Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy), Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Your instant 3 share blue chip portfolio: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Westfield Corp & Amcor Limited

September 11, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) are three of the most attractive blue chips to…

3 small-cap stocks that could set the world on fire

September 11, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors hoping to strike it rich should look at Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Nearmap Limited (ASX:NEA) and Onthehouse Holdings Ltd…

Here's why these Australian retailers are in the bargain bin today

September 10, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) have all fallen heavily in…

Here's why NIB Holdings Limited has been hammered today

September 10, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Health insurance business NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) has dropped more than 6.5% early in today’s session.

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How to build a winning portfolio with these growth stocks

September 10, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A good balance of blue chips like Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and growth stocks like Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) is vital…

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5 signs the market is cooling on Commonwealth Bank of Australia

September 9, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are the times of massive returns over for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shareholders?

Have shares in BHP Billiton Limited hit the bottom?

September 9, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have dropped more than 10% in recent weeks, but could it be set to bounce…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia too expensive?

September 9, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It appears that Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares might be stuck in something of a rut.

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3 stocks stuck in the middle of a growth sweet spot

September 9, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newton’s law that ‘what goes up, must come down’ doesn’t apply to stocks like M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Nearmap Ltd…

Would Warren Buffett buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

September 9, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market is getting impatient with Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), which could signal an opportunity to buy.

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3 ASX stocks worth buying right now

September 9, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Blue-chips like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are dragging the market down, and the smart…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited's share buyback decision was correct

September 8, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shareholders slammed BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) when it failed to announce a buyback, but it may have been the right…

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3 reasons I'm not buying Commonwealth Bank of Australia

September 8, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Now trading at $81, shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) just aren’t as appealing as they used to be.

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Move over high-yield dividend darlings – here are 4 stocks set for some real gains

September 8, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) could be cooling down, so we need to find the…

Could the Aussie dollar be 22% overvalued? Here's how you can profit

September 8, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The smart investors are looking at ways to profit from the strengthening US dollar, and companies like Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD),…

Here's why Insurance Australia Group Ltd has plummeted today

September 8, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares tumbled more than 5% early in today’s session.

Here's why Veda Group Ltd has given up 2.1% today

September 5, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Recent market darling Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) has fallen heavily in weak market conditions.

3 reasons to call on Cover-More Group Ltd today

September 5, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) is a name known by more travellers than investors, but that could soon change.

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3 big reasons to sell your Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

September 5, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

As hard as it may be to part ways with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares, now may be the…

BHP Billiton Limited is down 10%: Here are 3 reasons not to panic

September 5, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have dropped 10%, and investors are becoming nervous. But those who remain patient should be…

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5 high-yielding growth stocks for your watchlist

September 5, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Go after growth with M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL), NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF), Super Retail Group Ltd…

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Westfield Corp, BHP Billiton Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd: Buy, Sell or Hold?

September 4, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) hovering around multi-year highs, are Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD, BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Telstra Corporation…

Is the market cooling on Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

September 4, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has long-been a market darling, but are there signs of a downturn?

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Iron ore plunges to 5-year low: Is this the bottom?

September 4, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pressure is mounting for Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) as iron ore continues its decline.

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3 big reasons to stay loyal to Telstra Corporation Ltd

September 3, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is creeping higher and higher, but investors shouldn’t sell just yet.

4 ways to defend your portfolio from a stock market crash

September 3, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

While the stock market is going great guns right now, it is imperative we remain prepared for the worst. That’s…

Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has dropped today

September 3, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Big Australian, BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), has dropped a further 1.7% today. Read on to find out why…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's 7% yield too good to be true?

September 2, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold and investors have again turned to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)…

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3 small-cap superstars to own in September

September 2, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Reporting season has left us with a solid outlook for companies like Nearmap Limited (ASX:NEA), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and…

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Here's why Greencross Limited is a great buy today

September 2, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) have been volatile this week, but they’re still a great buy.

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, BHP Billiton Limited & Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

September 2, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the stock market creeping higher, are Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) worth…