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Alkane Resources Limited spikes 18% before going into trading halt

| Mike King

Did information leak and will the regulators take any action as Alkane Resources Limited (ASX:ALK) shares soar?

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Here's why JB Hi-Fi Limited has fallen 4.5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Now could be the perfect opportunity to build a position in JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH).

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Here's why these 5 big-name ASX stocks are getting hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) has tumbled 0.7%, led down by CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woodside…

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Computershare Limited reports mixed results: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) has announced a flat result for the half year ending 31 December, 2014.

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China's Biggest Problem

| Joe Magyer

China's has a very big, growing problem on its hands.

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Skilled Group Ltd reports mixed results: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Skilled Group Ltd (ASX:SKE) rose as much as 13.4% but have fallen considerably since.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's massive warning for bank shareholders

| Mike King

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) reports record interim profit of $4.6 billion and juicy dividend, but investors need to focus…

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Leighton Holdings Limited reports full-year results: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) is cutting costs under its new owners.

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SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord reports: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC) offers investors a defensive, niche entry point into the gaming sector.

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Here's why these 4 top ASX stocks are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) has risen an astonishing 22%, with Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Skilled Group Limited (ASX:SKE)…

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Earnings season: Winners and losers on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 drops 0.5% as a slew of companies report

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Boral Limited lifts dividend by 21%: Is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Housing is going nuts in Australia and the US, and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) is in prime position.

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Here's what you need to know from Commonwealth Bank of Australia's half-year report

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) delivered another record profit, but there's a "significant economic threat" looming which could impact its…

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AGL Energy Ltd profit jumps by 18%: Should you buy?

| Andrew Mudie

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) shares jump 3% and could rise further if rates remain low.

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Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. delivers record profit: Is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) continues to deliver great results for its shareholders.

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd: Bargain or value trap?

| Matt Brazier

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) has a price-to-earnings ratio of just 12 but is it cheap?

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These 3 mid-cap stocks may be tomorrow's blue-chips

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MGF) could have what it…

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How much further will Australia's iron ore miners fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The iron ore sector is a dangerous place to be invested. Are BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Rio Tinto Limited…

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Reckon Limited shares surge on bright outlook: Should you buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Reckon Limited (ASX:RKN) shares are still down 2% for the year and now could be the time to buy.

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7 blue chips stocks to buy in February

| Andrew Mudie

Blue chip stocks like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are rarely cheap, but analysts believe investors should buy…

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Ripe for low interest rates: Your instant 5 ASX dividend stock-portfolio

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Beat low interest rates with companies such as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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3 top stocks to boost your returns: Santos Ltd, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Woolworths Limited

| Peter Stephens

Now could be a great opportunity to buy Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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3 super dividend stocks: Rio Tinto Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a positive impact on your income: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Cochlear Limited, Fortescue Metals Group Limited and AMP Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and AMP Limited…

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Here's why these 4 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) have both made big gains today.

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Iron ore to fall to US$30: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How will companies such as Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) cope?

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia deliver a big dividend increase?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How the market reacts to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)'s interim results will depend on its dividend.

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The patient investor's way to make millions and 2 high-yield stocks to get started

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A 92-year-old US janitor and secret stock picking wonder has died with a US$8 million fortune. Find out how he…

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Could now be the time to buy Wesfarmers Ltd and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Investing in conglomerates Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) provides more than one way…

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My boldest share market prediction yet

| Bruce Jackson

The market may be flat today, but one thing is for sure — it won’t last long.

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Why Coventry Group Ltd is down 17% today

| Mike King

Another company servicing the resources sector, Coventry Group Ltd (ASWX:CYG) feels the heat

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10 high conviction stocks that investors should be watching this reporting season

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGK) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) are amongst a group of stocks carefully selected…

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IMF Bentham Ltd records 152% rise in profit: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) recorded a massive increase in income and profits in the first-half of 2015.

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Here's why Cochlear Limited delivered booming profits

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Market leading hearing aid and "bionic ear" producer Cochlear Limited's (ASX:COH) half year earnings are up 94%.

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd going to lift its dividend?

| Mike King

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) could surprise investors and lift its dividend as early as this week

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Slater & Gordon Limited reports strong results: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) appears to be on track for another successful year.

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Will buying energy stocks leave you sitting pretty in 2016?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Oil could skyrocket as high as US$200, which would be a boon for Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO),…

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Does Yowie Group Ltd have a super surprise in store for shareholders?

| Mike King

Is Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) going to sweep the world?

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Bradken Limited scraps dividend: Is it a turnaround story?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) were hammered on Tuesday. Is the stock a buy?

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 falls 0.2% in early trading

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