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Macquarie Group Ltd profit soars 35%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investment bank, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) has built upon its strong performance in recent years, to record another solid…

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3 companies soaring into the stratosphere: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what investors need to know about Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), and…

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Here's why AMP Limited is now the greatest blue-chip growth stock

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is arguably now the most China focussed blue-chip stock outside of the mining giants.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's $7.1 billion profit proves it's the best bank stock on the ASX

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has once again silenced its critics with a huge profit increase.

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AMP Limited or Suncorp Group Ltd – which one might Wesfarmers Ltd be sizing up for a tilt?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Market rumours say the giant retailer may be looking for an opportunity to enter the financial services industry in a…

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Qantas Airways Limited soars: Trick or treat?

| Sean O'Neill

With Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) soaring over 15% in the past week, I have to wonder what on earth are…

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3 stocks that offer both growth and potentially lower volatility

| Mitch Aoki

Slater and Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) are three rock solid stocks…

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5 bewitchingly high yield dividend stocks to buy this Halloween

| Tim McArthur

Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH), Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHE), Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL), McPherson’s Ltd (ASX:MCP) and Prime Media…

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Can Cochlear Limited continue to outperform ResMed Inc. (CHESS)? 

| Simon Chan

There are 3 reasons why Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) makes a better investment than ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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3 sector leaders that could dominate the ASX in 2015: Westpac Banking Corp, BHP Billiton Limited and Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 mega caps could push the ASX higher in 2015: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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Should you buy Echo Entertainment Group Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP) have enjoyed a share price rise of over 40% in the last 12…

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Do you own these 3 ASX-beating stocks? Amcor Limited, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Scentre Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a positive contribution to your portfolio: Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and…

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Ardent Leisure Group, Dick Smith Holdings Ltd, iiNet Limited: 3 investment treats for Halloween

| Tim McArthur

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) and iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) all look appealing investment prospects at present.

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3 reasons to stick with your Woolworths Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) continues to be an attractive options for SMSF and income-seeking investors.

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd shares surge after confirming a positive outlook: is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

There's a big dividend on offer but is it sustainable?

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Are these the 3 best large-cap stocks to buy today?

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth adding to your portfolio: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Rio Tinto Limited…

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4 terrifyingly cheap companies to buy this Halloween

| Regan Pearson

It's time to discover Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and three more bargain Halloween treats for…

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Is the Medibank Private IPO really worth the hype?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private is garnering enormous levels of interest, but is the stock a little overhyped?

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Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd has soared today

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) business continues to impress investors.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd commits to more expansion in Asia: Is it time to buy into this growth?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The company sees huge opportunities in digital and enterprise business services.

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Here's how you can play the falling Aussie dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Stocks like ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) could…

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd about to make a bid for AMP Limited?

| Mike King

The conglomerate was looking for a financial licence. Maybe it just found a better way of getting one

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Macquarie Group Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite big dividend yields on offer, it mightn’t be the right time to add Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Telstra Corporation…

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3 dividend stocks I'd buy with $50,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are you sick of low interest rates? Three alternative dividend stocks firmly on my watchlist are Slater & Gordon Limited…

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Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd and Ansell Limited too cheap to pass up?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) in bargain territory?

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Australian Bauxite Ltd revises its production outlook: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Overall production costs have risen, but so has the expected profit. Will shareholders in Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) come out…

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Is Tassal Group Limited the best agribusiness play?

| Tim McArthur

Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) is a leading agribusiness stock but TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) and Atlas Pearls and Perfumes Ltd…

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3 ASX stocks to solidify your children's future

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some investors have suggested that Medibank Private is a solid investment to buy for the kids, but these three stocks…

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3 fantastic growth shares to buy right now

| Sean O'Neill

There’s a lot to like about the exciting future directors have planned for Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC), Yellow Brick Road…

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Investors bet billions on Medibank Private

| Mike King

Brokers bid more than double the top valuation for Medibank Private shares

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3 reasons why I'm steering clear of Westpac Banking Group

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the short term, shares in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) could do well but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s…

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7 reasons to invest in the Medibank Private IPO and 2 reasons to avoid it

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) are all examples…

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There's been more selling of Veda Group Ltd shares: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Just how attractive is Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) today?

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BT Investment Management Ltd reports profit soared 137% in past 12 months: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Record results are likely to leave investors feeling pretty chuffed about their investment in BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT).

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Will Origin Energy Ltd need to spend billions more on APLNG?

| Mike King

APLNG Project 84% complete, but 90% of budget has been spent

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Is this the beginning of the great Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd turnaround?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd’s (ASX:CCL) strategic review is anything to go by today may be a turning point for the…

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Is Flight Centre the new Macca's?

| Tom Richardson

Brand, global reach and market dominance.

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Here's why you shouldn't buy Mirvac Group after today's quarterly report

| Sean O'Neill

It’s not that Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) is a bad investment necessarily, it’s just that there are faster growing, higher-yielding options…

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National Australia Bank Ltd cash profit falls by almost 10%: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) profits have again been brought down by its foreign exposure.

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Here's why you should pick up JB Hi-Fi Limited shares now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The share price of JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) may have bottomed as sales are up going into Christmas.

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