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Cochlear Limited surges 5%: What shareholders need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) bounces back above $80, but investors are confused…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has slipped nearly 7%, while BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is down another 3.2%.

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Why UGL Limited surged 10% this afternoon

| Brendon Lau

Rekindled rumors about a takeover bid have sent UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) surging to a six-month high. Will other "second-chance" takeover…

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This blue chip stock is the cheapest it has ever been

| Mike King

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is trading at all-time lows, time to jump on board?

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Why you need to jump on this 5.1% dividend yield quick

| Mike King

Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) boasts its highest dividend yield in 17 years

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Prima Biomed Limited skyrockets 141%: Should you join this biotech party?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market is getting excited over Prima Biomed Limited's (ASX:PRR) latest drug trials.

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Cardno Limited slumps 27.9%: Is it a sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors have watched Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) plummet 65% since early September 2014.

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd delivers again: Is it time to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) is one of the best ways to gain exposure to the tourism boom as it…

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Nearmap Ltd soars on market update: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the stock up 9%, is it too late to buy Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA)?

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Is Woolworths Limited facing a $1bn food bill?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is desperate to catch up with Coles, owned by Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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Morning market movers: 16 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Don't be fooled by the futures market! It's pointing to a flat open for the ASX but that's likely to…

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Will an iron ore inquiry have any impact on Australia's miners?

| Sean O'Neill

A number of reasons combine to make it extremely unlikely the government will interfere with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or…

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We're Hiring!

| Joe Magyer

We're looking for a smart, entrepreneurial equity research analyst to join our growing investing team.

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Is now the time to buy ResMed Inc. (CHESS)?

| Regan Pearson

Are shares in ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) on sale after a recent plunge?

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Why Seymour Whyte Limited's shares crashed 19.4% today

| Mike King

Contractor Seymour Whyte Limited (ASX:SWL) shares fall after CEO unexpectedly resigns

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Here's why Prima Biomed Limited skyrocketed 59% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Prima Biomed Limited (ASX:PRR) isn't the only biotech exploding recently, with Pharmaxis Ltd. (ASX:PXS) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) on…

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have more than doubled in five years but its earnings haven't kept pace.

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JB Hi-Fi Limited soars 13%: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) is a big beneficiary from the latest Federal Budget. Find out more…

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And the worst airline in Australia is…

| Mike King

Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) thrashes bigger rivals when it comes to complaints

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group or G8 Education Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Could Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) have further to…

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2 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited has crumbled 8.7% this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are crumbling, while its spinoff South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) is firing on all cylinders.

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OzForex Group Ltd appoints new boss: Is it out of the woods?

| Tom Richardson

OzForex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) has a new boss recruited from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ).

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Federal budget recap: Have you missed the quick gains?

| Andrew Mudie

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) has struggled, well behind the big winners from the budget!

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Hits and Misses: Upcoming ASX Floats – part II

| Mike King

Part II of our series on upcoming ASX floats, and we may have stumbled onto two opportunities

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Cage Match: QBE Insurance Group Ltd vs Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) looks to deliver a knockout dividend punch!

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RBA minutes show further scope for interest rate cuts: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) jumped following the announcement, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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iProperty Group Ltd soars 8% on trading update: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) is expecting to become earnings and cash flow positive this year. Is it a good buy?

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Bega Cheese Ltd slumps on profit warning: Should you take a bite?

| Brendon Lau

One of Australia's best known cheese makers has cut its full year profit forecast, but says 2015-16 is looking brighter.

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Hits and Misses: Upcoming ASX floats – part 1

| Mike King

We share our view on a number of upcoming ASX floats

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Should you buy into Ruralco Holdings Ltd's half-year earnings jump?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the diversified agri-business group jumped this morning after it delivered a doubling in net profit. But is it…

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South32 Ltd soars higher: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has surged more than 12% while its parent entity, BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), has fallen 1.5%.

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Who else wants 5 ASX stocks for ultra-long-term growth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Industry tailwinds and dominant market positions make Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and…

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Orica Ltd appoints new CEO: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Currently trading at $21.12, should you buy Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) today?

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 sinks 0.4% at the open

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is poised to open higher and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) could lend support, while Incitec Pivot Ltd Ltd (ASX:IPL)…

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Is it time to buy Vocation Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) has been a disastrous investment this year, but has it become a turnaround play?

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd and Medibank Private Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) are offering big dividend…

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Here's why these 4 companies are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited (ASX:KME), TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are among today's top performers.

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Here's why Pharmaxis Ltd. skyrocketed 60% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pharmaxis Ltd. (ASX:PXS) shares gained more than 60% today, compared to a 1.1% decline for the ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO).

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Here's why Santos Ltd is a long-term winner

| Regan Pearson

Have investors over looked the huge opportunity facing Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

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