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Can the ASX All Ordinaries keep rising with the US S&P 500 for several more years?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The indices have a pattern of trending up and down together.

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Is ASX 6,000 within reach?

| Tim McArthur

The index is nearly at 5,500; it’s quite possible we could see it hit 6,000 before the end of the…

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2 engineering companies to buy as the mining industry resets

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Shifting to other sectors helps offset the loss of extra work coming from mining.

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Why is Premier Investments up over 20% in the past 3 months?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Rising first-half earnings and a successful brand expanding in the UK offer good potential.

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The stock is trading near an all-time high – is there still value to be realised?

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Should investors get set for a media merger bonanza?

| Tim McArthur

Contrarian investors should keep an eye on media stocks.

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Could these 2 small companies be stars for your portfolio in 2014?

| Andrew Mudie

Bright futures ahead for small-cap tech stocks.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has closed up 1% at a five-and-a-half-year high.

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3 media stocks paying huge fully franked dividends

| Mike King

Trading on cheap multiples and paying large fully franked dividends, what's not to like?

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Rio Tinto Limited's 3 biggest risks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is it worth the risk? Let your portfolio do the talking.

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3 stocks with the twin joys of rising revenue and attractive profit margins

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Strong revenues and decent profit margins give your investments the best chance to grow.

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The 3-D reasons you should BUY Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Our biggest telco looks likely to reward you in more ways than one – Here’s how.

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4 reasons to own Sirtex Medical Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Success in the US market and strong profit margins are propelling this healthcare innovator.

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ANZ, Ardent Leisure Limited, Newcrest Mining Limited and Shine Corporate Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Two of these stocks look like a buy at current prices! Can you guess which ones?

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Which is the better buy? Senex Energy Limited or Beach Energy Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These two growing producers are likely to bring greater shareholder wealth in coming years, but which one is right for…

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How you can beat a "rigged" market

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The market is unfairly tilted in favour of those with the biggest computers. It’s patently unfair and it MUST be…

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2 overlooked high dividend utility plays

| Mike King

Recenrtly listed, these two large utilities have excellent future prospects

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BHP Billiton Limited to brave depressed coal market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The miner is looking to build what could be Australia’s largest underground coalmine, despite heavy price falls.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market has jumped 1% higher in morning trade.

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Is it time to buy Treasury Wine Estates Ltd?

| Mike King

Can new CEO turn around the company's fortunes?

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Tech stock sell-off: Opportunity, or the start of a crash?

| Claude Walker

The share prices of tech companies are coming back to reality: is now the time to buy, or should you…

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Will Myer Holdings Ltd trump $4.00 bid for David Jones Limited?

| Mike King

South Africa's Woolworths makes $2.1 billion bid for upmarket department store retailer

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Why gold stocks are soaring and whether you should buy

| Tim McArthur

In the past 3 days alone Newcrest has gained 5.6%; since January it’s up 33.6%!

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2 professional service stocks offering buying opportunities

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Long-term growers with temporary setbacks can turn out to be bargains.

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Village Roadshow Limited, Collection House Limited & Amcor Limited – why now is the time to buy

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

These stocks are all hovering around record highs but are still excellent buys.

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Can these 3 real estate investment trusts build your investment returns?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REITs build upon long-term growth and value.

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Is there trouble brewing for these education stocks?

| Andrew Mudie

The lessons from ABC Learning shouldn’t be ignored.

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4 high yielding dividend stocks that investors are overlooking

| Tim McArthur

Why settle for the bank when you can get 7%-plus yields?

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4 wickedly cheap buy ideas for April

| Tim McArthur

The five-year bull market has left slim pickings for value investors.

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3 things every oil investor must know

| Regan Pearson

Thinking of buying an oil company? Read this first.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has closed flat.

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Should you buy shares in Affinity Education Group Ltd now?

| Mike King

Affinity acquires 51 childcare centres, taking its centre count to 119

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Investors – why not make money and have the law on your side?

| Peter Andersen

Two legal eagles offering top value in today’s market.

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Your instant 5-share energy portfolio

| Tim McArthur

While energy sources may change, global demand will likely rise.

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Is Bionade the biggest threat to Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Mike King

A new 'healthy' fizzy soft drink threatens to compete with Coke

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Why the market will crash

| Motley Fool Staff

Markets crash all the time.

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Is Lynas Corporation Limited cheap or trouble?

| Tom Richardson

With shares trading around 20 cents is this the bottom?

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Major Westfield Retail Trust investor doubles down – should you follow their lead?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

UniSuper has increased its stake in the lead up to the vote over a controversial proposal.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market has continued to sell-off today.

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Buy, Sell or Hold: What are brokers saying about CSL Limited?

| Claude Walker

What are these 7 brokers saying about CSL? Should you buy today?

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