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2015 sees a mixed verdict for IMF Bentham Ltd

| Matt Brazier

Litigation funder IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) reports weak results.

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Why the Wellcom Group Limited share price soared 6% today

| John Hopkins

Wellcom Group Limited (ASX:WLL) released its full year 2015 results. Here’s what you need to know.

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Why this may spell disaster for the Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd share price

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Down 10% today, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) could be headed for more pain

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5 things to know about Webjet Limited's 2015 annual report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of leading online airfare comparison site, Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), climbed 2% higher today on the back of a positive…

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5 key takeaways from Breville Group Ltd's 2015 annual report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Leading appliance maker Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) has impressed investors, despite a slight fall in profits during its 2015 year.

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Why the Iress Ltd share price fell 6% today

| Tom Richardson

Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) looks an attractive opportunity for income investors.

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What you need to know about Tox Free Solutions Limited's profit result

| Brendon Lau

Tox Free Solutions Limited (ASX:TOX) has left a bad smell as it tried to numb the pain from its weaker-than-expected…

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Why the A2 MILK FPO NZ share price is getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of dairy group A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) have lost nearly 6% today.

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Tassal Group Limited books tasty full year profit rise

| Tim McArthur

If you’re fishing for a growth stock, Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) could be a contender.

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What you need to know about AMP Limited's 33% profit rise

| Owen Raszkiewicz

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has rewarded shareholders with a healthy dividend increase after a solid first-half profit performance.

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What you need to know about Collection House Limited's 20% profit growth

| Sean O'Neill

Also offering a 4% dividend yield and trading at an attractive price, Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) makes an interesting prospect…

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Why the Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd share price dropped 9% today

| Mike King

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) share price plunges 9%

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Tatts Group Limited share price falls 3.9% on earnings result

| Tim McArthur

Lotteries and wagering company Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) has reported a 13% rise in profits but it has failed to…

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Data#3 Limited jumps on full year results: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The IT sector could be the hero of the reporting season with Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) becoming the latest to deliver…

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Why the APN News and Media Limited share price plunged 14% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

APN News and Media Limited (ASX:APN) shares have been heavily discounted following the release of its half-year report this morning.

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Does the NIB Holdings share price bode well for Medibank Private shares?

| Bruce Jackson

NIB Holdings shares jump in advance of results

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TPG Telecom set to become Australia's second-largest telco

| Mike King

TPG Telecom Limited (ASX:TPM) get ACCC green light to takeover iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN)

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A bloodbath for the S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has collapsed under the weight of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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Why Adelaide Brighton Ltd. reported concrete improvements in 2015

| Sean O'Neill

Even excluding profit from property sales, Adelaide Brighton Ltd.’s (ASX:ABC) profits grew nearly 50% in the first half of 2015,…

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Beacon Lighting Group Ltd reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX:BLX) has benefited from Australia's housing boom.

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Why ASX Ltd could still be a buy

| Tim McArthur

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) shares are lower today despite its profit result being higher.

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This is why the BHP Billiton share price may have further to fall

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) facing numerous headwinds as oil prices plunge

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One small-cap stock to buy before the market catches on

| Brendon Lau

This technology related stock just released a solid earnings result and boosted its dividend by 155% for the year. It's…

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Wesfarmers Ltd climbs on $2.4 billion profit announcement

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares have jumped on a solid full year profit result, announced this morning.

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Why the Qube Holdings Ltd share price fell 5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of logistics business Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) fell as much as 5% on the back of its results released…

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Why it's great to own shares of Burson Group Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It just keeps getting better for shareholders of Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) with the automotive aftermarket parts business posting its…

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Why the Brambles Limited share price fell 4% today

| Tim McArthur

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) is trading lower today despite reporting double-digit profit growth.

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What you need to know about Nanonsonics Ltd.'s 2015 result

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nanonsonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) reported sales growth of just 3.4% for the full-year, but there's a reason investors shouldn't be too…

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Abbott's pension cuts bad news for retirees

| Mike King

Pension assets threshold to be lowered

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Qantas Airways Limited soars on dividend declaration

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shareholders are set to receive a big cheque in the mail from their company following a…

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Villa World Ltd builds big profit with more to come

| Tim McArthur

Villa World Ltd (ASX:VLW) is trading on a 7.1% dividend yield and is forecasting strong growth.

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10 reasons to buy JB Hi-Fi Limited today

| John Hopkins

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) continues to outperform. Here’s ten reasons why I think it should be in your portfolio.

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd reports 2015: what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

A swing from loss to profit saw shares in Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) soar 15% yesterday, but is it…

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RCR Tomlinson Limited results: What you need to know

| Mike King

RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR) pumps up profits with sale of assets

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Reject Shop Ltd soars on its 2015 report: Will 2016 be even better?

| Sean O'Neill

Embattled bargain retailer Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) released its results for financial year 2015 to the market yesterday.

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Market heavyweights like Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) will be reporting their profit results today amid an…

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Macquarie Radio Network Limited reports full year results: What you need to know

| John Hopkins

Macquarie Radio Network Limited (ASX:MRN) released its full year 2015 results. Here’s what you need to know.

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Accounting wars: Is MYOB Group Ltd more innovative than XERO FPO NZ?

| Regan Pearson

How did MYOB Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) top XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) in innovation?

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Is it too late to buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Cochlear Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Are these 2 stocks still worth buying? QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH).

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Outperform the ASX with CSL Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks look set to beat the wider index: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC)

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