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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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3 dividend stocks to buy and 3 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

You can’t always trust a dividend yield, but companies like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) are…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares aren't as safe as you think: Here's why

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has long-been the go-to stock for investors, but for the wrong reasons…

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4 ASX stocks I'd buy if I had $10,000

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) could turn $10,000 into…

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Beat the Medibank Private craze with these 3 ASX stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Instead of potentially overpaying for Medibank Private shares, why not take a look at companies like Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO)…

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Is Nearmap Ltd really worth 90c per share?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shareholders could be in for even more delight.

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Here's why Cover-More Group Ltd is a fantastic buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) could grow earnings at a terrific rate over the coming years.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia dropped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (ASX:CBA) magical run has come to an abrupt end.

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Here's why Myer Holdings Ltd shares have crashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) shares are down more than 4%. Is now the time to buy?

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has taken a 2.2% dive today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares were smashed following some more bad news for shareholders.

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10 things you need to consider before you commit to Medibank Private shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With just two days remaining, here are some pros and cons of a Medibank Private investment.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a stock to own in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) continue its dream run into 2015?

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Should you buy Medibank Private?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With just three days left to get your application in, should you grab some Medibank Private shares?

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited's 7% dividend worth a look?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have hit a 16-month low and offer a 7% fully franked yield. Is now…

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Should you buy Veda Group Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd’s (ASX:VED) shares might not look cheap, but they could deliver handsome returns for investors who take the…

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a good buy today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) reported good numbers for October. Is the miner still on track?

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Here's why Lynas Corporation Limited shares popped 7.3% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shareholders of Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) can breathe a sigh of relief, but is the stock a buy?

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Scentre Group Ltd hits record high: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) shares have rallied to an all-time high on the back of a strong news week.

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3 better dividend plays than Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If you want better returns than what Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) can offer, look at companies such as JB…

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Don't apply for a single Medibank Private share until you've read this

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private IPO is generating an extreme level of excitement, but it could be very overhyped.

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3 bargain stocks to help you smash the market's returns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Like the next investor, I love a bargain. That’s why I think now could be a fantastic time to stock…

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3 reasons to have faith with BHP Billiton Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been a rough ride, but shareholders should remain patient with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Is this the end for Lynas Corporation Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

At 5.4 cents, investors shouldn’t be tempted by the lure of Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC)

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The fizz has returned to Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: But is it still a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares are up more than 9% in the last week.

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Beware the scary outlook for iron ore investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) be a good buy right now?

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares were crushed yesterday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) tumbled to a new 52-week low, and things could be about to get even worse…

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Here's how you can profit from the freefalling Aussie dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar has plunged to a four-year low, and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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One massive reason to avoid Australia's iron ore miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

I wouldn’t even be touching BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) right now.

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Get in early: The top 2 retailers for your Christmas stocking

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail sales are soaring ahead of Christmas, JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could make for…

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Scentre Group Ltd reports strong sales growth: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail sales are soaring in the lead up to Christmas. Is Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) a good way to play…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia smashes earnings records: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) on track to record another record annual profit, is the bank a buy today?

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Iron ore plunges to 5-year low: 3 important decisions facing investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been another tough day at the office for Australia’s iron ore miners with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia destined for a new all-time high?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has plenty of momentum and is less than 4% away from hitting a new record…

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3 high-yield dividend plays to smash the market's returns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) could be great buys in a low interest…

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Here's why Westfield Corp Ltd is such a great buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

At $7.98 per share, Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) is looking like a great buy today.

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3 top ASX companies for your Melbourne Cup trifecta

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)… Which companies will make…

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3 reasons why you should avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Before you buy any Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares, you need to read this…

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Here's why Aussie gold miners are on the chopping block today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are amongst the ASX’s worst performers…

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3 great ASX stocks to buy in November

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) could be amongst the best stocks you…

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Has BHP Billiton Limited moved into the 'Buy Zone'?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been something between a rollercoaster ride and a nightmare for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders, but is this bad…

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Here's why Westfield Corp Ltd shares have soared 9%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) still presenting as a decent buy?

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