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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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Why Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's share price plunged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) hit a near three-year low this morning

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Here is why these 4 stocks thumped the market in October

| Christopher Georges

October was a positive month for the market but stocks like FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL) and APN Outdoor Group Ltd…

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Is Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd your best bet for steady dividend yield?

| Tim McArthur

Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd (ASX:AFI) appears to offer a maintainable dividend thanks to the company's diversification.

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Dividend report card: Wesfarmers Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) a top notch income play?

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Buffett rule: don't lose capital – avoid these 3 popular stocks or risk losing money

| Motley Fool Staff

Making money is the main aim, but you can avoid losses by avoiding Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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Bank returns 'not a constant of the universe'

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Why it might pay to hold off from buying Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC),…

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Is this yet another reason to own Ramsay Health Care Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is set for expansion into China.

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If interest rates drop, buy these 3 stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are perfect additions to a retirement portfolio.

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3 blue chip dividend stocks for your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Want to add some dividend potential to your portfolio? Try adding these companies to your watchlist.

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This one investing secret would have helped you beat the market in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Would you have invested in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), had you known that the shares would be down 15%…

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Has Webjet Limited soared too high?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) climbs 65% from its recent low; it might be time to sell.

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Here's why Fairfax Media Limited dropped 4.4%

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) must be wondering if the company will ever really turn itself around.

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower

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Market Wrap: National Australia Bank Ltd. drags on ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) retreated on Thursday

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Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd reports profit: Time to buy in?

| Qaiser Malik

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) are reporting profit. A good sign, but airlines…

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Why the National Australia Bank Ltd share price is down 4.5%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) has plummeted 4.5% despite the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) falling just over 1%.

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Is there any value to be found in BT Investment Management Ltd, Estia Health Ltd, and Vocus Communications Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE), and Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) hit their highest point…

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Why the Credit Corp Group Limited share price exploded today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares rallied almost 14% today on a bumper update

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Woolworths Limited slapped with 'NEGATIVE' rating

| Owen Raszkiewicz

As expected, Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has been handed another credit outlook downgrade.

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Should you buy Countplus Ltd for its dividend yield?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Countplus Ltd (ASX:CUP) provides a generous dividend yield of 11.9%, making it worth a look.

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Vocus Communications Limited, M2 Group Ltd merger approved by ACCC

| Mitch Sonogan

The ACCC has approved the merger of M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) and Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC).

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Why the share price of Ardent Leisure Group is down 11% today

| Tim McArthur

Investors have reacted negatively to a trading update by Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD).

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Here's why oOh!Media Ltd's share price is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) is Australia's largest Out Of Home media company

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4 reasons to pick Macquarie Group Ltd over big banks

| Sean O'Neill

It might look expensive to some, but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is still a far superior choice to the likes…

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S&P/ASX 200 down as banks crumble: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) fell more than 4%, dragging the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) lower

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XERO FPO NZ reports top results

| Owen Raszkiewicz

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) widened its loss to $45 million, but it's growth is incredible.

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Why the energy and gas sector is still a dangerous bet

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Oil prices took another turn overnight, almost wiping out the solid gains achieved in the prior session.

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Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd serves up hot profit growth: Is it still a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) continues to grow at a fast pace.

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Is CSL Limited's share buyback program destroying shareholder value?

| Mitch Sonogan

Should CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) increase its debt to buy back company shares or is this destroying shareholder value?

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports: 5 things you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has shed light on its first-quarter trading performance

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We're missing something in the tax debate

| Mike King

Do vested interest groups truly understand the consequences of what they are lobbying for?

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Morning Market Movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to open flat with the likes of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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AMP Limited: Buy, Hold or Sell

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) could be in the buy zone.

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Why Echo Entertainment Group Ltd shares are sinking today

| Tim McArthur

Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP) share price has sunk 6% after holding its AGM.

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Market Wrap: Banks weigh on ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) finished just 0.1% higher

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Will there be another interest rate cut in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Reserve Bank of Australia will meet once more before the end of the year…

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BHP Billiton Limited: Iron ore will fall

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

You know it's bad when BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) itself says prices are going to stay low…

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