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Have these 4 stocks entered the buy zone after hitting 52-week lows?

| Tim McArthur

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD), Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) and Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN)…

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3 companies hitting 52-week highs – will they climb higher?

| Sean O'Neill

In a falling market, 52-week highs are as rare as hen’s teeth, which is why investors might want to pay…

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What does the ANU's divestment decision mean for energy-focused stocks?

| Claude Walker

Will "time, youthful energy and stamina" take their toll on Santos Limited (ASX:STO), Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU), and Newcrest Mining…

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia has skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has charged like a bull at a gate today.

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National Australia Bank Ltd issues profit warning: Is it time to run for the hills?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The FY14 cash earnings of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) will take a big hit, as the bank’s foreign exposure…

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3 stocks which are blitzing the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) have climbed strongly on a bright…

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3 big names trading at 52-week lows: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) falling knives or bargains going begging?

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Are these the best stocks to hold going into a market correction?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

It’s been a year to nowhere for the ASX, but shareholders of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Sonic Healthcare…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) and JB Hi-Fi Limited are at 52-week lows: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) (ASX:FBU) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) may be ready to rebound.

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3 stocks to beat low interest rates: Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your income: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New…

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Is now the time to snap up these 3 small-cap growth stocks?

| Tim McArthur

Donaco International Ltd (ASX:DNA), McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) and IBuy Group Ltd (ASX:IBY) are set to increase their earnings substantially.

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Do you own these 2 stocks that are loved by analysts?

| Andrew Mudie

Smart investors are watching for long-term trends to emerge.

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3 high-yielding stocks to buy today

| Peter Stephens

These 3 companies offer great yields and exciting growth prospects: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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Have you missed out on these star stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) still have plenty more in store.

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Are XERO FPO NZ, AGL Energy Ltd and ResMed Inc the perfect portfolio combination?

| Andrew Mudie

Here's how you can diversify risk by combining growing and stable markets.

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CSL Limited, Medibank Private and Primary Health Care Limited: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Medibank Private and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) can provide investors with a defensive portfolio.

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The market plunges and these 3 blue-chips start to look appealing

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) could have entered the buy zone for investors.

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Why these big energy companies scream value

| Regan Pearson

How short-term volatility is creating long-term value for investors in Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY).

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4 big reasons to bank on BHP Billiton Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Glencore's takeover approach to Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) makes BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) even more attractive.

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3 dividend stocks for a blue-chip retirement

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Focus on tomorrow's winners, not today’s. Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) are offering…

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3 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is tanking today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If I owned Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares, I’d certainly be nervous…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Qantas Airways Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) have continued to fall this…

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3 ultimate stocks to turbocharge your retirement income

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

For retirees wanting to boost their income, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), RCG Corporation Ltd (ASX:RCG) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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FAR Ltd soars 40% today: Have you missed out?

| Mike King

Up 271% in the past two months, does FAR Ltd (ASX: FAR) have further to run?

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BHP Billiton Limited at 52-week low: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been another off-day for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), taking its total loss recently to more than 18%

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Is it time to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Westpac Banking Corp?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Could two of investors' favourite dividend stocks, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), be…

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Medibank Private: 10 reasons to register for the IPO

| Mike King

Is this the closest thing to free money investors get?

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3 hot healthcare stocks to make your returns healthier

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), Azure Healthcare Ltd (ASX:AZV) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) should get a boost from the weaker Aussie…

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How You Can Play The Coming Stock Market Correction

| Bruce Jackson

Just when you thought it was safe to pile into stocks...

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Should you buy National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is making strides towards becoming a leaner organisation and pays a great dividend. But I…

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Shares in Coca-Cola Company hit highest level since 1998

| Tom Richardson

While Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) is at five-year lows the U.S. parent company is at record highs. So what's going…

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How Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has lost $2.9 billion since February 2014

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) shares sink 45% since February

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Here's why Veda Group Ltd fell out of bed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) has dropped almost 8% recently.

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Rio Tinto Limited shares fall 2%: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in iron ore giant Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have retreated slightly after a strong rally based on merger speculation.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX crushed at the open, down 1.2%

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What ASX stocks would the Romans have bought?

| Tom Richardson

O tempora! O mores! Where are the bargains on the ASX?

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Here's why you should buy Slater and Gordon Limited today

| Mitch Aoki

Slater and Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), the world’s first publicly traded law firm, has a future to be excited about.

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Here's how SMSFs are beating the RBA

| Tim McArthur

With the cash rate at a record low of 2.5%, some investors are looking to companies such as Perpetual Equity,…

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Is now the time to buy gold stocks?

| Tim McArthur

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) all jumped…

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3 cheap stocks for your share portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) are cheap looking after the September share…

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