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Why BHP Billiton's 5% Forecast Dividend Yield Is Safe, and Growing

| Bruce Jackson

In comparison to term deposits, from an income generating perspective, give me BHP Billiton at $29 any day.

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Will Telstra Corporation Ltd and SingTel be the big winners from a new NBN deal?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Speculation is mounting that Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd’s (CHESS) (ASX:SGT) Optus will be the biggest winners…

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd or Telstra Corporation Ltd the better buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Both Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have strong competitive advantages and are offering juicy dividends, but…

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Here's how you can profit from the falling Australian dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Australian dollar has fallen below US83 cents. Investors can benefit from the falls through quality companies like Macquarie Group…

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BHP Billiton Limited sinks below $29: Is it a bargain?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been an agonising year for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders in 2014.

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Here's why the Estia Health Ltd IPO was overpriced

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s had a disastrous run so far, but could Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) turn things around for investors?

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Iron ore to fall further in 2015: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Forecasts continue to fall for the commodity in 2015, with companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 falls 0.3% at the open

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Ansell Limited: 2 stealth stocks on the move

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Learn the ways of the stock ninja and find value in the shadows with Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Ansell…

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Woolworths Limited and McMillan Shakespeare Limited: 2 stocks to deliver in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) could be offering good value now for long-term investors.

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What does Warren Buffet's wealth show us about where to invest?

| Tim McArthur

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) have exceptionally talented management teams…

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2 big reasons STW Communications Group Ltd could be your best income stock in 2015

| Tim McArthur

STW Communications Group Ltd. (ASX:SGN) boasts a massive 7.5% yield.

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Grab yourself a 5.8% yield in 2015 with Suncorp Group Ltd, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer an average yield of 5.8% over the next year: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Australia and New…

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Can these 3 stocks boost your returns in 2015? Santos Ltd, Brambles Limited and QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Are the prospects bright for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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What does 2015 hold for Atlas Iron Limited?

| Andrew Mudie

97% cheaper than 3 years ago, Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) could be a bargain.

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Estia Health Ltd flags further acquisition: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) has shrugged off a horror share market debut by announcing further growth.

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8 top stocks hitting new 52-week lows: Are any of them bargains yet?

| Tim McArthur

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) plunging 1.7% on Tuesday, some stocks could be entering bargain territory.

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Here's why gold prices won't rise in 2015

| Regan Pearson

Can Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) sustain a lower gold price?

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Attention Santos Ltd shareholders: Look away now

| Mike King

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) loses $7.5 billion in value in just 3 months

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The shocking truth about the Aussie dollar and RBA interest rates in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are predicting two rate cuts in 2015 and I’d bet…

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Coal, iron ore, copper and now oil: Is gold next to crash?

| Mike King

With the US Fed set to raise interest rates next year, will investors move back into bonds and out of…

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A bloodbath for the S&P/ASX 200: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has endured a tough day with oil prices tumbling to fresh five-year lows

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Here's why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd got slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) continues to test investors’ patience, but is it worth the wait?

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My story of BHP Billiton and the 5.2% fully franked dividend yield

| Bruce Jackson

Here’s my unusual BHP trade…

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How to pick a winning oil and gas company for 2015

| Regan Pearson

Here's what to check before buying Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT).

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Should you bet on Telstra Corporation Ltd for 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has massive growth plans for Asia and its cloud application business, but will it add to…

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3 superstar small-cap stocks for big returns in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The high-risk high-reward trade off on offer with Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ), Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) could…

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Should you buy Japara Healthcare Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) have been sold off heavily, and long-term pundits could move in for the kill.

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Is ThinkSmart Limited treating shareholders unfairly?

| Mike King

When a buyback doesn't favour all shareholders equally, we have to ask why not

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3 stocks to shoot the lights out in 2015

| Tom Richardson

Onthehouse Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTH), Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) and Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) may surprise in 2015.

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BHP Billiton Limited names spinoff: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The waiting game is over with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) finally naming its spinoff entity.

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Why Qantas Airways Ltd's rocketing share price won't last

| Mike King

This time it's different for Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) - or is it?

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3 dividend yield stocks to get you through an oil price shock

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) are all offering appealing yields today.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.4% lower

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Gold stocks join the ASX party: Are they a good bet for 2015?

| Tim McArthur

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG), Evolution FPO (ASX:EVN) and Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR) could go much higher if the gold price…

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Smash the market over 2015 with these 2 stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) could be the two stocks that rock your portfolio returns.

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Is there still time to buy Vmoto Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Massive growth is expected from scooter manufacturer Vmoto Ltd (ASX:VMT).

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares fall on market update: Should you buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shareholders shouldn’t be too concerned.

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These 3 stocks could smash the ASX in 2015

| Peter Stephens

Index-beating performance could be on offer with Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Oil Search Limited…

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3 stocks that could boost your income: Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Caltex Australia Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could have excellent income potential: Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and Telstra Corporation…

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