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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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Can Woolworths Limited get its Mojo back?

| Qaiser Malik

Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) is facing tough competition from discount grocery retailers.

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Qantas Airways Limited: Why the share price is up 300%

| Mike King

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) has seen its share price jump from 95 cents in 2013 to nearly $4.00

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S&P/ASX 200 soars as BHP Billiton Limited ROARS to life

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has led another strong rally for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

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Scentre Group Ltd reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) owns and manages Westfield-branded shopping centres in Australia and New Zealand

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3 overlooked big dividend yield stocks for your portfolio

| Tim McArthur

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are all trading on above…

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What 'Prince of Penzance' can teach investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

They’re often the most dependable, and generally offer compelling fully franked dividends, but they’re not always the best way to…

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Could Woolworths Limited cut its dividend?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could receive a lower dividend payment this year.

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Dividend report card: Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) still a top notch income stock?

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Finally some good news for LNG investors

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) have experienced a harsh sell off…

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Why the NIB Holdings Limited share price is soaring

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of private health insurer NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) have jumped 4%, pushing up shares of rival Medibank Private Ltd…

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Dick Smith Holdings Ltd soars 6%: Is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) could be great value or it could be a value trap.

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5 key takeaways from CSR Limited's Half-Year report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Building products and property business, CSR Limited (ASX:CSR), has provided an upbeat half-year update.

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Morning Market Movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Sydney SPI futures are pointing to a stronger open for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) with energy stocks such as…

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 surges

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) powered the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) higher.

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The formula behind China's success

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

China’s new two-child policy could act as a huge tailwind behind one of Australia’s most exciting industries

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Is there any value to be found in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Now trading on a P/E of 38, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares have come a long way…

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3 stocks to help double your portfolio in ten years

| Tim McArthur

Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV), Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) have achieved above average returns…

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Here's why Ansell Limited and Asaleo Care Ltd are 2 stocks Warren Buffett could love

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) have appealing investment attributes.

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RBA: Interest rates on Hold

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite weaker-than-expected inflation figures and the major banks' decision to raise variable home loan rates, the Reserve Bank of Australia…

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What's going on with Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) is expected to report higher earnings per share at its upcoming full year results.

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Is Woolworths Limited a VALUE TRAP?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks cheap, but is it too cheap?

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Our Melbourne Cup Trifecta

| Bruce Jackson

Today, I'm going to attempt to pick an unlikely trifecta of winners.

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Asciano Ltd considering options of Qube Holdings Ltd blocking stake

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' $8.9 billion bid for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) may have hit a road block in the form of…

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Insurance Australia Group and ANZ Bank run home from Asia

| Mike King

Two Australian companies dial down their Asian expansion plans

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Morning Market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) is expected to open higher with hopes of a rebound in a number of blue…

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2 bargain blue-chips? National Australia Bank Ltd. and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks offer significant upside potential: National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC)

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More than just an investment bank: Macquarie Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

According to recent research, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is the largest asset manager in Australia, and in the top 50…

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3 reasons to buy Rio Tinto Limited

| Peter Stephens

Here's why Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) offers huge investment potential

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group singles out dairy industry for growth

| Tim McArthur

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) sees big opportunities ahead for Australia's dairy industry. Here's how you can position…

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How to make the most of your self-managed super fund

| Mike King

It seems running an SMSF isn't all it's cut out to be for some investors

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Market Wrap: Westpac drags ASX south

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) led the market lower for the sixth day in a row

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) have big dividend yields, but growth might be harder to come…

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5 reasons to buy shares of JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) currently offers a 5.2% fully franked dividend yield

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Is Tatts Group Limited a better bet on Melbourne Cup?

| Tim McArthur

Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) could provide long-term winning rather than a short-term windfall.

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Bank growth falters: dividends to come under pressure

| Mike King

Earnings growth at the big four banks is faltering and more falls could be in store - taking dividends with…

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Is Pact Group Holdings Ltd a better growth stock than Amcor Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) looks appealing on a relative valuation basis compared with Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC).

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Telstra Corporation Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd weigh on S&P/ASX 200

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have continued to weigh on…

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Is G8 Education Ltd's massive 7.2% fully-franked dividend sustainable?

| Sean O'Neill

Or should investors seeking reliable dividends steer clear of G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM)?

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