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5 great ASX stocks to have in your watchlist for 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and three other relatively unknown ASX stocks deserve a position in your watchlist…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens flat, as miners and energy stocks hammered

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Caltex Australia Limited and DuluxGroup Limited: 2 stocks to take advantage of low interest rates

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) should benefit if interest rates go even lower for longer.

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Is Ten Network Holdings Limited a takeover target?

| Tim McArthur

Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) and Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN) are currently in the sights of wealthy investors.

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Could these 3 finance stocks boost your portfolio? Westpac Banking Corp, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 finance plays have potential, but are they worth buying right now? Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New…

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3 stocks to buy for a blue-chip retirement

| Peter Stephens

These 3 shares could have excellent long-term prospects: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited hits new low – Is it time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) last week made a new 52-week low, but there are some reasons to believe better…

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With a P/E of just 2, is this gold miner the year's best bargain?

| Regan Pearson

Has beaten-down gold miner Beadell Resources (ASX:BDR) been missed by value investors, or is it a value trap?

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Are Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd now seriously threatened by overseas competition?

| Tim McArthur

It’s been said that due to increased foreign competition shareholdings in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) can no…

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Here's why these 4 stocks have been soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) are among today's big…

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4 ASX stocks smashed on the market today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 closes down 0.2%, but these four fared much worse

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Put these 5 top growth stocks under your Christmas tree this December

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re searching for growth and income at a reasonable price, look no further than Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Altium…

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RBA meets: A snapshot of the Australian economy and what investors need to know

| Sean O'Neill

The mining boom is over, low interest rates are here to stay, what’s next for the share market?

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The big reason Telstra Corporation Ltd is not in my share portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It may be a great company but Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) isn’t cheap at today’s prices.

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Insurance Group Australia Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd: 2 high-yield stocks to buy now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could become very attractive dividend stocks if interest rates…

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SEEK Limited and Greencross Limited: Is it time to buy these fast growers?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) offer great growth potential at reasonable prices.

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Thorn Group Ltd on track for another stellar year: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Growing finance provider Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) has yet again produced a strong half-yearly performance.

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3 dividend stocks to help fund your retirement

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retirees need to account for roughly 20 years’ worth of retirement living. Holding onto stocks such as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW),…

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Ruralco Holdings Ltd posts massive profit increase: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With a strong year under its belt, it’s time investors take a closer look at diversified agriculture specialist, Ruralco Holdings…

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What if the RBA did slash interest rates to just 1.5%?

| Bruce Jackson

Think about what interest rates of 1.5% might do to the income you currently generate from your term deposits.

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Should Australia's furniture retailers be worried about the arrival of foreign competition?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) could all be in for a…

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Here's why shares may be a better investment than property

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Let's take a look at the age old conundrum of shares versus property.

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BigAir Group Limited jumps 10% on acquisition: Here's why you should buy this telco today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Talk about a rapid turnaround. Since dropping to a low of just $0.635c yesterday, junior telco BigAir Group Limited’s (ASX:BGL)…

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Here's why Westfield Corp Ltd is a stock to buy in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Significant upside potential and a juicy dividend make Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) a very nice prospect for 2015.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens slightly higher following flat markets on Wall Street overnight

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Global stock market dividends set to hit $1.24 trillion in 2015: Here are 5 of the best dividend payers

| Andrew Mudie

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) and Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) lead the way for Australian dividend stocks.

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2 growth stocks to buy and 1 to avoid

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid growth stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) can boost your portfolio performance.

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4 rules to remember if you want to be a top investor

| Andrew Mudie

Buying Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) over Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) will always be good business.

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An acquisition frenzy could be brewing for these 3 oil companies

| Regan Pearson

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) could be poised to strike while share prices are down in the…

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3 top blue-chip performers from 2014: Suncorp Group Ltd, Amcor Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks have had a stunning 2014. Can they do the same in 2015? Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Amcor…

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Will 2015 be better for these 3 lagging blue-chips?

| Peter Stephens

These 3 shares have delivered disappointing performances in 2014, but could have a much better 2015: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Woolworths…

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3 stocks that could light up 2015

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could shine in 2015 after a mixed 2014: Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and…

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Should you buy JB Hi-Fi Limited or Echo Entertainment Group Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Analysts believe JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) is “on-sale”.

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4 stocks crushed on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX drops 0.8%, but these four fared even worse

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5 stocks I'm avoiding in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At today’s prices, I’ll be passing on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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BHP Billiton Limited: Should you buy, sell, or hold?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has been a huge disappointment in recent years. Should investors give up on the Big Australian…

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4 stocks flying higher today

| Tom Richardson

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) have both enjoyed the benefits of a recent rise in…

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Retail investors bid $4.8 billion for Medibank shares

| Mike King

Health insurer IPO looks heavily oversubscribed and not all the results are in yet

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5 familiar reasons why investors buy the big four banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ever wondered why Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and…

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Have analysts underestimated M2 Group Ltd again?

| Mike King

Junio telco looks set to positively surprise the market when it reports early next year

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