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Dividend shares — now the only game in town

I’m getting in ahead of the game — buying dividend paying stocks today, before interest rates fall any further.

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Which stocks are tipped to beat profit expectations in February?

We are likely to see earnings upgrades during the February reporting season as too much bad news and not enough…

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Atlas Iron Limited sinks as costs exceed iron ore price

Junior iron ore miner Atlas Iron Limited's (ASX:AGO) share price sinks as it struggles to remain profitable

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Could the big four banks be a 'Buy' after all?

A prominent sharebroker has done a backflip on the big four banks. Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking…

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What does UXC Limited's 10% surge mean for the tech services sector?

The pain in the business technology services sector from client budget cuts may be coming to an end with UXC…

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2 growing dividend stocks for a richer retirement

HSBC's retirement report says many Australians could run out of retirement savings sooner than expected.

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Rio Tinto Limited announces record production: Here's what you need to know

Is it time to put your money on Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)?

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Why you pay too much for financial advice

Hint: It’s why you try to save $1 on a latte

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Proof that Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd could be a bargain

Ignore the Australian dollar versus US dollar exchange rate - more and more Australians are still travelling overseas

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

ASX opens lower, with all eyes on Chinese economic data due out later today

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Who else wants 5 big dividend stock ideas?

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Super Retail Group Limited (ASX:SUL), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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Should you buy Macquarie Group Ltd, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Ramsay Health Care Limited?

Is now the right time to add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Insurance Australia Group…

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2 defensive stocks to protect your portfolio against downside risks

Now is a good time to switch to defensive stocks with these two quality stocks in the consumer staples and…

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3 of the best dividend-paying stocks: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank Ltd., Transurban Group

These 3 stocks have excellent dividend track records: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Transurban…

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3 stocks set to boost your returns this year: Origin Energy Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd

These 3 stocks could be star performers in your portfolio: Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Wesfarmers…

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These 5 stocks soared yesterday: Did you strike it rich?

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) surged on Monday.

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3 comeback stocks for the year ahead: Woolworths Limited, Westpac Banking Corp and Oil Search Limited

These 3 stocks could come good after disappointing starts to the year: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and…

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Is Vocation Ltd set to issue another profit downgrade?

Watch out shareholders, Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) is about to change guidance again.

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Does more foreign competition mean trouble for Australian retail businesses?

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could have more troubles to contend with.

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Snare yourself a minimum 7% dividend yield with these 4 blue-chip stocks

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) could all hold…

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4 great ASX stocks to buy and 4 to avoid in 2015

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL): Which ones are worth…

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4 ASX stocks tumbling on the market today

S&P/ASX 200 posts a 0.2% gain, despite a strong start

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5 top ASX stocks with a grossed-up dividend yield over 6.5%

It might be much safer to accept the solid yield offered by Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) than to reach for…

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2 compelling stocks that need to be on your watchlist

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are growing in the double-digits and have made new acquisitions…

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Here's why these 4 stocks are flying higher today

Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) and Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) are among today's top performers. Here's why.

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3 things only the experts know about the oil crisis

Here's what only the pros know about Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Is today a good day to buy Medibank Private Ltd?

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has had a strong day, but can the good times continue?

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Ozforex Group Ltd to end its relationship with Westpac: Here's what shareholders need to know

Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) also provided an update to the market today regarding its exposure to the Swiss Franc, which…

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The utterly delusional world of negative gearing — what could possibly go wrong?

Why thousands of investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks

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ALS Ltd reports results ahead of expectations: Should you buy?

Here’s why results were 15% better than forecast, and what investors can expect from ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) for the rest…

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Gold price rally drives big miner gains: Should you own Newcrest Mining Limited?

Market worries over plummeting oil prices, the weakening Euro and the Swiss Franc collapse could be pushing gold higher.

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Paladin Energy Ltd revenues soar 79% but shares sink

Uranium miner Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) headed for another big full year loss

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Here's why Woodside Petroleum Limited's Apache takeover plan could be blocked

The ACCC has concerns that Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL) acquisition could lead to an increase in gas prices for consumers.

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Is this the beginning of the great oil recovery?

Is it time to buy companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) or Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited shares are surging today

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is leading the market higher following a horror run last week.

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Macquarie Group Ltd jumps on profit upgrade: Should you buy?

Has Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) got what it takes to win big in the future?

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2 big reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd

Telstra Corporation Ltd’s (ASX:TLS) focus on returns and promising long-term growth strategy put it in good stead for greater shareholder…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

S&P/ASX 200 rockets higher, gaining 1%

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2 high-yield stocks to boost your dividend returns

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) could offer solid outperformance in 2015.

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Here's how to beat a bear market with these 3 stocks

It could be time to add Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST)…

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