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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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3 stocks to buy and 3 to avoid in a volatile market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Should you buy or avoid companies like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Commonwealth…

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Ardent Leisure Group soars higher: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Following an absolute hammering yesterday, shares of Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) are up around 7%.

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Is it time to buy Monash IVF Group Ltd following its latest acquisition?

| Brendon Lau

The fertility treatment company surged today as it adds a Sydney diagnostics business to its fold. But the stock still…

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Here's why WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED soared today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is this the last hurrah for WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC)?

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Affinity Education Group Ltd announces $75m capital raising: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) has announced a institutional capital raising and retail offer to fund its acquisition of nine…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens up 0.4% higher

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Westpac Banking Corp?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Macquarie has upgraded its guidance on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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3 companies hitting 52-week lows: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), and UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) have plummeted this week.

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3 financial services stocks that could make you big money

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) can take advantage of growing financial markets and long-term…

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Should you buy Ardent Leisure Group today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) shares have lost nearly one third of their value this year. Is the stock a buy?

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3 hot dividend stocks: QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Transurban Group and Woolworths Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer top notch income prospects: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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3 stocks I'd buy with $10k: Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd., Wesfarmers Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to offer excellent long-term performance: Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Commonwealth…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited shares have been clobbered

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has lost more than 11% of its value recently.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd or TPG Telecom Ltd: Which telco should you own?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Do you go with the telco giant Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or up-and-coming industry rival TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM)?

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3 top ASX stocks to protect you from market volatility

| Regan Pearson

Share markets are getting smashed. Is now the time to buy "defensive" gold stocks like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM)?

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Here's why these 3 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Webster Limited (ASX:WBA) and GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) are among today's top performers.

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The award for worst capital raising this year goes to: Nanosonics Ltd

| Mike King

Poorly designed capital raising earns the ire of Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) shareholders

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Here's why Crown Resorts Ltd fell 5% today: Is it a buying opportunity?

| Andrew Mudie

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares have fallen from $16 to $14 and investors are getting nervous.

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Here's why Martin Aircraft Company Ltd crashed out of the sky

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Martin Aircraft Company Ltd (ASX:MJP) is proving to be a volatile investment, which is somewhat fitting given the nature of…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) all suffered substantial…

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10 stocks up by more than 50% in the past month

| Mike King

The market has gone nowhere in the past month, but these 10 stocks are up by more than 50%

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