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Do you own these 3 ASX super stocks? Wesfarmers Ltd, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Origin Energy Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 blue chips could be worth buying right now: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)…

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Brambles Limited surprises investors with improved profit outlook

| Andrew Mudie

Super stable earnings from a super stable company are available with Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB).

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These 3 large-cap stocks look destined to beat the ASX

| Peter Stephens

Can these 3 stocks continue to beat the ASX? National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and AMP…

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4 stocks the fund managers are buying and selling

| Tim McArthur

Investors might want to take a closer look at Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB).

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3 'forever' stocks to buy and hold right now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Right now, smart investors are making their move on companies like Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)…

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Here's why I'm not buying big bank stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Big banks like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) aren’t cheap.

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3 reasons why you should avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Before you buy any Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares, you need to read this…

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Here's why Aussie gold miners are on the chopping block today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Evolution Mining Limited (ASX:EVN), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) are amongst the ASX’s worst performers…

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Lewy's Top 3 Melbourne Cup 2014 Tips

| Motley Fool Staff

As always, lining up form lines from all of these different countries appears somewhat problematic, although it won’t stop the…

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The Obvious Reason Why Shares Have Recovered.

| Bruce Jackson

Stock market investment is about time in the market, not timing the market.

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3 great ASX stocks to buy in November

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) could be amongst the best stocks you…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd and Resmed Inc (CHESS) enter new e-health tech trend: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

New advances in the e-health space are making great opportunities for telecom and healthcare stocks like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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2 overlooked high-yield dividend stocks to buy today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could be an excellent turnaround opportunity.

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Woolworths Limited 1Q sales grow at only 3%: Should you sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With an ongoing price war between Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), it makes one wonder what Mr Market…

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

| Tom Richardson

Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX: AMM), Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) are among today's top performers.

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Has BHP Billiton Limited moved into the 'Buy Zone'?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been something between a rollercoaster ride and a nightmare for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders, but is this bad…

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Westpac Banking Corp profit jumps to $7.63 billion

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has delivered, yet again, another stellar profit result.

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2 smoking hot stocks ready to move higher

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Great growth is forecast, but are share prices a bit too scorching?

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3 winning stocks for a Race Day portfolio

| Tim McArthur

A losing punt on the horses means less money available for investing in quality stocks such as Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd…

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Your best investment for Melbourne Cup

| Tim McArthur

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Macquarie Radio Network Limited (ASX:MRN) might be better bets than…

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3 fully franked dividend stocks to boost your income

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could become top income plays: Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Top stock picks for November

| Motley Fool Staff

Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) and Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) are amongst the best picks for this month.

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Boost your 2015 returns with Oil Search Limited, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd!

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth holding in 2015: Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Insurance…

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The Medibank Private IPO: Trick or treat?

| Sean O'Neill

What are investors really getting when they open the door on the Medibank Private IPO? One Fool's not scared to…

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Rio Tinto Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) may look cheap but you should understand the risks before…

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5 excellent ASX stocks for market-smashing returns

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With a mixture of dividends and long-term capital gains potential Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Cash Converters International…

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Macquarie Group Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group – which bank should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have all just…

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3 reasons to stick with your Telstra Corporation Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) does a lot more than just pay a juicy fully franked dividend.

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Here's why Westfield Corp Ltd shares have soared 9%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) still presenting as a decent buy?

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Crown Resorts Limited vs Echo Entertainment Group Ltd: Which stock should you pick up?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Is a recent reversal of fortunes for the two casino operators big enough for investors to switch?

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Greencross Limited falls a frightening 22%: Is now a good time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s not necessarily cheap, but could this be a prime opportunity to buy Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) shares?

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2 out-of-favour shares with explosive growth potential

| Sean O'Neill

Are you missing out by not buying shares in XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) and Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (ASX:AGI)?

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Did Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd get it right on Indonesia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) could offload nearly one third of its Indonesian business to The Coca-Cola Company. Would this be…

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2 top performing stocks that still have room to run hard

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

High earnings growth forecasts on the back of huge market demand should drive Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and G8 Education Ltd…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited shares fire up on latest Queensland deal: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past fortnight alone shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) have jumped 25% and today’s announcement could provide…

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Here's why you should buy Cash Converters International Ltd today

| Mitch Aoki

Cash Converters International (ASX:CCV) has had a rough year, but its best days are just around the corner.

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Top gainers at lunchtime on Friday

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL), Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG), Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI)…

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a trick or treat?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) make for a nice addition to your portfolio, or a nasty surprise waiting to…

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4 'cheap as treats' stocks to buy this Halloween

| Tim McArthur

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA), Skilled Group Ltd. (ASX:SKE) and Fantastic Holdings Limited (ASX:FAN) look to be in…

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Lynas Corporation Limited: Trick or Treat?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) be the turnaround of the century? Or just another egg on the front door?

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