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Can value investors make money from the oil price crash?

| Tim McArthur

The share prices of leading oil producers such as Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)…

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Why BHP Billiton Limited's share price is getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is on the back-foot, with its shares down another 3.2%.

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Here is why I finally decided to buy Woolworths Limited shares

| Christopher Georges

The challenges facing Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) are well known but now could be the right time to buy.

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Can you double your money in Myer Holdings Ltd by 2020?

| Sean O'Neill

At least one prominent fund manager suggests that Myer Ltd (ASX:MYR) shares could be worth $1.70 by 2020, although he…

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Are Oil Search Limited shares worth $9.63?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) could increase its bid for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH)

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A bloodbath for the S&P/ASX 200: Here's what's going on

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been slammed, with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) sporting heavy…

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Woolworths Limited is a business in transition: But is it headed up, or down?

| Sean O'Neill

Analysts can’t seem to agree on the value of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), with estimates varying from as low as $19,…

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Why the value of your house is already falling

| Mike King

Sydney auction clearance rates fall to three-year low as buyers fade away

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to tumble this morning but there's plenty of merger news to digest with Oil Search Limited…

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US Interest rate change: 7 ASX blue-chips in the firing line

| Andrew Mudie

US shares plunge 2% after the Fed decides to leave rates on hold, Australian shares are next but it could…

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Could QBE Insurance Group Ltd be the cheapest insurance stock on the ASX?

| Andrew Mudie

Looking at the short term, QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is very expensive but could it be cheaper over the…

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Should you buy a Bunnings Warehouse for income?

| Andrew Mudie

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) is a far simpler and lower risk investment than buying individual properties and renting them back to

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5 stocks I would buy with $50,000

| Christopher Georges

Looking to top up your portfolio? Why not consider stocks like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) and Slater &…

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3 of my favourite ASX stocks: Telstra Corporation Ltd, Super Retail Group Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to post stunning total returns: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and…

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Why capitalism needs journalism

| Claude Walker

Criticism makes capitalism stronger

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Market Roundup: Veda Group Ltd soars, S&P/ASX 200 ends on top

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) was the shining light today, leading the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) higher

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4 dividend stocks I'd buy before the 'Big Four'

| Owen Raszkiewicz

For big yields, it's hard to go past National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Australia New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac…

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Title Fight: Integrated Research Vs GBST Holdings Limited Vs Iress Ltd

| Mitch Sonogan

Who will win the valuation fight between Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI), GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) and Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE)?

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited's share price soared 9% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are on fire today

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd flying high on currency tailwind: is it too late to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX: SYD) unveiled another strong month of passenger growth as the low exchange rate prompts Asian…

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Why I bought Future Generation Global Investment Co Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Future Generation Global Invstmnt Co Ltd (ASX:FGG) is just one week old, but it could have a bright future ahead.

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Here's why Rio Tinto Limited shares are a risky bet

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares look cheap using conventional metrics, but at the end of the day it all comes…

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3 'recession-proof' ASX stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you believe Australia is heading for a recession, build out your portfolio with quality ASX stocks like Collection House…

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I just bought this 1 BIG dividend stock

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I don’t often dabble in the retail sector given how fickle profits can be, but for this company I'm willing…

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3 ASX dividend stocks to buy, and 2 to avoid for falling interest rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) or Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) worth your money today?

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Could Graincorp Ltd receive a fresh takeover offer?

| Tim McArthur

Agricultural stocks such as Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC), Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) and Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) could be set to…

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Is it time you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, Computershare Limited and Slater & Gordon Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are market leaders, but do they deserve…

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Warning: Education investments are riskier than you think

| Sean O'Neill

Possible changes to government regulations could have a big impact on businesses like Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET), Intueri Education Group Ltd…

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Veda Group Ltd shares soar on takeover offer: Here's everything you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) has been valued at around $2.3 billion

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Sealink Travel Group Ltd jumps 12% on acquisition

| Tim McArthur

Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) is looking ship shape after announcing a $125 million acquisition.

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Why these four ASX stocks are exploding today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) are generating huge returns today

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Premier Investments Limited slumps on dividend disappointment: buy the dip?

| Brendon Lau

Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) committed a cardinal sin by lifting its dividend at a much slower pace than profit…

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Australian dollar spikes: Here's how you can profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar hit a four-week high overnight as the US Federal Reserve prolonged an interest rate hike

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What a $10,000 investment in Woolworths Limited looks like today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) hasn't lived up to its reputation recently

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3 stocks at 52-week lows – can they turn it around?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) hit their lowest point all…

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Are Suncorp Group Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group set to post stellar returns?

| Peter Stephens

Are these 3 finance stocks worth buying right now? Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia…

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5 top picks from a top fund manager

| Tim McArthur

Should Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) be in your top five?

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

The US Federal Reserve has deflated our balloon as its dovish comments on the impact of volatile market has set…

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Could any of these companies be ticking time bombs?

| Mike King

More warning signs emerge over Chinese-listed companies on foreign exchanges

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US Fed keeps rates on hold: End of the world postponed

| Mike King

Low interest rates are here to stay

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