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Why I'd buy AMP Limited before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Peter Stephens

Here's why I'm more bullish on AMP Limited's (ASX:AMP) prospects than those of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

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Why CSL Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd make the perfect partnership

| Peter Stephens

Buying both of these stocks makes sense right now: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS).

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Did you catch the major events in the market last week?

| Sean O'Neill

It could be the end of the line for Energy Resources of Australia Limited (ASX:ERA) and A2 MILK FPO NZ…

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Did you miss this news on the ASX this week?

| Matt Brazier

A run-down of this week’s major market announcements.

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5 stocks slammed on the ASX today

| Mike King

The All Ordinaries falls 1.5%, but these 5 ASX stocks fell more than 6%

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4 ASX stocks defying the market's bad mood today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is back on top, as are Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and…

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Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited is getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have been smashed more than 5% during today's session.

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I just bought Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares: Here's why

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is cheap.

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Is Spotless Group Holdings Ltd a sell?

| Matt Brazier

Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) doesn’t generate much cash.

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Why Bradken Limited shares were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) shares fell by more than 15% today, hitting their lowest price since early 2009

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Is Shine Corporate Ltd a good investment?

| Tom Richardson

Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) is a junior rival to Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH).

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My top 5 blue chip ASX stocks for the new financial year

| Mike King

Is it time to pay up for quality with these 5 ASX stocks?

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Here's why Woolworths Limited shares soared 5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares are back in vogue as traders get excited over takeover rumours.

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Your one-step tax deduction

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

July 1 will be a new financial year. But it’ll be just another day in a long-term investing journey.

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Why BHP Billiton Limited shares are crashing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has endured a heavy sell-off during today's session.

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3 big names at 52-week lows – should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Fear over an impending ‘Grexit’ have sent Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), and Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC)…

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Will James Packer take Crown Resorts Ltd private?

| Brendon Lau

Why isn't Crown Resort Ltd (ASX:CWN) bouncing? The stock is cheap and rumours that James Packer is considering a takeover…

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Willing to take a risk? Consider Santos Ltd

| Christopher Georges

The oil price may have fallen but the future remains bright for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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As the S&P/ASX 200 crashes: Should investors be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has plummeted nearly 2% on the back of heavy losses from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP),…

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A first look at the National Vet Care IPO

| Sean O'Neill

This would-be Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) is starting to look quite attractive.

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Is now the time to buy South32 Ltd shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has had a rough ride since it went public late last month

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woolworths Limited & CSL Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

While investors remain hesitant to buy shares, is now the time to stock up on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd sell-off an opportunity

| Mike King

Sell-off is way overdone - and one reason why I bought shares in Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) earlier this…

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Morning market movers: 17 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to fall on weak offshore leads and as a big group of stocks trade ex-div. Other…

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A bloodbath for Slater & Gordon Limited: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares fell nearly 20% this week.

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How solar panels, batteries and driverless cars will change your portfolio

| Brendon Lau

Utilities, insurers and banks are the bedrock of most retirement investments but technological changes mean these stocks could become a…

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Why I'd rather buy Scentre Group Ltd than Woolworths Limited

| Peter Stephens

Here's why I think Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) has better prospects than Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Why Suncorp Group Ltd is a better buy than QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Here's why Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) looks set to outperform QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)

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Is supermarket giant Woolworths Limited on sale? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

The answer depends on your view of the challenges ahead for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).  

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Tabcorp Holdings Limited vs Tatts Group Limited: Which is the better stock pick? 

| John Hopkins

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) and Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) will both be affected by a recent court ruling, but which one has…

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Why this ASX blue chip is a company to buy today and hold forever 

| Patrick Allen

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) offers recurring revenues, great diversification and is the leader in its field.  

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5 ASX stocks soaring today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 (IndexAsx:XJO) (ASX:XJO) falls 1%, but these 5 all zoomed higher

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Estia Health Ltd announces expansion plans: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) listed on the ASX late last year, following the successful floats of rivals Japara Healthcare Ltd…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have been smashed while Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ)…

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IOOF Holdings Limited brushes it under the carpet  

| Tom Richardson

The problems for IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) should be a lesson for the public everywhere.

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Where in Australia will Warren Buffett invest next?

| Tim McArthur

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) has received Buffett's endorsement but it’s a guessing game who will be next.

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Newcrest Mining Limited struck by falling gold price: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has been slammed 11% over the last month as the price of gold has fallen steadily.

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Macmahon Holdings Limited soars higher: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX:MAH) shares absolutely exploded this afternoon following a market sensitive update.

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Why you should be wary of IMF Bentham Ltd

| Matt Brazier

IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) is a difficult company to value

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5 reasons why you should own Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Christopher Georges

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares might look expensive but here are five reasons why this is justified.

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