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Are these the 3 best stocks on the ASX? AMP Limited, Origin Energy Ltd and Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Peter Stephens

Could these 3 stocks be the most appealing blue-chips out there? AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Woodside…

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BHP Billiton Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd tipped by Credit Suisse to outperform in 2015: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Restructuring and asset sales for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) may be big catalysts for…

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3 facts investors in Australian retailers need to know in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Look to the Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) instead of Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR).

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Where to invest money in 2015: 4 great ideas

| Regan Pearson

How FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) can help you master your money in 2015.

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Carnage on the ASX: 3 blue chip dividend stocks for you

| Mike King

As markets around the world are sold off, investors are seeking the safety of dividend payers

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3 top stock picks for January: G8 Education Ltd, Credit Corp Group Limited and Netcomm Wireless Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It could be worth taking a second look at G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Netcomm…

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4 ASX stocks smashed on the market today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 drops 0.6% for the day and 3% for the week, but that's not as bad as these…

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Here are some stocks that Australia's smartest investors are looking at today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rather than fretting over falling prices, the smart investors are buying out-of-favour stocks

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Why has Ardent Leisure Group crashed 5% today?

| Brendon Lau

What's eating Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) with the stock down by more than 10% this year? It may be counter…

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Are QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd at serious risk from Google Inc?

| Tim McArthur

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) already operate in competitive markets but the competition could…

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Specialty Fashion Group Ltd. jumps on update: Is it a screaming buy or value trap?

| Brendon Lau

The better-than-expected underlying performance of the apparel retailer for the first half is offset by its acquisition of embattled Rivers.…

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Gold stocks are soaring: Here's what investors need to know

| Tim McArthur

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) and Regis Resources Limited…

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CSL Limited and Seek Limited smashed: Here's why

| Mike King

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Seek Limited (ASX:SEK) smashed as market falls

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3 reasons why Medibank Private Ltd is a bad investment today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) makes for a good company but not a good investment.

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Top broker picks BHP Billiton Limited and Woolworths Limited in 2015: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are among the top 15 stocks set to outperform in 2015, according…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd and Ansell Limited: 2 stocks roaring ahead in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Look past market gloom and focus on winners like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) that are rising…

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Here's how you beat the market

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The spoils don’t go to the brave or the reckless

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ASX 6000 here we come!

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Top investment bank chief says bull market will last until 2020.

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited's shares bounced today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has rebounded from a near six-year low.

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Here's what the Swiss "Francogeddon" means for you

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar could be set for another climb, which could cause more pain for companies like BHP Billiton Limited…

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Specialty Fashion Group Ltd. reports half-year results: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Specialty Fashion Group Ltd. (ASX:SFH) is another retailer trading at low prices.

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Will Rio Tinto Limited have to pay $150m to the now-defunct Forge Group?

| Sean O'Neill

Forge Group receivers KordaMentha are reportedly chasing Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) for $100 million in service bonds and $50 million…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited reports: Is this the last of the good times for shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Record production and revenue weren’t enough to impress investors in Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL).

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.4% lower

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Boarding call for Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd passengers

| Mitch Sonogan

Eyes on the sky in 2015 as international travel surges.

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Is Crown Resorts Ltd a buy for 2015?

| David Jenkins

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is trading near 52-week lows. Is now the time to buy?

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3 great value resource stocks: Fortescue Metals Group Limited, Santos Ltd and Oil Search Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 resource plays could be worth buying right now: Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil…

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Should you buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Amcor Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy a slice of Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Wesfarmers…

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5 things to look for in a great dividend stock

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Here's how you can spot good dividend stocks to build up rewarding retirement income.

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Here's why you can beat the stock market blues with Transurban Group

| Tim McArthur

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) appears to be offering investors a healthy mix of defensive assets with solid growth opportunities.

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3 stocks I'd buy right now with $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Hint: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) aren’t included.

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Will BHP Billiton Limited win back its lost market value?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The commodities crisis has wiped billions of dollars from BHP Billiton Limited’s (ASX:BHP) value.

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Is it time to buy Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been a painful few months for Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), but can things turn around from here?

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5 retail stocks with humongous dividend yields

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Super Retail Group Limited (ASX:SUL), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) are well-known brands offering big…

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5 reasons to stick with your Woolworths Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Retail giant Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is a well-run market leader that investors can hold confidently over the next decade.

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Will online grocery sales send shares in Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd far higher?

| Tim McArthur

Here's why better times may lie ahead for shareholders of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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What will happen to energy stocks if oil falls below US$40 a barrel?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

What would happen to companies like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) if oil falls much further?

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OrotonGroup Limited drops on profit warning: Is it a bargain?

| Tom Richardson

OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) shares are now trading at discounted prices.

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Is the party over for Australia's big four banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking…

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Why Chandler Macleod Group Limited soared 83% today

| Mike King

Mergers and acquisitions in the Human resources space rachet up a notch

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