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Bidding WAR: Qube Holdings Ltd bets big on Asciano Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ports and logistics business, Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) has, as expected, launched a takeover offer for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO).

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Why the Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price has exploded today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) has risen 482% since the start of 2015

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Baby formula bubble?

| Mike King

Is the a bubble in baby formula-related stocks?

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Ozforex Group Ltd share price gains on interim results

| Mike King

Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) shares rise on positive half year report

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Morning Market Movers: 9 Stocks to Watch

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

OzForex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will be the stocks in focus today

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The 8 stocks holding back your portfolio and 6 alternatives to put on your watchlist

| Andrew Mudie

The days of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) powering your portfolio higher could be coming to an…

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5 housing sector growth stocks to add to your watchlist

| Qaiser Malik

Australia is in the midst of a housing boom. Stocks linked with the housing sector could likely benefit from demand…

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Battle for free TV viewers is hotting up

| Mike King

Optus's win of the Australian broadcasting rights to the English Premier League Football (EPL) is yet another strike into the…

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The property investors you never hear of

| Mike King

Less than 10% of property investors own three or more properties

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Market Wrap: ASX crashes as BHP hits a wall

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) suffered a heavy setback today as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) crashed, again

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Is your investing style up to the challenge facing Australia?

| Mitch Sonogan

In a "low-growth world", using the right search method when for new investments could lead you to winners such as…

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3 dividend stocks for the 'Santa Rally'

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) could be priced for…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are beating the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) are among the standout performers today

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Will Telstra Corporation Ltd axe Foxtel?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is believed to be open to the sale of its 50% stake in Foxtel.

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Property market professionals say boom isn't over yet

| Mike King

But the data suggests they are wrong

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It's the end of an era for ASX blue chips, especially BHP and the banks

| Bruce Jackson

Thanks to the strengthening US economy, a lower Aussie is here.

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The easy way to fully franked dividends and capital growth

| Tim McArthur

Bki Investment Co Ltd (ASX:BKI) is a listed investment company with an attractive portfolio and dividend yield.

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S&P/ASX 200 takes a dive: BHP drags market lower

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has continued to act as a drag on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO), falling another 3.6%…

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South32 slumps 2.7% – Should shareholders give up and sell?

| Tim McArthur

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are trading near their all-time low.

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Santos Ltd announces new CEO and $2.5 billion capital raising

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) has bowed to shareholder and industry pressure, announcing the appointment of a new CEO and a capital…

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BHP Billiton Limited share price crumbles on Brazil dam update

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is on the verge of falling to a fresh seven-year low price

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4 growth stocks to buy with $30,000

| Christopher Georges

Looking for growth stocks? Consider stocks like Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX:BLX).

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Medibank Private Ltd – One year on

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is approaching its one year anniversary as an ASX-listed entity.

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Gold falls below US$1,100 an ounce: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) are certainly feeling the pinch

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Santos Limited sets fire to shareholders capital

| Mike King

Oil and gas producer Santos Limited (ASX: STO) admits defeat and raises capital

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Why Bellamy's Australia Ltd is still a good buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) has come under fire with local customers becoming frustrated at the lack of availability of its…

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Morning Market Movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) will open lower, with a focus on shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), QUBE Holdings…

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3 bargain blue chips: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Woolworths Limited and FlexiGroup Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks appear to be well-worth buying right now: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and FlexiGroup Limited…

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These 2 companies could help you retire early: CSL Limited and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have stunning total return potential: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN)

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3 bargain growth stocks: Amcor Limited, Macquarie Group Ltd and JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer stunning potential rewards: Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH)

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3 high-yielding stocks that value investors should avoid

| Christopher Georges

Investors shouldn't be fooled by the historical dividends of stocks like Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) and Seven West Media Ltd…

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Collection House Limited wins ATO contract: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Is the new contract with the Australian Taxation Office likely to be a game-changer for Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH)?

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News Corp bets on digital property growth. Is it a Buy?

| Qaiser Malik

News Corp (ASX: NWS) is making significant inroads in its transition towards a digital future, despite challenges in the print…

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Market Wrap: ASX defies fast-falling BHP Billiton Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) closed higher, despite a heavy fall for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)

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Is Domain catching up to realestate.com.au?

| Mike King

REA Group Ltd's (ASX:REA) realestate.com.au and Fairfax Media Ltd's (ASX:FXJ) Domain are going toe to toe and the underdog is…

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A warning shot for bank shareholders

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Bank shareholders are in for a rude shock, and no less than RBA Governor Glenn Stevens is delivering the warning.

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Dividend Duel: QBE Insurance Group Ltd vs Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) may have a higher dividend yield right now but the future isn’t looking so rosy…

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Is it time to pounce on National Australia Bank Ltd., Cabcharge Australia Limited, and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX:CAB), and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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BHP Billiton Limited share price shattered after dam disaster

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been crushed today amid reports that one of its dams in Brazil has burst

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Qube Holdings Ltd v Brookfield – Who will win the battle for Asciano Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) will face still competition for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) assets.

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