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Why these 3 stocks are clear 'buys': Woodside Petroleum Limited, Westpac Banking Corp and Origin Energy Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a major impact on your portfolio returns: Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)…

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Can Breville Group Ltd cook up some big share price gains?

| Matt Brazier

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) was founded in 1932 and now sells products all over the world. Brand strength explains its…

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Could you double your money with Santos Ltd in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

Oil price surges 5% overnight but analysts believe you could double your money with Santos in 2015.

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Grow your wealth with Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Woolworths Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could soar and also reduce your portfolio volatility: Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy a slice of these 3 stocks right now? Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and…

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Here's why the RBA will cut interest rates to 2% in March

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

An interest rate cut is looking increasingly likely, with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Commonwealth Bank…

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Here's why the oil price has rebounded strongly

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are all reaping the…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited rocketed more than 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been one of the S&P/ASX 200 Index's (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) strongest performers today.

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Genetic Technologies Limited soars 30%: Here's why

| Mike King

Highly speculative Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX:GTG) could be one to watch

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Will Medibank Private Ltd hit $3 per share in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has shocked the market with how far it's come. Can it go even further?

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Here's why Crown Resorts Ltd could be a buying opportunity

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd's (ASX:CWN) Macau casinos may be in for a soft 2015, but the stock may be on its…

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Is iProperty Group Ltd on the path to blockbuster success?

| Tom Richardson

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) is continuing to build what could be a big future.

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Here's why Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. jumped 5.7% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) might not look cheap, but the growth story could be far from over.

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Here's why these 4 mid-cap ASX stocks are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) and Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) are…

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Sims Metal Management Ltd jumps 8.4%: Could now be the right time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) has produced a solid interim profit result of $64.4 million.

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Automotive Holdings Group Ltd climbs 3.5% on big profit gain: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher passenger vehicle sales drive double-digit half year revenue and earnings growth for Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE).

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Making sense of earnings season spin

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It’s not what they made, but what they focus on

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Newcrest Mining Limited reports: What does it mean for investors?

| Regan Pearson

Does an up-beat half-year report mean now is the time to buy gold titan Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM)?

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S&P/ASX 200 surges towards 7-year high: Will it run harder?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Reading this could be very painful if you sold your shares in January – particularly if you sold Commonwealth Bank…

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Emerchants Ltd reports 111% lift in sales: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Emerchants Ltd (ASX:EML) delivered a solid performance for the six months ended 31 December 2014

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Here's why these 4 ASX blue-chip stocks are rocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian share market has broken its four-day losing streak this morning, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), BHP…

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GBST Holdings Limited rockets on international expansion success: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) appears to be seeing success in its push to win big in the UK.

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Is Vocus Communications Limited on the path to blockbuster success?

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) has announced two new acquisitions.

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Should you buy these 4 cheap looking stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Take advantage of short-term price weakness and pick up a good discount.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX set to open higher, following leads from Wall Street

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3 top ASX dividend stocks that could make you rich

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Beat the low interest rates with stocks like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), which is underappreciated and offers a solid dividend yield.

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Why now is the perfect time to buy BHP Billiton Limited, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Cochlear Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could give your portfolio a boost: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)…

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3 high yielding stocks with stunning futures: Macquarie Group Ltd, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth buying right now: Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Transurban…

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Wesfarmers Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be top turnaround plays: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Wesfarmers Ltd…

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Should you buy Amcor Limited, Crown Resorts Ltd and Oil Search Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN)…

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Rio Tinto Limited announces US$2bn share buyback: Everything you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) went where BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) couldn't, announcing a big jump in shareholder returns.

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4 big cap companies hammered on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 100 falls 0.5%, but that was nothing compared to these 4

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3 big reasons to buy and hold REA Group Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) still dominates the online property search market with growing profits and fat margins.

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Paladin Energy Ltd records yet another loss

| Mike King

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) posts yet another loss

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Capitol Health Ltd posts record profit: Should you jump in?

| Tim McArthur

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) has continued its impressive run of growth.

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Here's why Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited has been smashed 50%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been an agonising month for Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) shareholders.

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Should you participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan of Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) reactivated its DRP after 7 years of remaining inactive.

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ASX Ltd profit hits $198.6 million: Should investors buy?

| Tim McArthur

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) has produced a rock-solid set of interim results.

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Are the Tassal Group Limited results a strong buy signal?

| Tom Richardson

Is Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) the ASX's best disruptive technology stock?

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