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Should you buy Billabong International Limited?

| Jarrod Fitch

The share price of Billabong International Limited (ASX:BBG) has outperformed the ASX All Ordinaries by 115% in the last 12…

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What makes Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd a top stock to buy now?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) could be one of the best stocks to buy on the ASX right now.

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3 stocks with yields over 6.2% to buy right now

| Tim McArthur

Prime Media Group Limited (ASX:PRT), STW Communications Group Ltd. (ASX:SGN) and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHE) are offering income investors…

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Why Woolworths Limited is looking more attractive every day

| Mike King

Is Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) worth buying?

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You can't keep a good dividend down

| Bruce Jackson

Selling is tempting when all about are panicking. DON’T be the scaredy cat.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia is down 10% – is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and its banking peers continue to drag the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) lower.

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BHP Billiton Limited to become world's cheapest iron ore producer: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Two months ago a cost-cutting strategy would have been considered good news for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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One big reason to avoid Metcash Limited

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) appear to remain safer investment options than Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS).

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3 rock-solid investments for the nervous investor

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why those worried about the market should look to Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) and Scentre…

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"I have no idea"

| Motley Fool Staff

Think you know the answers? That might be costly

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M2 Group Ltd and Premier Investments Limited sink: Here's what you need to know

| Tom Richardson

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) have been sold off heavily this morning after trading without the…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited shares are sinking: Should you sell?

| Mike King

LNG's shares have dropped more than 20% in past week. Is there more to come?

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Rio Tinto Limited jumps 4% as board rejects takover discussions: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The board of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has rejected talk of a merger with Glencore and says it’s focused on…

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Falling prices mean these 3 dividend stocks are worth buying now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

High-yielding stocks like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) are becoming more and…

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3 stocks set to profit from our expanding population

| Mitch Aoki

Australia’s population is growing – and set to grow even more. Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW), DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) and Transurban Group…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens 0.4% higher

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3 stocks to buy and 1 to avoid

| Tim McArthur

Of the following four stocks, Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ), Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL), CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) and Treasury Wine Estates…

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3 growth stocks that you need to know about: Origin Energy Ltd, Oil Search Limited and Crown Resorts Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could boost your returns: Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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3 great value dividend plays to boost your income today

| Peter Stephens

Boost your income for a low price with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Commonwealth Bank…

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Is it time to buy Qantas Airways Limited shares?

| Andrew Mudie

Investors are piling into Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (ASX:VAH) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN).

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Your instant 5 share large-cap portfolio

| Tim McArthur

If Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)…

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Ramsay Health Care Limited, Amcor Limited, Navitas Limited: Are their rivals better investments?

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) may not be the best stocks for investors…

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Are you missing out on Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's 7% dividend yield?

| Andrew Mudie

Experts agree that Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCA) can turn it around.

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Is this stock's 7.5% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) might have dropped in price, but it’s by no means a bargain.

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 has been oversold, and how you can profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With Aussie shares in the discount bin, I’m looking at Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and Cover-More Group…

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3 reasons why Cover-More Group Ltd is one of the best stocks on the ASX

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) is a fantastic investment prospect, and it’s trading at a significant discount too!

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3 of the best buys to capitalise on a falling market

| Regan Pearson

Successful companies like Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) are on sale.

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Is it time to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Bank of Queensland Limited, Tabcorp Holdings Limited and Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) have all…

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Are these 5 stocks on your watchlist?

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) and National Australia Bank Ltd.…

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What you need to know before you trade on Tuesday

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) all finished…

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Are you missing out on these 5 stocks with an 8% dividend yield in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

Income! Income! Income!

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Buffett is buying stocks, should you?

| Tim McArthur

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGK) and Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) could all be…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited is getting aggressive on iron ore

| Sean O'Neill

Increased investment in BHP Billiton Limited’s (ASX:BHP) iron ore operations could be intended to push smaller players out of the…

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3 great stocks for the falling AUD

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RBA wants the dollar to drop another 8%. Those wanting to capitalise could look towards ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD),…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Are there blue skies ahead?

| Sean O'Neill

Analysts' views are markedly divergent, but here’s why I’m betting on Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) to come through its tough…

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SMSFs lose 5.9% in September – here's how to make it back

| Tim McArthur

With the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) plunging in September, investors need to think carefully about their next move.

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BC Iron Limited to merge with Iron Ore Holdings Ltd. – should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why investors should steer clear of one of the most promising mergers on the ASX – at least for…

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Automotive Group Holdings Ltd and AP Eagers Limited: Could you buy like Buffett?

| Tim McArthur

Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHE) and AP Eagers Limited (ASX:APE) are both solid businesses and could be worthy of closer…

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Do you know these 5 low PE, high-yielding stocks?

| Tim McArthur

Investors who know where to look can still find attractively priced stocks with high fully franked yields.

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Why Warren Buffet could be drawn to Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is Australia’s leading retailer – creating the type of moat Buffett is drawn too.

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