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Iron ore's decline jumps into new gear: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The situation is getting bleaker by the day for companies such as Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI)…

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Why my SMSF portfolio smashed the ASX in 2014 and how to do it again in 2015 

| Mitch Sonogan

Looking for better performance from your super fund? Consider M2 Group Ltd. (ASX:MTU), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Computershare (ASX:CPU), among…

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iProperty Group Ltd surges over 7%: Is it too late to buy?

| Brendon Lau

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) has surged to a four-month high and investors should expect further gains despite the stock's high…

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2 great ASX stocks to buy and 2 to avoid in 2015

| Tim McArthur

Avoid disappointment by focusing on stocks such as Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) which aren't…

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Meet 2 of the best financial services stocks your money can buy

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) have helped clients grow wealth for the long-term and shareholders can…

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3 cheap stocks that should be on your buy list

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) and Air N.Z. FPO NZ (ASX:AIZ) are offering good value for patient, cost-conscious…

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3 growth stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX:SGF), ERM Power Ltd (ASX:EPW) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are companies with good growth…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd hits record high: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is there anything that Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) can't do?

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3 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are rallying today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has hit yet another record all-time high today.

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Your instant 5 share growth portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Add some great Australian businesses like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) and Yellow Brick…

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REA Group Limited and McMillan Shakespeare Limited: 2 stocks ready to run in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) may make 2015 into the year of the bull for their…

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Here's why ResMed Inc. (CHESS) has surged 8.5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) has now risen more than 17% over the last week.

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Lessons from the Swiss currency mess

| Motley Fool Staff

Who’s fault was it? And what should you do?

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Should you buy or sell BHP Billiton Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could have further to fall, yet its shares are beginning to look more attractive.

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3 of the best turnaround stocks: Fortescue Metals Group Limited, Brambles Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be poised for strong gains: Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) and Newcrest Mining…

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Should you add these 3 growth stocks to your portfolio?

| Tim McArthur

Solid returns could await shareholders of Prime Media Group Limited (ASX:PRT), Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Village Roadshow Ltd…

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10 solid reasons to buy Woolworths Limited today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are being offered a very compelling opportunity to stock up on Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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5 things you need to know about the ASX sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens flat, despite positive leads from offshore markets

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Could you make a million from car stocks in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

Car sales slow: What now for AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHE)?

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Here's how you can profit from a takeover of Ten Network Holdings Limited

| Andrew Mudie

Don’t bet on a quick profit from Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN).

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3 stocks to gain from the falling Aussie dollar

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) could get a boost in earnings when…

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Newsat Limited shares plunge to a 3-year low: Is now the time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Should you speculate on a huge rise from Newsat Limited (ASX:NWT)?

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4 reasons to pick up shares in Super Retail Group Ltd

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Things are beginning to stir in the retail industry and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) has rallied strongly off of…

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Has Mr Market just provided astute investors with 3 great stock opportunities?

| Tim McArthur

Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and Smart Parking Ltd (ASX:SPZ) are each trading at fresh 52-week lows.

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Here's how a 'Goldilocks' price could benefit BHP Billiton Limited & Rio Tinto Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Tumbling iron ore prices have wreaked havoc on the sector, but BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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8 stocks that are providing winning returns in a tough market

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) are two stocks which have helped portfolios outperform in recent years.

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

After years of strong returns, can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) continue performing?

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Get big dividends with Amcor Limited, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could help you to overcome potentially higher inflation: Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and…

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3 stocks set to soar in 2015: National Australia Bank Ltd., Woodside Petroleum Limited and CSL Limited

| Peter Stephens

Now could be the right time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and CSL Limited…

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3 great value growth stocks: Origin Energy Ltd, AMP Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer growth at a very reasonable price: Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Wesfarmers Ltd…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Santos Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd and Woolworths Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)?

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4 great ASX stocks to profit from a falling Australian Dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the dollar tipped to fall as low as US75c, don’t waste time before stocking up on companies like ResMed…

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3 reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) offers more than just dividend yield.

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Are beaten-down Crown Resorts Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd in bargain territory?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) are well off previous peaks, but have their situations started…

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Reject Shop Ltd: Should investors be patient, or sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) have slipped even further following this announcement last Friday.

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2 cashed-up stocks for solid returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) are sitting on big cash positions and strong balance…

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Here's why the worst is yet to come for mining services companies

| Sean O'Neill

The worst isn’t over yet for investors in Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND)… not by a long…

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4 stocks to protect you from a falling Aussie dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A falling dollar bodes well for many ASX-listed companies. Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and…

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Santos Ltd's fourth quarter: Is it the last of the good times?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should prepare for some stark changes between now and Santos Ltd’s (ASX:STO) first quarter of 2015.

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Buy Australian. I did.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Being brave in the face of uncertainty can help you reap rewards

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