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3 reasons Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd will stay under pressure in 2016

| Motley Fool Staff

Find out the reasons why a long-term recovery for the share price of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) will be difficult…

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Is it time to buy Rio Tinto Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Should you buy, hold, or sell Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd…

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ASX soars but these 4 stocks were sold off: Here's why

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) (ASX:XJO) gains 0.7%, but these four stocks sank

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Will Pura Vida Energy NL strike it rich?

| Tom Richardson

Pura Vida Energy NL (ASX:PVD) reported some bad news this week.

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Why Independence Group NL is facing falls after its quarterly result

| Brendon Lau

The gold and base metals miner may have delivered record revenue for 2014-15 but the result falls wide of expectations…

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AMP Limited kills investor loans and hikes rates

| Mike King

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) will stop lending to investors and existing borrowers will see interest rates hiked by 0.47%

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Why these 5 ASX stocks have been slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Market favourites such as Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Orthocell Ltd (ASX:OCC) have fallen heavily today.

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5 stocks surging 5% or more on Wednesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) are two unlikely companies to have made this list.

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Beach Energy Ltd to decrease production in 2016: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) releases its quarterly report and earnings forecasts for 2016.

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S&P/ASX 200 surges on Chinese recovery: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has lifted more than 1%, led by Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton…

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Will Macquarie Group Ltd win big from its Property IQ partnership?

| Sean O'Neill

An entry into software with partner CoreLogic looks to be another long-term money spinner for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Why it's not too late to buy CSL Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is threatening to surge beyond the $100 per share mark.

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More pain to come for mining services and infrastructure companies

| Mike King

Mining services companies continue to look cheap, but they could easily be value traps

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Is Stockland Corporation Ltd's juicy dividend yield too big to ignore?

| Christopher Georges

Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) might offer a dividend yield that smashes term deposit rates but is it a buy right…

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2 stocks to buy and 3 to sell

| Tim McArthur

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)…

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Carsales.Com Ltd wins court case: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A Victorian court has upheld the rights of Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), and proven why it could be a worthwhile investment…

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Regis Healthcare Ltd wins tax ruling: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) expects a nearly $20 million boost to its net profit after tax result.

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The bull case for National Australia Bank Ltd

| Brendon Lau

The perennial under-performer could finally be attracting international fund managers for the first time in 14 years and local investors…

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Is it time to buy Origin Energy Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd’s (ASX:ORG) APLNG Project remains on track for commencing exports later this year.

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Is Collection House Limited the best ASX-listed small cap stock? 

| Steven Macek

Buying shares in Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) could be one of the best investment decisions you will ever make.

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Here's why you need to avoid BHP Billiton Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is doing all it can to shed costs and improve productivity, but further falls may be…

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Vision Eye Institute Ltd jumps on earnings surprise: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) provided investors with a nice surprise on Tuesday afternoon.

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market could have found its feet and strong offshore leads are setting the ASX up for some nice gains.…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd takes on Apple and Google

| Mike King

Will Telstra TV be a big hit for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or a dud?

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Is Myer Holdings Ltd turnaround strategy a disaster for shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Analysts have warned that plans to cut staff hours are not the solution for Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR).

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2 quick reasons why I'm not buying Wesfarmers Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is trading above my fair value estimate.

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Your instant 4 share value portfolio

| Tim McArthur

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH), SMS Management & Technology Limited (ASX:SMX) and DWS Ltd (ASX:DWS) are…

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2 of the best buys on the ASX: QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Cochlear Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks are set for stellar share price performance: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)

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Navitas Limited sheds $170 million: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) has fallen more than 10% over the last two days upon weak growth forecasts.

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6 stocks pummelled on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 (INDEXASX: XKO) (ASX:XKO) falls 0.1%, but these 6 were hammered

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are climbing higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) headline the stocks defying the market today.

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Are these 3 top stocks too cheap to ignore?

| Tim McArthur

Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG) could be three stocks worth watching this reporting…

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Why these 4 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

CuDeco Limited (ASX:CDU) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are among today's top performers.

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 8 – The Life Cycle of a Mine

| Mitch Sonogan

Part 8 of The Mining Investor's Handbook looks at the life cycle of a mine and the typical problems mining…

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're looking for growth, dividends and value; Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is good, but Cash Converters…

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Can these 2 stocks help you beat the S&P/ASX 200?

| Christopher Georges

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) and ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) might be leaders in their sectors, but does that mean you should…

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The bull case for CSL Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) has generated far superior gains to Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) over…

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What to expect when Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd reports in August

| Sean O'Neill

Will beverage conglomerate Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) prove its worth?

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UXC Limited is facing earnings upgrades: Is it time to buy?

| Brendon Lau

The IT consultancy has secured over $100 million in new contracts and the stock is in cum-upgrade as analysts have…

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The Race to $100: A new contender

| Mike King

A new contender enters the race to $100 as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) falters

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