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Market Roundup: S&P/ASX 200 blasts higher, BHP Billiton Limited soars

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) added to Wednesday's gains, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Will SABMiller buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares have risen on takeover speculation

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S&P/ASX 200 on fire as miners explode: Here's what you need to know

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) has rallied more than 1% today, compounding yesterday's wonderful gains

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Is Santos Ltd set to become the biggest comeback kid of the oil sector?

The stock has bounced strongly on the back of the recent oil price recovery but is it safe to buy…

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Does the $700 million strategy shift at Metcash Limited make it a buy?

Strategy shifts can signal future growth – does Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) fit the bill?

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What a 5-year $10,000 investment in Commonwealth Bank of Australia looks like today

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shareholders are still sitting very pretty, despite the recent dip in share price

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SMSFs outperform big super funds

Time to consider setting up your own self-managed super fund

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

A surge in the oil price and a mega acquisition deal will bring out the bulls this morning. Other stocks…

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Why I just turned 4% of my portfolio into Retail Food Group Limited shares

International expansion, growing same-store sales and a plunging share price make Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) look like outstanding value…

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REVEALED: Australia's Top 10 most purchased stocks last month

A reasonable list of individual companies, but taken altogether they could just be a perfect storm of wealth destruction.

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S&P/ASX 200 roars to life as banks soar

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) exploded this morning, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)

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How to invest like Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

With a diversified portfolio of ETFs, managed funds and varied asset classes, Malcolm Turnbull's portfolio is a lesson for us…

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What a $10,000 investment in BHP Billiton Limited in 2011 looks like today

Want to put a dollar figure on how poorly BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has performed?

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

Woodside Petroleum Limited's (ASX: WPL) attempted takeover of Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) is turning nastier but investors will also…

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S&P/ASX 200 dives as China crumbles

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) has taken a turn for the worse with Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and BHP Billiton Limited…

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1 uber-compelling reason to watch Woolworths Limited shares

Is Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) the exemplar of a contrarian investment?

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

Investors have much to digest today with a new Prime Minister and weak offshore leads taking center stage. Henderson Group…

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 finishes on top as Turnbull challenges

Malcolm Turnbull will officially challenge Tony Abbott's leadership position. In other news, the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished the session on…

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This is how you can beat Warren Buffett at his own game

The man turned $10 thousand into a $73 billion fortune

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shareholders look away now

Shares in 2014's wonder stock, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), have plummeted 33% in little over a month

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia's share price dips: Is the bank a buy?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have emerged from a trading halt

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

There's plenty of corporate action for investors to chew on today with Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH), Santos Ltd (ASX:…

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 ends in the black despite crash fears

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) generated a modest gain this week.

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10 ASX stocks looking cheap after the market crash

The recent volatility in the stock market has pushed down prices for many stocks. Here are 10 stocks that look…

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Should you buy Healthscope Ltd?

Rumours that Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) is being eyed by a large Chinese investor are driving interest in the stock. But…

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4 reasons why Santos Ltd is no takeover target 

Investors shouldn’t get caught up in the takeover talk surrounding Santos Ltd (ASX:STO). 

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Is iProperty Group Ltd the next REA Group Limited? 

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) is in the right business for success.  

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia falls $1.5 billion short in capital raising

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) raised just $1.5 billion from its offering to retail investors

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Macquarie Group: Qantas Airways Limited dividend yield to hit 12.7%

Is Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) set to become the highest dividend-yielding large cap stock on our market?

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S&P/ASX 200 slammed as investors ignore banks' big yields

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has been hammered, with Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Are Veda Group Ltd and iSentia Group Ltd set to merge?

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and media intelligence group iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) look to remain two of the ASX's best…

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Unemployment down at 6.2%

Unemployment rate dips slightly to 6.2%

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10 stocks for an instantly diversified portfolio

Starting out in stocks? Here are 10 stocks in 10 different sectors to get you started.

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Why the share price of Qube Holdings Ltd has been tumbling

The share price of Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) has taken a big hit and it could be a long-term buying…

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How the market crash can help make you a millionaire

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) look to be trading closer to their…

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2 high-growth healthcare stocks for smart investors

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) are two of the market's fastest growing healthcare companies right now.

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QBE Insurance Group Ltd joins Cash Converters International Ltd in lawyers' sights  

Maurice Blackburn is chasing Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) among others for compensation.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group share price soars: Is it a buy?

Shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have surged amid an S&P/ASX200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) rally.

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5 stocks the insiders bought during the crash

Directors have been topping up their holdings in Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) amongst others.

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Why Warren Buffett loves to buy in falling markets

Warren Buffett is licking his lips at falling share prices.

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