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Is Woolworths Limited a takeover target?

| Mike King

Could retailer Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) be under the gaze of private equity predators?

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8 stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) and APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) are just three stocks that investors may…

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Are the iron ore miners at bargain prices?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are enjoying a higher iron ore…

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3 reasons why I'd buy FlexiGroup Limited before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Peter Stephens

While Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has vast potential, FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) seems to be a better buy

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3 reasons why I'm bullish on Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) appears to be worth buying. Here's why.

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Big banks on fire as S&P/ASX 200 skyrockets: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are all firing today,…

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4 ASX stocks smashing the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) has surged 1.2%, but that's nothing compared to Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF),…

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Is Warren Buffett set to buy a stake in Australian banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Warren Buffett has indicated his interest in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia…

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5 dividend stocks for your retirement watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Want some great dividend yields from the sharemarket? Try APA Group (ASX:APA), Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT) and Cash Converters…

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Is Technology One Limited the best software stock on the ASX?

| Tim McArthur

Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) has an outstanding track record of creating shareholder value.

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Is it time to buy Wesfarmers Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) appears richly priced whereas Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares are trading at…

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Adacel Technologies Limited: My latest investment

| Matt Brazier

Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX: ADA) is a little technology company emerging from a tough period.

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Here's why Cash Converters International Ltd is in a trading halt

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) is in a trading halt, as a settlement over its NSW Class Action is undertaken.

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

Can Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) continue to be a star performer or should you invest elsewhere?

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Is this the best time to buy shares in a decade?

| Mike King

More than 20 S&P/ASX 200 stocks are down more than 10% since late April. Now might be the best time…

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Time to get excited about IPOs again after Adairs Ltd jumps on debut?

| Brendon Lau

Companies trying to float on the ASX will find some relief from the strong jump in Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH).

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Martin Aircraft Company Ltd soars 44%: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Martin Aircraft Company Ltd (ASX:MJP) listed on the ASX in February this year and has been extremely volatile in the…

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has retreated 3.9% for the day to trade at $2.23.

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Investors: Beware the earnings per share accretive acquisition

| Tim McArthur

Slater & Gordon Limited's (ASX:SGH) latest acquisition could be a good one but investors need to look behind the headlines…

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Yowie Group Ltd soars 15%: Is it a golden opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) is continuing to roll out across America.

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Are TV stocks worth buying in the face of a media merger frenzy?

| Brendon Lau

There's speculation that Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) will be next to fall under the corporate action spotlight as…

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Why Woolworths Limited has jumped 2% this morning

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has updated the market and investors appear to like what they've been told.

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The amazing secret to Warren Buffett's riches

| Bruce Jackson

Finally, the world’s greatest investor will become a major player in the Australian sharemarket.

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Pact Group Holdings Ltd buys Jalco: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Packaging heavyweight, Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH), has announced it'll buy Jalco Group.

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What will the new Woolworths Limited CEO do?

| Mike King

3 steps a new CEO of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) might want to consider to turn around the retailer

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Should you buy Challenger Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) is a complex business to analyse.

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What Australian equities might interest Warren Buffett?

| Andrew Mudie

Warren Buffett’s interest in Australian banks appears to be helping shareholders in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) who are recouping some…

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iCar Asia Ltd half-year trading update: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Online automotive website owner, iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ), has released a strong half-year trading update.

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Woolworths Limited CEO steps-down on earnings downgrade: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has been the bearer of bad news today after the supermarket giant downgraded its full-year earnings guidance…

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Woolworths Limited downgrades profit guidance & loses CEO: Is it facing trouble?

| Tom Richardson

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has lost its CEO.

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Will Warren Buffett buy the big four banks?

| Mike King

World's greatest investor Warren Buffett says he will probably own shares in at least one of Australia's banks in the…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to open strongly today with big bank stocks likely to lead the charge. But Woolworths Limited…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Warren Buffett's shortlist?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Has Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) become too cheap to ignore?

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Why Altium Limited and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd are worth a look

| Matt Brazier

Common sense says companies operating in an upcoming industry do well, but is this always true?

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Should you act on Commonwealth Bank of Australia's low share price today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has staged a minor recovery, but remains well below its recent high levels.

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3 stocks to buy and 1 to avoid

| Simon Chan

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is a good prospect, what's the other two?

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CSL Limited vs Ramsay Health Care Limited: which healthcare stock should you buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you can only buy one or the other, should you buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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3 reasons to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

Adding a slice of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) to your portfolio could be a wise move. Here's…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd & Berkshire Hathaway: The unanswered question

| Andrew Mudie

Existing shareholders could suffer from Insurance Australia Group Ltd's (ASX:IAG) $500m issue!

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited was slammed yesterday

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are linked by the iron ore price.

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