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Are Australia's energy and gas stocks ready to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Oil prices are on the climb, and so are Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SEA) and Woodside…

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Down 16%! Here's why Westpac Banking Corp could keep falling

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have continued to come off the boil after going ex-dividend.

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Here's why Woolworths Limited is a better bet than Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is too risky for my liking; Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks safer.

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is on a tear today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has lifted more than 0.6%, led by National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Australia and New…

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Here's why GUD Holdings Limited soared 8% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) has successfully completed its institutional capital raising.

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3 stocks at 52-week highs – Are they a buy, hold, or sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy, sell, or hold Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN)?

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4 stocks to beat low interest rates 

| Tom Richardson

Dividend-payers like Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are an attractive option for those planning a blue-chip retirement.  

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3 things to watch when selecting a listed investment company

| Mike King

Considering Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) or Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI)? Here's what you need to know

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STW Communications Group Ltd. tumbles 6%: What investors need to know

| Andrew Mudie

STW Communications Group Ltd. (ASX:SGN) disappoints again while competitors are flying!

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Origin Energy Ltd surges 23% in 2015: Is there more to come?

| Andrew Mudie

50% earnings per share growth could propel Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) even higher!

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Here's why AMA Group Ltd soared 6% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) continued their excellent run, soaring as much as 6% in early trade.

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Are Medibank Private Ltd shares destined to fall below $2?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) could soon be trading below its IPO price.

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3 companies at 52-week lows: Can they turn it around?

| Sean O'Neill

What’s prompted recent falls in New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), and Transpacific Group Industries Ltd.…

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Joe Hockey's budget HITS the tax breaks and HOPES like hell the RBA cuts interest rates

| Bruce Jackson

Buying shares just for the dividend yield, regardless of the underlying value and risks, is fraught with danger.

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Here's why Harvey Norman Holdings Limited has soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) has jumped more than 4%, while JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Dick Smith Holdings Ltd…

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Will Australia and New Zealand Banking Group be next to raise capital?

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) can teach Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) a thing or two about getting…

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Myer Holdings Ltd provides trading update: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Embattled retailer, Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), has rallied over 8% on the back of a strong trading update and federal…

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Australian Agricultural Company Ltd sees profits soar: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) has delivered a strong set of results as its strategic transformation turns full circle.

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2 surprise sectors to benefit from the Federal Budget

| Brendon Lau

Most of the ASX winners from the budget have been identified before last night but there are two sectors that…

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Want to know where to start your share portfolio?

| Mike King

Here's your guide to buying your first stock

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Is your portfolio exposed to budget pain?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) are amongst the companies that could be hit…

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How to position your portfolio to profit from the 2015 Federal Budget

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies like Flexigroup Limited (ASX:FXL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) could all benefit in big ways.…

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3 hidden benefits for long-term Coca Cola Amatil Ltd. shareholders

| Sean O'Neill

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares have a lot of benefits that shareholders may not appreciate.

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Morning market movers: 10 post-budget stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

You can expect another volatile session today with Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) reporting results and firmer commodity prices impacting…

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Beat the 2% cash rate with these 2 dividend stocks

| Tim McArthur

Warning: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has not made the cut but Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) have.

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3 super dividend stocks: Telstra Corporation Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a real difference to your income: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)…

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3 stocks set to beat the ASX: CSL Limited, BHP Billiton Limited and Santos Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth buying right now: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Is now the perfect time to buy Rio Tinto Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and FlexiGroup Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio right now? Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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Is Independence Group NL set to buy Sirius Resources N.L.?

| Tom Richardson

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) is reported to be interested in Sirius Resources N.L. (ASX:SIR).

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2 dividend stocks to buy before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is by no means the solid investment that it once was.

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Why I bought shares in REA Group Ltd last week

| Mike King

Think REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) is expensive? Here's why you just might be wrong

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Here's why GUD Holdings Limited is in a trading halt

| Owen Raszkiewicz

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) has skimped on its duty to retail investors to fund its latest acquisition.

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6 things only SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord investors will know

| Regan Pearson

Do you know these six things about SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX: SKC)?

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 has soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are all driving the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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Will BHP Billiton Limited or South32 perform better in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could fly out the gates, but South32 could lag behind.

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4 stocks sliding on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 gains 0.9%, but these stocks went backwards

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97% of institutions signed up for more National Australia Bank Ltd. shares – should you?

| Sean O'Neill

With National Australia Bank Ltd.’s (ASX:NAB) retail offering opening tomorrow, should you take up your entitlements?

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd a bargain below $6?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Has the risk-reward trade-off for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) got sweeter now that it has dropped below $6 per share?

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3 blue chips that are SMASHING the market today

| Andrew Mudie

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) soars towards a 7-year high, while QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) resumes its march higher.

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Iron ore keeps moving higher: Should you buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) are both benefiting from higher prices, but can the rally…

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