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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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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.1% higher, despite weak US markets overnight

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4 ASX stocks smashing the market this week

| Tom Richardson

Which business was recently named the fastest-growing ASX-listed telco and has seen its share price double over the last year?

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5 more facts you need to know about the Medibank Private IPO

| Andrew Mudie

How does Medibank stack up to the competition?

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3 finance stocks to boost your portfolio: AMP Limited, Macquarie Group Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 finance plays could make 2015 an even better year for your investments: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Macquarie Group Ltd…

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3 stocks to buy for a blue-chip retirement

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth holding for the long run: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and…

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Virtus Health Ltd shares fall 3%: should investors be concerned?

| Andrew Mudie

IVF demand should ensure profitability grows over time for Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT).

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5 ASX stocks hammered by the market today

| Mike King

ASX 200 closes flat, but these 5 were sold off by investors

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Would a contrarian investor buy Rio Tinto Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd or QBE Insurance Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and QBE Insurance Ltd (ASX:QBE) are all significantly down in…

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Is BigAir Group Limited the next telco on the target list?

| Mike King

Which telco has its eye on BigAir Limited (ASX: BGL)?

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3 companies at 52-week lows – will they fall further?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Cooper Energy Ltd (ASX:COE), BC Iron Ltd (ASX:BCI) and Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX:SLR) are all down in…

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Are these the 3 best dividend stocks on the ASX?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wide economic moats, huge asset bases and pricing power are on offer with Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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3 high-yield stocks for a blue-chip retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Accumulate wealth safely with quality stocks built to last decades and have the retirement you really want.

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Should you buy into Medibank Private's IPO?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private could be the biggest float of the decade – but is it really worth the fuss?

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Which small-cap tech stocks should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

It might be time for investors to take a closer look at Melbourne IT Limited (ASX:MLB) and Empired Ltd (ASX:EPD).

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Nickel miners soar as commodity price stages turnaround

| Mike King

Mirabela Nickel Limited (ASX:MBN) shares up more than 110% in past week. Is there more to come?

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GPT Group lifts its earnings forecast: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why an earnings forecast increase from ‘not much’ to ‘a little bit more than not much’ should keep investors…

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ANZ Bank, Bank of Queensland Limited and Ardent Leisure Group: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Whilst they may be slightly expensive, the dividends on offer from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Bank of…

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Will the Medibank Private IPO be a dud?

| Tim McArthur

IPOs are fraught with danger but on balance there is reason to apply for Medibank Private shares in my opinion.

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What's next for Mortgage Choice Limited after its best cash result ever?

| Sean O'Neill

Today’s AGM provides more insight on what might be in store for Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC) shareholders in 2015.

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Will Woodside Petroleum Limited win the race to buy this LNG opportunity?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

With Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) you can enjoy a 5.9% yield now and hold for growth as the energy giant…

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The top 10 best performing IPOs of the past 2 years

| Mike King

More than 90 companies have listed on the ASX in the past two years - Here's the top 10 performing…

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Here's why today is a great day to buy Shine Corporate Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Founders of Australian law firm Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Stephen Roche and Simon Morrison, have sold 8 million shares each,…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited soars 10.7%: Is it still a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Discount retailer JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) smashed the market today with a dazzling performance.

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What's next for Treasury Wine Estates Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Can management successfully deliver on its promise to generate greater value for shareholders, or was the rejection of a takeover…

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Beach Energy Ltd shares hit 52-week low after a disappointing quarterly report: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Can Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) turn it around, or will this 52-week low become the new normal?

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd swings the axe: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) is on an efficiency drive.

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Westfield Corp Ltd, Amcor Limited and M2 Group Ltd are hitting new highs: Should you own these winners?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Don't miss out on the growth stories driving these companies to new heights.

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3 stocks that could smash the ASX in 2015: QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 shares could outperform the wider index next year: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and…

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Should SMSF investors be looking towards more global opportunities?

| Tim McArthur

Self-managed super funds are increasingly looking to international markets to boost their returns which is good news for Platinum Asset…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens up 0.4% higher

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My top 3 income stocks: Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and BHP Billiton Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be top notch income plays: Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and BHP…

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Is Santos Ltd or Woodside Petroleum Limited a better dividend stock?

| Regan Pearson

Don’t accept less than the best, but is that Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) or Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

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Vocation Ltd shares plunge 57%: should investors jump in?

| Andrew Mudie

It might look cheap but investors are betting that students are turned off Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET).

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3 small caps that should be on your watch list right now

| Simon Chan

Specialty Fashion Group (ASX:SFH), Finbar Group Limited (ASX:FRI) and Collins Foods Limited (ASX:CKF) are well placed for growth.

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4 facts from the Origin Energy Ltd AGM you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Blue-chip business Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is either a portfolio holding for most investors or at the very least on…

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One very big concern for Medibank Private buyers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This key factor might change the way you look at an investment in Medibank Private…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia be the first $100 stock?

| Tim McArthur

I’d stake my money on Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) before Commonwealth Bank of…

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National Australia Bank Ltd or Telstra Corporation Ltd: Which has got the better dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With interest rates low, it’s only natural to want to invest in highly sort after dividend stocks in the S&P/ASX…

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