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5 signs that Commonwealth Bank of Australia is overvalued

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors seem to have cooled on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and for good reason.

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Freelancer Ltd lifts 8% on latest acquisition: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of outsourcing and freelancing marketplace, Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN), have jumped 7% on the acquisition of California-based e-commerce business, Escrow.com.

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M2 Group Ltd undertakes its most daring acquisition: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Trying to swallow iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) in a $1.6 billion deal is perhaps the riskiest acquisition ever attempted by M2…

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Could 8I Holdings Ltd shares be worth 9 cents?

| Mike King

8I Holdings Ltd (ASX: 8IH) has just 9 cents in net tangible assets per share

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Here's why these 5 ASX stocks are skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) has risen strongly for the day with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and…

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Here's what Medibank Private Ltd could do to boost profits

| Sean O'Neill

An interview with CEO George Savvides shows what to watch for if you’re looking for upside in your Medibank Private…

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Here's why Hills Ltd plunged 20% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of small-cap electronics and technology company, Hills Ltd (ASX:HIL), plunged 20% as it flagged another profit reduction for financial…

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Iron ore rebounds 24%: Can the rally be sustained?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) are both skyrocketing in response to the commodity's latest recovery.

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Here's why TPG Telecom Ltd shares were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) was sold off heavily this morning, falling nearly 9% per share.

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Capitol Health Ltd announces another 2 acquisitions: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Victoria's leading medical diagnostic services provider, Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), has announced the purchase of two Sydney-based radiology clinics for…

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5 things you need to know about Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has provided investors with a wealth of information to analyse.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 jumps 0.6% at the open

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Is this the start of a bidding war for iiNet Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) has reportedly lodged a competing offer for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN). That's not great news for TPG…

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3 stocks to profit from foreign exchange rate tailwinds

| Andrew Mudie

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) could jump another 30% in quick time!

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13 stocks that will move the market today

| Brendon Lau

It won't only be the likes of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) that will…

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6 top ASX stocks to buy in 2015 and 4 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How do companies such as Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) fare?

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Should you buy iCar Asia Ltd and iProperty Group Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) and iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) have massive upside!

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BHP Billiton Limited slows expansion: Is this a game changer for the iron ore industry?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The iron ore price rallied after BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) elected to slow its expansion plans.

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Could these 3 tech stocks one day be the eBay of the ASX?

| Tim McArthur

iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU), Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) and Mint Payments Ltd (ASX:MNW) all have exciting growth prospects ahead of…

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4 smoking hot fully franked dividend stocks for your portfolio

| Tim McArthur

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) are just two of the four stocks which…

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Here's why Arrium Ltd and Atlas Iron Limited don't matter!

| Andrew Mudie

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) could be the next Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO)!

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Could Macquarie Group Ltd win the race to $100?

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are the lead candidates to hit the $100 mark, however, a…

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Are these 2 of the best stocks for media sector exposure?

| Tim McArthur

Outdoor advertising firms APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) and oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) are enjoying positive tailwinds at a time when…

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Your first trade for Monday morning

| Tim McArthur

Here's what happened last week and what to expect this week.

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Here's why Greencross Limited skyrocketed higher last Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could represent an excellent buying opportunity.

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Lest We Forget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

One hundred years ago, to the day, as dawn broke, men of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp nervously,…

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4 stocks pounded by the market today

| Mike King

All Ordinaries rises 1.5%, but thes 4 stocks had a day to forget

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Here's why today was a good day to be a Mount Gibson Iron Limited shareholder

| Sean O'Neill

But will the future be quite so glossy for shareholders in Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX)?

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5 'forever' stocks for young investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A 2014 study has revealed people aged 21-36 could be missing out on millions of dollars of wealth. To retire…

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Is Greencross Limited a sell?

| Matt Brazier

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) has swallowed some big acquisitions recently. Are shareholders benefiting?

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GWA Group Ltd: Here's how you can get your hands on a slice of $88 million

| Tim McArthur

GWA Group Ltd (ASX:GWA) is set to return a stack of cash to shareholders.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a bargain or a value trap?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been a tough few weeks for shareholders of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), but those who have held on…

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Has the iron ore supply glut now passed?

| Sean O'Neill

Readers might be sceptical, but at least one research house thinks the worst could be over for Rio Tinto Limited…

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Is Slater & Gordon Limited a good buy today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Only 41% of entitlements were taken up by retail investors during Slater & Gordon Limited's (ASX:SGH) recent retail share placement.

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Santos Ltd surges to $8: Is there still a buying opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is enjoying investor support today thanks to a spike in the oil price and a positive announcement…

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Is the double-digit revenue growth of ResMed Inc. (CHESS) a buy signal?

| Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) has taken a tumble on margin pain.

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Why has rare earths miner Lynas Corporation Limited soared 10% today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of rare earths miner, Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC), soared following the group's quarterly cash flow and activities report.

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5 safe haven stocks if the ASX comes crashing down

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 might be up strongly today, but it could easily be another story

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The one big risk to healthcare stocks that investors are facing

| Sean O'Neill

Reforms to the healthcare system could have big impacts on Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), and NIB…

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Is time to go shopping for Woolworths Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Up 2.6% for the day, should investors wait for a pullback from Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), or buy now?

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