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Is this the best time to buy shares in a decade?

| Mike King

More than 20 S&P/ASX 200 stocks are down more than 10% since late April. Now might be the best time…

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Time to get excited about IPOs again after Adairs Ltd jumps on debut?

| Brendon Lau

Companies trying to float on the ASX will find some relief from the strong jump in Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH).

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Martin Aircraft Company Ltd soars 44%: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Martin Aircraft Company Ltd (ASX:MJP) listed on the ASX in February this year and has been extremely volatile in the…

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has retreated 3.9% for the day to trade at $2.23.

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Investors: Beware the earnings per share accretive acquisition

| Tim McArthur

Slater & Gordon Limited's (ASX:SGH) latest acquisition could be a good one but investors need to look behind the headlines…

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Yowie Group Ltd soars 15%: Is it a golden opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) is continuing to roll out across America.

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Are TV stocks worth buying in the face of a media merger frenzy?

| Brendon Lau

There's speculation that Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) will be next to fall under the corporate action spotlight as…

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Why Woolworths Limited has jumped 2% this morning

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has updated the market and investors appear to like what they've been told.

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The amazing secret to Warren Buffett's riches

| Bruce Jackson

Finally, the world’s greatest investor will become a major player in the Australian sharemarket.

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Pact Group Holdings Ltd buys Jalco: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Packaging heavyweight, Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH), has announced it'll buy Jalco Group.

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What will the new Woolworths Limited CEO do?

| Mike King

3 steps a new CEO of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) might want to consider to turn around the retailer

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Should you buy Challenger Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) is a complex business to analyse.

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What Australian equities might interest Warren Buffett?

| Andrew Mudie

Warren Buffett’s interest in Australian banks appears to be helping shareholders in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) who are recouping some…

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iCar Asia Ltd half-year trading update: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Online automotive website owner, iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ), has released a strong half-year trading update.

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Woolworths Limited CEO steps-down on earnings downgrade: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has been the bearer of bad news today after the supermarket giant downgraded its full-year earnings guidance…

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Woolworths Limited downgrades profit guidance & loses CEO: Is it facing trouble?

| Tom Richardson

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has lost its CEO.

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Will Warren Buffett buy the big four banks?

| Mike King

World's greatest investor Warren Buffett says he will probably own shares in at least one of Australia's banks in the…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to open strongly today with big bank stocks likely to lead the charge. But Woolworths Limited…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Warren Buffett's shortlist?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Has Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) become too cheap to ignore?

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Why Altium Limited and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd are worth a look

| Matt Brazier

Common sense says companies operating in an upcoming industry do well, but is this always true?

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Should you act on Commonwealth Bank of Australia's low share price today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has staged a minor recovery, but remains well below its recent high levels.

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3 stocks to buy and 1 to avoid

| Simon Chan

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is a good prospect, what's the other two?

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CSL Limited vs Ramsay Health Care Limited: which healthcare stock should you buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you can only buy one or the other, should you buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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3 reasons to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

Adding a slice of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) to your portfolio could be a wise move. Here's…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd & Berkshire Hathaway: The unanswered question

| Andrew Mudie

Existing shareholders could suffer from Insurance Australia Group Ltd's (ASX:IAG) $500m issue!

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited was slammed yesterday

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are linked by the iron ore price.

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Is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp, Rio Tinto Limited and ANZ Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A long-term investment in shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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3 reasons to watch Telstra Corporation Ltd shares closely

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has a lot to offer investors.

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10 great ASX stocks to snap up at a discount today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) down 7%, now could be a great time to go shopping for companies such…

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What does the Berkshire Hathaway deal mean for QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Margin pressure is set to hurt QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) in Australia.

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How much are National Australia Bank Ltd shares REALLY worth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It's been a bumpy ride for National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shareholders.

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Why Tabcorp Holdings Limited shares are on the nose today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) announced it has been unable to secure media rights to the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry.

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Why BT Investment Management Ltd shares are frozen today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) have been placed in a trading halt as its largest shareholder, Westpac Banking…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd lifts S&P/ASX 200: What you need to now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has staged a minor recovery today, led by Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Westpac Banking…

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5 stocks for a diversified growth portfolio

| Christopher Georges

Looking for growth? Why not consider REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX), Veda…

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3 top small-caps for your watch list

| Matt Brazier

These 3 small-caps are benefiting from strong tailwinds and are reasonably priced.

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The buy and sell case for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Back below $9.40, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) has a lot to offer investors.

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Slater & Gordon Limited vs Shine Corporate Ltd: Which should you buy?

| Christopher Georges

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) had significant share price falls recently - are they solid…

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Will the RBA axe interest rates again in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RBA could be open to further interest rate cuts, and investors in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Commonwealth Bank of…

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Why I think Woolworths Limited is no longer a blue-chip business

| Motley Fool Staff

Australian investors need to overcome their anchor bias and realise that Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is no longer a blue-chip stock.

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