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Woodside Petroleum Limited profit rockets: 6 things every investor must know

| Regan Pearson

Energy producer Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) just announced a massive annual result. Here's what you need to know.

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd is slammed on earnings miss: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) declined nearly 8% early in Wednesday’s session.

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My Net Fone Limited delivers promising results: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

My Net Fone Limited (ASX:MNF) is a futuristic company with an exciting future.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.4% higher

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Toll Holdings Limited in shock takeover bid: Is it too late to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Buyout bid surprises market and Toll Holdings Limited (ASX:TOL) shareholders may get a 51% premium.

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3 big dividend stocks I'm not buying: Medibank Private Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are three stocks which look very expensive…

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Shareholders toast Australian Vintage Limited's big profit growth: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Australian Vintage Limited (ASX:AVG) isn't exactly firing on all cylinders but its share price has still outperformed Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd…

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Is it time to buy Navitas Limited and G8 Education Ltd?

| Simon Chan

Both these stocks have been hard hit after posting disappointing results. Is now the time to jump into these fallen…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Santos Ltd, Amcor Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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Amcor Limited climbs on half-year result: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

The world's leading packaging business Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) continues to look an attractive investment.

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Westpac Banking Corp cans deal with Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

| Mike King

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) loses 14% of premiums after Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) cancels agreement

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Should you buy Rungepincockminarco Ltd today?

| Brendon Lau

The first half result from Rungepincockminarco Ltd (ASX:RUL) raises a few questions about its turnaround even as management reports some…

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Here's why Folkestone Education Trust is rising on half-year results

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Childcare centre REIT Folkestone Education Trust (ASX:FET) maintains its earnings uptrend with a growing property portfolio.

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Why I'm not buying Telstra Corporation Ltd shares and you shouldn't either

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A majority of analysts say Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is not a 'Buy' at today's prices. I agree.

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Here's why Iluka Resources Limited shares surged today

| Mitch Sonogan

Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) impresses investors with a 111% increase in the full year dividend. Is it time to buy?

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Here's why Macquarie Group Ltd has popped higher today

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has upgraded expectations for earnings growth.

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Here's why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares are bubbling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Something that Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) announced this morning should be music to investors' ears.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has been one of the worst performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) today.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is down 3.4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is trading just above $90, down from nearly $94 yesterday

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Should you buy ASG Group Limited?

| Tim McArthur

ASG Group Limited (ASX:ASZ) has continued to grow its exposure to cloud services.

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3 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares are sinking today

| Mike King

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares sink 3.6%

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Is the fall in the FSA Group Ltd share price a buying opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

FSA Group Ltd (ASX:FSA) suffered from profit taking despite posting better-than-expected interim results. But the share price weakness may not…

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Here's why Dick Smith Holdings Ltd stock has been hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) disappointed investors, but there could be more to this retailer than meets the eye.

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Asciano Ltd falls on half-year results: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rail and freight operator, Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) has delivered a small increase to first-half profit, following successful cost cutting and…

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Did this gold miner really just double its dividend and announce a 573% profit increase?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Northern Star Resources Ltd's (ASX:NST) has just issued a golden half-yearly report but its share price has hardly moved… what's…

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Clean Seas Tuna Limited shares plunge 9%: Is it a bargain?

| Andrew Mudie

Clean Seas Tuna Limited (ASX:CSS) offers massive upside for patient investors, could now be the time to get in?

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Cardno Limited beats profit forecast: Is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) is seeing the benefit of diversifying overseas. Now could be the ideal time to invest in this…

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Invocare Limited reports strong full year earnings gain: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid 11.6 % profit growth and stable market share from Australia's largest funeral home and cemetery operator Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC)…

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Here's why Patties Foods Limited has jumped 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) finds itself in the middle of a contamination investigation.

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Pacific Brands Limited reports mixed results: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bonds undies provided some much needed support for Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG) in the first half.

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Sonic Healthcare Limited reports earnings miss: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL)'s first half was a little disappointing, but how will its second half play out?

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Challenger Ltd shares drop on half year results: Is it a buying opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has reported its strongest ever annuity result and an excellent funds management result, yet shares have dropped…

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Monadelphous Group Limited reports disappointing results: Should you sell?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The oil price collapse in the energy sector on top of depressed mining prospects shows it's still too early for…

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Is there any hope for Mount Gibson Iron Limited after this?

| Mike King

Junior iron ore miner Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) posts $870 million loss

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd triples profit: Is the stock a screaming buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) stock surged to a 10-month high following its full-year results announcement.

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SEEK Limited sinks on moderating growth: Is the stock too expensive?

| Tom Richardson

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has seen its shares sold off as investors worry about slowing growth.

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GWA Group Ltd sinks after reporting loss: Time to jump ship?

| Mike King

Bathroom and kitchen fixtures supplier GWA Group Ltd (ASX:GWA) sinks

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has continued to post profit growth into 1Q15 but how long will it…

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SG Fleet Group Ltd looks cheap after reporting 30% jump in profit

| Mike King

Is the market overlooking SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX:SGF)?

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited slashes dividend on profit crash: Should investors sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) topped some analysts' expectations but there are huge concerns looming ahead.

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