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Veda Group Ltd reports: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Data analytics business Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) is on track to achieve full-year profit guidance.

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Here's why Pact Group Holdings Ltd shares have plummeted today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australasia's largest rigid plastics manufacturer has reported healthy growth in its half-year to 31 December 2014, yet its share price…

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Westfield Corp Ltd reports strong earnings: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) has backed up Scentre Group Ltd's (ASX:SCG) strong second-half performance today.

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Xero's Huge Cash Injection

| Matt Joass, CFA

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) has received a huge show of support from one of the US's most respected tech investors.

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BC Iron Limited reports half-year results: Is it a bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors need to look at companies like BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) through a different lens in the current iron ore…

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Air N.Z. FPO NZ sees profit soar higher: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Air N.Z. FPO NZ (ASX:AIZ) is one of the few airlines in the world that is consistently profitable.

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Mcmillan Shakespeare Limited half-year earnings climb: Is it a buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Mcmillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) returns to earlier profit levels as its business shows solid recovery.

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McAleese Ltd reports: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Half-year 2015 results show that McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) is stabilising its balance sheet and divesting ‘non-core’ assets to pay down…

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10 key things you need to know from BHP Billiton Limited's earnings report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There's a lot to consider from BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) interim results which provide an indication of how the miner…

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MARTIN AIR FPO NZ: Could this small-cap send your portfolio sky high?

| Tim McArthur

MARTIN AIR FPO NZ (ASX:MJP) has exciting growth prospects but investing in speculative companies comes with plenty of risks.

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Can these 3 stocks beat the ASX? Oil Search Limited, Amcor Limited and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks have underperformed the ASX this year – can they turn it around? Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Amcor…

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3 super dividend stocks: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd and Scentre Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to deliver stunning dividends: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Scentre Group…

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3 stocks set to soar: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woolworths Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer significant long term appeal: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Newcrest Mining Limited…

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Healthscope Ltd profit hits $58.6m: Is it time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) shares have soared since their IPO.

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Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and FlexiGroup Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), QBE Insurance Group…

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Spotless Group Holdings Ltd reports $64 million profit: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) has served up a clean and tidy result.

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Here's why Hills Ltd plummeted 32% on Tuesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hills Ltd (ASX:HIL) has plummeted nearly 60% over the last 12 months. Is the stock a buy?

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Who else wants 4 market-beating stock ideas for the next 10 years?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)…

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Here's why these 4 top stocks are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) are…

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Pact Group Holdings Ltd reports tomorrow: Here's what you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Newly-listed Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) is looking to build on bumper 2014 results and could well surprise again.

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Iress Ltd reports tomorrow: Will it surge higher?

| Andrew Mudie

Massive growth is expected from Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) when it reports tomorrow.

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Specialty Fashion Group Ltd. reports results: Is it at bargain prices?

| Brendon Lau

Specialty Fashion Group Ltd. (ASX:SFH) sinks to a two-year low. The stock is starting to look cheap but investors should…

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Is it time to dump your Atlas Iron Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) have fallen nearly 4% in afternoon trade following the announcement of its half-yearly results.

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Is this stock's huge 6.1% dividend too good to ignore?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Entertainment and leisure business Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) has fallen hard since its half year report... meaning its dividend yield…

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Village Roadshow Ltd reports half-year earnings: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A rained out holiday season and more big name movie releases set for the second half take their toll on…

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Patties Foods Limited scraps dividend: Should you sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The financial impact on Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) in relation to a recent Hepatitis A outbreak is still unknown.

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Regional Express Holdings Ltd drops on profit result: Is it time to buy?

| Brendon Lau

The market may be disappointed with Regional Express Holdings Ltd's (ASX:REX) 10% earnings growth, but there're reasons for shareholders to…

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Here's why Orora Ltd jumped 10% today: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) might not look cheap, but it's certainly worth a second look. Here's why…

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AMA Group Ltd zooms back to growth: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

AMA Group Ltd (ASX: AMA) is on track to deliver a strong full year result and value investors shouldn't be…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has jumped 2.5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) profit might have taken a hit, yet investors still like what they see.

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Vision Eye Institute Ltd reports disappointing result: Is it at bargain prices?

| Tim McArthur

Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) has attracted the attention of some bargain-hunting investors.

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Virtus Health Ltd delivers half-year report: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite a solid jump in revenue leading fertility specialist, Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT), reported a slight fall in half-year profit.

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Oil Search Limited doubles full-year earnings: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

LNG revenue for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) is up 110% thanks to first complete half-year production at its PNG LNG…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd soars higher: Is this stock ready for take-off?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) have lifted nearly 9% today, but remain 31% below their 52-week high

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How to identify a medical stock offering blockbuster returns: Part 1

| Sean O'Neill

Do you wonder why a company soars, when you can’t make head or toe of the the announcement? We use…

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Senex Energy Ltd reports loss of $65.9 million: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Cooper Basin oil and gas producer, Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), have traded mostly flat following the announcement of…

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oOh!Media Ltd reports results: Are investors missing a buying opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) is one media company with a bright future.

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Scentre Group Ltd reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There's no denying that the global restructure of Westfield has helped unlock substantial shareholder value for Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG)…

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Healthscope Ltd delivers strong earnings report: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) shares have risen roughly 35% since the company's float. Have all the gains already been made?

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd reports $US1 billion profit turnaround: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has today reported a huge profit for financial year 2014.

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