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4 rules to remember if you want to be a top investor

| Andrew Mudie

The best investors that abide by these rules will always choose Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) over Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) and…

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Are these the best ASX stocks to buy now?

| Regan Pearson

Volatility creates great buying opportunities for quality companies like XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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6 ASX stocks to avoid this earnings season

| Andrew Mudie

Confession season is in full-flight and investors need to be wary of companies that have announced downgrades. Let the dust…

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Oil Search Limited vs Woodside Petroleum Limited: Which is the best buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you could only buy one or the other, should it be Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) or Woodside Petroleum Limited…

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2 of the best value stocks that money can buy: Newcrest Mining Limited and FlexiGroup Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks look set to soar: Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL).

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10 ASX stocks you should have bought a year ago today

| Mike King

These 10 stocks saw their shares prices more than double, while the index has finished the year flat

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Why these 5 ASX stocks were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) recovered some of its recent losses, but not so for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)…

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Why buying gold stocks may ruin your investing returns

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) fell back to…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks are tearing the market apart today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is back on top today, led by Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd…

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Rio Tinto Limited rumours adds to deal frenzy: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) are the latest to add fuel to the…

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Tassal Group Limited surges on Aldi & Woolworths Limited deal

| Tom Richardson

Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) has announced new supply deals with Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Aldi.

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Are suppliers about to turn the tables on our big two retailers?

| Mike King

Have Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) pushed suppliers too far?

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Is it time to buy Rio Tinto Limited, Westpac Banking Corp and Woolworths Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have retreated in price recently, but they mightn't…

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Greece Frightening: What S&P/ASX 200 investors need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been much calmer today, although investors continue to sell off big-name stocks such as…

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Can CSL Limited shares reach $100 in 2015?

| Christopher Georges

It wasn't so long ago analysts were predicating CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) would reach $100 a share in 2015. Is this…

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How you can profit from Netflix's enormous growth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Netflix continues to flex its muscles while Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN), Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) and Seven…

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Are energy stocks like Santos Ltd bargain opportunities?

| Sean O'Neill

Are low oil prices a sign to buy or steer clear of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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3 rock-solid blue-chip stocks for your retirement portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) can be considered…

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iiNet Limited and TPG Telecom Ltd set to merge: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) is taking no shortcuts to ensuring its deal with TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) gets over the line.

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Is Woolworths Limited a turnaround opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

There are reports that Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has started selling non-core assets to beef up defenses in the supermarket war.…

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XERO FPO NZ innovates: But will it dominate?

| Sean O'Neill

I’m expecting XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) to extend its moat in the cloud space, and here’s why.

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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd receives takeover offer: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) has received a takeover offer from the New Zealand-based Briscoe Group.

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Is there more damage to come for Slater & Gordon Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have crashed 42% over the last week and there are fears there could be…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Prepare for another sell-off this morning but corporate deals from Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Woolworths…

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7 reasons to avoid Qantas Airways Limited as a long-term investment

| Christopher Georges

Qantas Limited (ASX:QAN) shares may be soaring higher in 2015 but investors should not get too excited.

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10 stocks for a diversified retirement portfolio

| Christopher Georges

Looking for a mix of defensive, growth and income stocks for your retirement portfolio? Why not consider stocks like Crown…

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10 stocks to buy in this S&P/ASX 200 correction

| Andrew Mudie

A 10% fall in the ASX gives patient investors a great opportunity to stock up on quality companies at great…

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How to prepare yourself for crashing markets

| Sean O'Neill

Our local market and the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) could keep falling as fear drives investors out of stocks.

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Have these ASX companies really added shareholder value?

| Mike King

Growth by acquisition is a popular model followed by some ASX companies, but it may not be as successful as…

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Has Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd been oversold?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd's (ASX:FLT) shares have tumbled more than 23% since the earnings downgrade was made last week.

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Is now the perfect time to buy Suncorp Group Ltd, Crown Resorts Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Super Retail…

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2 stocks I'd buy before Woolworths Limited: Ramsay Health Care Limited and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have wider economic moats than Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW): Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises…

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3 reasons why I'm bullish on Rio Tinto Limited

| Peter Stephens

Here's why I'm still optimistic about Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) future.

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Is Medical Developments International Ltd on the path to global success?

| Tom Richardson

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) announced another step forward today.

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Why these 5 ASX stocks were routed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) plunged 2.3%, but Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and South32…

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South32 Ltd is mining new lows: Is it a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has fallen 29% since its shares peaked at $2.45 last month to trade at just $1.74. Is…

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Is it time to buy Slater & Gordon Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has been hammered more than 43% since Tuesday last week.

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An investor's guide to the 'roll-up' strategy

| Christopher Georges

Companies like G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) have come under pressure lately. Should investors be worried about…

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Is now the time to buy gold stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Gold miners like Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are all rising, but…

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Australian property investors: What not to do

| Mike King

Investing in property? Here's an example of what not to do

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