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Could you make a million from car stocks in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

Car sales slow: What now for AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHE)?

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Here's how you can profit from a takeover of Ten Network Holdings Limited

| Andrew Mudie

Don’t bet on a quick profit from Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN).

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3 stocks to gain from the falling Aussie dollar

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) could get a boost in earnings when…

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Newsat Limited shares plunge to a 3-year low: Is now the time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Should you speculate on a huge rise from Newsat Limited (ASX:NWT)?

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4 reasons to pick up shares in Super Retail Group Ltd

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Things are beginning to stir in the retail industry and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) has rallied strongly off of…

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Has Mr Market just provided astute investors with 3 great stock opportunities?

| Tim McArthur

Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and Smart Parking Ltd (ASX:SPZ) are each trading at fresh 52-week lows.

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Here's how a 'Goldilocks' price could benefit BHP Billiton Limited & Rio Tinto Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Tumbling iron ore prices have wreaked havoc on the sector, but BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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8 stocks that are providing winning returns in a tough market

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) are two stocks which have helped portfolios outperform in recent years.

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

After years of strong returns, can Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) continue performing?

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Get big dividends with Amcor Limited, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could help you to overcome potentially higher inflation: Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and…

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3 stocks set to soar in 2015: National Australia Bank Ltd., Woodside Petroleum Limited and CSL Limited

| Peter Stephens

Now could be the right time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and CSL Limited…

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3 great value growth stocks: Origin Energy Ltd, AMP Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks offer growth at a very reasonable price: Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Wesfarmers Ltd…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Santos Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd and Woolworths Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)?

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4 great ASX stocks to profit from a falling Australian Dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the dollar tipped to fall as low as US75c, don’t waste time before stocking up on companies like ResMed…

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3 reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) offers more than just dividend yield.

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Are beaten-down Crown Resorts Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd in bargain territory?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) are well off previous peaks, but have their situations started…

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Reject Shop Ltd: Should investors be patient, or sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) have slipped even further following this announcement last Friday.

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2 cashed-up stocks for solid returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) are sitting on big cash positions and strong balance…

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Here's why the worst is yet to come for mining services companies

| Sean O'Neill

The worst isn’t over yet for investors in Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND)… not by a long…

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4 stocks to protect you from a falling Aussie dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A falling dollar bodes well for many ASX-listed companies. Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and…

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Santos Ltd's fourth quarter: Is it the last of the good times?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should prepare for some stark changes between now and Santos Ltd’s (ASX:STO) first quarter of 2015.

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Buy Australian. I did.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Being brave in the face of uncertainty can help you reap rewards

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Here's why Arrium Ltd investors were clearly warned

| Tom Richardson

The alarm bells have been ringing for a long time for Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) investors.

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4 stocks I'd buy in 2015 if I had $10,000

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) could all outperform the market this…

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6 key reasons to avoid Fortescue Metals Group Limited in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) might look cheap but it's also extremely risky for good reason.

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Phytotech Medical Ltd leads the way in green investing: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Always wanted to invest in medicinal marijuana? The risks are staggering, but Phytotech Medical Ltd (ASX:PYL) could give you that…

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ResMed Inc. (CHESS) soars on new product success: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Investors have woken up to the potential of ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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Iron ore hits new 5-year low: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slowing demand and increased output by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are wreaking havoc on the…

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Are the big four banks' profits under threat from peer-to-peer lending?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A new way to finance personal loans could eat away at the bankers' earnings.

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Does MACA Limited have more to lose than Arrium Ltd from today's bad news?

| Brendon Lau

Arrium Ltd's (ASX:ARI) decision to mothball one of its mines and take a massive writedown has hurt MACA Limited (ASX:MLD)…

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Morgan Stanley is bullish on BHP Billiton Limited: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Morgan Stanley says BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could really be worth $37 per share.

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Can Transurban Group drive you to riches in 2015? 

| Maxcoop

All signs are pointing towards more success for Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) in 2015.

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4 super cheap stocks to diversify your portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Looking for great stocks to kick-start your portfolio? Try Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd…

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3 things only savvy investors know about gold today

| Regan Pearson

Here's what you need to know before buying Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) today.

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3 stocks to counter a volatile ASX: Westpac Banking Corp, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could help to smooth out the volatility of the ASX: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd…

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Your instant 4 share diversified portfolio for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

You don't have to be a Doomsday prepper to be ready for a rainy day. Is your portfolio prepared for…

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Grab yourself a 4.9% yield with Suncorp Group Ltd, Woolworths Limited and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your income: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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Here's why Woolworths Limited is such a great buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The threat being posed by Costco and Aldi has been exaggerated by the market and has acted as a heavy…

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Should you buy these 3 stocks at 10-year highs? Commonwealth Bank of Australia, CSL Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Is it too late to add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Should you buy Ramsay Health Care Limited, Crown Resorts Ltd and Scentre Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy these 3 stocks? Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and…

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