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Can Stockland Corporation Limited turnaround its fortunes with aged care spin-off?

| Brendon Lau

Stockland Corporation Limited (ASX: SGP) is hoping to jump on recent growing investor appetite for retirement assets to help turn…

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Are Woolworths Limited shares a bargain below $25?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The last time Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) trade this low was more than three years ago.

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Macquarie Group Ltd guides for 40% increase in profit in first half of 2016: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is on a growth rampage.

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shareholders look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in 2014's wonder stock, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), have plummeted 33% in little over a month

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Oil Search Limited opens door to takeover offers: here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) said it is open to improved offers after formally rejecting a conditional bid from Woodside…

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Why you should ignore BHP Billiton Limited's 10.2% dividend yield

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) offers a monstrous dividend yield, but it's more dangerous than you might think

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Is AGL Energy Ltd a safe bet in an oil market crash?

| Tim McArthur

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) has smashed the index by around 24% in the past year.

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SMS Management & Technology Limited surges 38% in a month: is it too late to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Get in before the turnaround story really takes hold for SMS Management & Technology Limited (ASX:SMX).

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Three highly attractive small caps dominating their niches

| Motley Fool Staff

Invest in companies that dominate a niche with Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ), Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX:BLX), SeaLink Travel Group…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's share price dips: Is the bank a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have emerged from a trading halt

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Protect your portfolio from a recession with these 3 high yielding blue-chip stocks

| Tim McArthur

Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are all offering investors tempting looking…

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3 super value stocks to buy right now! Newcrest Mining Limited, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and FlexiGroup Limited

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 3 stocks looks set to be a shrewd move: Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG)…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

There's plenty of corporate action for investors to chew on today with Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH), Santos Ltd (ASX:…

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd surges 32% in September: What you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

You missed out on the first 500% rise but don’t miss out on the rest!

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Is now the perfect time to buy Rio Tinto Limited, Scentre Group Ltd and Woolworths Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX: SCG) and Woolworths…

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4 stocks smashing through the market crash

| Christopher Georges

Its been a tough few weeks - unless you have owned stocks like Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Servcorp Limited…

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10 priceless investing lessons from Richard Branson

| Andrew Mudie

With a fortune estimated at a value of $8 billion, investors need to take note of Branson’s philosophies.

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3 finance stocks set to post stellar returns: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Macquarie Group Ltd and QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 financial stocks seem to be worthy buys right now: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Macquarie Group…

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Investor report card: Wesfarmers Ltd

| Motley Fool Staff

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is a conglomerate - so what do you really own if you buy shares?

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Why Crown Resorts Ltd just got added to my watchlist

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) was last at these levels in December 2012.

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3 laggards set to beat the ASX: National Australia Bank Ltd., Amcor Limited and Origin Energy Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks may have disappointed thus far in 2015, but they have huge turnaround potential: National Australia Bank Ltd.…

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Should you pack your portfolio with Amcor Limited, Orora Ltd and Pact Group Holdings Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) and Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) could be good defensive stocks for uncertain times.

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 ends in the black despite crash fears

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) generated a modest gain this week.

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Should you buy Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) has outperformed in numerous market environments.

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Is Metcash Limited doomed to fail?

| Brendon Lau

Low levels of loyalty among supermarket shoppers will only complicate the turnaround of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS).…

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Dividend ALERT: Telstra Corporation Ltd is yielding 7.8%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd's (ASX:TLS) dividend yield gets bigger with every passing day.

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Volatility STRIKES: 3 great stocks I'm buying

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Take advantage of the market's turbulence to buy great companies like SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Cochlear…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are soaring higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) has continued its rampant run, up another 7.7%.

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Healthscope Ltd vs Ramsay Health Care Limited: Which is the better buy?

| Christopher Georges

Both companies operate in the same sector but which hospital operator should you own?

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Are Qantas Airways Limited shares set to soar higher?

| Tim McArthur

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) reported a much improved profit in FY 2015 and there could be more to come.

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Will Woolworths Limited or Metcash Limited still be operating in 10 years?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) have both struggled over the last 12 months.

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10 ASX stocks looking cheap after the market crash

| Qaiser Malik

The recent volatility in the stock market has pushed down prices for many stocks. Here are 10 stocks that look…

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Iron ore surges: Is it time to buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is up 0.3%, while Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are up…

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares may be slightly outside the buy…

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Should you buy Healthscope Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Rumours that Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) is being eyed by a large Chinese investor are driving interest in the stock. But…

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4 reasons why Santos Ltd is no takeover target 

| Brett Bearham

Investors shouldn’t get caught up in the takeover talk surrounding Santos Ltd (ASX:STO). 

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Is iProperty Group Ltd the next REA Group Limited? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) is in the right business for success.  

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5 cheap-as-chips ASX dividend stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT)…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia falls $1.5 billion short in capital raising

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) raised just $1.5 billion from its offering to retail investors

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Why the old news is so important

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Looking over old news stories can provide a much needed reality check for investors

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