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Which stocks will profit from the coming solar energy boom?

| Tim McArthur

Silex Systems Ltd (ASX:SLX), Redflow Ltd (ASX:RFX) and AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) could be key stocks to know if Deutsche…

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5 key reasons to buy Woolworths Limited today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has been hammered recently, giving you a great opportunity to stock up.

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Here's the secret behind QBE Insurance Group Ltd's rocketing share price

| Regan Pearson

Scratching your head over the rapid rise in QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares? Here's the answer.

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Here's why Navitas Limited should be on your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) is down significantly which could make it attractive to long-term investors.

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3 top dividend stocks: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your income: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd and REA Group Limited: 2 star stocks with room to run

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

On the 6th anniversary of the ASX's lowest point during the GFC, look back at the fantastic returns you could…

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Grab a 5.1% dividend yield with Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Woodside Petroleum Limited and AMP Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a real difference to your income: Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Should you sell Woolworths Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and Metcash Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Investors are starting to realise that Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) could face a serious…

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Here's what every ASX investor needs to know about iron ore

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In reality, not even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are safe.

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) look like good value today but Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Here's why these 3 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) and Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) are among today's top performers.

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Several stocks crushed as ASX ends the week flat

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 closes flat for the day but these stocks were hammered down

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3 growth stocks to watch in 2015: Slater & Gordon Limited, Northern Star Resources Ltd and SEEK Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

You can only learn so much by looking backwards but Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Northern…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited vs Super Retail Group Ltd: Which stock should you hold?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) are put to the test for dividend income and earnings…

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Here's why Shine Corporate Ltd shares soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) shares rose to a new record-high of $3.35. Find out why…

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Should you buy these 3 roll-ups in 2015?

| Tom Richardson

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) and 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX:ONT) are two more roll-ups to keep an eye on.

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Should you buy CSL Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is an excellent stock, but does it deserve a position in your portfolio?

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Here's why Regis Resources Limited shares have crashed today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Today is not a good day for Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) shareholders.

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Is Cardno Limited's 11% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Andrew Mudie

Don’t be fooled by a big yield for Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD), as sustainability might be a problem.

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Can Metcash Limited repeat its 10% dividend yield in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) was an income-investor's best friend but it won’t remain that way for long.

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An Interview with Burson's Darryl Abotomey

| Joe Magyer

Joe Magyer sits down with the CEO of Burson Group for an hour-long interview.

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Dividend duel: Insurance Australia Group Ltd vs QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

What will the yield be for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) in three years?

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The big reason to avoid Monadelphous Group Limited and Minerals Resources Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) and Minerals Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) have been removed from the S&P/ASX100 (Index:^AXTO) (ASX:XTO).

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited has crashed 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors continue to punish Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG). Is this a buying opportunity?

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Here's why Tabcorp Holdings Limited has crashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) shares have been hammered today. Find out why.

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10 S&P/ASX 300 stocks every investor needs on their watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX300 (ASX:XKO) (Index:^AXKO) index has just added a heap of promising growth stocks which you need to know.

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Should you buy Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) has had a woeful run, earning it a demotion in the market place.

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Will Crown Resorts Ltd win big from its move into Sydney?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd's (ASX:CWN) Sydney casino development plans proceed after Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) hammers out profit share agreement with…

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Medibank Private Ltd & SEEK Limited earn a promotion: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance saw a number of notable promotions, including Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and SEEK…

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Here's why GI Dynamics Inc crashed 60% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

GI Dynamics Inc (ASX:GID) showed just how risky the biotechnology industry can be.

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Here's why these 6 new S&P/ASX200 stocks deserve your attention

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Following explosive share price growth, Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR)…

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Iron ore crashes below US$60 a tonne: Here's what every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Even the bigger iron ore plays such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens flat

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The top reason to buy each of the big 4 banks today 

| Motley Fool Staff

Find out the most compelling reason to buy shares in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking…

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Here's why Acrux Limited has crashed 43%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shareholders of Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) would be increasingly concerned with their investment.

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Here's why oil prices are destined to stay below US$50 a barrel

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Goldman Sachs believes oil prices will remain below US$50 a barrel. That's bad news for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), BHP…

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Is now a good time to buy Aurizon Holdings Ltd, Beach Energy Ltd and Drillsearch Energy Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Outperforming the market from this point will get increasingly difficult - Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and…

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3 top ASX stocks: BHP Billiton Limited, Cochlear Limited and Santos Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set for exceptional performance: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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4 stocks soaring on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 closes flat, but these four skyrocketed

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Should you buy these 3 roll-ups to outperform in 2015?

| Tom Richardson

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) could help your portfolio outperform in 2015.

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