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3 reasons to stick with your AMP Limited shares

| Peter Stephens

Here’s why AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) could be well-worth holding on to.

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3 stocks approaching 52-week lows: Is it time to buy?

| Aryan Norozi

Shares in Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Transpacific Industries Group Ltd (ASX:TPI) and Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) are approaching 52-week…

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What's the smartest way to play the LNG Boom?

| Tim McArthur

There are multiple options for investors looking to gain exposure to this booming industry.

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Financial Services is booming: 3 small players you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS), Hub 24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) and Rubik Financial Limited (ASX:RFL) could all be poised to benefit from increased…

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Here's why Qantas Airways Limited's $2.8 billion loss could be a buying opportunity

| Tim McArthur

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) is in the midst of a transformation strategy which should see the airline return to profitability.

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Top stock picks for September

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our contributors to pick their favorite ASX stocks to buy this month. Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Veda Group…

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite boasting a big dividend yield, now mightn’t be the right time to add Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) to your…

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Invest like Peter Lynch with these 3 ASX stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Would Peter Lynch have liked the growth prospects of G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Northern…

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3 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited has gained ground today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shareholders can finally breathe a sigh of relief after weeks of heavy selling.

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Your instant 5 share diversified portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), Resmed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Yellow Brick Road Holdings…

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You need to read this before you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has long been Australia’s go-to stock, but those days could be over

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Avoid these 2 investing mistakes to make yourself richer

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) are good examples of how to avoid common investing mistakes.

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Is National Australia Bank Ltd a sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has failed to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) and reward long-term shareholders, now could…

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Amcor Limited is skyrocketing: Is it still a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Global packaging giant Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) has jumped more than 15%. Is there any value left to be realised?

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4 stocks soaring on the ASX today

| Mike King

Are these stocks flash in the pans, or worthy of further research?

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Is this as good as it gets for BHP Billiton Limited, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have all produced credible full year…

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Should you buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Could Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd’s (ASX:CCL) operational review enable it to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO)?

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4 results season winners paying bigger dividends

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The income tap is wide open with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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Here's why Veda Group Ltd has popped 3.5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) has soared 28% over the last five weeks – can it go any higher?

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX continues its bull run, opening up 0.4%

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Are these the 5 biggest disappointments of reporting season?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) dropped for the month, but nowhere near as heavily as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Breville Group…

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4 rock-solid growth prospects for the year ahead

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC): 4 solid growth…

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3 reasons to buy Spotless Group Holdings Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Recently listed Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) could be a winner. Here are 3 reasons why.

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3 dirt cheap growth stocks to boost your returns

| Peter Stephens

Seeking growth at a reasonable price? Then look no further than BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL), CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) and Western…

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Analysts name 4 reporting season disappointments: Do you own these laggards?

| Andrew Mudie

Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC) and Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) lead a list of disappointing stocks this earnings season

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Analysts name 4 reporting season winners: Do you own these champions?

| Andrew Mudie

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) and two other great companies surprised investors this year.

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Qantas Limited targets profitability in 2015: Could now be the time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

The $2.8 billion loss isn’t all bad for Qantas Limited (ASX:QAN)

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Should you buy Village Roadshow Ltd or Amalgamated Holdings Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Which cinema chain is more likely to boost your portfolio returns: Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) or Amalgamated Holdings Limited (ASX:AHD)?

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3 blue-chips I'd buy with $10,000

| Aryan Norozi

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) offer exceptional growth prospects, but are they…

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The best stocks you wish you owned in August

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) might have declined, but that didn’t stop Nearmap Limited (ASX:NEA), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), Veda…

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McMillan Shakespeare Limited's profit has fallen by 12%: Should you buy?

| Peter Stephens

Full year results at McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) were down year-on-year, but is it still worth buying a slice of?

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Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited may see profits go through the roof

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) is getting ready for a potential game changer that could completely open its future up.

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Don't miss out: This small cap IT stock is ready for a surge in earnings in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

UXC Limited (ASX:UXC) could be a big mover over the next 12 months.

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Here's why this fund manager's shares have more than doubled in the last year

| Tom Richardson

Shares have doubled in value over the past year, yet they might have potential to run a lot further in…

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Energy Developments Limited raises dividend 155%: Are you missing a great opportunity?

| Tim McArthur

Energy Developments Limited (ASX:ENE) has released a credible result and the yield is enticing.

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3 blue-chip stocks with dividend yields above 5%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) are offering strong…

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3 growth stocks to buy right now

| Aryan Norozi

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Bentham IMF Ltd (ASX:IMF) and Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) offer exciting growth prospects, but are they…

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2 blue-chips offering fat dividend yields

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

If you like big blue-chip dividends, Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) may be just the stocks…

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Why I'm not buying Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Could our two largest banks, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), be overvalued?

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Is there a 'Darwinian struggle' facing Australia's iron ore sector?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Stocks like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have fallen hard as a result of tumbling iron…

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