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Commonwealth Bank of Australia & Telstra Corporation Ltd: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have both experienced record-breaking runs, but are the stocks still…

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Will Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd get a fresh start in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) has been a serial underperformer, but that could all change in 2015.

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Will the RBA cut interest rates today?

| Mike King

To cut or not to cut, that is the question the RBA will answer later today

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3 big-name ASX stocks to avoid in February

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) hovering near a multi-year high, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's big dividend under threat?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) dividend is appealing, but this could change the way you view the stock completely.

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Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd can lose $636 million and still win

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has taken a massive haircut on its investment in the Trading Post.

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Will Suncorp Group Ltd make a bid for NIB Holdings Limited?

| Regan Pearson

Shares in NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) jump higher on suggestions of an acquisition from Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN).

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Why your cheaper tank of petrol could lead to a cut in BHP Billiton Limited's dividends  

| Motley Fool Staff

 Cheaper petrol prices are welcome for motorists but could come with a sting in the tail for investors in BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).  

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Smash the market returns with these 3 stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

To achieve above average returns, you need above-average performing stocks.

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Here's something you didn't know about BHP Billiton Limited's dividend

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has surged higher today, but it still offers a compelling dividend yield.

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7 energy stocks beating the market today

| Tim McArthur

The oil price is up and it's boosting the share prices of Drillsearch Energy Limited (ASX:DLS), Karoon Gas Australia Limited…

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These 4 small stocks could be tomorrow's blue-chips

| Tim McArthur

Long-term investors should consider adding Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX:AMM), Clearview Wealth Ltd (ASX:CVW), Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) and Capitol Health…

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Oil price gushes 7% higher: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australian producers such as Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are surging higher, but will it last?

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What you need to know NOW about interest rates, regardless of RBA decision tomorrow

| Bruce Jackson

If investing in the share market was less risky, everyone would do it, pushing valuations up and returns down.

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Here's why Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited was smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) shares fell more than 36% today, taking them to a fresh two-year low.

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5 ASX tech stocks set to benefit from a massive trend

| Mike King

As the Internet of Things gathers pace, here are 5 stocks set to benefit

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Here's why Kathmandu Holdings Ltd shares were hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) shareholders have watched their stock lost 64% over the last eight months.

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Here's why JB Hi-Fi Limited surged over 6% today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The first half earnings were down 1.9%, but results showed improving sales growth in second quarter and stronger outlook for…

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4 pros and cons of a weak Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Given the brutality of the dollar's fall over the last seven months it's worth looking at some of the pros…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.2% higher in early trading

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Monadelphous Group Limited, UGL Limited, Orion Health Group Ltd: Are these stocks too cheap to ignore?

| Tim McArthur

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) and Orion Health Group Ltd (ASX:OHE) have all recently hit new lows.

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Here's why investors got burned by Orion Health Group Ltd

| Regan Pearson

There are valuable lessons for investors in high demand tech companies like Orion Health Group Ltd (ASX:OHE) and XERO FPO…

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Are the good times about to end for Qantas Airways Limited shareholders?

| Andrew Mudie

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) has rewarded shareholders over the last 12 months, but that could all be about to end.

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4 reasons why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd could be a value buy now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) could have improving prospects in 2015, putting a firm bottom under the stock.

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Is now the perfect time to buy Origin Energy Ltd, BHP Billiton Limited and AMP Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy a slice of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP)?

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3 stocks that could beat the ASX this year: Santos Ltd, Newcrest Mining Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth buying ahead of strong gains: Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Telstra…

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6 stocks the experts are buying

| Tim McArthur

Now could be a good time to sharpen your pencil and run the numbers on Intueri Education Group Ltd (ASX:IQE),…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks plunged today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 closes up 0.3%, but that didn't help these four

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3 stocks savvy investors will buy in February

| Tim McArthur

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD), Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) could all provide a…

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Is it time to buy Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

After a long wait, shareholders have today been rewarded by Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) posting its first cash-positive…

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3 companies soaring into the stratosphere: Here's why

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about recent gains at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN)…

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Is now the time to buy Austbrokers Holdings Limited? 

| Matt Brazier

Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) has been a top performer for years and is currently on sale due to short-term fears.

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Here's why Freelancer Limited climbed 14% today

| Mike King

Online jobs marketplace Freelancer Limited (ASX:FLN) sees strong growth in revenues and users

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2 of the cheapest stocks I know to buy now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) could be at bargain prices now based on upcoming revenue expansion.

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Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd keeps climbing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is leading the way on another solid day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO)

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Are shareholders in Woodside Petroleum Limited in for a late Christmas present?

| Sean O'Neill

Executives from Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are meeting to renegotiate the company’s China contract.

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Crown Resorts Ltd takes bad news in its stride

| Sean O'Neill

ASX investors are getting a stern reminder of what ‘political risk’ is, with Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) the latest company…

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Why Tiger Resources Limited crashed 60% today

| Mike King

Can copper miner Tiger Resources Limited (ASX:TGS) avoid a capital raising?

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia has crashed through $90

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has cracked the $90 mark for the first time in history.

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