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Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd about to increase its dividend?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares rose 3.8% for the day, while they're up 31% since January.

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Bradken Limited surges on takeover bid: Is it an opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

A second takeover approach to the embattled contractor will only put the focus on other failed ASX-listed targets. Expect more…

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My Net Fone Limited shares soar on acquisition: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Promising junior telecommunication company, My Net Fone Limited (ASX:MNF), has announced an acquisition which will provide a step-change in revenues…

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3 juicy dividend stocks on sale right now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

As interest rates begin to fall further, smart investors are loading up on big dividend stocks like Suncorp Group Ltd…

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How to setup the perfect diversified portfolio: Part IV

| Mike King

The final post in our series on setting up a balanced portfolio that retail investors could do on their own…

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An easy rule to setup the perfect diversified portfolio and 3 stocks to match

| Tom Richardson

Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) and Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) look two solid opportunities.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares are on the nose today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are trading within 2% of a fresh seven-year low.

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Slater & Gordon Limited raises $890 million from institutions: Should you take part?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Legal eagle Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has successfully completed the institutional component of its capital raising to fund the…

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Should you buy MYOB Group Ltd or XERO FPO NZ?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Group Ltd will hit the ASX in May, but how will it compete with XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO)?

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Iron ore crashes below US$50 a tonne: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) react today?

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5 Things you need to know on the Australian Sharemarket today

| Mike King

The S&P/ ASX 200 index has opened up 0.4%, despite falls on offshore markets overnight

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Here's why you should forget Slater & Gordon Limited and take a look at IMF Bentham Ltd

| Motley Fool Staff

The recent pullback in the share price of IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) could be an opportunity for long-term investors to add…

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Ham and pineapple could make Anatara Lifesciences Ltd the next CSL Limited 

| Motley Fool Staff

Successful trials de-risk the hidden gem that is Anatara Lifesciences Ltd (ASX:ANR).

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Can Chinese housing stimulus stop falling iron ore prices? 

| Joshua Anderson

China has announced stimulus aimed at boosting the housing market. Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and…

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Why Telstra Corporation Ltd is a good stock for future growth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) makes yet another acquisition of an e-health company to expand its Telstra Health business.

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Is it finally time to buy Santos Ltd and Oil Search Limited?

| Andrew Mudie

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) offers huge upside for brave investors.

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Is now the perfect time to buy these 3 mining stocks? Rio Tinto Limited, BHP Billiton Limited and Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy or avoid Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).

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Is Medibank Private Ltd a bargain at today's price?

| Andrew Mudie

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) hits a 2015 low but upside is limited at today’s price.

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3 big reasons to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Woolworths Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) pay great dividends. But that's not the only reason why you should…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is leading the ASX 200 while Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB), Triton Minerals Ltd (ASX:TON)…

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4 bargain ASX stocks I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) are on my buy…

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6 stocks slammed on the ASX today

| Mike King

All Ordinaries ends down 0.5%, but that wasn't as bad as these stocks

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MYOB Group Ltd releases IPO prospectus: Here's what every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Group Ltd will list on the ASX on 4 May in what will be the biggest IPO since Medibank…

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3 engineering contractors making big moves today: Find out who and why

| Brendon Lau

Our embattled listed contractors are starting to catch the imagination of investors today with Ausenco Limited (ASX:AAX), Bradken Limited (ASK:BKN)…

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Is it time to buy these 3 cheap looking stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Learn Warren Buffett's three magic words for value investing and stock up on companies like National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB),…

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Scentre Group Ltd raises $778m: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) has been an excellent stock for investors, but is it still a reasonable buy?

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How to setup the perfect diversified portfolio: Part III

| Mike King

How do you invest in fixed interest, infrastructure, Australian shares and international shares? Find out here

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This April Fool's day message is no joke

| Bruce Jackson

Successful stock picking requires skill, absolutely. It requires skill to not only pick the big winners, but to avoid the…

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Are the ASX's hottest new companies primed for a correction this quarter?

| Brendon Lau

There are a number of new entrants to the stock market that have surged several hundred percent in the March…

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How to setup the perfect diversified portfolio: Part II

| Mike King

Part II of our series on setting up a diversified portfolio, mainly using securities listed on the ASX

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Motley Fool to lead IPO of JetFlyHigh (ASX: IFLY), as it unveils Motley Fool Investment Bank

| Motley Fool Staff

PRESS RELEASE (Embargoed until 0800) Attn: Business / Personal Finance Editors (Contact details for interviews and further information at end…

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2 reasons Australia and New Zealand Banking Group should be on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite not being in the buy zone, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) should be on your watchlist for…

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Should you buy shares in BHP Billiton Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is on the back foot following a poor session for commodities overnight.

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Will the ASX soar in the second quarter of 2015?

| Tim McArthur

Australian investors have been treated to an exceptionally strong performance by the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO).

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How to setup the perfect diversified portfolio: Part I

| Mike King

Want to replicate a balanced fund's portfolio simply? This article sets you on the right path

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Is Triton Minerals Ltd set to explode with its US$2 billion contract win?

| Tom Richardson

Triton Minerals Ltd (ASX:TON) has soared after signing a huge contract with a Chinese client.

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Here's why Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited surged 18% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) exploded early in the session.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens down 0.2%

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4 blue chip stocks for a falling Aussie dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you – like me - think the Australian dollar will continue to fall then Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Westfield Corp…

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Forget iron ore miners! Buy CSL Limited and Flexigroup Limited for growth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Growing stocks like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) are much better picks than troubled iron ore miners.

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