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Here's how you can play the falling Aussie dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Stocks like ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) could…

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd about to make a bid for AMP Limited?

| Mike King

The conglomerate was looking for a financial licence. Maybe it just found a better way of getting one

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Macquarie Group Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite big dividend yields on offer, it mightn’t be the right time to add Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Telstra Corporation…

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3 dividend stocks I'd buy with $50,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are you sick of low interest rates? Three alternative dividend stocks firmly on my watchlist are Slater & Gordon Limited…

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Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd and Ansell Limited too cheap to pass up?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) in bargain territory?

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Australian Bauxite Ltd revises its production outlook: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Overall production costs have risen, but so has the expected profit. Will shareholders in Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) come out…

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Is Tassal Group Limited the best agribusiness play?

| Tim McArthur

Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) is a leading agribusiness stock but TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) and Atlas Pearls and Perfumes Ltd…

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3 ASX stocks to solidify your children's future

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some investors have suggested that Medibank Private is a solid investment to buy for the kids, but these three stocks…

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3 fantastic growth shares to buy right now

| Sean O'Neill

There’s a lot to like about the exciting future directors have planned for Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC), Yellow Brick Road…

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Investors bet billions on Medibank Private

| Mike King

Brokers bid more than double the top valuation for Medibank Private shares

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3 reasons why I'm steering clear of Westpac Banking Group

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the short term, shares in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) could do well but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s…

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7 reasons to invest in the Medibank Private IPO and 2 reasons to avoid it

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) are all examples…

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There's been more selling of Veda Group Ltd shares: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Just how attractive is Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) today?

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BT Investment Management Ltd reports profit soared 137% in past 12 months: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Record results are likely to leave investors feeling pretty chuffed about their investment in BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT).

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Will Origin Energy Ltd need to spend billions more on APLNG?

| Mike King

APLNG Project 84% complete, but 90% of budget has been spent

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Is this the beginning of the great Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd turnaround?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd’s (ASX:CCL) strategic review is anything to go by today may be a turning point for the…

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Is Flight Centre the new Macca's?

| Tom Richardson

Brand, global reach and market dominance.

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Here's why you shouldn't buy Mirvac Group after today's quarterly report

| Sean O'Neill

It’s not that Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) is a bad investment necessarily, it’s just that there are faster growing, higher-yielding options…

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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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