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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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ETFs

The lazy investor's guide to ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the smartest investing approach is the simplest.

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Superannuation

The superannuation balance you'll need for a comfortable retirement just went up

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirement has never been more expensive.

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ETFs

If AI isn't just a US story, these 2 ETFs could benefit

| Leigh Gant

AI’s next chapter may be written beyond Silicon Valley.

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Recent editor's choice News

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Should you buy Village Roadshow Ltd shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) has lost 37% of its value since June.

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4 stocks to profit from a falling Aussie dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) all stand to benefit from…

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Admedus Ltd announces capital raising: Is it time to sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Junior biotechnology company Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) has announced a capital raising…as we anticipated.

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10 things you need to know about the TPG Telecom Ltd & iiNet Limited takeover

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The merger between TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) and iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) will create a new industry powerhouse.

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Why you should avoid National Australia Bank Ltd. in one simple chart

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has a very shaky track record.

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Are the gold miners like Northern Star Resources Ltd at bargain prices?

| Brendon Lau

Gold is under pressure from the stronger US dollar. But here's why any dip in Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST),…

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Will MYOB and 2XU be the hottest IPOs of 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) were two of the hottest IPOs of 2014. Will anything top them…

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Is Ramsay Health Care Limited a buy?

| Matt Brazier

There is no doubt that Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is a great business, but is it a great investment?

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Should you buy Qantas Airways Limited, Harvey Norman Holdings Limited or Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd today?

| Andrew Mudie

I’m not so sure investing in these companies is wise at the moment.

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3 stocks to buy and 3 to avoid in a volatile market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Should you buy or avoid companies like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Commonwealth…

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Affinity Education Group Ltd announces $75m capital raising: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) has announced a institutional capital raising and retail offer to fund its acquisition of nine…

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Should you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Westpac Banking Corp?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Macquarie has upgraded its guidance on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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3 companies hitting 52-week lows: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), and UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) have plummeted this week.

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Should you buy Ardent Leisure Group today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) shares have lost nearly one third of their value this year. Is the stock a buy?

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The award for worst capital raising this year goes to: Nanosonics Ltd

| Mike King

Poorly designed capital raising earns the ire of Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) shareholders

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3 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited shares are on the nose today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have slipped more than 5% this morning, and are hovering just above $30.

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3 bargain companies I'd snap up right now with $10,000

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) all look to be a buy…

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The huge hidden risk facing Santos Ltd and Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Regan Pearson

Will low oil prices wreak havoc on the reserve lives of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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Food fight! Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. vs. Retail Food Group Limited 

| Maxcoop

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) have performed exceptionally for investors. Which one should you invest in now?  

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Is this stock's 8.3% dividend yield and capital growth potential too good to miss?

| Mitch Sonogan

G8 Education Ltd offers investors a 6.3% fully franked dividend or 8.3% grossed up, and has great capital growth potential.…

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Is this company the next Nanosonics Ltd. or Impedimed Limited?

| Brendon Lau

AtCor Medical Holdings Limited (ASX:ACG) is well placed to follow in the footsteps as sector stars Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) and…

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3 top growth stocks to drive your returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) are solid earners with good track records.

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Computershare Limited smashes 52-week high: Is it still a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Leading share registry business, Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) has punched through its previous 52-week high.

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Here's why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd is a turnaround stock you should own

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) basic business is solid and the $100 million restructuring plan will focus company improvement in the…

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6 top ASX stocks looking cheap this week

| Andrew Mudie

Are Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) bargains after last week's fall?

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Dividend duel: BHP Billiton Limited vs Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) versus Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) for dividends

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4 stocks set to profit from a stronger U.S. dollar

| Tom Richardson

Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD) and Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) are two stocks that might perform better than most in 2015.

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Cage match: Amcor Limited vs Pact Group Holdings Ltd

| Simon Chan

Which of the packaging giants Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) or Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) deserves your money?

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Which stocks will profit from the coming solar energy boom?

| Tim McArthur

Silex Systems Ltd (ASX:SLX), Redflow Ltd (ASX:RFX) and AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) could be key stocks to know if Deutsche…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd and REA Group Limited: 2 star stocks with room to run

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

On the 6th anniversary of the ASX's lowest point during the GFC, look back at the fantastic returns you could…

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) look like good value today but Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Is Cardno Limited's 11% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Andrew Mudie

Don’t be fooled by a big yield for Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD), as sustainability might be a problem.

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Medibank Private Ltd & SEEK Limited earn a promotion: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance saw a number of notable promotions, including Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and SEEK…

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Here's why these 6 new S&P/ASX200 stocks deserve your attention

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Following explosive share price growth, Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR)…

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Iron ore crashes below US$60 a tonne: Here's what every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Even the bigger iron ore plays such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group…

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99 Wuxian Ltd slumps to record low but is it time to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Mobile e-commerce company 99 Wuxian Ltd (ASX: NNW) crashed to a new record low today and is down by around…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited refinances debt: Is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

High risk miner Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) wants to lower its risk at low iron ore prices but it…

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5 high dividend stocks for your portfolio

| Mike King

Want high dividends from stocks the rest of the market is ignoring? Here they are

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Should you take part in the Macquarie Group Ltd share purchase plan?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Eligible Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shareholders can buy up to $10,000 of shares at a maximum of $73.50.

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Should you buy Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd's (ASX:SYD) latest earnings results have been well received by analysts.

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