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Crown Resorts Ltd and Echo Entertainment Group Ltd: Where should you bet for growth in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A winner in the battle to develop a new world-class integrated resort in Brisbane may be declared in 2015. One…

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Could these 2 property developers be 2015's top picks?

| Andrew Mudie

Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) has left Cedar Woods Properties Limited (ASX:CWP) for dead.

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Here's why you should stick with your Woodside Petroleum Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The cashed-up energy market leader is making new acquisitions and investments to fill its production pipeline and is on the…

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Medibank Private Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Telstra Corporation Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Juicy fully franked dividend yields are on offer, but are Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra…

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Can Quickflix Ltd survive 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

The Pirate Bay has been shut down but Quickflix Ltd. (ASX:QFX) is still in trouble.

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The 3 top dividend stocks for your Christmas list

| Regan Pearson

Dividend stocks like G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) are the gifts that keep on giving.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd shares leap to 13-year high

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Santa Rally has well and truly arrived for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shareholders.

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Telstra share price hits $6

| Bruce Jackson

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares hit $6, a 13-year high

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Here's why I'm not buying Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors need to understand risk and control it by purchasing shares at a discount. Shares of Australia and New Zealand…

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Here's why the bull market may have further to run

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is rebounding strongly with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Here's why Vocus Communications Limited and Amcom Telecommunications Limited are tracking higher

| Tom Richardson

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) and Amcom Communications Limited (ASX:AMM) continue to fly higher.

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd soared 12% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Small-cap superstar Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) has enjoyed another stellar performance today.

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What's your investment strategy for 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s time to dust off those term deposits, the share market could be ready to come out swinging.

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Worried about the economy? Here are 5 top growth stocks with bright futures

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Unemployment is tipped to rise and the Aussie economy could be hitting a rough patch. It’s time to consider the…

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Are Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shareholders at risk from Aldi?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) remain super profitable businesses despite increased competition.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are booming today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has just smashed its previous all-time high.

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Are these the 10 best ASX stocks for 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some big name players like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) made it…

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3 top dividend stocks for steady income in 2015

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are all set to provide shareholders with…

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Here's why Kathmandu Holdings Ltd shares were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been a tough year for shareholders of Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD).

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd undervalued?

| Simon Chan

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has fallen over 9% since early November. Is it undervalued?

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Energy stocks surge as oil rises: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all climbing higher – can investors…

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3 growth stocks to watch closely in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) made strong gains in 2014. They could impress…

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Could these 3 retail-exposed companies actually have a Merry Christmas?

| Tim McArthur

PMP Limited (ASX:PMP), Salmat Limited (ASX:SLM) and Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) could enjoy strong demand this festive season even though…

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4 blue-chip contrarian plays for 2015

| Tim McArthur

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) have had…

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2 solid growth stocks at Boxing Day bargain prices

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are at discount prices, but have strong growth in the…

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2 enticingly cheap stocks for your value portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) have that balance of good growth and reasonable pricing that shout…

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2 big reasons why you should own the BHP Billiton Limited spin-off in 2015

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is in the process of demerging certain assets into South32.

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4 examples of why owning quality stocks could be your best bet in 2015

| Tim McArthur

The strong outperformance of Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) is…

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The 4 best Christmas stocking stuffers for value investors

| Regan Pearson

Stuff your portfolio with quality companies like FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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5 big dividend stocks for your 2015 watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Super Retail Group Limited (ASX:SUL), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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Here are some top stocks for your watchlist in 2015

| Brendon Lau

AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) and Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) may be winners in the year ahead.

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5 great mid-cap stocks for 2015 and beyond

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors wanting dividends and growth potential, look no further than M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP), Slater…

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Here's why these 4 companies are going gangbusters today

| Tom Richardson

If you've ever dreamed of walking into bat with an Australian cricketing legend, TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) could be the…

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The lazy way to get rich and make $1 million on the share market

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investing in solid dividend-paying stocks like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) over the…

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If you sold your shares early this week: Look away now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has exploded, bringing a tidal wave of fresh profits.

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5 ASX stocks soaring today

| Mike King

All Ordinaries gains more than 2%, but these 5 are rocketing higher

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3 stocks to help you live the life you want in 2015

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) could all help you grow rich.

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Does good news mean you should buy Santos Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shareholders have got a reason to smile today.

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Cash Converters International Ltd announces $10.8 million acquisition: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Leading Australian second-hand goods dealer and payday loans provider, Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) has announced a six store acquisition…

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Will it be ASX 6,000 in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Santa Rally has arrived with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and National Australia Bank Ltd.…

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