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3 reasons to avoid Westpac Banking Corp shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are risky, costly, and in a lower growth environment.

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3 blue-chip stocks to protect your portfolio from falling markets

| Tim McArthur

In volatile times, stocks such as Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) can…

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

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Another rout for the Chinese stock market is weighing on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP),…

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Is there upside in Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd today?

| Tim McArthur

If the oil price is near a cyclical low, now could be the time to buy Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG)…

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National Australia Bank Ltd to lift lending rates: What it means for shareholders

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) could lose market share from its decision to raise rates on interest-only loans. But there…

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Is this rocketing biomedical stock worth your attention?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Tissue Therapies Limited (ASX:TIS) has more than doubled over the last two-and-a-half weeks and is up nearly 20% today.

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Are stormy skies ahead for mortgage brokers?

| Mike King

Investor credit growth is slowing and falling as banks and the regulator takes action. Will it impact on the mortgage…

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Why Estia Health Ltd needs to be on your watch list

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is one of Australia's largest aged care operators and one of three to float its shares…

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Bargain Hunting: Is BHP Billiton Limited now too cheap to ignore?

| Joshua Anderson

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) led the ASX higher yesterday, as bargain hunters stepped in after shares in the company hit…

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Should you participate in Westpac Banking Corp's hybrid issue?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) Capital Notes III a safe and reliable way to gain a lucrative income stream?

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Is EVOLUTION FPO a stand-out buy from Australia's gold miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Analysts believe EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) could be a stand-out amongst the gold producers.

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Morning market movers: 14 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It's the Chinese market crash that's dominating headlines and setting the scene for a weak open for the ASX. But…

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High risk but high reward: Should you buy Seven Group Holdings Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Investment company Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW) offers cheap exposure to high-growth industries, but this exposure comes at the price…

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China's stock market plunges again

| Mike King

China's Shanghai Composite Index falls 8.5% as investor confidence takes another battering

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Beat low interest rates with Commonwealth Bank of Australia and FlexiGroup Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks are hugely appealing right now: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL)

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2 of my favourite ASX stocks: Amcor Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have huge potential: Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM)

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5 stocks sliding on the ASX today

| Mike King

ALL Ordinaries posts 0.4% gain, but these 5 stocks were slammed

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S&P/ASX 200 lifts 0.4%: Is now the time to buy local shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) looks set to snap a three-day losing streak, courtesy of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Westfield…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks smashed the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) glimmered, as did Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC) and iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU).

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited is falling today

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) announced the termination of a UK contract.

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Infomedia Limited: An investor's guide

| Andrew Mudie

Recurring revenue is at the heart of the Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) business model. Investing at the right price in these…

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Will the S&P/ASX 200 hit 6000 in 2015? The bull and bear case

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is hovering around the 5550 point mark, but could have its sights set on 6000…

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TPG Telecom Ltd to acquire iiNet Limited: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

TPG Telecom Ltd is set to become our nation's second-largest broadband provider after iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) voted in favour of…

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Smart, But Not Infallible

| Andrew Page

Don’t let yourself be distracted by the seemingly compelling patterns seen on markets

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Is Finbar Group Limited a good buy for income seekers?

| Matt Brazier

Is Finbar Group Limited’s (ASX:FRI) dividend yield too good to ignore?

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Can OrotonGroup Limited return to its glory days?

| Motley Fool Staff

Fashion is a tough place to pick value investing winners, but could OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) be an exception to the…

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Orthocell Ltd shares explode: Is it too late to buy this pocket rocket?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC) has almost tripled in price since the beginning of the month and is up another 14% today.

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Sims Metal Management Ltd hits 52-week low. Is it a buy?

| John Hopkins

Sims Metal Management Ltd’s (ASX:SGM) share price last week hit its 52-week low. Is it a buy?

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd slammed 11%: Is today a good day to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) shares have been hammered recently and are down more than 25% over the last week.

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Ten Network Holdings Limited: New jockey, same nag

| Mike King

5 CEOs in five years suggests there are major issues at Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN)

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Atlas Iron Limited comes back from the brink: what investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

The only thing saving Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) is the falling Australian dollar as the miner emerges from its four-month…

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Capitol Health Ltd sinks on earnings update: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) could be a great way for long-term investors to profit from Australia's healthcare sector.

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Which one of these 3 casino stocks is worth the gamble?

| Motley Fool Staff

Echo Entertainment Group (ASX:EGP), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Reef Casino Trust (ASX:RCT) all have different odds of winning for…

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4 top ASX small cap stock picks by star manager

| Motley Fool Staff

Small Cap fund manager Glennon Capital provides us with 4 of their top small cap picks.

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Why Navitas Limited shares were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) reported a 39% increase in net profit for FY15, so why is the market reacting so negatively?

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How you can profit by investing in the real growth sectors

| Sean O'Neill

RBA statements indicate our top 20, or even top 50 companies in the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) could expect subdued earnings…

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Buying stocks: A guide to help you invest better

| Mike King

Want to know how to begin buying shares. This guide will help

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Is Downer EDI Limited's 7.6% yield too good to be true?

| Andrew Mudie

Analysts are relying on a steady stream of new work to justify a 7.6% yield next year from Downer EDI.…

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Why China's sharemarket meltdown is still a threat to Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The government's extreme measures to arrest stock price falls have worked so far, but there are fears that there could…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to fall this morning in sympathy with US and European stocks and weaker commodity prices. Stocks…

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