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Here's why Orca Energy Ltd shares jumped 80% on its Senex Energy Ltd deal

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) has announced it'll acquire $2 million worth of assets from minnow Orca Energy Ltd (ASX:OGY) and…

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Is it time to buy Ardent Leisure Group?

| Andrew Mudie

Should you be greedy with Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) while the shares are so cheap?

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BHP Billiton Limited or Ramsay Health Care Limited: Which could be better for your returns?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The mining giant vs healthcare provider: Take a look at their past to see into their future.

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Here's why Australia's telecommunications sector is firing up today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) are leading the way, but M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) is also climbing…

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Here's why Emeco Holdings Limited jumped after buying itself a new lease of life

| Brendon Lau

Does a $50 million acquisition by Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX:EHL) mark a real turnaround for the embattled business?

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corp or Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have all fallen over the last…

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Can these stocks make you a multi-millionaire?

| Tim McArthur

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Regis Resources Limited reports 23% revenue jump: Here's what you need know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gold miner Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) has seen its share price jump following the announcement of its half-year results.

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Here are 4 stocks to help you profit from a falling Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) could both help you profit in the long-run.

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2 charts that could spell disaster for Crown Resorts Ltd in Macau

| Regan Pearson

Here's the real impact of falling Macau gaming revenues on Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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Is it time to buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Volatility in QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is making investors nervous, should you be too?

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2 fast-growing mid-cap stocks with room to run in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) had strong revenue and earnings recently, but there's more to their…

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Are higher capital requirements a concern for bank shareholders?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) CEO Mike Smith says higher capital buffers are here to stay but this…

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Are the gold miners like Northern Star Resources Ltd at bargain prices?

| Brendon Lau

Gold is under pressure from the stronger US dollar. But here's why any dip in Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST),…

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Could your Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd shares take-off with a second airport?

| Tim McArthur

The time is approaching when Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) will have to decide whether to develop a second airport.

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Here's why these 5 ASX companies are skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) are leading the charge with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), XERO FPO…

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Here's why iiNet Limited and TPG Telecom Ltd shares have soared

| Owen Raszkiewicz

iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) will be acquired by rival TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) in a landmark $1.4 billion deal.

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Is this the biggest reason to buy Ramsay Health Care Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) remains a compelling growth story for long-term investors.

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Is Sirtex Medical Limited set to crash through $50 in June?

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) is a great example of the value of holding winning businesses.

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Is today a good day to buy BHP Billiton Limited shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has crumbled 13% in the last nine days.

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Lynas Corporation Limited reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The rare earths industry is facing strong headwinds. How is Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) holding up?

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6 star stocks I'd buy if I won the lotto today

| Sean O'Neill

The long-term prospects of Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) could carry you comfortably…

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Here's why iiNet Limited shares are set to skyrocket today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) have agreed to terms of a massive takeover bid.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens surprisingly lower as Wall Street surges

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Is Carsales.Com Ltd set to drive its share price higher?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) is to expand vehicle financing services to strengthen its market-leader position in auto sales advertising.

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Will MYOB and 2XU be the hottest IPOs of 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) were two of the hottest IPOs of 2014. Will anything top them…

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited set to soar?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) might have a better day than those in…

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Beat a volatile ASX with Telstra Corporation Ltd, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Amcor Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could help your portfolio to ride out the recent ups and downs of the ASX: Telstra Corporation…

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Is Ramsay Health Care Limited a buy?

| Matt Brazier

There is no doubt that Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is a great business, but is it a great investment?

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Should you buy Qantas Airways Limited, Harvey Norman Holdings Limited or Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd today?

| Andrew Mudie

I’m not so sure investing in these companies is wise at the moment.

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3 top dividend stocks to buy and 6 traps to avoid in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Where do companies like Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) fit in…

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3 devilishly good dividend stocks for 2015 and beyond

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite the S&P/ASX200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) climbing higher, Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH), Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM)…

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Is it time to snap up these 3 growth stocks paying big dividends?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) offer high yields for income-seeking investors.

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Rio Tinto limited drops 5% in a week: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite falling 5% to $57.60 during the past week, investors should continue to avoid Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares. Here's…

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Will the positive jobs data send the ASX past 6000 points?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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

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Here's why Admedus Ltd shares have gone gangbusters

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Up 17% today, did I sell my Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) shares too soon?

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Here's why Global Health Limited has rocketed higher today

| Andrew Mudie

Global Health Limited (ASX:GLH) investors have lost over 50% in the last year, but a new contract win could change…

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Will Cochlear Limited keep winning from global expansion?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Regulatory approval of new medical products could delay Cochlear Limited's (ASX:COH) entry into huge emerging markets like India and China.

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Here's why these 4 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Global Health Limited (ASX:GLH) and Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) are on the march after positive investor updates.

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Here's why Pharmaxis Ltd. shares are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pharmaxis Ltd (ASX:PXS) is just one of Australia's biotech stocks bouncing today, with its shares up nearly 65%!

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