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ARB Corporation Ltd soars on $1 fully franked special dividend: Have you missed out?

| Mike King

4WD accessories producer ARB Corporation Ltd (ASX: ARP) shares rise more than 5%

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Woolworths Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and BHP Billiton Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Blue-chips such as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have all fallen in price,…

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Here's why I'm still avoiding Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has dropped in price, but not enough to warrant a buy.

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3 great companies hitting 52-week lows – is this the bottom?

| Sean O'Neill

Iron ore companies aren’t the only businesses impacted by a sliding ASX, with Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), JB Hi-Fi Limited…

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Woolworths: Watchlist or shopping list?

| Andrew Page

Australia’s biggest grocer is getting cheaper by the day

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Here's why these 4 stocks are leading the ASX higher today

| Tom Richardson

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP), Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) are among a number of businesses that…

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My 56% fully franked dividend yield

| Bruce Jackson

In the face of low and falling interest rates, where do you turn?

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Should you buy Dick Smith Holdings Ltd or JB Hi-Fi Limited?

| Mike King

Which consumer electronic retailer is the better bet?

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What does any delay in Telstra Corporation Ltd's NBN deal mean for investors?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors shouldn’t expect a deal between Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and the government's NBN Co until 2015.

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4 essential stocks for the aggressive investor

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Those wanting superior returns could look towards Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and G8 Education…

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3 reasons why Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. is a great growth stock

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Explosive store number expansion plans are making this restaurant chain a hot stock for earnings growth.

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4 essential stocks for the conservative investor

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Stocks like ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and…

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Reject Shop Ltd soars 4.7%: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares in The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) have skyrocketed today, heavily outpacing the broader market. Does it still present as…

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Here's why you need to avoid speculating on the price of iron ore

| Sean O'Neill

Iron miners like BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI), Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have seen their…

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Is it time to jump aboard the Rio Tinto Limited express?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In its 3rd quarter report, mining giant Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has once again dug, crushed and shipped more iron…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens up 0.4% driven by the big miners and banks

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Could Harvey Norman Holdings Limited be the most overpriced stock in the world?

| Andrew Mudie

A favourite stock of short sellers has impressed the judges.

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Pay off your mortgage with National Australia Bank Ltd, Rio Tinto Limited and Santos Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a positive impact on your mortgage repayments! National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Rio Tinto Limited…

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Is Volley the next iconic Aussie brand on the chopping block?

| Mike King

Media reports suggest Pacific Brands Limited (ASX: PBG) has received offers for its shoe division, including the iconic Volley brand

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China is Not Unique

| Matt Joass, CFA

An insightful yet concise review of China’s boom, its huge effect on Australia’s economy, and why it is ultimately unsustainable.

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Cochlear Limited says China not golden ticket to riches

| Mike King

Implant maker still sees challenges in world's most populous nation

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3 dividend stocks to buy and 2 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A solid dividend yield doesn’t always make for a ripper investment. I’m looking at you, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited and Woodside Petroleum Limited are poised to gain from US shale oil expansion

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) have opportunities which could be major growth drivers.

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The 3 huge hidden risks you need to know about your bauxite investment

| Sean O'Neill

Commodity speculation is just that – speculation, and here’s why it’s not a good idea for beginner investors.

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Here's why the price of oil is falling and what it means for investors

| Regan Pearson

What’s stopped the party for energy titans Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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4 stocks soaring on the market today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mt Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX), Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), WDS Limited (ASX:WDS) and Titan Energy Services Ltd (ASX:TTN) are all…

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3 small ASX stocks to smash the market

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) and Bentham IMF Ltd (ASX:IMF) are three small companies which I…

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What investors need to know about the future of Mount Gibson Iron Limited

| Sean O'Neill

September’s quarterly report for Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) shows a strong cash balance and productivity improvements facing off against…

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4 ASX stocks smashed by the market today

| Mike King

The ASX is up more 0.9%, but these 4 have seen their share prices smashed

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Beat The Falling Market With These Juicy Dividend Yields

| Bruce Jackson

All you need to is to stay cool, calm and collected in this face of this increased stock market volatility,…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, ANZ Bank and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Blue-chip stocks are down, should you start buying stalwarts like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited has skyrocketed another 10% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shareholders have won big this week.

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3 companies to buy now and hold forever

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

While our ideal holding time is ‘forever’, Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH), Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)…

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10 companies paying high dividend yields

| Mike King

Want some high yielding dividend stocks? Look no further...

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Rio Tinto Limited jumps 3%: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The spot price of iron ore pushed higher overnight, so could it be time to buy Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited down 30% in 6 months: Is this a juicy bargain to snap up?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Could new Apple iPads and Apple Watches give the electronics retailer a boost from here?

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The problem with long-term thinking

| Motley Fool Staff

People change. Our values, goals, and personalities are always shifting.

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Iron ore surges 4.9%: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) have all surged in today’s session.

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Here's why the Wotif.com Holdings Limited takeover offer is resting on a Kiwi cliffhanger

| Tom Richardson

Wotif.com Holdings Limited (ASX:WTF) shareholders will be asking big questions if the NZ Commerce Commission blocks its proposed takeover by…

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Is Seven Group Holdings Ltd one of the best opportunities on the ASX?

| Mike King

A P/E under 10 and a fully franked dividend yield of over 6% make Seven Group Holdings (ASX:SVW) attractive

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