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4 fairytale stocks to live happily ever after

July 3, 2014 | Mike King

If you want some blue chip, dividend paying stocks, here's 4 of the best

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Reef Casino Trust shares fall on ACCC gobbledygook

July 3, 2014 | Mike King

Competition regulator raises an unusual issue

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4 reasons why these iron ore miners could be a huge bargain

July 3, 2014 | Mike King

Signs are picking up for a higher iron ore price

3 growth stocks that could make you RICH

July 3, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Blue-chip stocks might be safe, but rarely do they possess the same ability to deliver enormous capital gains.

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Should you buy these 3 insurance stocks?

July 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Is the cycle about to turn for the insurance industry?

Macquarie Group Ltd, Rio Tinto Limited and Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

July 3, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

These diverse businesses offer investors a lot, but are they worthy of a spot in your portfolio?

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Slater & Gordon and Woodside: Should you buy?

July 3, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

These hugely promising companies could be destined for bigger gains.

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Countplus Ltd: Dividend stock of the Week

July 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

A growing earnings base makes this stock an appealing income prospect.

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Myer, Metcash Limited or Telstra: Which dividend payout is best for you?

July 3, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Each pays a huge fully franked dividend but not all are a ‘Buy’.

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Vocus Communications Limited jumps 16%: Is it still a buy?

July 3, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is the stock really worth $5.52 a share?

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RBA says Aussie dollar will fall significantly: How you can profit

July 3, 2014 | Mike King

How retail investors can prepare for a massive fall in the exchange rate

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4 high-yielding stocks for an easy retirement

July 3, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors in retirement need security and a reliable income flow – these four stocks offer both.

5 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited is a solid BUY today

July 3, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The miner has jumped 3.2% but still looks like an attractive buy.

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3 reasons Toll Holdings Limited is a better bet than Aurizon Holdings Ltd

July 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Toll could be a good stock to help transport your portfolio higher.

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2 cunning ways to profit from financial services growth without owning bank stocks

July 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

In the future customers could take care of their financial service needs at the supermarket rather than a bank branch!

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Qantas Airways Limited, QBE, NAB and ANZ: Should you buy?

July 3, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

They are world recognised Australian businesses, but not all offer a good buying opportunity.

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Why you should shop these 3 hot new stocks now

July 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The IPO market has provided investors with a flood of new opportunities.

Could this be the start of Australia's next resources boom?

July 3, 2014 | Mike King

Nickel, graphite and vanadium demand is set to soar

4 stocks to power your retirement income growth

July 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Knowing the type of stocks you need for long-term investing is essential.

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Commonwealth Bank, Rio Tinto Limited and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Should you buy?

July 3, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

These companies are some of Australia’s most widely held stocks, but being the biggest doesn’t make them the best

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3 BIG dividend stocks for a healthy retirement portfolio

July 3, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Start building your core dividend portfolio with these top blue-chip stocks.

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Why this financial services play looks a better buy than AMP Limited

July 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The biggest near term gains in AMP’s share price may now be in the past.

2 top gold stocks smart investors should be buying

July 3, 2014 | Regan Pearson

Your portfolio may not be as diversified as you think...

Is Recall Holdings Ltd a better bet than Brambles Limited?

July 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

So far the cast-off is performing better than the parent!

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Paladin Energy Ltd soars 6.5%: Here's why

July 2, 2014 | Mike King

Uranium miner's shares soar

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Here's why Lynas Corporation Limited shares took a tumble today

July 2, 2014 | Mark Woodruff

In my opinion, an air of desperation surrounds the company.

Why Goodman Fielder Limited shares sank today

July 2, 2014 | Mike King

Breadmaker deflated over lower takeover bid

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Is Woolworths Limited digging itself into an even BIGGER hole?

July 2, 2014 | Tim McArthur

If the retailer is propping up its hardware division at the expense of its supermarket division the long-term consequences may…

5 companies to buy for your children today

July 2, 2014 | Regan Pearson

Take advantage of these growing trends today to help the kids in later life.

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Who's afraid of the RBA? Not buyers of these high-yielding stocks

July 2, 2014 | Tom Richardson

Beat the miserly cash rates with some defensive cash-mashines.

National Australia Bank Ltd's 8.7% yield is worth a look

July 2, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

The bank has a truly awesome dividend yield. Should you be positioning yourself?

Here's why BHP Billiton Limited sits atop my watchlist

July 2, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The stock has smashed the market today, yet is still looking compelling.

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3 GREAT mid-cap ASX stocks

July 2, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Buy and hold investing in NOT dead. Here’s how you can revive your trading portfolio.

3 high-yield stocks with dividends growing over 5% annually

July 2, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Generous income returns and growing dividend payouts are a powerful investing combination.

Is iiNet Limited a takeover target now?

July 2, 2014 | Mike King

Founder and former CEO sells out

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Look out! A tidal wave of special dividends is coming

July 2, 2014 | Catherine Baab-Muguira

One big 'dividend danger' to avoid

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Here's why Vocus Communications Limited has popped 8.8% today

July 2, 2014 | Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The stock has emerged from a trading halt and is setting the market alight.

Should you buy Wesfarmers Ltd after its MASSIVE write-down?

July 2, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The blue-chip conglomerate has written-off $680 million in goodwill.

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd about to buy back $2 billion of shares?

July 2, 2014 | Mike King

Some analysts certainly think so - but the move may not be good news for shareholders

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Is it time to DROP your Rio Tinto Limited shares?

July 2, 2014 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio has had a turbulent year, but it mightn’t be worth selling at loss.

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4 fairytale stocks to live happily ever after

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Reef Casino Trust shares fall on ACCC gobbledygook

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4 reasons why these iron ore miners could be a huge bargain

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3 growth stocks that could make you RICH

⏸️ Investing

Should you buy these 3 insurance stocks?

⏸️ Investing

Macquarie Group Ltd, Rio Tinto Limited and Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

⏸️ Investing

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, Slater & Gordon and Woodside: Should you buy?

⏸️ Investing

Countplus Ltd: Dividend stock of the Week

⏸️ Investing

Myer, Metcash Limited or Telstra: Which dividend payout is best for you?

⏸️ Investing

Vocus Communications Limited jumps 16%: Is it still a buy?

⏸️ Investing

RBA says Aussie dollar will fall significantly: How you can profit

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4 high-yielding stocks for an easy retirement

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5 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited is a solid BUY today

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3 reasons Toll Holdings Limited is a better bet than Aurizon Holdings Ltd

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2 cunning ways to profit from financial services growth without owning bank stocks

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Qantas Airways Limited, QBE, NAB and ANZ: Should you buy?

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Why you should shop these 3 hot new stocks now

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Could this be the start of Australia's next resources boom?

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4 stocks to power your retirement income growth

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Commonwealth Bank, Rio Tinto Limited and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Should you buy?

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3 BIG dividend stocks for a healthy retirement portfolio

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Why this financial services play looks a better buy than AMP Limited

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2 top gold stocks smart investors should be buying

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Is Recall Holdings Ltd a better bet than Brambles Limited?

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Paladin Energy Ltd soars 6.5%: Here's why

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Here's why Lynas Corporation Limited shares took a tumble today

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Why Goodman Fielder Limited shares sank today

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Is Woolworths Limited digging itself into an even BIGGER hole?

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5 companies to buy for your children today

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