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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Gold stocks will be in fashion as the price of the commodity enjoyed its biggest jump in five weeks. But…

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Is the market's pessimism weighing on your investing success?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) both look attractive after the market's recent plunge.

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What would falling house prices do to your share portfolio?

| Andrew Mudie

Risk analysis is an important part of your investment education. With house prices rising unsustainably you need to consider how…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd's dividend going to fall?

| Andrew Mudie

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) is predicted to see a 20% fall in dividend following a bad year of disasters…

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Watch out below! Fallout from Woolworths Limited to impact on property stocks

| Brendon Lau

A number of property stocks will become collateral damage in the supermarket war and its Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group…

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Why now is the time to buy these 4 star tech stocks

| Regan Pearson

Has the market overlooked growing tech-stars like Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX:SPK) and XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO)?

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Telstra Corporation Ltd vs Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: which is the best income stock?

| Peter Stephens

If you're looking for great income prospects, should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)?

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Is Newcrest Mining Limited a better buy than Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) to your portfolio before Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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10 big question marks hanging over Woolworths Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

But before investors buy Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), there are a number of things that need to be considered.

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6 reasons to sell Ansell Limited today

| John Hopkins

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) recently announced its acquisition of protective clothing manufacturer Microgard. Here are 6 reasons why now might be a good time to sell. 

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3 stocks that should be on Warren Buffett's Australian watchlist 

| Motley Fool Staff

Buffett’s recent quotes and investing history give clues about why he might buy stakes in ANZ Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), CSL…

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Woolworths Limited: Are we being presented a fantastic buying opportunity?

| Nate

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) continues to tempt investors as it hovers around its 52-week low.

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Cash Converters International Ltd shares soar on court ruling: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) soared 10% on the back of a settlement ordering them to pay $23…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN) are just some of the market's…

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Moody's downgrades Woolworths Limited: Are you worried?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ratings agencies, Moody's and Standard & Poor's have downgraded Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) on competitive concerns.

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Which one of the big four banks looks cheap?

| Mike King

is this bank worthy of a place in your portfolio now?

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Is now the time to buy Carsales.Com Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

Shares in Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CAR) have dropped back below $10 - is now a good buying opportunity or just the…

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A sea of red for the S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are among the many…

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Is Northern Star Resources Ltd the best resources stock on the ASX?

| Mitch Sonogan

Why Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) could be one of the best resources investments currently available on the ASX.

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Do you know the difference between volatility and risk?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Volatility caused some investors to miss enormous gains from companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and…

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Macquarie Group Ltd vs. the big banks: who represents better value?

| Brendon Lau

It's hard to imagine but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) could potentially generate safer and less volatile returns than the big…

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3 stocks at 52-week highs – is it too late to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), and Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) hit their highest point all year this…

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TFS Corporation Limited jumps on acquisitions: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) is the world's largest Indian Sandalwood plantation owner and operator.

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Is there any value in TV stocks like Seven West Media Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Free-to-air TV companies are taking the brunt of today's sell-off on news that the federal government is scrapping plans to…

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Burson Group Ltd soars on open: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) has soared on news that it will acquire Metcash Limited's (ASX:MTS) automotive division.

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The simple secret to successful sharemarket investing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If you're looking for a bargain or two, I would suggest looking at companies such as Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)…

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Could National Vet Care be an IPO worth backing?

| Sean O'Neill

National Vet Care is hoping to run a growth by acquisition model similar to that which has made Greencross Limited…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woolworths Limited & Medibank Private Ltd: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Goldman Sachs believes now is the best time to buy shares in a decade. What does that mean for Commonwealth…

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Are Retail Food Group Limited shares set to bounce?

| Christopher Georges

Shares in Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) have slumped following a market update - but could now be a good…

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Morning market movers: 14 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to open on a soft note but big bank stocks are expected to stay in favour.…

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Is Woolworths Limited a takeover target?

| Mike King

Could retailer Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) be under the gaze of private equity predators?

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8 stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) and APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) are just three stocks that investors may…

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Are the iron ore miners at bargain prices?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are enjoying a higher iron ore…

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3 reasons why I'd buy FlexiGroup Limited before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Peter Stephens

While Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has vast potential, FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) seems to be a better buy

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3 reasons why I'm bullish on Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) appears to be worth buying. Here's why.

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Big banks on fire as S&P/ASX 200 skyrockets: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are all firing today,…

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4 ASX stocks smashing the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) has surged 1.2%, but that's nothing compared to Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF),…

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Is Warren Buffett set to buy a stake in Australian banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Warren Buffett has indicated his interest in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia…

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5 dividend stocks for your retirement watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Want some great dividend yields from the sharemarket? Try APA Group (ASX:APA), Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT) and Cash Converters…

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Is Technology One Limited the best software stock on the ASX?

| Tim McArthur

Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) has an outstanding track record of creating shareholder value.

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