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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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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens 0.4% higher following leads from Wall Street

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Monadelphous Group Limited: A diamond in the rough? 

| David Jenkins

As long as Australia has a mining industry, there will be a need for high quality contractors, and Monadelphous Group…

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Greencross Limited: Don't let this sleeping dog lie

| Mitch Sonogan

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could be a valuable addition to your growth portfolio in 2015.

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Get on the road-to-riches with these 3 top growth stocks

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could all help drive your portfolio higher.

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3 reasons Macquarie Group Ltd could be the best big bank in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The stars may be aligning for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Here's why investors are betting against these top-10 shorted stocks in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Should you be worried about Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)?

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3 stocks I'd buy with $10k: Wesfarmers Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be star performers: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM).

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Is Imdex Limited a screaming bargain?

| Brendon Lau

Those with a tolerance for volatility who are happy to invest for the medium term should give drilling products and…

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Should you buy Brambles Limited, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB), Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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Can these 3 resources stocks bounce back in 2015? BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy these 3 miners ahead of a more prosperous period? BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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Are gold stocks set to keep climbing higher?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gold miners may be in for an extended rally. But will any quick gains just as easily disappear?

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6 top turnaround stocks for 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Could JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) be the Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP) of 2015?

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5 ASX stocks crushed by the market today

| Mike King

S&P/All Ordinaries rises 1.5% on expectations of further European stimulus

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Has this broker made the right call on Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is facing pressure from many angles according to broker Morgan Stanley.

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Forget market gloom with the earnings power of Carsales.Com Ltd and Greencross Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Listening to forecasters and market pundits can be hazardous to your wealth.

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CSL Limited, Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Cochlear Limited: Which ASX stock will hit $100 first?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) was the last company to do it. Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) or Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)…

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These 3 stocks are rated "top buys" by experts: Here's why

| Brendon Lau

There are three stocks that have just been picked by major brokers as "top buys". These include SAI Global Limited…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges 1.3%: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The local bourse has rallied higher, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO).

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Retail Food Group Limited expands into China: Is it a buy?

| Tom Richardson

Can Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) follow Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) in delivering blockbuster returns?

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Why Catapult Group International Ltd is one stock to watch

| Mike King

One tiny Aussie company is taking on the world in sports analytics. Can it win?

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Are these the best stocks with dividend yields over 6%?

| Regan Pearson

Grow your passive income with high-yielding dividend stocks Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM).

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Did the next RBA interest rate cut just get MUCH closer?

| Bruce Jackson

When is the right time? The right time to eschew cash and embrace shares?

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Is this the end for Vocation Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

It goes from bad to worse for Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) shareholders.

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Could the oil price collapse and a falling Aussie dollar save iron ore stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Iron ore miners have got relief from oil collapse and weak Aussie dollar. But will it make any difference?

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are firing on all cylinders, but is it too late to buy?

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