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Can you rely on company broker research reports?

| Mike King

Are broker reports truly impartial and independent?

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Are your dividend stocks at risk of rising interest rates?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A report by analysts at Morgan Stanley has found the intrinsic values of some popular ASX stocks like Transurban Group…

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Here's why Altium Limited has jumped 4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares have stacked on strong gains recently.

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Should you chase these 2 explosive growth stocks up?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) have made some impressive share price gains, but is it…

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Here's why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd has surged 33%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shareholders are becoming much more confident in the stock. Here's why…

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Will Australian interest rates fall to zero per cent?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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

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Can Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd stare down rising bond yields?

| Brendon Lau

The threat of rising bond yields could be less of an issue to Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) than one…

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3 reasons why Suncorp Group Ltd is still a good buy and hold stock

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

While the market frets over temporary situations, Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) investors should take advantage of the lull in the…

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Here's why Karoon Gas Australia Limited shares have plummeted

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of oil and gas explorer Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) fell as much as 18% this morning.

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Why did Thorn Group Ltd crash today?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the consumer leasing business are scraping a five-month low on accusations that it is taking advantage of the…

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Doubting can cost you money

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Don’t be scared away from investment gains

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Dick Smith Holdings Ltd flags cost cutting: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) is making some necessary changes after a lacklustre December half.

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CSL Limited or Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Which is the better stock?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) be the first stock to hit $100?

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Could Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares go gangbusters in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite rising over 700% in 2014, shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have started 2015 in great shape.

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Is Murdoch's move on APN News and Media Limited a buy signal for investors?

| Tim McArthur

News Corp (ASX:NWS) has amassed a 14.99% stake in radio and regional newspaper publisher APN News and Media Limited (ASX:APN).

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Here's what a top investor's portfolio looks like

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) are just 2 of the 35 stocks Investors Mutual have purchased…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens down 0.1%, as Wall Street falls overnight

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, JB Hi-Fi Limited and Ainsworth Game Technology Limited: Is it time to buy a bargain?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

It's time to circle back on distressed stocks and pick up discounts as they recover.

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Iron ore hits US$55 a tonne: How much further will prices fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Vale are all driving the price…

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3 super-stocks to beat the ASX200

| Regan Pearson

Beat the blue-chip slow-down by investing in top growth stocks like G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL).

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Could TPG Telecom Ltd's takeover of iiNet Limited be derailed?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Although iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) shares have soared since the takeover was announced, not all shareholders are happy about the deal

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Should you buy Dick Smith Holdings Ltd today?

| Andrew Mudie

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) looks like a bargain!

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Time to jump on board the gold Express?

| Mike King

Gold miners soar as gleaming metal gains 1.9% overnight

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group passes milestone: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is the latest company to have a market capitalisation above $100 billion.

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Here's why Freelancer Ltd has been soaring higher

| Tom Richardson

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) has soared today and may just be the next big thing.

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Falling iron ore price hits another miner

| Mike King

Like a rockslide, the plunging iron ore price is inflicting heavy wounds on those in its path. Today it was…

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A tough lesson for Vocation Ltd: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How will Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) survive under its new slimmed-down structure?

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Who else wants 10 S&P/ASX200 stocks with 5% dividend yields?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX:IAG), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) aren't…

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3 stocks and 4 steps to the ultimate $1 million portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Market stalwarts Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) could help you create wealth for a…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are rallying today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

On a remarkable day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), Monadelphous Group…

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Is there more upside for this contrarian buy?

| Brendon Lau

Most experts think Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited's (ASX:SIP) shares are fully-valued but its latest results have proven them wrong. Find out…

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ResMed Inc. (CHESS) doubles in just 12 months: Is it too late to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) remains a great Australian story but can shareholders benefit from here?

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7 blue chips stocks to buy in March

| Andrew Mudie

Don’t dive in before really thinking about whether it’s a great idea to buy Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) or AMP Limited…

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BHP Billiton Limited to issue bonds: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could issue debt at a much cheaper rate than Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) was ever…

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OrotonGroup Limited reports half-year result: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) joins Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) as a retailer posting a disappointing profit report today.

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Here's why Australia's oil stocks are providing plenty of energy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are all providing plenty of energy today.

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Australia's S&P/ASX 200 surges 1.5%: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are all on fire today.

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd really worth $7 a share?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) could enjoy a hefty dividend and nearly 10% share price upside.

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Why resources and energy stocks aren't dividend stocks

| Mike King

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) touted as the new dividend…

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Monadelphous Group Limited shares soar 27% in 5 days: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite being issued a speeding ticket by the ASX, Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) shares have soared.

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