: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has not made the cut but Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) have.

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Is AMP Limited at risk from a market plunge?

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is at the other end of the spectrum to Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHC) when it comes to…

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Should you buy Argo Investments Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Some investors may prefer to buy infrastructure stocks such as Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) or Transurban…

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Wesfarmers Ltd announces important changes

| Tim McArthur

The old is new again at Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia at $100 a share: Forget about it!

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) who have blindly focussed on the yield may want to consider the downside…

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3 blue-chip stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) have recently been added to Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd.…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares slip: Should you buy more?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has dropped around 12% in the past three months.

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Corporate Travel Management Ltd announces profit upgrade: Will it fly higher?

| Tim McArthur

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) is set to extend its gains on Monday morning after announcing an upgrade to its…

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Is now the time to sell your oil and gas shares?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Origin Energy Ltd, (ASX:ORG) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) should be…

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3 stock ideas that could make you rich

| Tim McArthur

Have you got Austal Limited (ASX:ASB), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) on your watchlist yet?

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Should investors buy Santos Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Have the gains already been made or is there more to come for shareholders of oil and gas major Santos…

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3 stocks in the buy zone and 1 to avoid

| Tim McArthur

Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR), Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Godfreys Group Ltd (ASX:GFY) could be worth considering.

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Is this your best opportunity in 5 years to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Investors currently have the opportunity to acquire stock in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) at a similar level to five years ago.

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Is now a good time to buy Lend Lease Group?

| Tim McArthur

Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) looks to have solid earnings momentum.

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S&P/ASX 200 plunges 2.3%: Are these 3 stocks bargains now?

| Tim McArthur

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have all fallen hard during Wednesday's dire…

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One potentially big risk to your bank shares

| Tim McArthur

Disruptive technologies such as those provided by Emerchants Ltd (ASX:EML), Mint Payments Ltd (ASX:MNW) and eServGlobal Limited (ASX:ESV) could one…

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Here's why I choose to invest in shares rather than property

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) all offer…

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Should shareholders of QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Suncorp Group Ltd be worried by Buffett's entry into Australia?

| Tim McArthur

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) face a new competitor on…

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Here's what to expect from your bank shares this week

| 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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3 stocks to help beat Australia's falling standard of living

| Tim McArthur

Keeping your standard of living headed in the right direction could be as easy as owning Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG),…

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Here's why Fairfax Media Limited is a better bet than REA Group Limited

| Tim McArthur

While REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is the bigger company, Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) could make the better investment.

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

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are both considered blue-chip stocks, but is only one of them right for…

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Is it time to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Woolworths Limited and QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

One leading broker is suggesting it's time to load up on turnaround plays such as Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited: How high can a dead cat bounce?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) will be pleased with the share price performance over the past month, but…

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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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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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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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Could these 3 tech stocks one day be the eBay of the ASX?

| Tim McArthur

iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU), Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) and Mint Payments Ltd (ASX:MNW) all have exciting growth prospects ahead of…

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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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Are these 2 of the best stocks for media sector exposure?

| Tim McArthur

Outdoor advertising firms APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) and oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) are enjoying positive tailwinds at a time when…

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Your first trade for Monday morning

| Tim McArthur

Here's what happened last week and what to expect this week.

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GWA Group Ltd: Here's how you can get your hands on a slice of $88 million

| Tim McArthur

GWA Group Ltd (ASX:GWA) is set to return a stack of cash to shareholders.

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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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Here's what we know about Suncorp Group Ltd's exposure to the NSW storm

| Tim McArthur

Major claim events can sometimes create buying opportunities for investors in insurance stocks such as Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and…

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Not even $1 million will guarantee a happy retirement

| Tim McArthur

Bank savings won't provide most retirees with the level of income they need which is why more and more Australians…

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Should you sell your Crown Resorts Ltd shares?

| Tim McArthur

The outlook for Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) suggests its Macau operations face serious headwinds however the shares could still potentially…

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3 reasons to stick with your CSL Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) might top $100 before too long but that's no reason to sell.

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Here's what Warren Buffett's mentor says about investing to get rich

| Tim McArthur

Benjamin Graham has some timely advice for investors who are poised to buy stocks today.

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