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These big banks have raised capital, is it a concern?

| Qaiser Malik

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), are raising…

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Energy Action Ltd profits decline – Is now the time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

The future may be brighter than the recent past for Energy Action Ltd (ASX:EAX).

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5 ASX stocks soaring on the market today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 (INDEXASX:XKO) slides 1.2%, but these 5 went against the trend

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S&P/ASX 200 takes a dive as banks tumble: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell sharply this afternoon, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Australia and New…

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Will Orica Limited go boom or bust? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

Orica Limited (ASX:ORI) implodes, making it a good time to buy.

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Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia's share price was hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) share price hit a new 10-month low after falling 4.7% to $77.42.

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SG Fleet Group Ltd reports: What you need to know

| Matt Brazier

SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX:SGF) reports solid results for 2015.

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Warning: Iron ore to fall below US$40

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Iron ore is headed into unchartered territory, and not even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) will…

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What you need to know about GWA Group Ltd's big profit slump

| Brendon Lau

GWA Group Ltd (ASX:GWA) is likely to remain a favorite among short-sellers even as management paints an upbeat outlook for…

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What you need to know about Iluka Resources Limited's 75% profit increase

| Mitch Sonogan

Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) reported improved half-yearly results, but is the stock attractive at current prices?

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Here's how SAI Global Limited grew profits 23.6%

| Tim McArthur

SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI) is showing evidence of its turnaround.

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Why you shouldn't sell your Medibank Private Ltd shares at $2

| Sean O'Neill

It’s déjà vu for shareholders in Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) today, as the insurer falls back to its offer price.

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Why the Computershare Limited share price is 2.3% higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) jumped 2.3% today on the back of the announcement of a share buyback.

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1300 Smiles Limited reports: What investors need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors will be smiling after 1300 Smiles Limited's (ASX:ONT) latest earnings report

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What you need to know about SCA Property Group's 35% profit growth

| Brendon Lau

Shopping Cntrs Austrls Prprty Gp Re Ltd (ASX:SCP) is yet to be affected by the supermarket wars and growth in…

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ASG Group Limited share price falls 7%: Here's why

| Mike King

ASG Group Limited (ASX:ASZ) share price falls 7%

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Affinity Education Group Ltd bolsters takeover defense with robust outlook

| Brendon Lau

The childcare operator is trying to fend off a takeover by issuing a robust outlook and significant first half profit…

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd sees profits soar higher

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are drifting mostly sideways despite a strong increase in profit on modest revenue…

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Are you really the investor you think you are?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If you haven't yet taken advantage of the market's most recent dive, it could be time to rectify that situation…

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Monadelphous Group Limited: Result 2015

| Sean O'Neill

Falling revenues and dividends don’t leave much for shareholders at Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) to get excited about.

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Why the Cardno Limited share price plunged nearly 6% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) has reported its full-year earnings results, and they weren't pretty.

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4 reasons why dividend-paying stocks are good for your wealth

| Mike King

Including 3 reasons you probably haven't considered

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group profit jumps 4%: Are shares cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) share price has fallen despite a modest uptick in profit.

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd profit result: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has released its interim results which appear to have largely met the market’s expectations.

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Why the InvoCare Limited share price slumped 7%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) delivered a disappointing set of half-yearly profit figures, but not all is lost.

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Sonic Healthcare Limited reports earnings: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) reported a strong lift in revenues, but earnings went south.

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Dick Smith Holdings Ltd crashes on results: What you need to know

| Tom Richardson

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) has disappointed investors this morning.

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A comfortable retirement: Are you deluded?

| Mike King

Are you prepared for retirement? A new survey suggests you might have more work to do

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Why the Challenger Ltd share price is 6% higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has lifted its dividend on a stronger profit performance and appears on track to keep rewarding shareholders…

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Think Monadelphous Group Ltd's 12.7% yield is a bargain? Think again

| Mike King

Monadelphous Group Limited's (ASX:MND) dividend yield could be more value trap than good value

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Asciano Ltd confirms takeover: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) has accepted a record-breaking takeover offer and delivered a healthy jump in profit.

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Morning market spotlight: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

All eyes will be on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) following their profit updates…

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This is how you could have made $82,807 in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Imagine what you could do with that kind of money… Companies like Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) and Senetas Corporation…

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Is Reject Shop Ltd finally ready to turn the corner?

| Motley Fool Staff

Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) has made a habit of disappointing investors in recent updates, but that could be about to…

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2 stocks set to beat the ASX: Suncorp Group Ltd and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks appear to be strong buys at the present time: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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National Australia Bank Ltd. vs FlexiGroup Limited: which is the better buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you can only buy one or the other, should it be National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) or FlexiGroup Limited…

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Smash term deposit rates with these 5 stocks

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) are paying healthy dividends that put term deposits to…

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5 stocks slammed on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 closes up 0.2%, but these five slipped lower

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The hidden catch to Berkshire Hathaway's Insurance Australia Group Ltd investment

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) can expect to be disadvantaged in future capital raisings.

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Is Tamawood Limited a buy?

| Matt Brazier

Tamawood Limited (ASX:TWD) announced its 2015 results on Friday.

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