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Is now the perfect time to buy Rio Tinto Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and FlexiGroup Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio right now? Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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Is Independence Group NL set to buy Sirius Resources N.L.?

| Tom Richardson

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) is reported to be interested in Sirius Resources N.L. (ASX:SIR).

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2 dividend stocks to buy before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is by no means the solid investment that it once was.

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Why I bought shares in REA Group Ltd last week

| Mike King

Think REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) is expensive? Here's why you just might be wrong

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Here's why GUD Holdings Limited is in a trading halt

| Owen Raszkiewicz

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) has skimped on its duty to retail investors to fund its latest acquisition.

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6 things only SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord investors will know

| Regan Pearson

Do you know these six things about SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX: SKC)?

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 has soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are all driving the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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Will BHP Billiton Limited or South32 perform better in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could fly out the gates, but South32 could lag behind.

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4 stocks sliding on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 gains 0.9%, but these stocks went backwards

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97% of institutions signed up for more National Australia Bank Ltd. shares – should you?

| Sean O'Neill

With National Australia Bank Ltd.’s (ASX:NAB) retail offering opening tomorrow, should you take up your entitlements?

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd a bargain below $6?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Has the risk-reward trade-off for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) got sweeter now that it has dropped below $6 per share?

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3 blue chips that are SMASHING the market today

| Andrew Mudie

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) soars towards a 7-year high, while QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) resumes its march higher.

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Iron ore keeps moving higher: Should you buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) are both benefiting from higher prices, but can the rally…

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Is AMP Limited at risk from a market plunge?

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is at the other end of the spectrum to Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHC) when it comes to…

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Why Joe Hockey should give negative gearing the boot

| Bruce Jackson

The tension is almost unbearable. What rabbit will Joe Hockey pull out of his cigar this year?

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Orica Ltd jumps on interim results: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Analysts may be prompted to downgrade their full year estimates for Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) following its half-year result, but…

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has fallen to its equal lowest price since the beginning of 2015. Is this a buying…

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Qantas Airways Limited shares fly to 6-year high: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) have hit a six-year high following a positive presentation this morning.

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Here's why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd soared 3% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares have jumped on the back of its AGM presentation this morning.

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 5 stocks you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The market has shaken off the early gloom to trade higher during lunch time trade with pleasing earnings updates from…

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3 retail stocks set to win from the Federal Budget

| Mike King

Treasurer Joe Hockey unveils GST on digital downloads and services

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Here's why G8 Education Ltd will be a big winner from the Federal Budget

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) has risen strongly this week in the lead-up to the announcement, but it's not too late…

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CSR Limited reports: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

The building products group has posted earnings and a dividend that's ahead of what the market is expecting. CSR Limited's…

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The one chart that proves Netflix's dominance over Foxtel

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Netflix arrived in Australia seven-weeks ago, and already it's a huge threat to Foxtel, Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN), Nine…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.4% higher despite Wall Street falling overnight

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks in the spotlight

| Brendon Lau

The market is set to fall for the sixth consecutive day with National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) expected to tumble…

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3 stocks to beat a future of low cash rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Take advantage of the market's recent woes by buying QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Collection House…

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3 of my favourite growth stocks: Oil Search Limited, Amcor Limited and Cochlear Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth buying ahead of improved financial performance: Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and…

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Should you buy Argo Investments Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Some investors may prefer to buy infrastructure stocks such as Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) or Transurban…

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Here are the only 3 things you need to know about Joe Hockey's 2015 budget

| Bruce Jackson

Joe Hockey's boring budget

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Wesfarmers Ltd announces important changes

| Tim McArthur

The old is new again at Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) remains in a trading halt until it finalises its institutional rights issue. Investors should look…

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Here's what you need to know before the Toll Holdings Limited shareholder vote

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The $6.5 billion Toll Holdings Limited (ASX:TOL) could delist from the ASX before the end of the week.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia has fallen 15%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has extended its slide this afternoon. Is it worth buying?

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Dividend duel: 3 blue-chip ASX insurance stocks

| Andrew Mudie

Cheap shares mean big yields from Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN).

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Are Macquarie Group Ltd shares a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After a blockbuster profit result last week, analysts have raised their price targets on Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 extended its slide today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) slipped further into the red thanks to further losses from Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Stuck on 2.85% interest? Buy these 4 dividend stocks instead

| Andrew Mudie

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be bargains for long-term investors.

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3 stocks Machiavelli might buy

| Tom Richardson

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) might have interested the famous thinker.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited has soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are all providing plenty of energy for…

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