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Here's why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd has fallen today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) have fallen 2% today after going ex-dividend.

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3 great reasons to own Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) has staged a remarkable comeback in the past six months.

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UGL Limited jumps on $120m contract win: Should you buy into the good news?

| Brendon Lau

The engineering contractor touched a three-week high on a big contract win from Santos GLNG, but it isn't the only…

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares have been stuck in a downward spiral over the last month.

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Here's why you should avoid Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is feeling the pain of a cyclical mining downturn, but investors have much better options…

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Nufarm Limited reports interim results: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

The agricultural chemical business is one of the best performing stocks, but its strong profit growth and positive outlook wasn't…

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Is Tassal Group Limited sailing into trouble?

| Brendon Lau

Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) and Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd (ASX:HUO) could come under pressure as Tasmania investigates allegations of environmental…

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Bulletproof your portfolio with these 3 stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) can help when you need to protect…

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The race to $100: Commonwealth Bank of Australia in a narrow lead

| Mike King

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has held the lead for six days now. Odds-on favourite?

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd makes new strategic move

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Martyn Roberts, will become Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) CFO later this year.

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Here's why Australia's iron ore miners are bubbling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have risen 10% and 1.7% today.

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GBST Holdings Limited agrees new distribution deal: Is it a buy?

| Tom Richardson

GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT) has announced a business deal with German software giant SAP.

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Should you dump Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has been given a price target of just $1.65 – an 18% discount to today's…

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Will costs savings help Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crashing oil prices have taken their toll on Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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FONTERRA ORD UNIT announces interim results: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Dairy company, FONTERRA ORD UNIT (ASX:FSF), has cut its dividend as tough industry conditions weigh on profits.

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Here's why TPG Telecom Ltd will buy iiNet Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TPG Telecom Ltd's (ASX:TPM) acquisition of iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) has come under intense scrutiny, but the fast-growing telco should still…

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Should you buy Northern Star Resources Ltd today?

| Regan Pearson

Shares up 100% in 12 months, but is star gold miner Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) still a buy?

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, Woolworths Limited and Medibank Private Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is it time to buy, hold or sell Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)?

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Should you avoid Australia's retail stocks?

| Andrew Mudie

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) is the latest in a long list of struggling retail companies. Don’t be fooled!

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Here's why the Reserve Bank needs to cut interest rates to 2%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

And how companies like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) can help you profit

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Is it 'game over' for iron ore and coal miners?

| Tim McArthur

Reports on Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) have reminded investors just how tough the…

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Here's why Invion Ltd stock plunged 24.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Invion Ltd (ASX:IVX) is a small-cap drug developer which has lost 62% of its value since August

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The ASX's sportiest stocks

| Mike King

Think sports could be a sleeper sector? Here are 6 stocks you might want to have a closer look at

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My costly $1500 mistake

| Bruce Jackson

Why stop at ASX 6,000? Unlike many other countries, the Australian market is still some way off its all time…

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Is Vocus Communications Limited now a takeover target?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Speculation has been mounting that Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) could itself be a takeover target.

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Are these the best telecom stocks to own now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

TPG Telecom Ltd's (ASX:TPM) takeover bid for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) has sped up consolidation in the telecom space and could…

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Two acquisitions propel Freelancer Ltd upwards: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

An acquisitions bonanza has nearly doubled Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) shares – but is it a sound investment?

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Can Glencore save Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Speculation that Glencore would be interested in taking a stake in the embattled iron ore miner is driving the stock…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are moving today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) are providing some support while Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) and Monadelphous…

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Tassal Group Limited vs Huon Aquaculture Group Limited

| Simon Chan

Which of Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) or Huon Aquaculture Group Limited (ASX:HUO) makes the tastier investment?

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd's 6.2% fully franked dividend too good to be true?

| Mike King

Will Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) maintain or increase its dividend?

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Here's why TPG Telecom Ltd's share price jumped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Given the strength of its results, TPG Telecom Ltd should arguably have risen even higher. Here's why it didn't…

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Should you buy South32 Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) spinoff of South32 is expected to be completed by June

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Here's why G8 Education Ltd is smashing the S&P/ASX200 today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) shares look seriously cheap after significantly underperforming the S&P/ASX200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) during the past six months;…

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Here's why oil prices rose overnight: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares have all jumped on the higher…

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Here's why Super Retail Group Ltd and McMillan Shakespeare Limited are high-yield buys

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) may become targets for yield-hunting investors

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Is it time for a speculative entry into the bauxite market?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you be buying Queensland Bauxite Ltd (ASX:QBL) and Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) shares now?

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BHP Billiton Limited's spin-off vs. Rio Tinto Limited's buyback: which creates more value?

| Brendon Lau

The two mining giants are pursuing very different strategies to create shareholder value. BHP Billion Limited (ASX: BHP) is divesting…

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New Hope Corporation Limited posts $23 million loss: Is it time to sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

During its most recent six-month reporting period, New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) reported an underlying profit but a significant write-off…

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No light at the end of Kathmandu Holdings Ltd cold dark tunnel

| Brendon Lau

The problems facing adventure gear retailer Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) goes beyond the sluggish consumer spending environment and its…

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