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3 great value growth stocks: Origin Energy Ltd, AMP Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer growth at a very reasonable price: Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Wesfarmers Ltd…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Santos Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd and Woolworths Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)?

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4 great ASX stocks to profit from a falling Australian Dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the dollar tipped to fall as low as US75c, don’t waste time before stocking up on companies like ResMed…

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3 reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) offers more than just dividend yield.

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Are beaten-down Crown Resorts Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd in bargain territory?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) are well off previous peaks, but have their situations started…

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Reject Shop Ltd: Should investors be patient, or sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) have slipped even further following this announcement last Friday.

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2 cashed-up stocks for solid returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) are sitting on big cash positions and strong balance…

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Here's why the worst is yet to come for mining services companies

| Sean O'Neill

The worst isn’t over yet for investors in Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND)… not by a long…

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4 stocks to protect you from a falling Aussie dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A falling dollar bodes well for many ASX-listed companies. Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and…

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Santos Ltd's fourth quarter: Is it the last of the good times?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should prepare for some stark changes between now and Santos Ltd’s (ASX:STO) first quarter of 2015.

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Buy Australian. I did.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Being brave in the face of uncertainty can help you reap rewards

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Here's why Arrium Ltd investors were clearly warned

| Tom Richardson

The alarm bells have been ringing for a long time for Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) investors.

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4 stocks I'd buy in 2015 if I had $10,000

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) could all outperform the market this…

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6 key reasons to avoid Fortescue Metals Group Limited in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) might look cheap but it's also extremely risky for good reason.

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Phytotech Medical Ltd leads the way in green investing: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Always wanted to invest in medicinal marijuana? The risks are staggering, but Phytotech Medical Ltd (ASX:PYL) could give you that…

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ResMed Inc. (CHESS) soars on new product success: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Investors have woken up to the potential of ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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Iron ore hits new 5-year low: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slowing demand and increased output by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are wreaking havoc on the…

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Are the big four banks' profits under threat from peer-to-peer lending?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A new way to finance personal loans could eat away at the bankers' earnings.

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Does MACA Limited have more to lose than Arrium Ltd from today's bad news?

| Brendon Lau

Arrium Ltd's (ASX:ARI) decision to mothball one of its mines and take a massive writedown has hurt MACA Limited (ASX:MLD)…

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Morgan Stanley is bullish on BHP Billiton Limited: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Morgan Stanley says BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could really be worth $37 per share.

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Can Transurban Group drive you to riches in 2015? 

| Maxcoop

All signs are pointing towards more success for Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) in 2015.

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4 super cheap stocks to diversify your portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Looking for great stocks to kick-start your portfolio? Try Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd…

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3 things only savvy investors know about gold today

| Regan Pearson

Here's what you need to know before buying Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) today.

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3 stocks to counter a volatile ASX: Westpac Banking Corp, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could help to smooth out the volatility of the ASX: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd…

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Your instant 4 share diversified portfolio for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

You don't have to be a Doomsday prepper to be ready for a rainy day. Is your portfolio prepared for…

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Grab yourself a 4.9% yield with Suncorp Group Ltd, Woolworths Limited and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your income: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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Here's why Woolworths Limited is such a great buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The threat being posed by Costco and Aldi has been exaggerated by the market and has acted as a heavy…

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Should you buy these 3 stocks at 10-year highs? Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CSL Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Is it too late to add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Should you buy Ramsay Health Care Limited, Crown Resorts Ltd and Scentre Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy these 3 stocks? Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and…

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Why these 3 stocks could soar this year: BHP Billiton Limited, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Oil Search Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could have a great year: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares crumble: Is there more pain to come?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have hit a fresh six-year low today.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd hit 52-week highs: Should you buy, sell, or hold?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are set for attractive growth, but one may have too…

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Is it time to pick up a bargain in the energy sector?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Iraq and South Africa have called a bottom to the oil crisis. Is now the time to stock up on…

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Here's another really big reason to own Ramsay Health Care Limited and Healthscope Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Rising health insurance premiums could be better news for Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) than for…

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Is Perpetual Limited running out of steam?

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) does not look like the kind of business to deliver out-sized returns.

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Is this the most under-appreciated media stock on the ASX?

| Tim McArthur

News Corp (ASX:NWS) appears to be garnering less attention from investors than it deserves.

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Amcor Limited tumbles as CEO walks: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Amcor Limited's (ASX:AMC) highly regarded CEO will retire at the end of the year.

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Wesfarmers Ltd and TPG Telecom Ltd: Pick up these cheap growth businesses for your portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Short-term situations can open up investing opportunities when the market is looking the other way.

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5 reasons BHP Billiton Limited shares have surged 9%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been one of the market's strongest performers over the last week.

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Will BHP Billiton Limited's South32 be a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

After its failure to merge with Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), will Glencore Xstrata turn its attention towards BHP Billiton Limited's…

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