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Incitec Pivot Ltd sinks on result: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

A 27% jump in half year profit for Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) triggered a sell-off in the shares. Although, the…

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Here's why Estia Health Ltd has skyrocketed 48%: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is making solid progress in its expansion plans.

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3 long-term threats to Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

An overview of the comparative merits of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and its main Australian competitor, Pepsi.

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What's really going on in the Australian sharemarket?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has fallen heavily and investors are questioning the health of companies such as Commonwealth Bank…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) rises 1.1% at the open

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to follow the US and Europe higher this morning but questions remain if it can stay…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia at $100 a share: Forget about it!

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) who have blindly focussed on the yield may want to consider the downside…

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Time to rotate out of Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Santos Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Investors should use the bounce in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) as an opportunity to sell…

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6 things only Crown Resorts Ltd investors will understand

| Regan Pearson

When it comes to investing there are some things that only a Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) investor will understand.

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3 blue-chip stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) have recently been added to Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd.…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares slip: Should you buy more?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has dropped around 12% in the past three months.

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Corporate Travel Management Ltd announces profit upgrade: Will it fly higher?

| Tim McArthur

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) is set to extend its gains on Monday morning after announcing an upgrade to its…

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Is now the time to sell your oil and gas shares?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Origin Energy Ltd, (ASX:ORG) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) should be…

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6 reasons why South32 could be a great investment

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 will be spun-off from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) in the very near future.

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Are you up to date with these major market events last week?

| Sean O'Neill

Last week’s action, and a recap of happenings at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW),…

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Is it time to wave goodbye to ASX 6,000?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It wasn't that long ago when the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: AJXO) (ASX: XJO) was ready to strike 6,000 points but…

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Three big names at 52-week lows – Are they a turnaround story?

| Sean O'Neill

What do the latest falls mean for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), and Myob Group Limited (ASX:MYO)?

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McAleese Ltd soars 15%: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) has had a shocking run, but could it be a great turnaround story?

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JB Hi-Fi Limited shares surge 3.5%, here's what you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

2 strong gains in two days is great news for JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shareholders, is there more to come?

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S&P/ASX 200 jumps, but is the recovery only temporary?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Macquarie Bank Ltd (ASX:MQG) are leading the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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Here's what BHP Billiton Limited will look like after the de-merger

| Andrew Mudie

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) gets the best of the assets but profit is questionable at this stage

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Are you buying into National Australia Bank Ltd's capital raising?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares have likely avoided a sell-off because they're stuck in a trading halt.

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Sino Australia Oil and Gas Ltd collapses into administration

| Mike King

Chinese ASX-listed company Sino Australia Oil and Gas Ltd (ASX:SAO) collapses amid ASIC investigation

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Here's what South32 will look like after it demerges from BHP Billiton Limited

| Andrew Mudie

South32’s assets have barely moved BHP' Billiton Limited's (ASX: BHP) bottom line, so why should you invest in them?

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2 stocks to profit from low interest rates

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s how Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are all being affected by…

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Here's why these 4 ASX behemoths are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) are amongst the market's top performers today.

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Picking up the bill for investors

| Matt Joass, CFA

A high quality growing business that most investors are ignoring

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Will the Reserve Bank be forced to cut interest rates below 2%?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Further interest rate cuts could certainly provide relief for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shareholders.

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Here's why Novogen Limited skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Novogen Limited (ASX:NRT) shares jumped by more than 23% during the day. Is the stock a buy?

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6 things only Woodside Petroleum Limited investors will understand

| Regan Pearson

When it comes to investing there are some things that only a Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) investor will understand.

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

'Could' and 'should' are two different questions entirely when it comes to Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS).

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 8 stocks you need to know about now

| Brendon Lau

The market has staged a dramatic turnaround thanks in large part to a strong earnings report from Macquarie Group Ltd…

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PanAust Limited to get improved takeover offer: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The price of copper is again steering the takeover battle for PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA). The commodity slump last year prompted…

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Super Retail Group Ltd reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) has skyrocketed 50% since December.

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Macquarie Group Ltd post a blockbuster profit: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investment bank, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), has beaten expectations delivering a big profit increase and dividend payout.

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What should you do with your South32 shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors have given BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) the nod of approval to spinoff South32 following the Group's Annual General Meeting…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens up 0.3%

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3 stock ideas that could make you rich

| Tim McArthur

Have you got Austal Limited (ASX:ASB), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) on your watchlist yet?

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Morning market movers: 15 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Better-than-expected results from Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and a rally on Wall Street isn't enough to lift the mood on…

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Is SEEK Limited a buy?

| Matt Brazier

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has an impeccable track record. Will it continue?

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