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Childcare sector hots up with another IPO

| Mike King

With 3 listed players on the ASX, including one IPO last week, the sector is seeing more competition

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Is Cash Converters International Ltd a jackpot stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

On the back of a strong first quarter update, Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) shares have popped and are looking…

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Here's how the Murray Inquiry will impact Australia's banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It seems that investors aren’t fully appreciating just how much the new capital requirements could impact the shares of National…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd – right company, wrong strategy?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) really making the smart decisions for shareholders in its strategic review?

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4 stocks smashed on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 falls 0.4% at lunchtime - but that 's nothing compared to these four stocks

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Is it time to buy Suncorp Group Ltd?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurer Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is rallying back up to a high. Can it rise further on a stronger business…

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Want to invest like Buffett? Start with these stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use the "Oracle of Omaha's" four-step process to find great stocks like Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK)…

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Here's what to expect from Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's strategic review

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) is set to deliver a much-awaited update on the direction of its struggling business.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens lower as big miners crunched again

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7 things to consider before you commit to Medibank Private's shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail investors can apply for their Medibank Private shares as of today, but should you be joining them?

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Up 6% in a month: is it too late to buy Westpac Banking Corp, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Peter Stephens

After strong recent gains, should you still buy Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Commonwealth Bank…

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Here's what shareholders need to know about AGL Energy Ltd, Toll Holdings Limited and Slater & Gordon Limited

| Tim McArthur

AGM season is an important time for all shareholders including those invested in AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGK), Toll Holdings Limited…

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Have Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd found a way to supercharge their growth?

| Tim McArthur

The convenience store sector could offer significant upside for shareholders in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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My 3 top oil picks for 2015: Woodside Petroleum Limited, Santos Ltd and Oil Search Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 oil stocks could have a great 2015: Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil Search Limited…

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Amcom Telecommunications Limited shares jump 13% on merger talk: is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Mergers and acquisitions are BACK, get on board!

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Could these 2 tiny energy companies be a better bet that Santos Ltd and Oil Search Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Geodynamics Limited (ASX:GDY) and Carbon Energy Limited (ASX:CNX) have the potential to grow at rates much faster than their major…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia screeches past $80 mark – but is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have risen almost 9%. Can the good times continue?

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Here's why AMP Limited is soaring

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is a quality blue-chip that should have been added to portfolios months ago.

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Investing lessons from the ASX biotech sector

| Mike King

Alchemia Limited (ASX:ACL) dumped down 83%, while Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) soars 75%

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2 major company announcements to watch for this week

| Sean O'Neill

Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX:AMM) receives a big offer from competitor Vocus Telecommunications Limited (ASX:VOC), and investors anxiously await the results…

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4 ASX stocks powering higher today

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Fatfish Internet Group Ltd (ASX:FFG) have seen some strong buyer support today.

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4 ASX stocks smashed by the market today

| Mike King

ASX gains 0.8%, but these 4 stocks were slammed

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The joy of fully franked dividends

| Bruce Jackson

The S&P/ASX 200 Index roars ahead, interest rates stay low, and ASX dividend stocks remain as compelling as ever.

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Here's how BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited are changing the face of the iron ore market

| Sean O'Neill

There are a few red faces among BHP's opponents, but competition makes the world a better place for all iron…

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2 growth stocks and 3 ways to help spot winning stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

See how ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) display quality growth characteristics.

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Is the debt pile of Fortescue Metals Group Limited set to grow at the worst possible time?

| Andrew Mudie

The lower iron ore price is crippling cash flows for Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).

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CSL Limited to become world's number 2 influenza vaccine maker: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The US$275 million acquisition will transform CSL Limited's (ASX:CSL) flu vaccine business by giving it first class facilities and global…

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4 ASX stocks smashing the market today

| Tom Richardson

Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX:AMM) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are leading the market higher today.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens 0.6% higher, following leads from offshore

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3 micro-cap financial stocks I'd buy with $10,000

| Tim McArthur

Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA), Emerchants Ltd (ASX:EML) and Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY) have appealing growth stories.

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REA Group Limited : What every investor ought to know about this fast growing stock

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The highly profitable property search company is set to get bigger with the acquisition of a leading US property website.

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Is it time to buy Contango MicroCap Limited?

| Regan Pearson

Save hundreds in brokerage and get exposure to companies like Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd…

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Is now the right time to buy these leading construction businesses?

| Tim McArthur

It is too late or could there still be an opportunity to buy top firms Transfield Services Limited (ASX:TSE), Downer…

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5 facts you need to know about the Medibank Private IPO

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) offers more upside than Medibank in my opinion.

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Crown Resorts Ltd, Jumbo Interactive Ltd: Which gambling stock should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) all have leading positions within the gaming…

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4 small biotech stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

Regeneus Ltd (ASX:RGS), Viralytics Ltd. (ASX:VLA), Phylogica Limited (ASX:PYC) and Imugene Limited (ASX:IMU) could one day be superstars of the…

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4 ways to position your portfolio for the global food boom

| Tim McArthur

Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC), Ruralco Holdings Ltd (ASX:RHL), Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) and Rum Jungle Resources Ltd (ASX:RUM) all offer…

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3 stocks that could drive your portfolio higher

| Tim McArthur

The auto sector offers a wealth of investment opportunity thanks to companies such as AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA), ARB Corporation…

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Are these 3 of the best investment ideas outside of the S&P/ASX 200?

| Tim McArthur

Equity Trustees Ltd (ASX:EQT), CSG Limited (ASX:CSV) and Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) are three small companies with growing businesses.

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Oil Search Limited dividend to jump 700%: should you buy shares?

| Andrew Mudie

Long-term options should be enough to excite Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shareholders.

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