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Morning market movers: 15 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Better-than-expected results from Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and a rally on Wall Street isn't enough to lift the mood on…

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Is SEEK Limited a buy?

| Matt Brazier

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has an impeccable track record. Will it continue?

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6 things only Newcrest Mining investors will understand

| Regan Pearson

When it comes to investing there are some things that only a Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) investor will understand.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corp & Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) or Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) presenting as good value?

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3 super growth stocks: Ramsay Health Care Limited, Transurban Group and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer growth at a great price: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Domino's Pizza…

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Should you buy these 5 turnaround stocks?

| Tom Richardson

Turnaround stocks like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) or Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) are often best avoided.

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JB Hi-Fi Limited lifts sharply higher: Here's why

| Brendon Lau

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) is perhaps the biggest come-back kid on the market today after it posted a strong quarterly…

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Should investors buy Santos Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Have the gains already been made or is there more to come for shareholders of oil and gas major Santos…

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Myob Group Ltd falters: Is it heading downhill?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) has fallen back to its IPO price after having debuted at a significant premium on Monday.

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Iron ore surges beyond US$60: Can this extraordinary rally be sustained?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) are all benefiting from higher iron…

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5 large cap stocks sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 closes down 0.8%, but these 5 fared worse

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Is it time to sell Telstra Corporation Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Medibank Private Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) are not in the buy zone.

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S&P/ASX 200's deep dive continues: Should investors be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have led an afternoon recovery, but the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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3 software stocks you need to have on your watchlist

| Mike King

These 3 small Australasian companies have plenty of potential - even on a global stage

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Is today a good day to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has managed to regain some modesty this afternoon, edging back into the black.

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Here's why Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares have plunged 10%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares have fallen 10% in the past month despite booking a profit rise…

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7 blue chips stocks to buy in May

| Andrew Mudie

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are just two of these top seven stocks.

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7 top ASX takeover targets to buy in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Get in quick before the next iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) travels by!

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Looking for sustainable dividends and income? Don't forget the REITs

| Sean O'Neill

Recent strong performance and long lease periods underpin the dividends of Goodman Group (ASX:GMG), GPT Group (ASX:GPT), and Scentre Group…

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Will rising unemployment trigger a market tumble?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) are two of the latest companies to announce job cuts.

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AMP Limited reports: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of diversified wealth manager, AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), have drifted slightly lower following the release of its quarterly report.

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BHP Billiton Limited spinoff approved: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders have approved the demerger of South32.

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National Australia Bank Ltd reports: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd's (ASX:NAB) half year report is packed full of big announcements.

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Is AWE Limited a better bet than Senex Energy Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Massive reserves and production growth at AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) reminds me a lot of Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY).

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2 stocks facing a big question mark after the recent rate cut

| Sean O'Neill

With the RBA to reintroduce an ‘easing bias’, will the next move be up or down for Fortescue Metals Group…

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S&P/ASX 200 suffers worst day in two years: Is this the start of something bigger?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) plunged 2.3% on Wednesday, led down by Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Scentre Group Ltd reports: Should you buy the stock?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) has strung together 21 consecutive months of positive specialty sales growth.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 sinks 1.2% at the open

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When Buffett speaks, you should listen

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

40,000 people, two old men and the best advice you’ll ever get

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It's going to be another ugly day for investors with the market poised for more losses this morning. Some stocks…

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3 stocks in the buy zone and 1 to avoid

| Tim McArthur

Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR), Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Godfreys Group Ltd (ASX:GFY) could be worth considering.

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7 signs the big banks' dream run is over

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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

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6 things only XERO FPO NZ investors will understand

| Regan Pearson

When it comes to investing there are some things that only a XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) investor can understand.

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Is this your best opportunity in 5 years to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Investors currently have the opportunity to acquire stock in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) at a similar level to five years ago.

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Is now a good time to buy Lend Lease Group?

| Tim McArthur

Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) looks to have solid earnings momentum.

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3 ASX stocks with huge potential: Woodside Petroleum Limited, Woolworths Limited and QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be excellent buys for the long term: Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and QBE…

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S&P/ASX 200 plunges 2.3%: Are these 3 stocks bargains now?

| Tim McArthur

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have all fallen hard during Wednesday's dire…

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Westpac Banking Corp shareholders look away now!

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have fallen 7.4% for the week.

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Myob Group Ltd falls 3.9%: Should investors be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) is now trading only slightly higher than its IPO price.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares have plunged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) plummeted 5.6% today. Is this the end for the Big Four banks?

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