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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).

Recent Articles

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has crumbled 4.2% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been slammed this morning with its shares down more than 25% since August

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Here's why I'm not touching BHP Billiton Limited's 5.1% dividend

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is yielding even more than Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), but I’m still…

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Here's why I'm not buying Medibank Private Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has delivered fantastic returns to date, but has it travelled too far?

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3 ASX stocks to buy and hold for 50 years

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) could be the answer…

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10 ASX stocks worth watching in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) are amongst the stocks worth keeping an eye…

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Here's why Australia's iron ore miners surged last week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) appears to be back in the market’s favour

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Here's why TFS Corporation Limited kicked 2015 off with a Bang

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sandalwood plantation manager TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) rose 12% on the first trading day of 2015

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How will BHP Billiton Limited fare in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Whichever way you look at it, 2014 was a shocking year for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP). Will 2015 be…

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Here's what shaped the S&P/ASX 200 in 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Falling commodities, Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and new records for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Here's why investors should avoid Medibank Private Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has been one of the best financial stories of 2014, but can it repeat the tale…

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Australia's iron ore miners stage late rally: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have both responded well to the late iron ore rally

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3 dividend stocks to drive your 2015 returns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Give term deposits the flick and focus on companies like Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has been one of the market’s standout performers today

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4 vital lessons for investors, and 3 top stocks to buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The story of the Goose and the Golden Egg provides plenty of important lessons for investors

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Should you buy Veda Group Ltd in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) might not seem cheap, but it’s worth a second look

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3 reasons to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) could deliver fantastic returns in the New Year

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Will 2015 be another bumper year for Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has handily outperformed the market, but can it repeat its performance in 2015?

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Will anything top the Medibank Private Ltd IPO in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) float was huge this year, but will the good times continue for the IPO market…

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Strong Boxing Day turnout for Australian retailers: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies such as Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG) may have benefited from…

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Your instant 10 ASX stock portfolio for 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Whether it’s income or growth that you’re after, stocks like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and JB…

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3 Stocks I'm Buying Now to Get Rich Later

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Here’s the simple plan that could make me, and other investors, extremely wealthy… including my 3 favourite ASX stocks for…

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Is Medibank Private Ltd still a good buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) closed at a record-high price

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Here's why 2015 will be the Year of the Dividend

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) continue their charge? Or is it time for some…

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is trading at a heavy discount, but could it fall even further?

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Now sitting at an all-time high, will the good times continue for Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) in 2015?

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Iron ore plunges to 5-year low: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Arrium Limited (ASX:ARI) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) have tumbled more than 90%. Are they worth a second look?

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Are these the 5 best dividend stocks for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could generate huge returns in 2015. Which other three companies make this…

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Iron ore hits US$67: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it worth betting on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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Will Medibank Private Ltd keep climbing higher?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Up 15.5% since its float, is Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) still a buy?

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Do BHP Billiton Limited and Senex Energy Ltd have further to fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) have all been slammed following comments…

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Is now the time to go bargain hunting for Aussie retailers?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Online sales recorded their worst growth rate on record in November. Will that bode well for Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR)…

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Here's why the bull market may have further to run

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is rebounding strongly with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd soared 12% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Small-cap superstar Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) has enjoyed another stellar performance today.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are booming today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has just smashed its previous all-time high.

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Are these the 10 best ASX stocks for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some big name players like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) made it…

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Here's why Kathmandu Holdings Ltd shares were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been a tough year for shareholders of Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD).

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Energy stocks surge as oil rises: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all climbing higher – can investors…

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If you sold your shares early this week: Look away now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has exploded, bringing a tidal wave of fresh profits.

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Will it be ASX 6,000 in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Santa Rally has arrived with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National Australia Bank Ltd.…

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Here's why Nearmap Ltd is still a great buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Small-cap superstar Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) might look pricey, but this growth story could just be getting started…

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