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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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Will 2015 be a bubblier year for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) return to the winners' board in the new year?

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Expect more IPOs in 2015 with Medibank Private Ltd setting the example

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has failed to impress me thus far, but these upcoming IPOs could…

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Here's why the Medibank Private Ltd float was a dud

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been just two days since the float of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), but the market is now seeing the…

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Iron ore plunges below US$69: Is there relief in sight?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies like Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) might look attractive right…

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Beat falling interest rates with these 3 marvellous high-yield dividend stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If interest rates fall further, you’ll want to be holding companies like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG)…

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AUD hits US85 cents: Which stocks will benefit in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The tumbling Aussie dollar could prove favourable to companies such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD),…

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Here's why Greencross Limited has surged 12.6% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pet specialist Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could be a fantastic investment prospect.

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The big BHP Billiton Limited dilemma: To buy, or not to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If there’s one thing that can be said for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), it’s that the stock is at least…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares soar 11% on open: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) have hit the market with a bang, opening up at $2.22 to bag retail…

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Should you buy NIB Holdings Limited or Medibank Private Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private Ltd IPO could open up a buying opportunity for NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares.

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Down more than 80%: Is now the time to buy Australia's junior iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), Arrium Limited (ASX:ARI) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) have been smashed this year, but are they…

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MYOB to list on the ASX: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could MYOB threaten both XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) and Reckon Limited (ASX:RKN) in the Australian market?

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Stocks for 2015: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Which category do companies like M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) fall…

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Is the Aussie share market in for a tough 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) could be amongst the better bets for 2015.

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Don't buy a single Medibank Private share tomorrow until you've read this

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) IPO is generating an extreme level of excitement, but it could be very, very overhyped.

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Is Estia Health a better bet than Medibank Private?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Estia Health will join fellow aged care operators Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and Regis Healthcare Limited (ASX:REG) on the ASX.…

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has been an incredible performer between 2012-2014, but can it continue to outperform the S&P/ASX…

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Here's why Cardno Limited shares were slammed 26% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Down 43% since September, could Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) be a buy?

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AUD to hit 92c: Who wins and who loses?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has forecast a strong year for the AUD. How will companies like Flight Centre Travel Group…

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No more iron ore expansion for BHP Billiton Limited: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) hasn’t approved a single iron ore project since 2011.

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BHP Billiton Limited hosts AGM: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) covered a range of topics at its AGM.

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The 3 best ASX stocks to buy for 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If there’s one thing I think that’s almost certain, it’s that the Australian stock market is the place to have…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited plunges and so does "Twiggy" Forrest's stake

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Mr Forrest’s wealth has more than halved as a result of the waning Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price.

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Medibank Private investors: Congratulations on your 15% profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private investors could make a 15% profit on day one of the highly anticipated float.

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Here's why the Free Trade Agreement saw Freedom Foods Group Ltd skyrocket

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has become one of Australia’s first companies to benefit from the China Australia Free Trade…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited slammed as shares hit 5-year low

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

At $2.79, Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares haven’t traded this low since June 2009.

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Iron ore crashes as investors despair: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is there relief in sight for companies like Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Mount Gibson…

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5 great ASX stocks to have in your watchlist for 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and three other relatively unknown ASX stocks deserve a position in your watchlist…

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3 dividend stocks to help fund your retirement

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retirees need to account for roughly 20 years’ worth of retirement living. Holding onto stocks such as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW),…

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Should Australia's furniture retailers be worried about the arrival of foreign competition?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) could all be in for a…

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Here's why shares may be a better investment than property

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Let's take a look at the age old conundrum of shares versus property.

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Here's why Westfield Corp Ltd is a stock to buy in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Significant upside potential and a juicy dividend make Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) a very nice prospect for 2015.

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BHP Billiton Limited: Should you buy, sell, or hold?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been a huge disappointment in recent years. Should investors give up on the Big Australian…

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5 familiar reasons why investors buy the big four banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ever wondered why Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and…

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Greencross Limited drops another 3.3%: Should investors buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Down 23.7% since August, is Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) too good to pass up?

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Get in quick for your share of $1.4 trillion in dividends

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australians are set to benefit from a global dividend explosion, with companies like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New…

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Are Australia's iron ore miners facing a catastrophe?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Iron ore is set to fall even further, and companies like BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO)…

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Here's why Select Harvests Limited is a good buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A possible acquisition could deliver synergy benefits for Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV).

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BHP Billiton Limited falls another 5.3%: Is now a good time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shareholders of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have endured plenty of pain, but is there an end in sight?

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Your last chance to buy Medibank Private: What should you do?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Applications for the highly anticipated Medibank Private IPO will close tonight!

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