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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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The top 10 best performing IPOs of the past 2 years

| Mike King

More than 90 companies have listed on the ASX in the past two years - Here's the top 10 performing…

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Here's why today is a great day to buy Shine Corporate Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Founders of Australian law firm Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Stephen Roche and Simon Morrison, have sold 8 million shares each,…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited soars 10.7%: Is it still a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Discount retailer JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) smashed the market today with a dazzling performance.

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What's next for Treasury Wine Estates Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Can management successfully deliver on its promise to generate greater value for shareholders, or was the rejection of a takeover…

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Beach Energy Ltd shares hit 52-week low after a disappointing quarterly report: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Can Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) turn it around, or will this 52-week low become the new normal?

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd swings the axe: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) is on an efficiency drive.

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Westfield Corp Ltd, Amcor Limited and M2 Group Ltd are hitting new highs: Should you own these winners?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Don't miss out on the growth stories driving these companies to new heights.

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3 stocks that could smash the ASX in 2015: QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 shares could outperform the wider index next year: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and…

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Should SMSF investors be looking towards more global opportunities?

| Tim McArthur

Self-managed super funds are increasingly looking to international markets to boost their returns which is good news for Platinum Asset…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens up 0.4% higher

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My top 3 income stocks: Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and BHP Billiton Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be top notch income plays: Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and BHP…

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Is Santos Ltd or Woodside Petroleum Limited a better dividend stock?

| Regan Pearson

Don’t accept less than the best, but is that Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) or Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

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Vocation Ltd shares plunge 57%: should investors jump in?

| Andrew Mudie

It might look cheap but investors are betting that students are turned off Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET).

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3 small caps that should be on your watch list right now

| Simon Chan

Specialty Fashion Group (ASX:SFH), Finbar Group Limited (ASX:FRI) and Collins Foods Limited (ASX:CKF) are well placed for growth.

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4 facts from the Origin Energy Ltd AGM you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Blue-chip business Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is either a portfolio holding for most investors or at the very least on…

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One very big concern for Medibank Private buyers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This key factor might change the way you look at an investment in Medibank Private…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia be the first $100 stock?

| Tim McArthur

I’d stake my money on Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) before Commonwealth Bank of…

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National Australia Bank Ltd or Telstra Corporation Ltd: Which has got the better dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With interest rates low, it’s only natural to want to invest in highly sort after dividend stocks in the S&P/ASX…

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Here's why Qantas Airways Limited soared 7% today

| Mike King

But don't get carried away, Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) could easily lurch into another crisis at any time

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Your instant 5 share rapid growth portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Looking to grow your portfolio over the long term? Try Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Slater & Gordon…

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Are Rio Tinto Limited, Vale SA and BHP Billiton Limited destined for the scrap heap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Why is everyone criticising Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Vale SA (ADR) (NYSE:VALE) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) for producing more…

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4 ASX stocks smashing the market today

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) are two businesses that have thumped the market's returns today.

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BHP Billiton Limited's shale sale: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is considering pulling the plug on one of its key shale projects.

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Did you miss the 'sneak peak' of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's FY14 profit result?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is expected to record a solid earnings increase on Thursday, even after it…

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ResMed Inc (CHESS), Santos Ltd and DuluxGroup Limited: Are they good buys now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) have good growth stories, but is the price right?

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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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