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4 ways Glencore will impact ASX mining investors

| Brendon Lau

What do South32 Ltd (ASX:S32), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) BHP Billiton Limited, ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and our copper miners…

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Why the Woolworths Limited share price is falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares are no longer trading with rights to the final dividend.

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Why the BHP Billiton Limited share price is falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is no longer trading with rights to its final dividend payment.

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Has the market crash turned Woolworths Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and AMP Limited into buys?

| Tim McArthur

It might be the right time to consider buying blue-chip stocks like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and AMP…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges: The BULL market is back!

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) surged another 1.6%, led by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)

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5 stocks the insiders bought during the crash

| Tim McArthur

Directors have been topping up their holdings in Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) amongst others.

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Why Warren Buffett loves to buy in falling markets

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Warren Buffett is licking his lips at falling share prices.

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Expect more gains on our market this morning on strong offshore leads, but it's resource stocks that are likely to…

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3 stocks set to beat the ASX: Suncorp Group Ltd, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Super Retail Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks seem poised to outperform the wider index: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and…

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Market Wrap: BULLS fight back as S&P/ASX 200 SOARS

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) surged 1.7% higher, led by Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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5 ASX stocks to buy during the market crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) are two companies to stock up on right now.

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2 juicy dividend stocks I'd buy today: M2 Group Ltd and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're in the market for fully franked dividends and long-term growth potential, M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) and Flight Centre…

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4 bargain stocks for a falling S&P/ASX 200

| Tom Richardson

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) are interesting options.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are offering big dividend yields.

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Woodside Petroleum Limited bids for Oil Search Limited: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) has made a $12 billion all-scrip bid for rival Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) but I believe…

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Is the ASX headed for the scrap heap?

| Mike King

Has the ASX already lost its relevance in global markets?

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This is what happens when the share market crashes

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Recession, or no recession?

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as Bulls fight back: Is it time to buy shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen strongly today, led by Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Westpac Banking Corp's 8.5% dividend yield versus a term deposit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have substantial risk.

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Are these the best five blue chips for your portfolio right now?

| Mike King

5 High-quality blue chip companies at mouth-watering discounted prices

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Why these 6 ASX stocks are SOARING today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) is headlining today's remarkable gains.

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Will Santos Ltd announce a capital raising?

| Brendon Lau

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is fast tracking asset sales and could book over $1 billion in deals to stave-off a capital…

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Why I sold Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I can't find many compelling reasons why anyone would want to hold Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares.

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ASX crashes below 5,000 as China points to more pain

| Tim McArthur

What does the fall in China’s GDP numbers mean for Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited in Oil Search Limited takeover bid  

| Tom Richardson

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) in bid for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH).

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3 compelling reasons to bank on Wesfarmers Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has a lot of appeal over the long term.

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The market crashes and these 3 blue-chips go on sale

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have arguably reached levels low…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

The spotlight is going to be on the energy sector this morning with investors eyeing merger speculation between Woodside Petroleum…

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NIB Holdings Limited vs Medibank Private Ltd: Which is the better buy?

| Christopher Georges

Is NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) or Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) the better buy at current prices?

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Why The Reject Shop Ltd share price soared 34% in August

| Andrew Mudie

The share price is down 50% but don’t be deceived, The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) is no discount stock.

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Why the Dick Smith Holdings Ltd share price crashed in August

| Andrew Mudie

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) might look cheap but risks outweigh potential rewards.

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares sink as dividend soars

| Andrew Mudie

With the share price down 15%, investors are eagerly awaiting the right time to stock up on QBE Insurance Group…

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3 of the best dividend stocks on the ASX: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Goodman Group and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your income: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL)

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S&P/ASX 200 DIVES as bank selloff continues

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The major banks weighed on the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO).

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Mesoblast limited receives Japanese approval and divides on outlook

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) delivered some important news last week.

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The top 10 ASX stocks to buy following the crash

| John Hopkins

The top 10 ASX stocks to buy following the crash.

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares haven't traded this low since March 2012.

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Is Westpac Banking Corp set to spark a price war amongst the banks?

| Brendon Lau

Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) new chief has outlined an ambitious plan to win market share as it positions itself to…

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Why I'm not buying into BHP Billiton Limited's 10.7% dividend yield

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's extremely rare that investors are offered a dividend yield like that being offered by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) right…

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Why I'll buy Telstra Corporation Ltd at $5

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are almost in the buy zone.

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