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Greece or rust!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There’s a more pressing worry here at home

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Could there be a bidding war for Affinity Education Group Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) has made an all-scrip takeover bid for rival Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ). But this could…

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Iron ore plummets: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have all come under heavy selling…

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Ansell Limited, InvoCare Limited, Sonic Healthcare Limited: 3 stocks to buy for the new financial year

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) could all be worthy additions to a long-term portfolio.

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Could these stocks help you retire rich?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are amongst the…

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Ignore Greece, keep calm and carry on investing

| Mike King

Don't be influenced by the market, take advantage of it

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

We will hand back some of yesterday's 1.5% gain this morning as an iron ore price plunge drags on the…

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Is it time to ditch BHP Billiton Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you sell up and move on from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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Should you add Origin Energy Ltd to your portfolio in FY 2016?

| Tim McArthur

Last financial year wasn't a pleasant one for oil and gas major Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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Is FY 2016 the right time to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) was a poor performer in FY 2015 and things could remain difficult in FY 2016.

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3 of the best growth stocks that money can buy: CSL Limited, Scentre Group Ltd and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to soar: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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5 reasons why every investor should have Veda Group Ltd on their watchlist

| Christopher Georges

Investors looking for a company with a big future should consider Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED)

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Coal Investors' Pain In Just One Chart

| Claude Walker

The smart money divested long ago...

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Why BHP Billiton Limited shares rebounded today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) rose 1.6% despite a fall in iron ore and oil prices overnight.

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Should you bank on Commonwealth Bank of Australia today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are trading at their highest price in two months.

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are rampaging higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 1.7%, but that's nothing compared to the gains of Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG),…

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Is it time to sell Westpac Banking Corp, ANZ Banking Group and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In my opinion, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are not…

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4 ASX stocks getting smashed by the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is soaring higher, but the same cannot be said for Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ)…

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Should you bet on Echo Entertainment Group Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP) enjoyed an excellent FY15 but is that run about to end?

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3 stocks smashed by the market this confession season

| Sean O'Neill

Are Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) turnaround opportunities?

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd soars 13% in 2 days: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of prospective gas company, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), are at it again.

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 1.3%, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and…

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Is Affinity Education Group Ltd's earnings update a warning shot?

| Brendon Lau

The market did not like the earnings guidance given by Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) as management hinted that organic…

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TFS Corporation Limited promotes its growing potential

| Tom Richardson

TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) confirms its full year earnings guidance.

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5 reasons to invest in QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

Shareholders need to understand what QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) does and the scope of its network to fully grasp…

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Update on Kathmandu Holdings Ltd takeover: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) shareholders appear to be disappointed with Briscoe's takeover offer.

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Pacific Brands Limited surges on profit upgrade but is it too late to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Management will beat its profit guidance for the year thanks to better-than-expected trading conditions in the second half of 2014-15…

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Could Myer Holdings Ltd be the next retail takeover target?

| Andrew Mudie

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) rose 25% this week on a big takeover proposal and a number of rivals are looking…

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Another acquisition for Burson Group Ltd: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) has announced another acquisition, in addition to its recent Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) purchase.

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The Walking Dead? Australian zombie explorer companies on the rise

| Mike King

1 in 5 ASX-listed minerals, oil and gas explorers have virtually ceased operations in March 2015

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Medibank Private Ltd flexes muscles: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Private health insurance giant Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has taken a tough stance against rising hospital costs by terminating its…

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Could these 4 stocks turn it around in FY16?

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) had shockers in FY15. Can they turn it around in FY16…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to build on yesterday's strong gains with Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) and Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) in…

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Top stock picks for July

| Motley Fool Staff

Intueri Education Group Ltd (ASX:IQE), Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) are among July's top…

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Which stock has outperformed REA Group Limited over the last 10 years?

| Matt Brazier

$10,000 invested in FSA Group Ltd (ASX:FSA) in 2005 would be worth more than $300,000 today.

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Wesfarmers Ltd vs QBE Insurance Group Ltd: which is the better dividend stock?

| Peter Stephens

If you're looking for income, should you buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) or QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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4 mid cap stocks sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

ALL Ordinaries gains 1%, but these 4 dropped more than 3%

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Who else wants 4 free investment ideas from a master investor?

| Mitch Sonogan

By analysing the holdings of investment powerhouse Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL), Foolish investors may find some…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited: Should you buy?

| Christopher Georges

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) has been an outperformer since the start of 2015, but does it still offer good value?

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Have you bought these 5 super small-cap stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I should have taken my own advice and bought Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN), Bellamy's Australia Ltd…

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