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2 small cap tech stocks to consider and one to avoid

| Mike King

Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) and Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA) could be two software stocks to watch

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Fortune Favours The Brave

| Andrew Page

It’s about buying quality companies, at sensible prices, and giving them time to deliver on expectations.

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Resources stocks crash: why the worst might be yet to come

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has hit a new seven-year low while Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares have also been hammered.

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An investor's guide to Primary Health Care Limited

| Christopher Georges

Primary Health Care Limited's (ASX:PRY) share price is at a multi-year low - Is now the time to buy?

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Is it time to dive into these 3 market rejects?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy shares in Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR), and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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Why the Ainsworth Game Technology Limited share price plunged 6.5%

| Tim McArthur

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) appears to have disappointed investors at the group's AGM.

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Are these 5 stocks still bargain opportunities?

| Tim McArthur

Could there be further gains in store for Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Greencross Limited…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Sims Metals Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) could be…

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Should you buy Goodman Group?

| Qaiser Malik

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) has made a solid start to the year with strong first quarter performance particularly in its global…

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How will you cope with rising interest rates?

| Mike King

Are you ready for rising interest rates?

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Dividend report card: National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

Is National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) a top notch income stock?

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4 ASX stocks smashed by the market today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 soars 2.2% higher, but these 4 stocks saw their share prices hammered

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Market Wrap: ASX rebounds as Big Banks fire

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) closed considerably higher, led up by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).

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Why the QBE Insurance Group Ltd share price fell today

| Tom Richardson

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) continues to have problems.

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SMS Management & Technology Limited's shares crash 23%

| Mike King

A profit downgrade sinks SMS Management & Technology Limited's (ASX:SMX) share price

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4 stocks on my BUY radar right now

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG), Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) are looking attractive at current prices.

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Brokers name 3 top stocks for big growth prospects  

| Tom Richardson

Is Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) worth a look?

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as blue-chips come to the party

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen 1.3% today, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).

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A rate cut could still be on the table

| Mike King

Despite economic conditions improving, a rate cut could be coming next year

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Thorn Group Ltd offers a 6% fully-franked dividend: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) for the income after today's half-yearly results announcement?

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Is A2 MILK FPO NZ the next Bellamy's Australia Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) has upgraded its guidance after a significant spike in demand for its infant formula. Could…

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Is it time to jump ship on Origin Energy Ltd and Sims Metal Management Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Both Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) have been chronic underperformers over the last ten years,…

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) monstrous fully franked dividend yield is likely one of the factors stopping its shares from falling…

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Market rebound: Should you pounce on these 4 stocks today?

| Tim McArthur

APN News and Media Limited (ASX:APN), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) and Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) could be cheap…

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Can a new boardroom save Woolworths Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has begun to fill the ranks after sweeping out its boardroom over the past year.

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AusNet Services shares soar on dividend outlook

| Tom Richardson

AusNet Services (ASX:AST) is one for income seekers.

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THREE of our favourite dividend stocks today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Although investing for dividends doesn’t need to be complicated, it’s not as easy as investing in any old company either.

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Morning Market Movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) could lead…

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Outdoor advertisers: 2 ASX picks for investors

| Mike King

With astonishing growth APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) and oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) could be two stocks to add to your…

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Is Mesoblast limited worth a closer look today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) fell more than 38% on Monday.

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3 stocks to get rich: Newcrest Mining Limited, AMP Limited and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks have huge potential: Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP).

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Is now the right time to buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is up 17.5% over the past year but there could be further gains ahead.

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Dividend report card: BHP Billiton Limited

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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2 stocks that Warren Buffett might buy today

| Anirban Mahanti

Platinum Investment Management Limited (ASX:PTM) is a potential contender.

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2 things all self-managed super fund trustees need to know well

| Mike King

SMSF trustees could be forgetting the vital two factors to protect their portfolio and improve returns

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Why income investors should avoid Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is no longer a go-to dividend stock.

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Market Wrap: ASX tumbles as banks SINK

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell below 5000 points today, led by the big four banks.

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Why these 2 property stocks could be about to fall

| Qaiser Malik

Property stocks have recovered some of their lost glory since the global financial crisis. But can these two stocks Charter…

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Dividend Report Card: AMP Limited

| Tim McArthur

The wickedly low interest rate environment could make AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) an attractive option.

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Why the Mesoblast limited share price crashed today

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) is in the news for the wrong reasons.

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