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3 dividend stocks to buy: Telstra Corporation Ltd, Cash Converters and Village Roadshow Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ongoing growth, reputable brands and generous dividends make these stocks a buy for every investor.

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3 blue chip utilities paying juicy 6% dividends

| Mike King

3 solid billion-dollar companies paying juicy dividends

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Why you hate your job

| Motley Fool Staff

Look at the co-worker to your left. Now, to your right. At least one of them hates their job. Maybe…

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market has bucked the lead of Wall Street to be higher at lunchtime today.

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3 blue chip stocks paying more than 6% in dividends

| Mike King

3 large cap, high dividend stocks flying under the radar

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Apple and Facebook post strong results – are tech stocks a buy?

| Claude Walker

What does Mr Buffett have to say about tech stock prices, and how can Aussie investors profit from Apple and…

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Why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd is the best stock you can buy

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Here’s why you can’t afford to miss this opportunity

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ResMed investors wake up to its potential on quarterly results

| Tom Richardson

This is a solid buy for global exposure, income and steady growth.

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All aboard the fully franked dividend freight train

| Bruce Jackson

It'll likely be a relatively quiet day on the markets today, with many traders off, or winding down in advance…

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Your instant 5-share materials portfolio

| Tim McArthur

There is more to the materials sector than mining and resources.

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Top stocks to own for the next 15 years

| Tim McArthur

Long-term, buy-and-hold investing can create enormous wealth - just ask Warren Buffett.

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Why Westfield Group's US division makes it such an appealing investment

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Foot traffic is set to expand dramatically.

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Is it time to party for these IT businesses?

| Peter Andersen

2 IT spectres set to rise

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Which NZ energy company should you buy for higher-income today?

| Regan Pearson

Are these NZ energy companies the best uncharted income plays?

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Add these 4 top healthcare stocks to your watchlist

| Andrew Mudie

The run of healthcare stocks isn’t done yet.

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Is it the dawn of a new era for Twenty-First Century Fox Inc?

| Sean O'Neill

The ASX delisting next week could be the next step in the company’s transformation.

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Should you buy Oil Search Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

It's one of Australia's 50 largest companies and is priced for a big future.

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7 solid businesses for income-seeking investors

| Tom Richardson

Cash rates are forecast to stay low for longer, so make sure your savings are working for you.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has closed above 5,500.

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Are these the 2 best stocks to benefit from rising consumer credit?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Vendor finance and personal loan businesses will expand with consumer spending.

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3 solid stocks that Mr Market hates today

| Claude Walker

1 tech company, 1 mining services company and 1 pharmaceutical company: you need to know these 3 potential bargains...

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Growing Chinese demand for Aussie beef could drive these stocks' earnings

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Foreign interest in high-quality food sources could revitalise Australian agriculture.

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7 stocks that Deutsche Bank thinks will have impressive earnings in 2014

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Cyclical stocks are set to shine this financial year.

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Retailers to receive data that may boost profit-making potential

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

No more waiting 2 months for ABS figures

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You should not buy the big four banks – here's why

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There are certainly better alternatives available

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market is higher at lunchtime today.

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3 companies offering value in a rising market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It is becoming more and more difficult to find value.

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Is the iron ore price headed for a crash?

| Mike King

BHP Billiton and analysts warn of lower prices in the second half of 2014

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Your instant 5-share income portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Top dividends, brand reputation and ability to grow earnings in the long term make these stocks a buy at current…

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These 3 small caps have moved into the buy zone

| Andrew Mudie

Small but risky companies can deliver huge returns over time.

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A commodity super-stock you should know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Low-cost, rapidly increasing production and sensible management make this stock one to watch.

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Can you profit from Australia's 3 best casino stocks?

| Andrew Mudie

Growth opportunities will determine share price moves in years to come.

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Santos Limited's profit could be set to double, should you buy?

| Regan Pearson

New production could help Santos Limited hit $1 billion in profit.

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3 hot stocks for the housing boom

| Andrew Mudie

Build a quality portfolio with these dominant companies.

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3 companies for market-beating growth

| Tom Richardson

Finding high-growth companies at the right prices is the name of the game.

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My big Facebook bet

| Bruce Jackson

After a great 2013, so far it has been a slow start to 2014 for the stock market. But all…

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has pushed higher in light volume on Tuesday.

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These 2 pharmaceuticals look set to roll

| Peter Andersen

Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited and Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd are positioning themselves for sunnier days.

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The big banks are hitting all-time highs, is there still time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Big dividends still on offer from the big banks.

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Are these the best income stocks on the ASX?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These are possibly the most well-known Aussie companies, but not all are a ‘buy’ at current prices

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