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Here's why Iress Ltd is a mixed bag

| Matt Brazier

Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) has some great qualities and others less so.

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Is your portfolio prepared for the next big market crash?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) as a whole hovering…

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Read this before you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are up more than 10% in 2015 but down 10% this…

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Are these the 3 best value stocks on the ASX? BHP Billiton Limited, Amcor Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy these 3 stocks right now? BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and National Australia Bank Ltd.…

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3 stocks set to post stunning returns: Ramsay Health Care Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 3 stocks could be a shrewd move: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Newcrest…

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Should you buy Navitas Limited?

| Matt Brazier

Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) is run by capable management and operates in a growing industry.

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Is it time to go bargain hunting for gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Brendon Lau

You can expect takeover activity in the gold sector to kick up a notch or two but what is happening…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares crashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has fallen more than 6%, despite further increases in the iron ore price overnight.

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3 dividend stocks I'd buy before Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I'd buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and APA Group (ASX:APA), before Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) for long-term dividends.

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Is Premier Investments Limited set to bid for Myer Holdings Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

Is Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) a takeover target?

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ASX gold stocks soar as metal jumps above US$1,200 an ounce

| Mike King

Can the ASX-listed gold miners continue their recent gains?

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Here's why Catapult Group International Ltd is one for your long-term watchlist

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) is a small-cap stock with plenty of potential.

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3 reasons I'm not buying Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The profit margins at Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are largely at the mercy of the iron ore gods - otherwise…

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Blackmores Limited quarterly profit soars 125%: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Leading natural health developer, Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), has capped off another strong quarter.

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Nanosonics Ltd. reports: Is it too late to buy this promising stock?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) shares have more than doubled over the last 12 months, but is there more to come?

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Is IOOF Holdings Limited worth another look? 

| Rick Mooney

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) offers an opportunity to add a high-yield company in a defensive sector to your portfolio.

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited, National Australia Bank Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Has the 'search for yield' destroyed the valuations of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Telstra Corporation…

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Here are 3 ways you can beat stock market volatility, the RBA and the taxman

| Bruce Jackson

There’s just a week to go until the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next meeting on interest rates.

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Is it time to dump Wesfarmers Ltd for Woolworths Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are outperforming those of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) by the biggest margin since 2010. But will…

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Should you buy Woolworths Limited stock today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Most analysts are bearish on Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW). Should you be, too?

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Ashley Services Group Ltd sinks 64%: Here's why

| Mike King

Education provider Ashley Services Group Ltd (ASX:ASH) falls 64%

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Is MYOB Limited already a bad investment?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Limited (ASX:MYO) will hit the market hot next week, but it will face plenty of competition from XERO FPO…

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Orion Health Group Ltd reports FY15 revenue jump: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Recently-listed Orion Health Group Ltd (ASX:OHE) has reported a 7% jump in FY15 operating revenue and positive quarterly cash flow.

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Iron ore nears US$60 a tonne: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia's iron ore miners have enjoyed a miraculous recovery recently with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited…

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17 stocks to move the market this morning

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks are expected to offset negative sentiment towards the big banks today as Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Caltex…

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Should you buy these 5 top ASX stocks?

| Andrew Mudie

Peet Limited (ASX:PPC) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) should be in your portfolio!

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10 things you need to know about M2 Group Ltd's bid for iiNet Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

M2 Group Ltd's (ASX:MTU) offer for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) could be matched by a further bid from TPG Telecom Ltd…

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Grab a 4.8% yield with Rio Tinto Limited, Macquarie Group Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your income: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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Here's why Iress Ltd should be on your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) is a leading software provider that is flying under the radar of many investors.

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Iron ore surges over US$57: Is your company making money?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) jumps 36% in a week, there could be more to come!

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3 stocks set to beat the ASX: Woodside Petroleum Limited, Crown Resorts Ltd and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth buying ahead of strong performance: Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and…

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Warren Buffett's priceless investment advice

| Bruce Jackson

Regardless of the state of the market, you’ll always do well, over the long-term, buying great companies, with strong competitive…

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4 small cap stocks out of love on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 zooms higher, but these 4 smaller caps were sold off by shareholders

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Is it time to sell Cochlear Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: RMD) will always be the sector's best loved stocks but this…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks were slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), Hills Ltd (ASX:HIL) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) have all suffered…

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Is Newzulu Ltd a next-gen disruptor?

| Tom Richardson

Newzulu Ltd (ASX:NWZ) is looking to be a next-gen disruptor following in the footsteps of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK).

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3 companies at 52-week highs: Will they rise further?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX), iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN), and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) are trading at their highest point…

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6 stocks that crushed the market today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) were among today's best performers.

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Should you buy, hold or sell Telstra Corporation Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are offering big yields but are they good…

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PanAust Limited outsmarted by its Chinese bidder

| Brendon Lau

The independent valuation of PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA) confirms that its bidder is either the smartest or luckiest guy in the…

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