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Nanosonics Ltd delivers big sales surge: Should you snap up some shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Medical equipment producer Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) is expanding sales into the huge North America healthcare market. Can it follow the…

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BHP Billiton Limited posts big profit fall: Here's everything you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crashing commodity prices weighed heavily on BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) earnings results.

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market's hunger for a slice of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) appear to have eased since the health insurance giant…

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3 of the best stocks to capitalise on a falling Aussie dollar

| Sean O'Neill

A weaker Aussie dollar could send shares in Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) soaring.

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Here's why eBet Limited is still worth a punt even after its strong run

| Brendon Lau

eBet Limited (ASX:EBT) has been under the radar of most investors. But its good interim result and growth potential makes…

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3 finance stocks for income and growth: National Australia Bank Ltd., Suncorp Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a major impact on your returns: National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN)…

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3 property stocks that grew earnings and dividends in February

| Sean O'Neill

DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS), Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) and GPT Group (ASX:GPT) all delivered strong results this month – should…

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3 ASX-beaters: Telstra Corporation Ltd, Cochlear Limited and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could continue to outperform the ASX: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Australia and New…

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Here's why now is the perfect time to buy AMP Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to soar: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC).

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3 stocks you'd love to buy in 2015 but shouldn't

| Regan Pearson

If you would love to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), or Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) in 2015, here's why you…

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Here's why now is the perfect time to buy Santos Ltd, Rio Tinto Limited and CSL Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your portfolio: Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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MMA Offshore Ltd reports strong half-year profit: Should you pick up some shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Double-digit half-year earnings gains from MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) still may not be enough to make skittish oil and gas…

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3 reasons I'm not buying Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) isn't in the buy zone today.

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Veda Group Ltd to report on Wednesday: Here's what to expect

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED), which listed on the ASX a little over 12 months ago, is Australia's leading data analytics…

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd reports tomorrow: Will it rocket higher?

| Andrew Mudie

Revenue concerns have QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shareholders worried.

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are surging today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) are all leading the S&P/ASX…

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NetComm Wireless Ltd plunges on results: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The crash in NetComm Wireless Ltd (ASX: NTC) share price to a one-year low reflects a disconnect between short-term market…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd reports tomorrow: Here's what investors need to know

| Andrew Mudie

A profit fall could mean big losses for Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), should you be worried?

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Maca Ltd shares soar on huge interim dividend: Is it too late to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of mining services business Maca Ltd (ASX:MLD) have soared following the announcement of its half-yearly results.

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Is Santos Ltd or Woodside Petroleum Limited a better bet for low oil prices?

| Regan Pearson

Which big energy producer will be the biggest loser from low oil prices, Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) or Santos…

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Here's why Lynas Corporation Limited has surged 18% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) is the market's top-performing stock on Monday.

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Here's why Greencross Limited shot up 7.5% today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

High-double digit earnings growth and continued acquisitions have Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) ready to expand more in the $9 billion pet…

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Here's what you need to know about Downer EDI Limited's big contract win

| Sean O'Neill

A consolidated contract with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) presents new opportunities for Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW), but are they…

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Sky Network Television Ltd reports: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

New Zealand's pre-eminent pay-tv operator, Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT), has experienced healthy profit growth in the first half of…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd updates investors on cyclone: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

The latest tropical cyclone to hit Queensland could prove quite expensive for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group…

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BlueScope Steel Limited shares fall 9% after profit report: Is it a bargain?

| Tim McArthur

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) has built itself a much improved profit after turning itself around.

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Chairman of Computershare Limited sells $3.4 million of shares: Is this bad news?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) chairman Chris Morris sold $3.4 million of his own company's shares a week after it reported its…

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Attention Vocation Ltd shareholders: Look away now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been another gut-wrenching day for Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) shareholders.

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You are at serious risk of profiting… and why CSL is a better dividend stock than Rio Tinto

| Andrew Page

Shares are a great investment for those looking to safely build long term wealth — in my mind the best…

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Is Data#3 Limited's 9.8% dividend yield worth your money?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Small-cap business technology solutions provider Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) has returned to profit growth and yields an incredible 9.8%.

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Lend Lease Group reports big profit increase: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Strong Australian and UK property markets lead the way for developer Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) with a big surge in…

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Boart Longyear Ltd. jumps on earnings report: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is there a glimmer of hope for drilling services company Boart Longyear Ltd. (ASX:BLY)?

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Beach Energy Ltd reports loss of $79 million: Should you sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Following a host of impairments, Cooper Basin oil and gas producer Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) has reported a loss of…

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UGL Limited reports massive impairments: Is it a turnaround story?

| Sean O'Neill

Exposure to a variety of industries makes the outlook a little better, but investors should think hard before buying into…

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6 things you need to know about NIB Holdings Limited's half-year report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Health insurer NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) has reported a slight increase in operating profit but its outlook for the remainder…

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Vocation Ltd gets slammed: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Embattled education provider Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) believes it could still have a "viable ongoing business". Should investors listen?

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Brambles Limited resorts solid result: Is this blue-chip a buy?

| Tim McArthur

There are lots of reasons to buy Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) but is the price right?

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Caltex Australia Limited nearly triples dividend: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) smashed its own earnings guidance for the 2014 calendar year.

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M2 Group Ltd's half-year profit soars 25%: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fast-growing telecommunications company, M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), has capped off another half-yearly period in style with solid revenue and profit…

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GPT Group reports results: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Listed property manager GPT Group (ASX:GPT) has recorded a strong revenue and profit increase in the year to 31 December…

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