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Can you invest to benefit from the "dining boom"?

| Mitch Sonogan

Blindly investing in companies like Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) to profit from the "Asian food boom" will send you…

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Wesfarmers Ltd shares tumble as investors ignore 7.2% dividend yield

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares are trading on a dividend yield equivalent to 7.2%.

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Macquarie Group Ltd reportedly targets blockbuster UK acquisition

| Tom Richardson

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is reportedly interested in buying a UK airport.

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With GDP growth of 0.2%: Is Australia heading into recession?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The latest GDP figures could result in further interest rate cuts.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group slammed as investors ignore huge yield

| Owen Raszkiewicz

On the face of it, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) monstrous dividend appears exceptional.

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Broker puts buy call on Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have 50% upside, according to Morgan Stanley.

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Recall Holdings Ltd among leading stocks to profit from US dollar strength

| Brendon Lau

Recall Holdings Ltd (ASX:REC) has the largest exposure to the greenback along with Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), but the stock…

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The #1 buying opportunity for a "crashed" share market

| Bruce Jackson

The juicy fully franked dividend yield is worth the investment alone

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S&P/ASX 200 slammed as GDP data disappoints

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) has fallen another 1.1% today, led down by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Retailers struggle as online sales slow in July

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) are both focused on improving their online presence.

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Is AMP Limited at bargain prices?

| Brendon Lau

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is reported to be joining the big banks to issue hybrids as its share price takes a…

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Australian dollar plunges below US70c: 3 companies to help you profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) is just one of the companies that should benefit from a weaker AUD.

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Market crash: S&P/ASX 200 in for a wild ride

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is set for a bumpy ride.

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

There's plenty of merger news to keep investors distracted from the big morning sell-off. Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and…

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Is now a good time to buy Wesfarmers Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) 5% dividend yield could be attractive to some investors.

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Is Ansell Limited a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) reported a solid full year result and has now announced a share buy-back.

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2 bargain basement stocks: Wesfarmers Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks appear to be cheap and worth buying right now: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Super Retail Group Ltd…

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2 stocks to buy on China fears: Rio Tinto Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks appear to be excellent long term buys: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC).

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10 value stocks selling at a discount during the crash

| John Hopkins

Here are 10 value stocks selling at a discount.

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4 ASX stocks crushed by the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) were amongst the companies leading today's sell-off

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Aldi escalates fight against Woolworths Limited

| Tom Richardson

Aldi is reported to be ramping up its fight with the likes of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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This is why BHP Billiton Limited is a dangerous stock idea

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could be a dangerous proposition at today's price.

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SMASH 2% interest rates with these 3 dividend stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The RBA has kept interest rates at 2%, so Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Automotive…

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Top stock picks for September

| Motley Fool Staff

Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Reece Australia Limited (ASX:REH) are among September's top picks.

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RBA leaves interest rates unchanged, but is a cut just around the corner?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Interest rates will stay at 2 per cent for another month, but there could be another cut before the year…

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S&P/ASX 200 tumbles as global rut continues

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) led the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) lower again on…

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Why the Australian Dollar will hit 60 cents in one chart

| Owen Raszkiewicz

All Australians should get ready for the next cycle of the economy by buying shares such as ResMed Inc. (CHESS)…

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Oil enjoys strongest rally in 25 years: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all trading near multi-year lows

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Should you buy Freedom Foods Group Ltd today?

| Tim McArthur

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has just reported its full year profit result.

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The Magic of Dividends

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market crash was actually a blessing in disguise.

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5 great stocks to buy during a market crash

| Tom Richardson

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) are two exciting growth stocks.

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Profit crash: "New" Myer Holdings Ltd makes $200m turnaround bet

| Brendon Lau

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) is asking shareholders to back its bold strategy to create a "New Myer" through a deeply…

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Get poor in a hurry

| Motley Fool Staff

Sell after stocks have lost 10%? Only if you want to lose

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Broker names 10 top stocks to buy following market crash

| Brendon Lau

If history is any guide, our market is poised to jump 10% within the next 12 months following the latest…

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Morning market movers: 7 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It's embattled department store operator Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) that will steal the spotlight this morning, although Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)…

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Your instant 4 stock winning healthcare portfolio

| Regan Pearson

How you could smash the market with NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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3 great stocks to buy following the crash

| Joshua Anderson

When the market rebounds from the current dip, Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN)…

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Is Woolworths Limited's 7.5% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares have slumped one day after reporting a 12.5% fall in net profit.

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Interest Rate Call: Will the RBA slash interest rates tomorrow?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RBA will meet again tomorrow. Will interest rates fall below 2 per cent?

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Why the Fleetwood Corporation Limited share price is down 14% today

| Tim McArthur

Mining services exposed stocks such as Fleetwood Corporation Limited (ASX:FWD) continue to get buffeted by tough operating conditions.

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