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Medibank Private IPO overpriced say investors

| Mike King

Close to twice as many investors think the IPO is expensive as those that think it's cheap

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4 stocks to get your portfolio set for a weaker AUD

| Tim McArthur

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) are all set to…

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Sonic Healthcare Limited wins major Canadian contract: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Can investors expect big things from Sonic Healthcare Ltd’s (ASX:SHL) entrance into the Canadian market?

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5 outstanding growth stocks to buy and hold for the next decade

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), NetComm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Collins Foods Ltd…

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3 reasons to stick with your Sonic Healthcare Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) has a solid earnings growth track record and an expanding international business.

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3 great shares to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS), Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL), and Transfield Services Limited (ASX:TSE) have all moved majorly on market-sensitive announcements this…

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Have we survived another market scare?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It seems we may have survived yet another market scare, with companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and BHP…

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Transfield Services Limited shares soar 27%: Here's why

| Mike King

Services company Transfield Services Limited (ASX:TSE) receives takeover offer

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Should you buy Medibank Private?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Attention investors: The prospectus of Medibank Private has been released… and it’s looking very healthy.

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Are BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited set to write off billions?

| Mike King

Will the giant miners follow Cliffs Natural Resources and writedown the value of their coal and iron ore assets?

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Here's why Admedus Ltd has soared 4% higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) is selling its flagship product globally. The question remains, just how big could this company actually be?

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Iron ore to stay below US$100 a tonne: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

‘The new normal’ is an overused term, but when used by BHP Billiton Limited’s (ASX:BHP) marketing boss, I can’t help…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited soars 5%: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) have opened strongly as the All ORDINARIES (INDEXASX:XAO) bounces back from a month-long…

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Is it time to grab a slice of Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.?

| Tom Richardson

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) hit another all-time high this morning and is progressing with its expansion into Japan.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX jumps more than 1% at the open

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Here's why TPG Telecom Ltd's high-speed broadband business could soar

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

TPG Telecom Ltd's potential urban customers could go way over 1 million if it carries out network expansion plans.

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Should you buy Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Regan Pearson

Big risk lurks on the balance sheet for gold titan Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM).

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These 6 market favourites have fallen to 12-month lows: is now the time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Down and out stars could be huge winners for long-term investors.

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Henderson Group plc, Jumbo Interactive Ltd, XERO FPO NZ: Is it time to buy these 3 stocks?

| Tim McArthur

Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG), Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) are all at 52-week lows.

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3 growth stocks to boost your portfolio

| Tim McArthur

eServGlobal Limited (ASX:ESV), Moko Social Media Ltd (ASX:MKB) and Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) bounced higher on Friday and there could be…

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Here's why these 3 stocks could help you to a happy retirement

| Peter Stephens

These three stocks could bring retirement a big step closer: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Santos Ltd…

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6 stocks to survive a market crash

| Tim McArthur

Owning high quality, defensive stocks like these six will position your portfolio to survive any market environment.

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Bull Market or Bear Market? Warren Buffett doesn't care when it comes to making money

| Tim McArthur

It’s time to stop worrying and start investing.

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These 5 stocks smashed the market last week: Should you buy them?

| Andrew Mudie

Reliable earnings and dividends point to ongoing success for shareholders in these companies.

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These 10 blue chip stocks fell up to 12% last month: is now the time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

A market rebound is sure to come soon.

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3 stocks I'm buying now to get rich later

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could these three companies be the answer to unlocking your financial fortune?

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Should you have 45% of your portfolio in cash?

| Tim McArthur

Holding cash and top stocks such as Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL)…

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Does Invocare Limited deserve a place in your portfolio?

| Jarrod Fitch

Can Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC) continue to outperform the market over the long term?

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Snap up these 2 blue-chip bargain stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) and Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) have unnoticed value on sale today.

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3 high-risk/high-reward stocks for your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG), Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) and NetComm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) hold huge upside potential, but they are…

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Here's why you should invest in quality asset managers like Stockland Corporation Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what you need to know about Stockland Corporation Ltd’s (ASX:SGP) latest corporate activity, the 50% divestment of its Townsville…

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Here's why it could be time to buy Cover-More Group Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) commands a high premium, but for good reason…

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Your instant 5 share balanced portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Use the stock market's latest setback to develop your very own well-balanced investment portfolio with companies such as Coca-Cola Amatil…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has decided to list NewCo in London

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It was only a matter of time before BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) caved in on its decision.

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Dick Smith Holdings Ltd, Kathmandu Holdings Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd: 3 reasons to buy retail stocks now

| Tim McArthur

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH), Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) look appealing at current price…

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Smash the market over the next decade with these 2 stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are on long runways towards impressive growth.

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3 big dividend stocks to avoid for now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are offering up huge yields, but…

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Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd takes control of Tigerair Australia for just $1

| Mike King

Virgin buys remaining 40% stake of Tigerair it didn't already own

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Is it time to buy the iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could companies like Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) or Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) be great buys?

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Here's why you shouldn't listen to stock market doomsayers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been a bumpy ride, but the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) still has plenty to offer.

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