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Here's why Troy Resources Ltd shares have fallen today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Small-cap gold miner Troy Resources Limited (ASX:TRY) has fallen 4% today following the release of its half-year results.

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3 stocks slammed on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH), and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) have had a tough week.

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares edged slightly higher following the release of its interim report.

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Cabcharge Australia Limited posts 13% profit fall: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Embattled taxi payment company, Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX:CAB) has reported a drop in half year revenue and profit.

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Has Xero Already Won?

| Matt Joass, CFA

The financial press is buzzing about the epic battle shaping up between Xero (ASX:XRO) and MYOB. But has Xero already…

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Beadell Resources Ltd profit falls 88%: Is it a golden buying opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gold miner Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) has today reported a big drop in profit, but could it be a great…

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Treasury Group Limited reports solid earnings growth: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Funds management company Treasury Group Limited (ASX:TRG) gets more overseas exposure after merger with US-based boutique investment fund firm.

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Here's why these 4 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are among today's top movers.

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Here's why Woodside Petroleum Limited issued US$1 billion in bonds

| Sean O'Neill

US$1 billion is a major increase to Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL) existing cash reserves and could fund a lot of…

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Harvey Norman Holdings Limited reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) has reported its first-half results. How did the retailer fare?

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Here's why Woolworths Limited got slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Many Australian investors will be feeling the pain of Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) earnings report today.

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NRW Holdings Limited slumps on interim loss: Here's the detail investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

NRW Holdings Limited's (ASX:NHW) big profit loss is disappointing and the dropping of its interim dividend discouraging, but it is…

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Cynata Therapeutics Ltd leaps another 25%: Have you missed the boat?

| Sean O'Neill

Despite the hype, Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) might not be the wonder stock its share price movements seem to indicate.

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RCG Corporation Limited reports interim results: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG) could be set to turbocharge your income stream.

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Select Harvests Limited posts higher earnings from rising almond prices: Is it a buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Half-year revenue for almond producer Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) was flat , but higher international almond sales prices helped raise…

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Woolworths Limited lowers profit forecast: Here's what every investor needs to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Supermarket giant Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has seen half year profits drop.

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Rio Tinto Limited takes aim at costs: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

First it was BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), now it’s Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) turn to simplify its operations and cut…

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Onthehouse Holdings Ltd: Should you buy, hold or sell?

| Tim McArthur

It was a subdued reaction to the release of results from Onthehouse Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTH).

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Are these 3 finance stocks worth buying? National Australia Bank Ltd., QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 finance stocks to your portfolio? National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Santos Ltd, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Could these 3 stocks boost your returns? Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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Austal Limited announces explosive profit growth: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ship builder Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) has announced a strong set of half-year results but its share price barely moved.

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Which stock posted an 11-fold surge in profit and is a screaming buy?

| Brendon Lau

Not many would have noticed this tiny cap healthcare stock even after it delivered a stunning half year result and…

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Will Youi follow Medibank Private Ltd into the IPO market?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd's (ASX:MPL) public float was a mega-success, and fellow insurer Youi could follow.

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6 Signs Your Company is a Dud

| Matt Joass, CFA

6 signs that you are too good for that company

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Is Henderson Group plc a better bet than Perpetual Limited or IOOF Holdings Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Here's why Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG) could have better long-term prospects than Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL).

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Blackmores Limited reports record half-year profit: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Leading natural health product developer, Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) has reported a promising set of half-yearly results.

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Here's why Adelaide Brighton Ltd. shares rocketed higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Construction materials provider, Adelaide Brighton Ltd. (ASX:ABC) has seen its share price jump on a solid profit result.

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Should you buy IOOF Holdings Limited after its bumper profit result?

| Tim McArthur

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) could make a good addition to a diversified, long-term portfolio.

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Here's why energy stocks are edging higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are both bouncing following a strong rebound in oil prices.

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Here's why Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd is soaring higher

| Andrew Mudie

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) profit falls but shareholders are excited about a new announcement.

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iSelect Ltd reports a 47% rise in profit: Should you buy?

| Andrew Mudie

iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) posts a strong half year.

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Acrux Limited posts mixed half year: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) did little to impress the market today.

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TFS Corporation Limited upgrades profit guidance: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Indian sandalwood plantation manager, TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC), provided a positive outlook for investors.

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Is Worleyparsons Limited looking to buy its way out of a slump?

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders beware, a bad acquisition could be disastrous for your investment in Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR).

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Qantas Airways Limited half-year earnings fly higher: Is it a buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) does a turnaround in interim profit thanks to savings from $2 billion transformation program and there's…

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Collection House Limited wins big new contract: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

While the contract is already accounted for in earnings predictions for 2015, it’s still a strong vote of confidence in…

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Here's why Transfield Services Limited shares have been slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Transfield Services Limited (ASX:TSE) have been hammered today with the company citing "challenging conditions".

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What's next for Retail Food Group Limited after its latest set of bumper results?

| Sean O'Neill

Is the sky really the limit for Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) after 2014’s explosive growth?

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Perpetual Limited profit jumps 76%: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of fund manager Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) have dropped almost 3% despite the announcement of a big profit jump.

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The chart every XERO FPO NZ shareholder needs to see

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) has been firing on all cylinders recently. Find out why…

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