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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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Are these the 10 worst performing blue-chip stocks of 2014?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Among the biggest losers of 2014 are Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) and…

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Here's why Medibank Private will fall after tomorrow's IPO

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After all the hype surrounding an initial public offering has cleared, investors see a company for what it truly is.…

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Rio Tinto Limited, Woodside Petroleum Limited & Senex Energy Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Iron ore is hurting Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), whilst oil is weighing on Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Senex Energy…

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3 reasons to avoid buying Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With a high value on its assets and little growth in the pipeline, investors may want to steer clear of…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Woolworths Limited and ANZ Banking Group: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s been a tough year for shareholders in ASX heavyweights Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Australia and…

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3 standout ASX stock ideas for 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) appear worth holding throughout 2015.

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3 dividend stocks I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd. and Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Forget the usual names like National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC); Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP),…

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My Medibank Private Ltd mistake and 2 better buys

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Did you miss out on the Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) IPO? Don’t fret, both QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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Is this the catalyst gold investors have been waiting for?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australian gold miners such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) will be praying for a…

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Here's why I'd buy these 3 stocks long before Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has rewarded long-term shareholders handsomely but at today’s prices, Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Village Roadshow Ltd…

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2 big dividend stocks I'd buy before Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) isn’t cheap and it certainly isn’t the only big dividend stock in town. Fellow telecommunications company…

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CSIRO boss Megan Clark joins Rio Tinto Limited board

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The board of mining giant Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has today welcomed experienced Australian business leader and geologist, Megan Clark…

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Is National Australia Bank Ltd a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

So far, so good. National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) new CEO Andrew Thorburn has been making the right decisions for…

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2 dividend stocks better than Medibank Private

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Medibank Private isn’t the only dividend stock in town. In fact, Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL)…

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Are these the 3 best growth stocks on the ASX for new money?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are great companies with long runways ahead.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Yes, they’ve got big dividends. But are Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd…

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Global M&A reaches $US3 trillion: Are stockmarkets about to plummet?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

High levels of mergers & activity can make some investors nervous.

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Australian Agricultural Company Ltd branded beef sales jump 38%: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Our biggest beef and cattle producer, Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) has seen its branded beef sales jump by 38%,…

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Put these 5 top growth stocks under your Christmas tree this December

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re searching for growth and income at a reasonable price, look no further than Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Altium…

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The big reason Telstra Corporation Ltd is not in my share portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It may be a great company but Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) isn’t cheap at today’s prices.

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Thorn Group Ltd on track for another stellar year: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Growing finance provider Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) has yet again produced a strong half-yearly performance.

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Ruralco Holdings Ltd posts massive profit increase: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With a strong year under its belt, it’s time investors take a closer look at diversified agriculture specialist, Ruralco Holdings…

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BigAir Group Limited jumps 10% on acquisition: Here's why you should buy this telco today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Talk about a rapid turnaround. Since dropping to a low of just $0.635c yesterday, junior telco BigAir Group Limited’s (ASX:BGL)…

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5 stocks I'm avoiding in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At today’s prices, I’ll be passing on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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BigAir Group Limited drops 28% in 3 months: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In early trade today shares in junior telecommunications company BigAir Group Limited (ASX:BGL) dropped 9% but recovered after being issued…

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Is it time to buy Macquarie Group Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Analysts are forecasting strong earnings per share growth in the near-term, but neither Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) nor National Australia…

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Did you miss the Medibank Private IPO? Try these 4 dividend stocks instead

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) offer for retail investors has ended but Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL),…

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4 excellent dividend stocks to buy in November

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT)…

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Stop losing money with term deposits: Buy these 4 big dividend stocks instead

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Term deposits are offering returns less than 3% while big dividend stocks such as Scentre Group (ASX:SCG), Ozforex Group Ltd…

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3 growth stocks I own and think you should too

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re looking for growth at a reasonable price, I think Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)…

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Westpac Banking Corp, National Australia Bank Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia’s banks have wide economic moats and big dividend yields. But should you buy Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia…

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Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd is not a buy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Don’t be fooled by P/E ratios or dividend yields. Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) isn’t a bargain.

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Who else wants 4 great dividend stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Who doesn’t love a big fully franked dividend yield? Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Woodside…

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Here's why these 3 ASX stocks are rapidly growing profits and dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are growing internationally…

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Westpac Banking Corp CEO Gail Kelly announces retirement: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) today announced the retirement of successful CEO Gail Kelly and appointment of her successor, Brian Hartzer.

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Bank of Queensland Limited & Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Big dividends are on offer, but are Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Westpac Banking Corp…

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3 big dividend stocks you need on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates aren’t going anywhere and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG)…

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Are Rio Tinto Limited shares a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have fallen 12.5% in 2014 but they’re not a bargain just yet.

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4 big-name ASX stocks for your retirement portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) are established businesses…

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Chuck on your XXL dividend T-shirt: It's time to go shopping for retail stocks!

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Retail sales have surged and four big dividends are on offer from Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), Retail Food Group…

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