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Owen Raszkiewicz

Owen Raszkiewicz is a Motley Fool Contributor. Owen has been a Contributor since 2013, having also spent time as a Fool writer/analyst. He also worked as an Investment Analyst at Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's top research house specialising in managed funds. Owen has appeared on Channel 10's The Project and was invited on the BBC. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance, Masters of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Technology, Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and Diploma of Mortgage Broking Management. In addition, Owen has passed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. He has taken the Banking + Finance Oath (BFO). When he is not writing, Owen is Managing Director of Rask Finance, an Australian financial education company. You can email him: [email protected].

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3 superstar small-cap stocks for big returns in 2015

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The high-risk high-reward trade off on offer with Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ), Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) could…

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4 stocks I'd buy this weekend

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Focus on what you know and buy companies you understand. Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and…

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3 quality dividend stocks for your Christmas watchlist

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are three quality…

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Should you buy National Australia Bank Ltd?

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National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) may be set to perform stronger in 2015 but is it worth the risk?

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Oil price drops again: Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited or Qantas Airways Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The oil price will hurt countries and companies alike. Is it time to time to sell Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares begin normal trading: Will they flop?

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After touting huge stag profits, investors can finally begin trading their shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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5 of the best companies presenting at Australia Biotech Invest 2014

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If you’re looking for some high-risk/high-reward investment ideas, Australia’s biotechnology scene could be on the verge of a lot of…

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Is it time to buy Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd?

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Shares in prospective tolling facility owner Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) fell after a tough week for all oil and…

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Your instant 5 share growth portfolio for 2015

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Setting up your portfolio for 2015? Start with some great Australian businesses like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Slater & Gordon…

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3 reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd shares throughout 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you hold Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares, there’s plenty of reasons to continue doing the same in 2015.

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Here are 4 super retail stocks with big fully franked dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Super Retail Group Limited (ASX:SUL), RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG), Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) are offering…

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2 small dividend stocks I'd buy before Westpac Banking Corp and National Australia Bank Ltd

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Whilst Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) look expensive, Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Collection House…

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3 tricks to get children excited about investing and 3 ASX stocks to match

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL), Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) and Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) are companies the whole family can…

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Are Telstra Corporation Ltd and Woolworths Limited a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has fallen 20% in six months, while Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has climbed to record highs. Here’s…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd announces promising new business deal

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After plunging 25% yesterday, Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) has announced a milestone achievement at its flagship project and shares…

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Gold and oil bounce higher: Is it time to buy these 3 cheap stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in stocks such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are higher…

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Should you buy, hold, or sell these 5 ASX stocks in 2015?

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Approaching 2015 it’s important investors reassess their portfolios for the long-term. That’s why Altium is in my portfolio and Westpac…

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group or National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are quickly growing their exposure to the…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited shares fall 25%: What should investors do?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) have followed Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) lower.

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Metcash Limited falls 15% as dividend payout plunges: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) have been taken to the cleaners on news its interim dividend will fall 31%.

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Could gold fall to $1,000 per ounce?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are mining stocks such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC), Troy Resources Ltd…

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2015 superstars: 4 growth stocks I'd buy for $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) are on…

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Should Telstra Corporation Ltd, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd & Woolworths Limited be in your 2015 share portfolio?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Although they’ve each got big dividend yields, returns from Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited…

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Here's what you can expect from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group in 2015

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Shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) haven’t done much in 2014 but the next year is set…

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Rio Tinto Limited describes near-term outlook as challenging

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At an investor seminar in Sydney, mining giant Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has forecast “sustainable” dividends but recognised the tough…

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3 reasons to hold your Macquarie Group Ltd shares in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

For Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shareholders, 2015 is looking pretty good.

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Your 2015 Aussie share portfolio made easy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Sharemarket investing is a marathon not a sprint and over the long term Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Ardent Leisure Group…

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3 smashing small-cap stocks for 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

l think small-caps Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY) and Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) have strong momentum leading into…

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Will National Australia Bank Ltd outperform in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

For a long time, National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has underperformed its peers but the new CEO is making the…

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Cash Converters International Ltd scorns retail investors with institutional placement

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Pawn broker and payday loans provider Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) has just announced an institutional placement, ripping off retail…

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Here's what to expect from Telstra Corporation Ltd in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A bigger dividend is on the cards for shareholders of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) in 2015 and could provide a…

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Build your ultimate 2015 share portfolio with these 4 stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I’m betting Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) and IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF)…

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3 super dividend stock ideas for 2015 and beyond

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Some economists are concerned interest rates remain too high. Shareholders in Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG)…

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Are Santos Ltd and Senex Energy Ltd the perfect LNG duo for 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gas producers Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) could be right for investors’ long-term portfolios if forecasts are…

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Collins Foods Ltd reports 30% jump in half-year sales but posts loss of $22 million

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Fast food owner Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) has witnessed revenues jump 30%, but booked impairments totalling $36 million for the…

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Iron ore falls below $US70 per tonne: Who's losing money now?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The steelmaking ingredient has continued its spectacular fall, reaching a low of $US69.58 overnight. At these prices only Rio Tinto…

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4 stocks I'd buy before Telstra Corporation Ltd in 2015

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For their big dividend yields and defensive qualities I’d buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT),…

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Is a Rio Tinto Limited and Glencore merger still on the cards?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After hosing down speculation of a takeover in early October, rumours are again circulating Swiss commodities trader Glencore PLC will…

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Should you buy the Big Four bank stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cheaper funding and low interest rates are spurring on a wave of new investment for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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The 5 best performing stocks of 2014: Are they still a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), Transfield Services Limited (ASX:TSE) and Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) have all…

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