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Will these top 5 ASX 200 gainers be the leaders in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

With gains of over 90% in 2014, can these winners continue upward in 2015? Are you too late to jump…

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Medibank Private Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The dividend yields of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are very tempting…

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Are these 3 mistakes robbing you of investing returns?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Invest the Buffett way with REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM).

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1 Thing to Do With Your Money in 2015

| Motley Fool Staff

What one New Year's resolution could you make for a more prosperous future?

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Should you sell your Medibank Private Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At $2.32: Is this the best it’ll get for Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shareholders?

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10 blue chips set to benefit from a lower Australian Dollar

| Andrew Mudie

Consider Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) in 2015.

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My top 10 income stock picks for 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Look no further than Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX:IAG) for income in 2015.

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Snap up a Christmas bargain with these 3 cheap stocks

| Andrew Mudie

Investors should avoid companies like Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) at all costs.

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5 growing S&P/ASX 200 stocks with big tax-effective dividend yields

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) isn’t the only top dividend stock in the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (INDEX:^AXJO); Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG),…

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30 Aussie Magic Formula Picks for 2015

| Matt Joass, CFA

Joel Greenblatt is a first class super-investor that should need no introduction. Over a 19 year stretch Greenblatt's hedge fund generated compound annual…

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Who else wants 4 super growth stocks in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) are top growth…

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Losing money on term deposits? Try these 5 big dividend stocks on for size

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates on term deposits leave a lot to be desired. It could be time to look at big dividend…

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Iron ore hits US$67: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it worth betting on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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Telstra Corporation Ltd expands Asian business with Pacnet acquisition: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd's (ASX: TLS) purchase of a data centre and sub-sea telecom cable network business is another step in…

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The opposite of a role model

| Motley Fool Staff

Working out who you don’t want to be can pay dividends

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Will Medibank Private Ltd keep climbing higher?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Up 15.5% since its float, is Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) still a buy?

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Do BHP Billiton Limited and Senex Energy Ltd have further to fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) have all been slammed following comments…

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2 companies with strong brands that could power your portfolio in 2015

| Simon Chan

Warren Buffet likes to buy strong brands. Do Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) fit…

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Ramsay Health Care Limited & Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd: Will they post high growth in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Take Peter Lynch's six-month portfolio check-up and see which stocks stay and which get shown the door.

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Is now the time to go bargain hunting for Aussie retailers?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Online sales recorded their worst growth rate on record in November. Will that bode well for Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR)…

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Will eServGlobal Limited be the ASX's best disruptive technology business?

| Brendon Lau

Can eServGlobal Limited (ASX:ESV) deliver shareholders big rewards in the years ahead?

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Crown Resorts Ltd and Echo Entertainment Group Ltd: Where should you bet for growth in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A winner in the battle to develop a new world-class integrated resort in Brisbane may be declared in 2015. One…

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Could these 2 property developers be 2015's top picks?

| Andrew Mudie

Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) has left Cedar Woods Properties Limited (ASX:CWP) for dead.

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Here's why you should stick with your Woodside Petroleum Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The cashed-up energy market leader is making new acquisitions and investments to fill its production pipeline and is on the…

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Medibank Private Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Telstra Corporation Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Juicy fully franked dividend yields are on offer, but are Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra…

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Can Quickflix Ltd survive 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

The Pirate Bay has been shut down but Quickflix Ltd. (ASX:QFX) is still in trouble.

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The 3 top dividend stocks for your Christmas list

| Regan Pearson

Dividend stocks like G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) are the gifts that keep on giving.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd shares leap to 13-year high

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Santa Rally has well and truly arrived for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shareholders.

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Telstra share price hits $6

| Bruce Jackson

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares hit $6, a 13-year high

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Here's why I'm not buying Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors need to understand risk and control it by purchasing shares at a discount. Shares of Australia and New Zealand…

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Here's why the bull market may have further to run

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is rebounding strongly with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Here's why Vocus Communications Limited and Amcom Telecommunications Limited are tracking higher

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) and Amcom Communications Limited (ASX:AMM) continue to fly higher.

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd soared 12% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Small-cap superstar Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) has enjoyed another stellar performance today.

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What's your investment strategy for 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s time to dust off those term deposits, the share market could be ready to come out swinging.

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Worried about the economy? Here are 5 top growth stocks with bright futures

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Unemployment is tipped to rise and the Aussie economy could be hitting a rough patch. It’s time to consider the…

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Are Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shareholders at risk from Aldi?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) remain super profitable businesses despite increased competition.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are booming today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has just smashed its previous all-time high.

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Are these the 10 best ASX stocks for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some big name players like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) made it…

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3 top dividend stocks for steady income in 2015

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are all set to provide shareholders with…

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Here's why Kathmandu Holdings Ltd shares were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been a tough year for shareholders of Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD).

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