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 SEEK Limited share price is rising on its Zhaopin deal

April 7, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price has caught an updraught as its management team pivots to Asia.

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ASX heads NOWHERE as banks slide lower

April 6, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The share market drifted lower today with little economic data to guide it.

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Why Magellan Financial Group Ltd's FUM is approaching another record high

April 6, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price is travelling in the opposite direction to its funds under management.

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Why the JB Hi-Fi Limited share price is zooming higher today

April 6, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price is climbing as sales growth continues to impress.

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Can Katmandhu Holdings Ltd reach new heights for investors?

March 21, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Katmandhu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price is trading flat.

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Premier Investments Limited reports: Is it a buy at this share price?

March 21, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Premier Investments Limited's (ASX:PMV) fast fashion has delivered fast share price gains.

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China scrapping trade barriers could send Blackmores Limited shares back into orbit

March 21, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) China growth opportunity might just have opened wider.

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Hotel operator Mantra Group Ltd flagged as takeover target

March 21, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) has been named as a takeover suitor for Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR).

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5 stonking growth stocks for the entrepreneurial investor

March 21, 2017 | Tom Richardson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) offer big growth potential.

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Why the Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) share price is cratering today

March 20, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Fletcher Building Limited (Australia) (ASX: FBU) share price is sinking on a profit warning.

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SEEK Limited spends $118 million on OES as Zhaopin controversy hots up

March 20, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is edging higher as its entrepreneurial flare returns.

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3 stocks to celebrate this St Patrick's Day

March 17, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) are up for the craic!

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price is going gangbusters today

March 17, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) still has a long road ahead of it.

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Weak jobs data could put a rocket up these dividend stocks

March 16, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could receive a boost if cash rates remain stuck at 1.5%.

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Why Westpac Banking Corp is abandoning Slater & Gordon Limited

March 16, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price is less than 10 cents.

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Myer Holdings Ltd reports: Is it a buy at this share price?

March 16, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) share price is under pressure after it reported a soft start to 2017.

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Here's how much $5,000 invested on Monday in marijuana stock Stemcell Utd Ltd would be worth today

March 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Is the Stemcell Utd Ltd (ASX:SCU) share price really good value?

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6 reasons to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

March 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price in the buy zone?

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Myer Holdings Ltd is among 5 HEAVILY shorted shares that could sink or surge

March 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) are among some popular but heavily shorted shares.

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Hunter Hall International Ltd knocks back Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd takeover bid

March 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Hunter Hall International Ltd (ASX:HHL) share price is trading higher on the back of a takeover fight with Washington…

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Will Blackmores Limited follow Stemcell Utd Ltd into the cannabis sector?

March 15, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) has stated it is interested in the medical marijuana sector.

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The "King of Cannabis" just sent Stemcell United Ltd shares 3,000% higher

March 14, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Stemcell United Ltd (ASX:SCU) share price is rising on its appointment of the "Cannabis King".

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SEEK Limited to raise €1 billion in Singapore for further growth

March 14, 2017 | Tom Richardson

THE SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is trading flat as the Melbourne-based company looks to Singapore for new capital.

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Warning: These Tech Wrecks could destroy your wealth

March 14, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Dozens of junior tech companies on the ASX have horrendous track records of destroying investors' capital.

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Why the Pro Medicus Limited share price is going nuts this morning

March 14, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is rocketing skyward today.

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Why higher cash rates could put a rocket up your bank shares in 2017

March 13, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares could run higher.

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Why the AGL Energy Ltd share price just hit a record high

March 13, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) share price may have got ahead of itself.

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Buy low, sell high? Why pot stocks are lighting up the ASX again today

March 13, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The MMJ Phytotech Ltd (ASX:MMJ) and Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) shares prices are smoking hot.

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd to sell French wine in China: Should you buy shares?

March 13, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) plans to sell French wines to Chinese consumers at high profit margins.

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Why the Acrux Limited share price has cratered in 2017

March 10, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) share price has plunged over the past three years.

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Why these 3 shares are setting 52-week highs this week

March 10, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share prices are at 52-weeks high this week.

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Invest like Peter Lynch with these 3 ASX stock tips

March 10, 2017 | Tom Richardson

BWX Limited (ASX:BWX) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) could deliver investors great growth over the next five years.

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Get your FANGs stuck into the BETA NASDAQ ETF

March 9, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The BETANASDAQ ETF UNITS (ASX:NDQ) gives you exposure to the best technology shares in the world.

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Is Sukin seller BWX Ltd ready to ride higher?

March 9, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Could Sukin retailer BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) be the best growth share on the ASX?

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Why the Nextdc Ltd share price is rocketing today

March 9, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price looks expensive next to Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) shares.

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Oil price plunges and takes Santos Ltd shares down with it

March 9, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The oil price is taking shares in Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) down with it this…

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Why MesoBLAST limited is rocketing higher on FDA approval

March 9, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is responding to FDA recognition of its aGVHD drug.

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Why the Volpara Health Technologies Ltd share price is rocketing today

March 8, 2017 | Tom Richardson

Can the Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price do a Pro Medicus Limtied (ASX:PME)?

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Pot stocks are smoking the ASX again today

March 8, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is on fire today.

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This S&P/ASX 200 growth stock could trade 90%+ higher by 2019

March 8, 2017 | Tom Richardson

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AJXO) (ASX: XJO) offers some promising growth opportunities.

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