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Selling pressure continues to batter the ASX

| Tim McArthur

The market is down again at lunchtime today.

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The 7.3 per cent dividend yield that puts term deposits to shame

| Bruce Jackson

Who needs term deposits when some stocks pay a dividend yield above 7 per cent?

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Go bargain hunting with these 4 stocks

| Tim McArthur

It could be almost time to buy these beaten-up companies.

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited is a better buy than Rio Tinto Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is there value to be found in the sector?

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Get rich slowly (and safely) with these 3 growing blue-chip stocks

| Claude Walker

Risk-taking resource investors are getting burned in the iron ore stocks. Yet its perfectly possible to get rich slowly with…

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Rio Tinto's $21 billion Simandou project nears big milestone

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The giant iron ore project is nearing an investment agreement which will change the lives of many people.

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd gets takeover offer: Should you buy?

| Mike King

US private equity firm bids $4.70 per share for Treasury Wine Estates Ltd

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3 reasons Oil Search Ltd could help you retire comfortably

| Tim McArthur

The stock has hit a new, all-time high.

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3 incredible dividend stocks you need to know about

| Tim McArthur

These yields just became even more enticing.

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Can these 4 blue-chip high-fliers soar into the stratosphere?

| Mike King

4 blue chip stocks hitting 52-week highs may well have further to run

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Is Ten Network Holdings Limited a takeover target?

| Tim McArthur

Regulatory change could lead a wave of M&A activity in the media sector.

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2 cheap stocks to buy if there is a market correction

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Look for deep discounts in good companies.

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3 reasons to never, ever sell your Brambles Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

This blue chip stock has hit a new 5-year high.

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Why you should hold your Westfield Group shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The stock has outperformed the broader market and is looking like climbing higher.

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3 blue-chip stocks set to outperform the market

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These 3 top quality companies should be in your portfolio.

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Missed out on SEEK Limited's 54% gain? Try these hot growth stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Strong gainers could be right in front of us.

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited peering into the abyss?

| Tim McArthur

The iron ore miner has hit a new 2014 year low.

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Better Buy: Westpac Banking Corp Vs ANZ Bank

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These two Australian giants go head-to-head for your investment dollars.

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Try these 3 stocks to support a comfortable retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Making the best investments now is essential for your future.

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Has Monday's trade set the scene for a market tumble?

| Tim McArthur

The ASX has closed sharply lower.

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WorleyParsons Limited shares sink: Here's why

| Mike King

Oil, gas and resources services company falls despite large contract win

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3 reasons to hold onto your Amcor Limited shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Amcor’s shares have fallen marginally but look set to climb much, much higher.

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd still a BUY at over $5.25?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The telco giant appears to have what it takes to reward shareholders in the long-term.

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Will Rio Tinto Limited be 2014's turnaround story?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite increasing production, it mightn’t be the best time to add it to your portfolio.

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3 reasons to be wary of Harvey Norman Holdings Limited

| Tim McArthur

After their recent run, the share price looks about fair value.

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What every Aussie investor needs to know about the Big 4 banks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Here’s some basic concepts you need to understand before committing to a purchase.

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Weak start to trade on the ASX

| Tim McArthur

The market is down 0.8% at lunchtime today.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia sinks below $80 a share

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could this be the end of the dream run?

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Why Bradken Limited's shares have fallen more than 4% today

| Mike King

Mining services still getting hammered

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3 reasons you should tune out from Ten Network Holdings Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The stock is down an incredible 92% in the last 9 years.

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Why BHP Billiton Limited has dropped 1.3%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Iron ore prices are dragging share prices to the ground.

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Why Goodman Fielder Ltd shares are higher today

| Tim McArthur

An increased offer price is welcome news for shareholders.

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Why UGL Limited's shares are tanking today

| Tim McArthur

A buying opportunity could be close at hand.

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3 stocks to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

Goodman Fielder gives the green light to takeover, Alliance Aviation wins its biggest contract ever, and Dulux boosts half-yearly profit…

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How safe is your money in Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

| Mike King

Shares are not the same as bank deposits, despite what investors may think

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Are you missing an opportunity in these three shorted stocks?

| Mike King

Shorters are banking on these three companies underperforming

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4 reasons you should buy Westfield Group

| Tom Richardson

If you're looking for income and growth, don't look past the global shopping-centre giant.

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4 reasons why Oil Search Limited shares are rising

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

LNG producer to take a gigantic step up in production.

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10 reasons to hold your Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Before you contemplate selling your shares, consider these key points.

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Is $40 the next stop for BHP Billiton Limited shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Shareholders look to gain from asset sales and a capital return.

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