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How will BHP Billiton Limited fare in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Whichever way you look at it, 2014 was a shocking year for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP). Will 2015 be…

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Crown Resorts near 52-week lows- Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) has a number of promising opportunities before it in 2015, but will they be enough to…

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3 compelling reasons to stick with your ResMed Inc (CHESS) shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ResMed Inc (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) is a market leader in the US respiratory aid industry with specialised products about to break…

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2014 in review, how my portfolio crushed the S&P/ASX 200

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s been a tough year for some investors. But despite a heap of losers in my own portfolio, I’m still…

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Here's what shaped the S&P/ASX 200 in 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Falling commodities, Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and new records for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Here's why investors should avoid Medibank Private Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has been one of the best financial stories of 2014, but can it repeat the tale…

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Australia's iron ore miners stage late rally: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have both responded well to the late iron ore rally

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2 blue-chip stocks yielding over 5.5% for your children's future wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) have good track records for rewarding dividend growth

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3 rising stocks to make 2015 a happy New Year

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CarSales.com Ltd (ASX:CRZ), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC) offer good growth with more room to run…

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2 beaten down big name stocks for your dividend portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Be greedy when others are fearful and pick up BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT)…

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One sector I am targeting in 2015

| Brendon Lau

This year hasn’t been particularly kind to investors with the share market barely able to hold above breakeven as our…

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Investing: Prevention is better than cure

| Motley Fool Staff

The fence at the top is far more useful than the ambulance below

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Why I was wrong on Medibank Private, again

| Bruce Jackson

Last month I boldly declared the Medibank Private (ASX: MPL) party to be OVER.

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Your instant 5 share diversified portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Get the right mix of growth and income with Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ), Slater & Gordon Limited…

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3 dividend stocks to drive your 2015 returns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Give term deposits the flick and focus on companies like Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Rio Tinto Limited, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Downwards trends in the share prices of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) could continue in 2015…

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Here's why Skilled Group Ltd rocketed up 20%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A merger of equals proposal from its competitor catapulted Skilled Group Ltd (ASX: SKE) shares up, but the market is…

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has been one of the market’s standout performers today

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2 top stocks I'd buy before Medibank Private Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is at an all-time high, it could be time to look at other great ideas like…

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4 vital lessons for investors, and 3 top stocks to buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The story of the Goose and the Golden Egg provides plenty of important lessons for investors

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Healthcare stocks plunge, here's what you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Ramsay Health Care Limited(ASX:RHC) falls 2% by lunch time

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Is it time to short Australia's big bank stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The share prices of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) don’t look cheap, but a fall…

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Oil price hits a new 5-year low, what does this mean for Santos Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) falls ANOTHER 2%

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My top 10 dividend stocks to watch in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Not all are a great buy today but I’m keeping a close watch on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Should you buy Veda Group Ltd in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) might not seem cheap, but it’s worth a second look

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3 reasons why QBE Insurance Group Ltd should be in your portfolio in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

Is a dividend yield of 12% realistic for QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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Is Slater & Gordon Limited a better bet than Shine Corporate Ltd?

| Simon Chan

Here’s three reasons why Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX: SGH) is a better bet than Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX: SHJ)

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Who else wants 3 hot healthcare stocks for 2015 and beyond?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re looking for some growing healthcare stocks with the potential to outperform the ALL ORDINARIES (ASX:XAO) (INDEX:^AXAO) in the…

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4 big stocks pro fund managers are targeting in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Professional investors are looking for juicy gains in 2015 with names like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and…

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3 reasons to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) could deliver fantastic returns in the New Year

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3 reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Although it’s not a standout buy at today’s prices, in 2015 and beyond, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) could be worth…

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Will 2015 be another bumper year for Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has handily outperformed the market, but can it repeat its performance in 2015?

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Make 2015 a year to remember with these 3 big dividend stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Paying a good price for quality dividend stocks is paramount. That’s why I’m avoiding the usual suspects and looking to…

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Merger proposal for Skilled Group is only the first volley

| Brendon Lau

Skilled shareholders should sit tight, I suspect this is only the first volley in the game.

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Slater & Gordon Limited jumps 220% in 2 years, is it too late to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) to continue growing

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Is it time to short the S&P/ASX 200?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Where will the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (INDEX:^AXJO) go in 2015? …. Does it matter?

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Will anything top the Medibank Private Ltd IPO in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) float was huge this year, but will the good times continue for the IPO market…

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Three great shares to watch for the transition into 2015

| Sean O'Neill

Could you add some fireworks to your portfolio by buying these three shares over the transition to the New Year?…

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Strong Boxing Day turnout for Australian retailers: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies such as Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG) may have benefited from…

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Should you buy shares in Australia's 3 future tech giants?

| Andrew Mudie

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are expanding!

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