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Did 1300 Smiles Limited put a smile on your dial today?

| Sean O'Neill

1300 Smiles Limited (ASX:ONT) overcame last year’s headwinds to deliver huge rewards to shareholders.

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Here's why Helloworld Ltd stock surged 28% on Thursday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Helloworld Ltd (ASX:HLO), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) all rose strongly for the day. Find…

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Here's why Estia Health Ltd has jumped 4.9% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The aged care industry is tipped to boom, and Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is primed to benefit.

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XERO FPO NZ shares rocket higher: Are you missing out on something big?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cloud computing accounting software provider XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) has seen its share price jump over 20% in the past…

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Amalgamated Holdings Limited profit soars: Here's what investors need to know

| Tim McArthur

Thredbo and hotels have helped drive a 21.8% rise in profits for Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ASX:AHD).

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4 stocks surging on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 sinks but these 4 are powering ahead

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Magellan Financial Group Ltd doubles half-year profit: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

International investment management company Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) once again gains big from rising overseas markets.

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The most successful company in the world

| Motley Fool Staff

Hint: It’s not the one you think

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Servcorp Limited dishes up juicy profit increase: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Serviced office provider Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) has achieved a 30% profit increase for the half year to December 31… it…

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Will M2 Group Ltd report a profit upgrade?

| Andrew Mudie

There’s little risk of disappointment for M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) shareholders, but plenty of upside.

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Western Areas Ltd profit jumps 774%: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Did Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) just release the best half-year report of 2015?

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Matrix Composites & Engineering Limited jumps 17%: Here's what shareholders need to know

| Andrew Mudie

With a 567% increase in profit, Matrix Composites & Engineering Limited (ASX:MCE) could surge in 2015.

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd is up 58% this month

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past month, shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have exploded nearly 60% higher.

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Here's why Beacon Lighting Group Limited's results lit up the ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Beacon Lighting Group Limited (ASX:BLX) have nearly tripled in price since April.

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Here's why Bunnings was once again the star performer for Wesfarmers Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) might think it's all about Coles these days, but Bunnings is arguably still the best…

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SMS Management & Technology Limited soars as profit jumps

| Mike King

SMS Management & Technology Limited (ASX:SMX) has seen its share price jump more than 13%

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RCR Tomlinson Limited shares jump on profit result: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite a 16.7% fall in revenue, shares of mining services business, RCR Tomlinson Limited (ASX:RCR), have reacted positively to news…

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Webjet Limited's sales take flight: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Webjet Limited's (ASX:WEB) results could bode well for Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), which is due to report next…

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Tatts Group Limited grows profit 14.6%: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) shares are trading slightly lower early in the session: Find out why…

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Origin Energy Ltd reports interim results: Should you buy on price weakness?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) reports small half-year net loss, but the market seems focused on the expected completion of Origin's…

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ERM Power Ltd reports big profit jump: Is it time to buy in?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ERM Power Ltd (ASX:EPW) has reported a 432% rise in statutory net profit after tax, for the six months to…

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Fairfax Media Limited announces share buyback: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Print and digital media giant Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) has reported a steep 86% fall in profits.

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Cochlear Limited takes the lead in race to $100

| Mike King

Can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) or CSL LImited (ASX: CSL) catch Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) now?

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Crown Resorts Ltd reports interim results: Should you bet on this stock?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what investors need to know about Crown Resorts Ltd's (ASX:CWN) half-yearly report released this morning.

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Wesfarmers Ltd reports interim results: Is now the perfect time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX:WES) retail divisions have performed strongly.

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Decmil Group Limited sees 48% increase in revenues: Worth a look?

| Mike King

Construction and engineering firm Decmil Group Limited (ASX:DCG) is offering a cheap price and a whopping dividend

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iiNet Limited sinks on flat half-year earnings: What you need to know

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Organic revenue growth has been gained from the NBN rollout, while iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) expands into east coast markets.

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AMP Limited reports full-year results: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) continues to progress in turning around its business.

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Super Retail Group Ltd jumps on positive result: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) has reported its first-half earnings, and it seems the market likes what it sees.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens up 0.3%

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DEXUS Property Group reports: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Mixed results for DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) will have some investors confused – here’s why it’s still a buy.

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Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd posts $53 million loss: Here's what shareholders need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Airline operator Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) has posted a heavy loss despite a plunging oil price.

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Is this as good as it gets for Australia's Big Four banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are things really as good as they seem for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Westpac…

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What you need to know before Medibank Private Ltd reports on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) will report its interim results tomorrow in what will be one of the most highly anticipated…

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Will the S&P/ASX 200 hit 6000 this February?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Strong earnings and dividend growth from companies such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) could…

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Why now is the perfect time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, Transurban Group and AMP Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks are set to surge: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP).

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Should you buy Macquarie Group Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Ramsay Health Care Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Are these 3 stocks worth adding to your portfolio? Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Ramsay…

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Why these 3 stocks look set to beat the ASX: BHP Billiton Limited, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and CSL Limited

| Peter Stephens

Now could be a great time to buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and CSL Limited…

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The most overrated stock on the ASX: ARB Corporation Limited?

| Mike King

Does ARB Corporation Limited's (ASX:ARP) earnings growth justify a P/E ratio above 20? I think not

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Holy goodnight, term deposits

| Bruce Jackson

With interest rates this low, the share market remains the only game in town…

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