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Should SAI Global Limited be on your watchlist?

| Tim McArthur

A lot has been happening at SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI) recently.

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3 ASX stocks to buy now to get rich later

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Here’s the simple plan that could make me, and other investors, extremely wealthy… including my 3 favourite ASX stocks for…

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4 stocks soaring on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 closes the day up 0.6% at 5,897.60, but these 4 stocks rocketed higher

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Here's why BTT Investment Management Ltd soared today

| Tom Richardson

BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) has posted a strong start to 2015.

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Revealed: The secret to doubling your stock portfolio in 10 years

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The maths is simple, but are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) the…

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3 rundown ASX stocks for the top of your buy list today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In an expensive market, G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) are still fantastic buys.…

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It's a good business but Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is probably best left on your watchlist, for now.

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Should you part ways with your Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has generated its shareholders a 120% profit since 2012. Can it go any higher?

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Can agriculture stocks enjoy a dining boom?

| Brendon Lau

Some experts are saying the agri-sector is set to enjoy growth that will rival the mining boom. While that could…

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Will BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited cut their dividends?

| Mike King

Will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) be forced to choose between dividends and credit ratings?

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Is this the secret to the rocketing share price of Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Regan Pearson

Shares in Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) have exploded 30% this year. Is there more to come?

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Is this your chance to buy Tassal Group Limited or Huon Acquaculture Group Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

Regulatory worries have left investors in Tasmania's salmon industry treading water. So should you buy either Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR)…

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Could Nufarm Limited help your portfolio grow?

| Tim McArthur

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) could benefit from growing global food demand but that doesn’t necessarily make it a stock worth buying.

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Here's why these 3 blue-chip stocks are bouncing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are leading the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) higher…

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The secret of Warren Buffett's success

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investing well is about understanding and controlling your temperament.

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Woolworths Limited, Santos Ltd and Myer Holdings Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fairfax press has highlighted Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Myer Holdings Limited (ASX:MYR) as three popular Australian…

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Don't catch falling knives: Junior iron ore miners may get squeezed more

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Now is not the time to test the longevity or profitability of junior miners as iron ore prices make new…

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Your 5 ASX retail stock portfolio

| Mike King

Want 5 retail stock ideas? Here they are

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Here's how to profit from a weaker Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A multitude of companies are set to benefit as the Australian dollar falls, including QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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Is it time to dump BHP Billiton Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Just as you thought most of the bad news is priced into the mining sector, a raft of brokers have…

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Independence Group NL is set to meet or beat guidance: Is it dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified miner, Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO), has updated the market on its third quarter production statistics and said it will…

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Is now the time to buy Australia's energy stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) are all climbing today following a rebound in…

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Here's why Novogen Limited rocketed 43%: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Novogen Limited (ASX:NRT) surged 43% on Thursday while it's up 186% in 2015. Have the big gains already been made?

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens higher, following Wall Street's lead

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Altium Limited reports double digit revenue growth: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Software developer, Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) has achieved robust third quarter revenue growth.

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Is today a great day to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) released its Annual Report on Thursday, and the outlook is promising.

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Here's why the Rio Tinto Limited and Glencore merger may never happen

| Sean O'Neill

Is the sun setting on Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) as a buyout target?

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3 stocks with attractive valuations and yields over 4.5%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Look at stocks like Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) for better yields and good growth…

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3 of my favourite income stocks: Telstra Corporation Ltd, BHP Billiton Limited and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to be great income plays: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Suncorp…

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Here's why these 4 stocks are soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Novogen Limited (ASX:NRT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are among today's top performers.

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3 reasons Woolworths Limited is a buy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has seen its shares sold-off despite offering a big dividend yield.

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ASX stocks falling by 5% or more today

| Mike King

The All Ordinaries (ASX:XAO) falls 0.5%, but these stocks fell 5% or more

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The week's top financial stock to buy: FlexiGroup Limited

| Regan Pearson

The market is bearish on FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL). That's exactly why you should buy.

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd stock today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has retreated in price, although early investors are still sitting on a handsome profit.

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is facing some harsh headwinds which some investors may prefer to avoid.

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Which ASX tech stock has crushed the S&P/ASX200 by 190% in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite the S&P/ASX200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) falling today, junior satellite communications company, World Reach Limited (ASX:WRR), is up another 28% today…

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Here's the most compelling reason yet to avoid Australian iron ore miners

| Sean O'Neill

China has slashed taxes on its domestic miners to improve their competitiveness against the likes of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO),…

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2 stocks to buy and hold for the next decade

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Challenger Limited (ASX:CGF) are two solid dividend payers that could help you grow your retirement…

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AGL Energy Ltd announces huge gas supply agreement: Is it time to buy in?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Electricity and gas supplier, AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), has entered into a key supply agreement with Esso Australia Resources Pty…

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Here's why Alumina Limited shares have jumped higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) shares have jumped on the back of a key gas supply agreement and quarterly report.

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