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Why GRAM will need to cough up more for PanAust Limited

| Brendon Lau

PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA) is trading firmer following its solid quarterly report. This will encourage a higher takeover bid from its…

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National Australia Bank Ltd to sell US operations: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) will sell another stake in Great Western Bancorp to focus on its core portfolio.

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Here's why these 3 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) are among today's top performers.

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5 core stocks to build a $1 million portfolio

| Mike King

These 5 blue chips should be essential holdings for any long-term investor

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Is Vision Eye Institute Ltd a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) won a big court case recently.

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Has the iron ore rebound drawn to a close?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) soon follow the path laid by Atlas Iron Limited…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

The S&P/ ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has opened 0.3% lower

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10 key things you need to know from BHP Billiton Limited's operational report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has delivered its third-quarter operations report and even increased its full-year production guidance for iron ore!

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Independence Group NL posts solid quarter: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified gold and base metals miner, Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO), has delivered another quarter of strong free cash flow.

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6 stocks you need to watch this morning

| Brendon Lau

Resource stocks will be in the spotlight after commodity prices fell overnight but its BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Independence Group…

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3 super income stocks: AMP Limited, Woolworths Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth buying for their income prospects: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and National Australia…

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Beat a volatile ASX with Ramsay Health Care Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could stabilise your portfolio in 2015 and beyond: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and…

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Are these 4 growth stocks the next Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Somewhat speculative in nature, Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) could be the…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks were crushed on Tuesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Novogen Limited (ASX:NRT), Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) and Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) all suffered setbacks today, despite…

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How to profit from the booming superannuation industry

| Matt Brazier

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) are worth keeping an eye on.

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) are all driving the S&P/ASX 200…

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Brambles Limited reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) shares retreated 2.5% following the release of its third-quarter operations report. Find out why…

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5 things to know Rio Tinto Limited's quarterly production report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have jumped almost 2% on the news.

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Cochlear Limited jumps on court ruling: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Implantable hearing device manufacturer, Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), has seen its shares jump on news a US District Court ruled in…

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3 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited is climbing higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is one of the market’s top performing stocks today. Find out why…

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The hidden face of the mining downturn

| Mike King

The mining investment slide is gathering victims

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Dividend duel: Insurance Australia Group Ltd vs QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

Where will the yield be for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) in three years?

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Can iron ore's winning streak continue?

| Andrew Mudie

Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) will hope the iron ore price rises.

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Oil Search Limited's outlook offsets easing oil price: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) is holding on to gains today despite the easing oil price and a drop in…

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Here's why G8 Education Ltd is in the doldrums today

| Sean O'Neill

Looks like a non-market-sensitive announcement was a little more sensitive than anticipated for shareholders in G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM).

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iCar Asia Ltd surges 10% on record revenues: Is it too late to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Hitting records everywhere, iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) could be the stock of 2015!

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Novogen Limited sinks 30%: Here's why

| Mike King

Novogen Limited (ASX:NRT) sinks on huge capital raising and rights issue

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Are global markets headed for a GFC-style boom and bust?

| Sean O'Neill

A decision to cut Chinese banks' reserve requirements could have profound implications for everyone from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) to…

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Which high flying stocks have further to run?

| Joshua Anderson

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) and TPG Telecom (ASX:TPM) have hit 52 week highs in the past month. Is…

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Can Rio Tinto Limited really beat its 350Mt production forecast this year?

| Sean O'Neill

If both Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) manage to beat their own guidance it will mean…

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Free money from the taxman

| Bruce Jackson

It’s all about dividends. Regular, rising, reliable dividends. An investor’s life doesn’t get much better.

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Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (CHESS) to leave the ASX: What shareholders need to know

| Mike King

Optus owner Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (CHESS) (ASX:SGT) to delist from ASX

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Senex Energy Ltd takes on its first debt: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

With JP Morgan tipping Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) to rise 78% this year, could the establishment of an $80m debt…

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Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited is soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) says it is still to assess commercial impact of its latest trial.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 jumps 0.8%

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Does falling Chinese coal demand spell doom for WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED?

| Sean O'Neill

Falling use of coal-fired electricity is not great news for struggling coal producers like WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC).

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Here's why there are more mining collapses on the way

| Sean O'Neill

Own shares in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) or Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL)? Here’s why you might want to rethink your…

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Which stocks are expected to move the market today?

| Brendon Lau

The market is poised to open strongly, but not all stocks will be participating in the rally. Stocks to watch…

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Should you buy shares in Woodside Petroleum Limited today?

| Regan Pearson

Can Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) continue to beat low oil prices and help you grow richer?

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Are these the 3 best value stocks on the ASX? Telstra Corporation Ltd, Amcor Limited and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio right now? Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Domino's…

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