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Why I'm not buying Telstra Corporation Ltd shares and you shouldn't either

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A majority of analysts say Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is not a 'Buy' at today's prices. I agree.

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Here's why Iluka Resources Limited shares surged today

| Mitch Sonogan

Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) impresses investors with a 111% increase in the full year dividend. Is it time to buy?

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Here's why Macquarie Group Ltd has popped higher today

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has upgraded expectations for earnings growth.

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Here's why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares are bubbling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Something that Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) announced this morning should be music to investors' ears.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has been one of the worst performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) today.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is down 3.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is trading just above $90, down from nearly $94 yesterday

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Should you buy ASG Group Limited?

| Tim McArthur

ASG Group Limited (ASX:ASZ) has continued to grow its exposure to cloud services.

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3 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are sinking today

| Mike King

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares sink 3.6%

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Is the fall in the FSA Group Ltd share price a buying opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

FSA Group Ltd (ASX:FSA) suffered from profit taking despite posting better-than-expected interim results. But the share price weakness may not…

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Here's why Dick Smith Holdings Ltd stock has been hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) disappointed investors, but there could be more to this retailer than meets the eye.

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Asciano Ltd falls on half-year results: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rail and freight operator, Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) has delivered a small increase to first-half profit, following successful cost cutting and…

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Did this gold miner really just double its dividend and announce a 573% profit increase?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Northern Star Resources Ltd's (ASX:NST) has just issued a golden half-yearly report but its share price has hardly moved… what's…

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Clean Seas Tuna Limited shares plunge 9%: Is it a bargain?

| Andrew Mudie

Clean Seas Tuna Limited (ASX:CSS) offers massive upside for patient investors, could now be the time to get in?

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Cardno Limited beats profit forecast: Is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) is seeing the benefit of diversifying overseas. Now could be the ideal time to invest in this…

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Invocare Limited reports strong full year earnings gain: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid 11.6 % profit growth and stable market share from Australia's largest funeral home and cemetery operator Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC)…

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Here's why Patties Foods Limited has jumped 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) finds itself in the middle of a contamination investigation.

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Pacific Brands Limited reports mixed results: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bonds undies provided some much needed support for Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG) in the first half.

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Sonic Healthcare Limited reports earnings miss: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL)'s first half was a little disappointing, but how will its second half play out?

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Challenger Ltd shares drop on half year results: Is it a buying opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has reported its strongest ever annuity result and an excellent funds management result, yet shares have dropped…

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Monadelphous Group Limited reports disappointing results: Should you sell?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The oil price collapse in the energy sector on top of depressed mining prospects shows it's still too early for…

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Is there any hope for Mount Gibson Iron Limited after this?

| Mike King

Junior iron ore miner Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) posts $870 million loss

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd triples profit: Is the stock a screaming buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) stock surged to a 10-month high following its full-year results announcement.

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SEEK Limited sinks on moderating growth: Is the stock too expensive?

| Tom Richardson

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has seen its shares sold off as investors worry about slowing growth.

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GWA Group Ltd sinks after reporting loss: Time to jump ship?

| Mike King

Bathroom and kitchen fixtures supplier GWA Group Ltd (ASX:GWA) sinks

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has continued to post profit growth into 1Q15 but how long will it…

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SG Fleet Group Ltd looks cheap after reporting 30% jump in profit

| Mike King

Is the market overlooking SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX:SGF)?

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited slashes dividend on profit crash: Should investors sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) topped some analysts' expectations but there are huge concerns looming ahead.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 looks set to open higher

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's CEO offloads shares: Should investors be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There are numerous reasons why executives might sell their shares, but why is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) CEO selling…

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ASX races higher – Are these 3 stocks about to join the party?

| Tim McArthur

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Mint Payments Ltd (ASX:MNW) and Royal Wolf Holdings Ltd (ASX:RWH) might be set to follow the market…

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3 stocks I'd buy with $10k: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Crown Resorts Ltd and Cochlear Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks seem to be worth buying right now: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and…

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Is it finally time to buy AMP Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Despite a soaring share price in the past year, AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) remains a long-term underperformer.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited, Scentre Group Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Scentre Group Ltd…

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3 stunning growth stocks: AMP Limited, CSL Limited and Oil Search Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could grow the value of your portfolio in 2015 and beyond: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Cash Converters International Ltd reports: Is now the time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) is experiencing solid growth rates.

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7 Big China Myths Busted

| Matt Joass, CFA

We went to China to separate fact from fiction. Here are 7 big China myths that it’s about time we…

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Which ASX stock will be first to $100 a share? Here are the odds

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A major online bookmaker has set real odds on six companies to reach $100. Which are the favourites and long-shots…

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Here's why these 3 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX: WOR) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) are among Monday's big gainers.

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Should you sell Patties Foods Limited?

| Andrew Mudie

Hepatitis A scare pummels Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL), but will it have a big impact on profits?

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5 stocks slammed on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 just 1.9% away from the 6,000 level, after today's gain of 0.2%

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