Tom Richardson

Tom is a holder of the CFA Society of the UK administered Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and has more than a decade's professional experience in the investment management industry in Australia and the UK. Tom now works as a writer and editor for TMF Australia and has two easy to remember rules of investing he likes to follow. Avoid overpaying for growth stocks and avoid paying at all for stocks that are cheap for a reason. Tom prefers growth investing over value investing and says it's not rocket science, just avoid overpaying for the best returns.

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Why the MNF Group Ltd share price is climbing today

August 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Is MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) the best small cap on the ASX?

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Why the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group share price is climbing today

August 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) offers reliable income to retirees.

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Why investors just sent Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. to the doghouse

August 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) shares are falling on missed guidance.

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How Challenger Ltd just posted another record result

August 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) expects to deliver profit growth around 10% in FY18.

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Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd share price is up 6% today

August 14, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) offers a 5.7% dividend yield.

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Why the Ansell Limited share price is falling on its profit report

August 14, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Ansell Limited (ASX:AMP) missed analysts' lofty expectations.

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RBA governor says next move in interest rates "likely higher"

August 11, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The RBA is sending a warning to property speculators not to stretch themselves.

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Why the National Australia Bank Ltd share price is falling today

August 11, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is falling on worries over war between North Korea and the US.

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REA Group Limited just warned of a potential slowdown

August 11, 2017 | Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) failed to inspire with its profit report.

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How Cadence Capital Limited just tripled its net profit to $37 million

August 10, 2017 | Tom Richardson

This under-the-radar fund manager boasts some attractive fundamentals.

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Why JP Morgan thinks Telstra Corporation Ltd is set to chop its dividend

August 10, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) could have further to fall over time.

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Why the Vocus Group Ltd share price is falling today

August 10, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares are heading lower again today.

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Results: Why the AMP Limited share price is falling today

August 10, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Why would anyone own AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares ahead of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG)?

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Results: Why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd share price is falling today

August 10, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) could still offer investors good total returns.

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Magellan Financial Group Ltd just revealed plans to grow way larger

August 9, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price may be volatile tomorrow.

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Why the Janus Henderson Group share price is surging on its cost cutting agenda

August 9, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Janus Henderson Group (ASX:JHG) is one of the better looking asset managers on the ASX.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia beats expectations amidst money laundering allegations

August 9, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) dividend will please investors.

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Why IOOF Holdings Limited just impressed the market

August 8, 2017 | Tom Richardson

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) has some strong tailwinds.

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zipMoney Ltd wins $40 million Westpac Banking Corp deal in white-hot growth sector

August 7, 2017 | Tom Richardson

There was a news of a big deal in a white-hot fintech growth sector today.

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Broker reveals 6 "high conviction" share picks to buy in August

August 7, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is among Morgans' favourite picks.

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Why the Mantra Group Ltd share price is rising on a $52 million acquisition

August 7, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) shares soar on a deal to buy the Art Series Hotels.

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5 reasons to buy ResMed Inc (CHESS) shares today

August 4, 2017 | Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) shares are up 184% in 5 years. And not for nothing either.

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Why Crown Resorts Limited shares could be looking up

August 4, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) may be putting its Chinese problems behind it.

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Why Webjet Limited is going gangbusters today

August 4, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are soaring on its Jac Travel UK acquisition.

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Short sellers are betting on the Aconex Ltd share price falling

August 3, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) is dividing the ASX bulls and bears.

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Short sellers are all in on the JB Hi-Fi Limited share price falling

August 3, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Is JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) a value trap or bargain?

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Amazon just confirmed it will bring "thousands" of new jobs to Australia

August 3, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Amazon just announced its Melbourne operations were "just the start" of its Australian ambitions.

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Webjet Limited in trading halt ahead of giant UK acquisition

August 2, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) is reported to be doing another big deal in the UK.

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JP Morgan just slapped a $20 share price target on SEEK Limited

August 2, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Can SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) survive the LinkedIn threat?

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Why the ResMed Inc. share price is falling today

August 2, 2017 | Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) is a high-quality ASX business.

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The RBA just warned the Australian dollar is too high

August 1, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The RBA is hinting a high Australian dollar could lead to interest rate cuts.

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What Vocus Group Ltd could learn from Treasury Wine Estates Ltd

August 1, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) could learn from KKR's 2014 bid for Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE).

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Broker slaps sell rating on Challenger Ltd flags potential capital raising

August 1, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Challenger Group Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has come under pressure over the last week.

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Why the iSentia Group Ltd share price is cratering today

August 1, 2017 | Tom Richardson

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) has conceded its King Content business may be worthless.

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Why Sirtex Medical Limited is now facing a real-deal class action

July 31, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) will be meeting with its lawyers again.

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Why the IPH Ltd share price is falling today

July 28, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) share price is another victim of the rising Australian dollar.

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The IOOF Holdings Limited share price just hit a 52-week high

July 28, 2017 | Tom Richardson

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) is benefiting from its growing financial advice business.

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Why the Megaport Ltd share price is rising today

July 28, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) revealed its full year financial result today.

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2 ways to profit from a stronger Australian dollar

July 28, 2017 | Tom Richardson

How should share market investors react to the surprise rise of the Australian dollar?

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Webjet Limited warns of accounting dispute

July 28, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and its auditor BDO cannot agree over its Thomas Cook deal.

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