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10 facts you need to know about BHP Billiton Limited's demerger

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is set to spin-off certain assets into a newly listed entity named South32.

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Santos Ltd is up 11% this month: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) has been gaining ground but things could reverse.

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Is there a crash coming? Here's what is in store for the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

US markets were volatile on Friday and the Chinese government has announced stimulatory measures, here's what you need to know…

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Should you sell your AP Eagers Ltd and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd shares?

| Tim McArthur

Potential changes to government regulations could be critical to the growth outlooks for AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Automotive Group…

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Is Magellan Financial Group Ltd a good buy for conservative investors?

| Tim McArthur

It could be time you positioned your portfolio more defensively, like Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG).

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4 stocks ready and waiting to be bought

| Tim McArthur

Godreys Group Ltd (ASX:GFY), Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are all in favour with…

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Here's why NIB Holdings Limited could be a better bet than Medibank Private Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is the bigger business but NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) could be the better investment.

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Could peer-to-peer lending harm your bank shares?

| Tim McArthur

Disruptive technologies and small nimble players such as Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) could increasingly win over consumers from the…

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Ansell Limited, Qantas Airways Limited, Treasury Wine Estates Ltd, Salmat Limited: Buy, hold or sell?

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and Salmat Limited (ASX:SLM) could all be worthy…

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3 small technology growth stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

You may not have heard of GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT), Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) but…

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Credit Corp Group Limited and Collection House Limited: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) have both been top performers for shareholders in the past…

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Is Primary Health Care Limited your best bet for health sector exposure?

| Tim McArthur

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) is growing but a change in accounting policy makes the stock pricier than at first…

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Should SAI Global Limited be on your watchlist?

| Tim McArthur

A lot has been happening at SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI) recently.

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Could Nufarm Limited help your portfolio grow?

| Tim McArthur

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) could benefit from growing global food demand but that doesn’t necessarily make it a stock worth buying.

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is facing some harsh headwinds which some investors may prefer to avoid.

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Has iron ore hit rock bottom?

| Tim McArthur

Could it finally be time to buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited…

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9 trillion reasons to own shares

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) are businesses with enticing economic…

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3 high-yielding stocks to counter the low cash rate

| Tim McArthur

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are three ways to beat a low…

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4 top dividend stocks to beat the RBA

| Tim McArthur

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), ASX Ltd Ltd (ASX:ASX) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are all forecast…

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Will the ASX soar in the second quarter of 2015?

| Tim McArthur

Australian investors have been treated to an exceptionally strong performance by the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO).

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3 reasons now could be the time to buy Caltex Australia Limited

| Tim McArthur

The drop in the share price of Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) could have created a timely entry point for long-term…

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Should you load up on Ardent Leisure Group?

| Tim McArthur

Two high profile funds have recently been buying stock in Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD).

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AP Eagers Ltd and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd: Here's how ASX investors can buy like Buffett

| Tim McArthur

AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHE) have business models which are appealing in many ways.

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4 rising small-cap stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), CSG Limited (ASX:CSV), Austral Limited (ASX:ASB) and iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) are all popular with one…

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What are the best ASX stocks to own in a recession?

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) all look good defensive options.

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4 discounted ASX stocks for your weekend

| Tim McArthur

Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) and Crown Resorts Ltd ASX:CWN) could all be worth researching.

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Which companies will benefit from low interest rates?

| Tim McArthur

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) is one of the major beneficiaries of lower oil prices, while Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN)…

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Here's why software company Covata Ltd soared 18.6%

| Tim McArthur

Covata Ltd (ASX:CVT) has announced a partnership with an impressive global IT leader.

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Here's why Monadelphous Group Limited has been jumping around

| Tim McArthur

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) is one of the most highly regarded operators in the mining services sector.

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3 great reasons to own Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) has staged a remarkable comeback in the past six months.

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Is it 'game over' for iron ore and coal miners?

| Tim McArthur

Reports on Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) have reminded investors just how tough the…

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Are Amcor Limited, Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Sonic Healthcare Limited headed higher?

| Tim McArthur

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) have all hit fresh 52-week highs.

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Missed the rally in REA Group Limited and Carsales.Com Ltd? Don't miss out on these junior versions

| Tim McArthur

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) and iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) could be the growth stories of tomorrow.

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What does Buffett's decision to sell Exxon mean for ASX investors?

| Tim McArthur

The watchlist looks the best place for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) at…

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Monadelphous Group Limited soars 25%: Is it time to buy mining service stocks?

| Tim McArthur

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) has rallied strongly despite no specific news.

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Would Warren Buffett buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia or CSL Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are both high-quality blue-chip stocks but there are good reasons why…

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What are 10 of the best ASX stocks to own for income seekers?

| Tim McArthur

You might be surprised to learn that Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) hasn't made the list!

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd and Platinum Asset Management Limited: Buy, hold or sell?

| Tim McArthur

There looks to be positive momentum in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Platinum Asset Management Limited…

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Is Murdoch's move on APN News and Media Limited a buy signal for investors?

| Tim McArthur

News Corp (ASX:NWS) has amassed a 14.99% stake in radio and regional newspaper publisher APN News and Media Limited (ASX:APN).

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Here's what a top investor's portfolio looks like

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) are just 2 of the 35 stocks Investors Mutual have purchased…

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