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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 ROARS to life

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) hit a two-month high, led higher by Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Up 105% and 223%: Will these 2 growth stocks keep climbing?

| Tim McArthur

Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) and AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) have produced exceptional outperformance over the past year.

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An Interview with Mark Bouris of Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Mark Bouris talks candidly about broker and financial planner Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR).

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National Australia Bank Ltd. and ANZ Banking Group lift home loan rates

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) said it wasn’t easy to choose 550,000 shareholders over its millions of customers, and Australia…

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Who else wants 3 growth stocks for their watch list?

| Tim McArthur

Melbourne IT Limited (ASX:MLB), Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) and PS&C Ltd (ASX:PSZ) could all be worth keeping an eye on.

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Should you buy Crown Resorts Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

Crown Resorts Ltd's (ASX:CWN) share price has bounced nicely since its AGM - here's why.

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GBST Holdings Limited updates market with lower expectations

| Tom Richardson

GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) may perhaps be of interest to Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE).

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Dividends just jumped the shark

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you’re holding shares of a company that’s borrowing to pay its dividend, make sure you know the real gamble…

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Dick Smith Holdings Ltd, Godfreys Group Ltd, JB Hi-Fi Limited: Are these 3 retailers a buying opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH), Godfreys Group Ltd (ASX:GFY) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) are all trading on attractive…

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Could Woolworths Limited sell Big W?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is rumoured to be considering all options.

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Why BHP Billiton Limited shouldn't use more debt to pay dividends

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) offers a monster dividend yield, but it is a dangerous one.

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Qantas Airways Limited shareholders will go nuts over this

| Mike King

Will Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) surprise shareholders with another capital return next year?

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AMP Limited rises on quarterly result and Europe's outlook

| Brendon Lau

Don't get too caught up with AMP Limited’s (ASX:AMP) disappointing quarterly update as potential stimulus from the European Central Bank…

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ResMed Inc. (CHESS) shares flat on double-digit revenue growth

| Brendon Lau

Margin pressure has caused ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: RMD) to report earnings a little under expectations.

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S&P/ASX 200 roars to two-month high

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) has led the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) to its highest level since August.

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4 fast-growing stocks that should be on your watch list

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might have struggled over the past six months, but stocks like Burson Group (ASX:BAP)…

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2 fully franked dividend stocks I'd buy before the Big 4 banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) may have just forced the Reserve Bank into action mode.

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Is Origin Energy Ltd the best oil stock to buy now?

| Rachit Dudhwala

At current oil prices, Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) may be the pick of the sector.

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The top 10 small cap stocks on my watchlist

| Mike King

It's time to consider diversifying your portfolio away from the Top 20

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to surge with global equities on the ECB's promise for more stimulus but don't take your…

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Why the S&P/ASX 200 is set to surge

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The stage has been set for a big rally on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

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3 small caps with recurring revenue ready to deliver big returns

| Motley Fool Staff

Small cap stocks benefit from being able to do one thing well, and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM), and…

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Is Pacific Brands Limited a bargain buy?

| Qaiser Malik

Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG) has been adjusting its business model to lift performance. The new changes have improved its growth…

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Should you sell your Wesfarmers Ltd shares today?

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has reported slowing growth in its Coles food and liquor business.

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Whitehaven no safe haven

| Andrew Page

Opinions vary, but don’t rush in

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Oil Search Limited and Santos Ltd fuel takeover speculation in energy sector

| Tim McArthur

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have both fielded multi-billion dollar takeover offers.

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2 cheap insurance stocks: QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 insurers seem to be worth buying right now: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia hikes home loan rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has followed the lead set by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) in raising its variable home…

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Could iron ore prices fall to US$20-US$30 a tonne?

| Mike King

Headwinds are rising in the iron ore sector and it means danger for junior iron ore miners

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Market Wrap: ASX jumps as Santos Ltd ROARS back to life

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) led the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) to another gain today.

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Ten Network Holdings Limited shares flat on Foxtel deal

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) which jointly own Foxtel are free to proceed with their proposed acquisition…

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Is it time to buy Challenger Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has several powerful tailwinds.

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Here's why the South32 Ltd share price soared today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has posted results that may have revived some faith in the business.

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Would YOU shop at Woolworths Limited without the Qantas Airways Limited Frequent Flyer points?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

According to the Fairfax Press, Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is believed to be considering distancing itself from the Frequent Flyer program…

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Here's why you should buy Westfield Corp Ltd shares today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) should benefit from a weaker Australian dollar.

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Here's why you should avoid the iron ore sector

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are at risk.

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Here's why Sky Network Television Limited's share price is getting hammered

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sky Network Television Limited’s (ASX:SKT) shares fell more than 11% on Wednesday.

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Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd sees share price rise on 2015 profit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) shares rallied almost 2%, before falling into negativity territory on the back of its 2015…

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Wesfarmers Ltd shares lift on promising quarterly update

| Brendon Lau

There's plenty to like about Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX:WES) quarterly sales update - unless you are a shareholder in its rival…

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Australian house prices are tumbling and here's the evidence

| Mike King

Multiple sources confirm house prices are falling around Australia

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