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What a $10,000 investment in BHP Billiton Limited in 2011 looks like today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Want to put a dollar figure on how poorly BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has performed?

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Should investors expect a market crash when US interest rates rise?

| Sean O'Neill

There could be some fallout for companies like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) but on the whole…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Woodside Petroleum Limited's (ASX: WPL) attempted takeover of Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) is turning nastier but investors will also…

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3 top turnaround stocks: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Cimic Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks are set to post much improved returns: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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Would Warren Buffett buy Seven Group Holdings Limited?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Seven Group Holdings Limited (ASX:SVW) trades near all-time lows, making it an attractive long-term investment. But does it pass the…

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Why I'm bullish on CSL Limited, Macquarie Group Ltd and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks appear to be stunning buys right now: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Transurban Group…

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Are BHP Billiton Limited, JB Hi-Fi Limited and Goodman Group set to beat the ASX?

| Peter Stephens

Could these 3 stocks be worth buying right now ahead of index-beating performance? BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), JB Hi-Fi Limited…

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What AMP Limited's economic outlook means for your portfolio

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is predicting further market volatility ahead – is your portfolio prepared?

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South32 Ltd shares plunged 7.5% yesterday: Is it a bargain?

| Andrew Mudie

Just because the share price is lower doesn’t make South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) a good investment.

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Market Wrap: 'Turnbull effect' fails as S&P/ASX 200 plunges

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) fell heavily on Tuesday, led down by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)

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Do this and you'll never miss another market rally

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Back in March 2009, investors were scared witless of the share market. Since then, the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is up…

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Why it is still too early to be buying Woolworths Limited

| Brendon Lau

Embattled Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) has made an embarrassing blunder that shows how intense competition in the industry has become.…

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Seven West Media Ltd share price jumps 6.5% on buy-back

| Mike King

Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) to buy-back $75 million in shares

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G8 Education Ltd gets beaten at its own game: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) looks like it will be sold to Anchorage Capital, with G8 Education Ltd’s (ASX:GEM) support.

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Your instant 5-share global portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With the US federal reserve tipped to raise interest rates but the Australian economy slowing, it's time to diversify with…

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Have the Big Four banks been oversold?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is down 26%. Its rivals are all down more than 20%.

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Broker says buy major miners as it sees little downside risk

| Brendon Lau

It might be time to buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) as all the…

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Is it time to buy Australian and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has been hit by a wave of negative investor sentiment.

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S&P/ASX 200 dives as China crumbles

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) has taken a turn for the worse with Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and BHP Billiton Limited…

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1 uber-compelling reason to watch Woolworths Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) the exemplar of a contrarian investment?

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Wesfarmers Ltd vs Woolworths Limited: Which is the better bet?

| Tim McArthur

Despite the share price underperformance I would still favour Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) over Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Energy stocks feel the sting as oil prices plunge: Is it time to sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) are among the companies feeling the pain today

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Volatility is here to stay: Get used to it

| Mike King

Moves of 2% or more in a day could be here to stay for some time

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Will there be a "Turnbull Effect" on the ASX?

| Brendon Lau

History has shown that a change in Prime Ministers has been a positive catalyst for our share market. Can we…

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares have fallen 44% since March 2013

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Is the 18.5% fall in South32 Ltd shares a buying opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

It could be time value investors sharpen their pencils on South32 Ltd(ASX:S32).

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Investors have much to digest today with a new Prime Minister and weak offshore leads taking center stage. Henderson Group…

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3 super income stocks: Wesfarmers Ltd, AMP Limited and Super Retail Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer superb dividend prospects: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL)

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Do you own Telstra Corporation Ltd? Maybe you should own its New Zealand equivalent

| Motley Fool Staff

Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX:SPK) is the Kiwi equivalent to Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and could be a worthy replacement…

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Medibank Private Ltd soars while QBE Insurance Group Ltd dives: What's going on?

| Andrew Mudie

Taking a short term view is tempting in the current market, however Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is still yet to…

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Brickworks Limited shares surge to a 6-year high: Is it too late to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

The housing boom has been kind to Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) share price but profits are only just starting to catch…

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 finishes on top as Turnbull challenges

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Malcolm Turnbull will officially challenge Tony Abbott's leadership position. In other news, the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished the session on…

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Cardno Limited surges on partial takeover: here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in Cardno Limited (ASX: CDD) are being offered $215 million for half their shareholding in the embattled company. Should…

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Is it time to buy Wesfarmers Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Telstra Corporation Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are slightly outside the buy zone.

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Will the Australian Dollar fall below US60 cents?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) would likely benefit if it did…

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Should you buy shares of Burson Group Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) has risen 4.5% today and sits near an all-time high share price

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Goldman Sachs sees the potential for $20 oil: Time to abandon your oil stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

If oil really did fall to US$20 a barrel, it could be disastrous for a number of companies including Santos…

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This is how you can beat Warren Buffett at his own game

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The man turned $10 thousand into a $73 billion fortune

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3 reasons to closely watch National Australia Bank Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has some appealing characteristics.

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Why a lower Australian dollar really is good news

| Mike King

Think a falling Aussie dollar is bad news? Then you need to read this

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