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2 bargain stocks on investors' radars

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Short-term setbacks make bargain opportunities for long-term investors.

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4 winners and 4 losers of reporting season

| Regan Pearson

Which companies have shone and which have stumbled this reporting season?

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4 hot stocks soaring from earnings season

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Surprising growth and changes in company direction fuel share price jumps.

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Ardent Leisure Group delivers good times for families and investors alike

| Chris Koenig

Main Event and Goodlife fitness centres are driving substantial earnings growth for this Australian success story.

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3 reasons to follow Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its four projects have over a billion barrels of oil equivalent available to be developed.

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Which are the best healthcare stocks to buy now?

| Tim McArthur

There is plenty of good quality to choose from but often the price just isn’t right.

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QBE Insurance Group Limited releases full-year results: Is it time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

The question for investors is whether the upside potential outweighs the downside risks.

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5 stocks for the patient investor

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These stocks are at the top of my watchlist. Are they on yours?

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has ended its run of gains.

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3 stocks that just want to have fun

| Peter Andersen

Amalgamated Holdings Ltd, Ardent Leisure Group and Sealink Travel Group are set to give their shareholders a good time.

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Has QBE Insurance Group Limited's share price bottomed?

| Tim McArthur

The worst may now be behind the global insurer.

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4 of the best from the West

| Tom Richardson

Here are four of Western Australia's finest businesses to bring a little toughness to your portfolio.

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You know it's a bull market when…

| Mike King

You know it's a bull market when the ASX is hitting 2008 highs, slowly, surely but decisively putting the GFC…

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The sting in Commonwealth Bank's dividend

| Mike King

A downside to the big banks' dividend reinvestment plans

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What can Qantas Airways Limited shareholders expect from Thursday's results?

| Andrew Mudie

$2 billion in cost-cutting initiatives expected to be announced.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market has opened higher and touched a new 5-year high.

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All eyes on Rio Tinto Limited now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Robust growth in China, high spot prices and increasing production are putting a new shine on this mining heavyweight.

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What would you do with $70bn in cash?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

That’s how much Australia’s largest companies are currently holding.

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Beach Energy Limited reports record sales and profits

| Chris Koenig

Is now the time to get into this energy play?

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3 reasons to buy Wesfarmers Ltd for your retirement

| Tim McArthur

It’s no wonder this stock is a mainstay of many investors’ portfolios.

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What should you do if the Aussie dollar goes to $US65c?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Think of the winners and losers to take advantage of the opportunity.

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Use Buffett's "equity/bond" idea to guide investing

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid long-term earnings growth makes the strongest base for your portfolio.

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My top 3 gold stocks for 2014

| Chris Koenig

Gold stocks were among the worst performers last year but some could star this year.

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BHP Billiton Limited: A more reliable dividend payer than the major banks?

| Mark Woodruff

The phrase "dividend support" and "mining shares" rarely appear in the same sentence.

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Why you should buy ARB Corporation

| Bradley Murphy

ARB set for future growth despite fall in half-year earnings.

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Should you buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Bradley Murphy

Despite poor FY13 results, the long-term growth story remains on track.

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Magellan Financial Group excels

| Chris Koenig

This high-performing growth stock deserves a closer look.

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Is there value in Seven West Media Ltd?

| Bradley Murphy

Seven West Media presents value for investors willing to take risks.

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A stock picker's guide to Navitas in 2014

| Bradley Murphy

The global education provider is set for long-term growth.

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Can REA Group Limited reach $100?

| Mark Woodruff

REA Group's competitive advantage will almost certainly result in solid and sustainable earnings growth.

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3 great shares to buy and hold for your retirement

| Sean O'Neill

Shares for when investment security and regular income are paramount.

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited is a new company in 2014

| Regan Pearson

Streamlined operations and management overhaul to give investors fresh hopes.

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AMP Limited's full-year results and what investors need to know

| Tim McArthur

AMP could be the most appealing option amongst the major financial service companies.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The Aussie market has ended the day flat.

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3 stocks for retirement

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Stable growth and reliable dividends are a top priority for investors approaching retirement. These stocks are examples of what you…

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4 stocks for smart investors

| Tom Richardson

These 4 stocks look quality investments over long-term horizons.

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Is iCar Asia Ltd the next Carsales.com Limited?

| Claude Walker

Patrick Y-Kin Grove has made a career of bringing successful Australian business models to South East Asia.

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Why have Westfield Retail Trust shares outperformed Westfield Group?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the proposal heavily weighted towards the Group, one would have expected the share performance to be the opposite.

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4 ways to value the big banks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Taking an objective stance on big bank shares renders an unattractive investment case.

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Origin Energy Limited announces agreement with Senex Energy Limited – what investors need to know

| Tim McArthur

Unconventional gas assets continue to garner the interests of major energy providers.

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