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Here's what you need to know about the quarterly report of Arrium Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Iron ore and steel business, Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI), has shipped more ore but its margins will continue to come under…

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5 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited could be a risk to your wealth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has slipped nearly 13% over the last seven weeks, and could be set to fall even…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd: On the rise and ready to buy

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

It's time to circle back on Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Super Retail Group…

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Is it time to buy Austbrokers Holdings Limited?

| Simon Chan

Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) is against trading near its 52-week lows. Is now the time to snap up this high…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.9% lower

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Is there a crash coming? Here's what is in store for the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

US markets were volatile on Friday and the Chinese government has announced stimulatory measures, here's what you need to know…

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Should you sell your AP Eagers Ltd and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd shares?

| Tim McArthur

Potential changes to government regulations could be critical to the growth outlooks for AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Automotive Group…

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Here's why you should own Telstra Corporation Ltd shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd's (ASX:TLS) new e-Health business could be a great earnings generator and make the telecom giant a leader…

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Austal Limited wins another US contract: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Is it too late to buy shares in Austal Limited (ASX:ASB)?

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How likely is Australian government intervention in the iron ore sector?

| Sean O'Neill

The chief of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has called for government intervention, and the arguments are persuasive.

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Medibank Private Ltd, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With economic uncertainty on the rise, how are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Medibank Private…

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3 stocks offering growth at a low price: Macquarie Group Ltd, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be about to soar: Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Suncorp…

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Boost your dividends with Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could vastly increase your income: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Australia and…

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Is Magellan Financial Group Ltd a good buy for conservative investors?

| Tim McArthur

It could be time you positioned your portfolio more defensively, like Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG).

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Newsat Limited enters administration: What can shareholders do?

| Andrew Mudie

Newsat Limited (ASX:NWT) is in trouble. Here are the details you need to know!

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Should you buy shares in Australia's biggest banks today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia…

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a turnaround opportunity?

| Andrew Mudie

Not all analysts agree that Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is OK…

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Should you take profit on Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A major Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) shareholder has sold half its stake.

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3 golden stock ideas for 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you think Australia's gold stocks have further to run then three which deserve your attention are Northern Star Resources…

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Are these the best growth stocks to buy now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) have great growth stories, but should you snap…

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Should you buy these 3 ultra-exciting ASX tech stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australian investors might not have easy access to global tech stocks like Netflix or Google, but Martin Aircraft Company Ltd…

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Here's why you should stick with your CSL Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

For financial strength, earnings growth and business development, CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is a leading performer among the big ASX companies…

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3 great ASX stocks to load-up on today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is falling hard, creating some fantastic buying opportunities including Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Westfield Corp…

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Are these 3 companies the best value stocks on the ASX? BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and CSL Limited

| Peter Stephens

Could these 3 stocks offer stunning long term growth potential? BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and CSL…

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Is Vocus Communications Limited set to buy Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Merger mania in the telecom sector kicked up a notch after Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) took a $15.6m stake in…

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Oil falls as OPEC production jumps: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it too early to buy energy stocks such as Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) or Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited slipped 5.6%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has returned to the red after a more positive day on Thursday.

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10 top ASX stocks I'm watching closely in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Yowie Group Ltd…

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Shaking an iron fist at the sea

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The ‘new normal’ is nothing new – or normal

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Iron ore back below US$50 per tonne: Is it time to sell your mining stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

It’s never too late, and at these prices even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are at…

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4 stocks ready and waiting to be bought

| Tim McArthur

Godreys Group Ltd (ASX:GFY), Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are all in favour with…

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Can you book a glorious profit on these 3 heavily shorted stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market is bearish on companies such as Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)…

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2 overvalued companies you should consider selling right now

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) look like value traps.

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Is it time to sell RCG Corporation Limited? 

| Rick Mooney

Will RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG) show the market a clean set of heels?

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Should you buy shares in Santos Ltd today?

| Regan Pearson

Shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) still look cheap, but is it a great bargain or a value trap?

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8 stocks that will move the market today

| Brendon Lau

The iron ore majors will have to share the spotlight with these eight other stocks today as a series of…

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Will M2 Group Ltd keep surging higher?

| Andrew Mudie

M2 Group (ASX:MTU) is expanding to NZ but the market is crowded, can it perform?

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Do you have the personality traits to help you become a better investor?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Find out how to improve your investing power and learn why Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) is a strong growth stock for…

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Should Australians prepare for tumbling interest rates?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

So many pundits are forecasting lower interest rates. Where will they stop? Do we even need lower rates at all?

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4 stocks to buy and hold over the next 10 years

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Stocks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) could still be solid long-term earners with attractive total…

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