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

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has jumped almost 1%, led by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and…

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

| Brendon Lau

The market is rallying thanks to big bank stocks following Australia and New Zealand Banking Group’s (ASX:ANZ) results. But just…

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Does FlexiGroup Limited offer growth at a discount?

| Mitch Sonogan

Buying undervalued companies including FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and companies operating offshore including Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) will improve your investment returns.

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Here's why Ardent Leisure Group shares skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been a tough few months for shareholders of Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) but those investors who held on for…

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Deadline looms for TPG Telecom Ltd: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) has until close-of-business to match M2 Group Ltd's (ASX:MTU) offer for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN).

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 surges more than 1% higher

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Think oil stocks are set for a rebound? Meet one stock that isn't

| Sean O'Neill

Despite the outlook improving for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), things aren’t as…

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Is Medibank Private Ltd set for further share price pain?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are slipping, fast, and could soon fall below their IPO price.

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9 stocks set to move the market this morning

| Brendon Lau

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group’s (ASX:ANZ) result could help redeem big bank stocks with the market expected to open…

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Here's what to look for when Woolworths Limited reports tomorrow

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) fell nearly 10% when it reported its first-half earnings results. Will it be a similar situation tomorrow?

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3 stocks grabbing headlines this week – buy, sell, or hold?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s how you should react to Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (ASX:CBA) upcoming…

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Should you buy Caltex Australia Limited?

| Matt Brazier

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) has undergone a major transformation and is much stronger for it.

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Trading halt alert: NRW Holdings Limited shareholders prepare for the worst

| Andrew Mudie

Will NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) head the way of Forge Group?

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5 stocks expected to announce bumper earnings for FY15 and 5 that may disappoint

| Joshua Anderson

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Ansell Limited…

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Is Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd your best bet to profit from the housing boom?

| Andrew Mudie

Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) is growing, and fast! Don’t miss out!

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The Berkshire Hathaway 2015 Live Chat!

| Joe Magyer

The Fool sent a team of analysts to transcribe this year's "Woodstock for Capitalists".

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Is Santos Ltd set to run hot into 2016?

| Tom Richardson

Will Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) need to raise capital?

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Are Tabcorp Holdings Limited shares worth the bet?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) drifted mostly flat today, despite a favourable third quarter market update.

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Does Stockland Corporation Ltd's update bode well for retail stocks?

| Brendon Lau

Investors should pay attention to the quarterly update from Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP), as the group has a few things…

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Here's why Westpac Banking Corp shares have plunged

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Commonwealth Bank of…

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Should you buy shares of BHP Billiton Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has rallied more than 15% since 14 April – does it have more room to run?

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Quality ASX stocks shine through

| Mike King

Over the long-term, here's proof quality stocks can beat the market

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3 key reasons why investors are cooling on Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has slipped more than 5% over the week, and could be set to fall even…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is being stretched today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is stuck in a tug-of-war battle between the big banks, led by Westpac Banking Corp…

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Here's why these 4 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) are regular guests on the list of top performers.

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One stock to protect you from tomorrow's interest rate decision

| Brendon Lau

There are few places to hide from the RBA's rate decision tomorrow as it will affect exchange rates and the…

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Wesfarmers Ltd makes strategic acquisition: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has exercised its right to buy the remaining shares of Coles Credit Cards from GE Capital Finance.

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5 ASX stocks you should've bought last month

| Mike King

All Ordinaries goes backwards over past month, but not these five companies

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Myob Group Ltd soars on debut: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) has surged on debut, opening significantly higher than what most investors were expecting.

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Integrated Research Limited makes smart acquisition: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) has rallied more than 80% in 2015 – can the good times continue?

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 7 stocks you need to know about

| Brendon Lau

The market made steady gains but there seems to be more bad than good company news for investors to chew…

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Will the RBA cut interest rates tomorrow? Here's how to profit either way

| Mitch Sonogan

Long term investing in quality companies including CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) can help you beat the volatility…

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Here's why McAleese Ltd shares were hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Transport group McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) fell nearly 47% early in today's session.

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Watch out below! Worleyparsons Limited plunges 11%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) says profit from the second half reporting period will be 50% of the first half.

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Are the big banks set to reverse course?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has confirmed the market's fears, and that doesn't bode well for National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB),…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 rises 0.4% as banks take a hit

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10 things you need to know about Westpac Banking Corp's half year report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has reported a flat profit result and modest dividend increase for its half year.

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13 stocks to move the market this morning

| Brendon Lau

Westpac Banking Corp's (ASX:WBC) weaker-than-expected result isn't expected to pull the market into the red, as miners Rio Tinto Limited…

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6 low cost gold miners earning huge margins

| Regan Pearson

Where do Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) rank?

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5 long-term winners for the inept investor

| Sean O'Neill

Haven’t got the time or ability to research your own stocks? Check out Adelaide Brighton Ltd. (ASX:ABC), Sydney Airport Limited…

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