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Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ryan Newman (CFA) is the Director of Research of The Motley Fool Australia, and Portfolio Manager for the Pro and North Star services. Ryan’s interest in investing and stocks began at a young. His journey with The Motley Fool started first as a member but when the company first came to Australia he joined the team as one of our writers. Recognising his investing talent and passion, it wasn’t long before he was approached to join the investing team as a research analyst on Pro. Ryan is passionate about learning and continual development. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2022, and has completed his Bachelor of Accounting and his Graduate Certificate of Corporate Finance. Ryan loves spending time with his young family as well as non-fiction reading, catching the latest movies and following his sports team, the St Kilda Saints (AFL).

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Oil prices crash: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are two of many energy producers tumbling today after WTI crude plunged…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are flying higher today

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Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are amongst the market's top performing stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200…

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Investors cheer as S&P/ASX 200 surges: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has surged almost 2%, reversing yesterday's losses. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is up 3.1% while…

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Is today a good day to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) has heavily underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) over the last couple of months, despite the…

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Iron ore plunges into bear market: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are all extremely risky investment prospects.

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited shares surged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) defied a weak market, rising 2.4% compared to the S&P/ASX 200's (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) 1.3% decline.

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4 ASX stocks getting dumped by the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is down 1.3%, but Oil Search Limited (ASX:NEA), Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD), McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS)…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is back in the red-zone, as are Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), G8 Education Ltd…

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Vision Eye Institute Ltd receives takeover offer: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) seemed the most likely to lodge a bid, but Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) has…

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Europe flattens S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has crashed nearly 2% as markets brace for more pain. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited plunges to new low: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) hit a low of $1.742 – a price not seen since early 2009

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Is it time to buy Medibank Private Ltd shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has fallen more than 20% since February, so is it time to buy?

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Nearmap Ltd issues trading update: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) is a provider of ultra-high resolution aerial imagery technology for business, enterprises and government customers, which is…

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Australian dollar plunges below US75 cents: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The AUD has fallen to nearly US74 cents on a likely 'Grexit'. Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD)…

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How the Greek 'crisis' could be your opportunity to strike it rich

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

‘Grexit’ as an aside, the market is worried about the raft of downgrades from companies such as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW),…

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Why these 4 stocks are defying the market's wrath today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been crushed today, but Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) and Slater & Gordon Limited…

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4 stocks getting slammed on the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) are amongst the big-name players getting torn apart today.

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Why WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED has been smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX: WHC) is down 8.2% today and 11.4% in the last two sessions.

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S&P/ASX 200 slammed as iron ore plummets: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has stuttered as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group…

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Iron ore plummets: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have all come under heavy selling…

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Could these stocks help you retire rich?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are amongst the…

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Why BHP Billiton Limited shares rebounded today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) rose 1.6% despite a fall in iron ore and oil prices overnight.

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Should you bank on Commonwealth Bank of Australia today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are trading at their highest price in two months.

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are rampaging higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 1.7%, but that's nothing compared to the gains of Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG),…

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4 ASX stocks getting smashed by the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is soaring higher, but the same cannot be said for Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ)…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 1.3%, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and…

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Update on Kathmandu Holdings Ltd takeover: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) shareholders appear to be disappointed with Briscoe's takeover offer.

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Another acquisition for Burson Group Ltd: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) has announced another acquisition, in addition to its recent Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) purchase.

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Medibank Private Ltd flexes muscles: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Private health insurance giant Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has taken a tough stance against rising hospital costs by terminating its…

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Should you own Woolworths Limited in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) had a terrible run over the last 12 months, but will that change in the year to…

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Bulls fight back in S&P/ASX 200 'Grelief' rally: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen two days in a row now, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and…

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Why these 5 big-name ASX stocks are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 0.7%, but that's nothing compared to Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX),…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks are getting crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 0.5%, but Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and 1-Page…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited plunges: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has fallen nearly 6% today, with further pain a likely scenario.

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iCar Asia Ltd drives into trading halt: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) has enormous growth potential, but the latest quarter was somewhat disappointing.

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Should you own BHP Billiton Limited shares in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) fell 16% over the last 12 months, heavily underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) and various…

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Should you own Commonwealth Bank of Australia in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares rose just 5.3% during the 2015 financial year, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

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Why these 5 ASX stocks were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) recovered some of its recent losses, but not so for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks are tearing the market apart today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is back on top today, led by Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd…

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Greece Frightening: What S&P/ASX 200 investors need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been much calmer today, although investors continue to sell off big-name stocks such as…

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