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BHP Billiton Limited, Medibank Private Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Should you buy?

Will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) fall further? Can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) surge higher? And can Medibank Private Ltd…

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4 ASX stocks smashed today

S&P/ASX 200 Index ends the week with a 1.6% gain

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How to double your stock portfolio in 10 years

The maths is simple but are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:TLS) the…

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Forget commodities – here are three outstanding growth stocks to put the fizz back in your portfolio

If you’re like most Australians, you have money in commodities. Make it back with some shrewd investments in healthcare, real…

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Why Prophecy International Holdings Limited surged 13%

Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) jumped to a 10-month high today. Here's why

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited rallied 2.6% on Friday

Despite a crumbling oil price, BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has managed to rally higher

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Is it time to cash in on Westpac Banking Corp's 5.7% fully franked dividend?

In this low interest rate environment, Westpac Banking Corp's (ASX:WBC) 5.7% dividend yield is very tempting.

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Netflix will launch in Australia on March 31

Is this the beginning of the end for commercial TV?

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Here's the secret to how $285 could one day make you rich

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM), Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG), Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) and Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI)…

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Put STW Communications Group Ltd on the list of potential takeover targets for 2015

Advertising group STW Communications Group Ltd (ASX:SGN) is looking like a prime takeover target with its largest shareholder buying more…

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Here's what those lacklustre retail trade figures mean to your share portfolio

Retail trade edged ever so slightly higher in November and prompted a quick jump in the share prices of Specialty…

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Attention gold bears: Witness the third best commodity of last year

It’s now one of the few comparative 'bright' spots in a pretty ugly commodity environment. (ASX:NCM)(ASX:FMG)(ASX:WPL)

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Beat the experts with these 4 ASX stocks

Super funds posted an average return of 7.5% in 2014.

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Should you buy Cover-More Group Ltd today?

Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) could be being weighed down by Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT)

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5 simple investing mistakes to avoid in 2015

Stop spending those dividends is just one mistake investors should try and avoid this year

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Altium Limited drops 8% on sales update: Here's why

In morning trade, shares of electronics design software provider Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) have fallen over 8% despite a rather promising…

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Don't be fooled by this sector's massive returns

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have both generated fantastic returns recently, but there's more than…

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Why you should buy US shares

Some of the world’s best companies, and a currency kicker

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3 stocks with fat, fully franked yields: Wesfarmers Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and National Australia Bank Ltd.

These 3 stocks offer hugely impressive yields right now: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia Bank…

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3 stocks set to beat the ASX in 2015: Suncorp Group Ltd, AMP Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited

These 3 shares could be well-worth holding this year: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Fortescue Metals Group…

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How to pick stocks like the pros – Part 2: Peter Lynch, rock star fund manager

Peter Lynch's down-to-earth stock picking methods would have found great stocks like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) and Greencross…

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3 reasons why National Australia Bank Ltd could outperform in 2015

Shares in National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) have long underperformed their peers but investors are hoping that will change in…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

S&P/ASX 200 opens sharply higher, following strong gains on Wall Street overnight

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A stock picker's guide to Carsales.Com Ltd in 2015

Online car sales website Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) still dominates its industry and recent overseas acquisitions expand its presence in Asia…

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5 pros and cons of the oil crisis you need to know about

The threats of a falling oil price have all been well documented, but there are plenty of positives too!

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4 ASX stocks crushed by the market today

S&P/ASX 300 rises 0.5%, but that didn't help these 4 stocks

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4 ASX stocks surging higher today

Companies such as Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are amongst the biggest winners today

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Is the Aussie economy stronger than investors think?

Even if overall growth is lacklustre there appear to be pockets of strength.

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Buyer beware: The 'professionals' say these ASX stocks are going to fall

Unsurprisingly retail and mining stocks like Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), Myer Holdings Limited (ASX:MYR) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are…

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Could these be the 4 best dividend stocks for 2015?

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) should all be able to sustain…

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Broker slashes forecasts for Australia's oil players: Here's what you need to know

The future looks grim for Australia’s oil players, including Santos Limited (ASX:STO), AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY)

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd the perfect dividend stock?

A robust cash position and a push into Asia bode well for long-term shareholders in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS).

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Should you buy Australia's iron ore miners now?

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are enjoying strong gains, but can the good times continue?

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Westpac Banking Corp, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Ardent Leisure Group: Should you buy?

There’s plenty of big dividends on offer from household names like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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The retailer with the most to prove in the coming weeks

All eyes will be on the retail sector tomorrow with the release of November's retail sales figure but Specialty Fashion…

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Is this as bad as it gets for iron ore miners?

Despite a recent rally, for shareholders in giants Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), an oversupply…

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Is Medibank Private Ltd really worth that much?

Despite its somewhat lofty valuation, it has been suggested that the Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) stock could still have a…

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8 stocks set to benefit from crashing oil prices

Companies like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) could see a boost in earnings if oil continues down…

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The lazy investor's way to wealth

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) have maintained upward earnings trends, making it easier for lazy investors…

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Outperform a volatile ASX with CSL Limited, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Woolworths Limited

These 3 stocks could outperform a lagging ASX: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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