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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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Aurizon Holdings Ltd reports: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) is one of Australia's biggest companies, but is it a safe bet for your money?

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 was slammed today

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) were amongst the heaviest hit…

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Here's why Insurance Australia Group Ltd shares were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are on the nose today, and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Suncorp Group…

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3 reasons not to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has had an incredible run, but can the rally really continue?

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Australian dollar jumps above US80c: Here's how you can profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are well positioned to profit from a lower Australian dollar.

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MYOB Limited returns to ASX: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Limited (ASX:MYO) will return to the ASX next week, but is it a match for XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO)?

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Is your portfolio prepared for the next big market crash?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) as a whole hovering…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares crashed today

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has fallen more than 6%, despite further increases in the iron ore price overnight.

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Here's why Catapult Group International Ltd is one for your long-term watchlist

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) is a small-cap stock with plenty of potential.

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Nanosonics Ltd. reports: Is it too late to buy this promising stock?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) shares have more than doubled over the last 12 months, but is there more to come?

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Should you buy Woolworths Limited stock today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Most analysts are bearish on Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW). Should you be, too?

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Is MYOB Limited already a bad investment?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Limited (ASX:MYO) will hit the market hot next week, but it will face plenty of competition from XERO FPO…

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Iron ore nears US$60 a tonne: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia's iron ore miners have enjoyed a miraculous recovery recently with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited…

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10 things you need to know about M2 Group Ltd's bid for iiNet Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

M2 Group Ltd's (ASX:MTU) offer for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) could be matched by a further bid from TPG Telecom Ltd…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), Hills Ltd (ASX:HIL) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) have all suffered…

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5 signs that Commonwealth Bank of Australia is overvalued

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors seem to have cooled on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and for good reason.

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Here's why these 5 ASX stocks are skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) has risen strongly for the day with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and…

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Iron ore rebounds 24%: Can the rally be sustained?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) are both skyrocketing in response to the commodity's latest recovery.

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Here's why TPG Telecom Ltd shares were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) was sold off heavily this morning, falling nearly 9% per share.

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Is this the start of a bidding war for iiNet Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) has reportedly lodged a competing offer for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN). That's not great news for TPG…

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6 top ASX stocks to buy in 2015 and 4 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How do companies such as Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) fare?

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BHP Billiton Limited slows expansion: Is this a game changer for the iron ore industry?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The iron ore price rallied after BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) elected to slow its expansion plans.

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Here's why Greencross Limited skyrocketed higher last Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could represent an excellent buying opportunity.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a bargain or a value trap?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been a tough few weeks for shareholders of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), but those who have held on…

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Is time to go shopping for Woolworths Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Up 2.6% for the day, should investors wait for a pullback from Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), or buy now?

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd has skyrocketed 17.6% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) has now risen 153% since early January! Are you too late to the party?

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The S&P/ASX 200 jumps 1.3%: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are leading the charge, but…

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How much is Medibank Private Ltd really worth?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares have fallen almost 16% over the last two months. Is the stock a buy?

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Is today a good day to buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has bought itself some time, but at what cost?

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With oil prices rising is it time to buy Australia's energy stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) and Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have…

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Here's why Nufarm Limited surged 4.8% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) has released its first-half earnings report. How did the company fare?

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5 ASX stocks that are jumping higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) are all providing support for the…

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Here's why the RBA might hold off cutting interest rates in May

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and the Big Four banks have all been sold off recently. Is this…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited has skyrocketed 11% today

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is trading more than 11% higher at $2.12 today. Read on to find out what…

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Iron ore surges 5.9%: Here's what every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has pulled the brakes on further expansion, which is great news for companies like Rio Tinto…

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares have slipped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have fallen below $91, down from a recent high of almost $97.

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Medibank Private Ltd slips to four-month low: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is now trading closer to its IPO price.

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Is Vision Eye Institute Ltd a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) won a big court case recently.

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Has the iron ore rebound drawn to a close?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) soon follow the path laid by Atlas Iron Limited…

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10 key things you need to know from BHP Billiton Limited's operational report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has delivered its third-quarter operations report and even increased its full-year production guidance for iron ore!

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