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Scoop up these 3 beaten-down stocks

| Mark Woodruff

Two stocks to buy now, and one more to watch.

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Mermaid Marine Australia Limited: A buying opportunity for long-term investors

| Tim Roberts

In a market offering little value, the recent pull back in Mermaid Marine's share price offers a strong buying opportunity.

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Top 5 onshore oil and gas producers

| Chris Koenig

Oil and gas production from onshore sources has been growing strongly as recent discoveries are being exploited by savvy operators.

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4 bargain stocks for your portfolio

| Mark Woodruff

All four of these stocks would sit comfortably in a medium-to-long-term portfolio.

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2 ASX shares hitting 52-week lows — is this the bottom?

| Sean O'Neill

Is the situation salvageable for Lynas Corporation and Oroton Group?

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5 blue-chips for a first class portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Growing dividends and modest growth is what you can expect from these top stocks.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has clawed back from heavy losses but still closed lower.

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3 top energy picks for rising gas prices

| Regan Pearson

Record prices for natural gas and LNG to drive these energy stocks higher.

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Why is Seven Group Holdings up 10.4% in the past 2 weeks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Lowering debt, costs and plans for acquisitions are attracting investor interest.

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The Anti-Qantas

| Matt Joass, CFA

This small airline is rational, cash-rich, and…profitable! Everything the lumbering Qantas is not!

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5 ridiculously high quality businesses

| Tim McArthur

When it comes to generating high returns on equity, these stocks are first class.

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BBQ investing and some good stocks to research

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There’s nothing worse than getting financial advice over a Sunday BBQ.

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Will the miners delay higher shareholder returns?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Recent weaknesses in key commodities could impact when miners return funds to shareholders.

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What does Vocus Communications Limited's capital raising mean for shareholders?

| Claude Walker

Should retail shareholders be upset they aren’t being given the same opportunity?

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market is sharply lower at lunchtime today.

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BHP Billiton Limited has fallen 11% – Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The mining sector has fallen hard recently, but are there any attractive buying opportunities?

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Why are my 2014 stocks up 60% already?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The market is getting crowded and beginning to jump on the next big thing.

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Is it time to add ANZ Banking Group to your long-term portfolio?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Bumper profits and shrinking bad debts aren't enough to convince this Fool any of the big banks are a buy.

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The ASX's best 3 listed investment companies

| Mike King

LICs offer an alternative for investors wanting diversity with low cost and flexibility

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BHP Billiton Limited puts more assets on the chopping block

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The divestments are set to continue through 2014 as the miner tries to free up more cash.

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Why the SPC fruit deal is healthy for Coca-Cola Amatil

| Mike King

Food processor inks $70 million, five year deal with Woolworths

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Warren Buffett on Coca-Cola and is Coca-Cola Amatil Limited undervalued?

| Claude Walker

How Buffett’s latest comments about The Coca-Cola Company apply to Australia’s Coca-Cola Amatil Limited: is now the time to buy?

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Could Suncorp's changes have you covered for good returns?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

It's building buffers to protect from natural catastrophes and for a stronger 2014-2015.

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4 reasons why Platinum Asset Management may be a welcome portfolio addition

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Steady dividend income and healthy growth can make for successful investments.

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5 companies to start investing like Warren Buffett

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Here’s what companies you can buy to begin investing like a pro.

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Is gold set for a big fall in 2014?

| Regan Pearson

Gold mining shares drop as optimism goes flat.

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3 reasons to be watch these companies' moves into China

| Sean O'Neill

An ageing population and health risks combine to create the perfect seller’s market.

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4 more stocks going cheap

| Mark Woodruff

A cycle of favourable upgrades and announcements is in store for these quality stocks.

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6 exceptional smaller stocks with exciting growth prospects

| Tim McArthur

As the saying goes - From little things, big things grow!

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3 reasons why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd is still a good buy

| Andrew Mudie

Priced for growth, but management are the best around to deliver it.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has ended the day flat with mining stocks continuing to struggle, offset by gains in the major banks.

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These 2 miners are positioned for further outperformance

| Peter Andersen

Independence Group NL and Western Areas Ltd look the pick of the mid-cap miners.

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Is Lynas Corporation Limited peering into the abyss?

| Mike King

Company acknowledges that it may struggle to continue as a going concern.

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Holy iron ore, BHP Billiton…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Iron ore down 8% overnight

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Can this company really improve your love life and portfolio performance?

| Tom Richardson

As the best performing IPO in the last six months it seems investors have been seduced.

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These 3 stocks are odds on winners

| Tim McArthur

Keep an eye on other investors’ portfolios for generating new ideas.

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3 real estate investment trusts for attractive dividend yields

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Benefit from the income and long-term growth potential of commercial property.

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Will compulsory super contributions rise to 15%?

| Tim McArthur

While superannuation regulations force workers to build a base-case safety net, most retirees will need much more.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

It’s been a flat start to the trading day.

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3 reasons why you should ignore the brokers' stock tips

| Mike King

Buying stocks for 30 days is not investing, it's speculating

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