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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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Credit Corp Group Limited posts strong profit growth: Is it time to start knocking on Collection House Limited's door?

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There's big profits to be made in the growing market of specialised debt collection. But which is the best company…

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Corporate Travel Management Ltd books US expansion deal: Will it fly higher?

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The corporate travel agency has made a strategic acquisition in the middle of North American energy country.

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Are Transurban Group's full-year results the start of a long road to riches?

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Income-seeking investors with a lower risk tolerance would do well to consider this business.

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What do Cochlear Limited's full-year results mean for its outlook?

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Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) saw a big profit fall for the year, but the market seems to think it has a…

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5 reasons to stuff Telstra Corporation Ltd into your retirement portfolio

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There's no doubt this is one of the best businesses going for income-seeking investors. Here's why.

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd jumps on takeover bid: Is Australian Vintage Limited next?

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Is there an opportunity to make big gains if another wine business attracts the attention of overseas investors?

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Platinum Asset Management Limited v Magellan Financial Group Ltd: Which is the better buy?

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With the tailwind of a growing superannuation pool to be managed, investors should look to buy the best asset managers…

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Is this the best stock to dump $5,000 on?

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It's no wonder that so many of the largest brokers and equity researchers all seem to love this business at…

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5 growth stocks yielding above 4% for a blue-chip retirement

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The key to really relaxing in later life is finding attractively valued stocks that will pay an income which rises…

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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd provides full-year earnings update: Can it climb higher?

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Selling for $3.10 the business looks one of the better long-term prospects amongst the retailers.

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ResMed Inc. sees soft North American sales but lifts dividend: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

The outlook in North America remains clouded, but the group's balance sheet remain strong.

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5 stocks for upside surprises come earnings season

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Some of these businesses might have what it takes to post some good full-year numbers next month.

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Can Treasury Wine Estates Ltd be the punchbowl of Asia?

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Is it time to get tipsy on Australia's biggest winemaker?

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Here's why Acrux Limited has soared 63% over the last month

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This business still looks an attractive proposition for those prepared to take on extra risk.

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Lynas Corporation Limited v Liquefied Natural Gas Limited: Should you buy?

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Which is the better shot in the dark?

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Consumer confidence rebounds from budget pain: Are there bargains in the retail sector?

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Retail stocks have been sold off, but with consumer confidence now back above pre-budget levels are there bargains to be…

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Where would Warren Buffett invest his superannuation?

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What if the "Sage of Omaha" were the "Sage of Sydney"?

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Found: 5 weapons of wealth construction

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If you want to be a great investor don't try to guess share price movements over the next few months,…

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3 attractively valued growth stocks for market-thumping returns

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Look for attractively valued growth stocks with handy dividends for market-thrashing returns.

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Acrux Limited soars on positive quarterly sales numbers: Is there time to buy?

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Sales grew on the prior quarter, suggesting this business may be great value at today's prices.

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Discover the ASX's best income stocks for a blue-chip retirement

| Tom Richardson

Don't fall for excessively high yields, as this often means the market is expecting a dividend cut.

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Magellan Financial Group Ltd jumps 7% on big net inflows: Should you buy?

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Is there still time to buy the fund manager that perhaps possesses the best all-round team?

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5 high-growth stocks to buy the grandchildren    

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Investing just a small amount in high-growth stocks at reasonable valuations can deliver unbelievable returns over the long term.

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2 stocks to beat the fund managers for market-thumping returns

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Intelligent individual investors will use the advantages they have over the professional fund manager.

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Is KFC the key to bulging returns?

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It often pays to take note when the people most closely involved in running businesses are buying large chunks of…

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Can investors make big profits on a Ten Network Holdings Limited takeover?

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This trade could have a big upside, with the downside risk potentially less.

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Build a quality dividend-paying portfolio in less than 5 minutes

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Reliable income for a comfortable retirement is what a lot of investors are looking for.

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How to turn $10,000 into a $1,000,000 in the stockmarket

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It's no big secret, but it's amazing how few people have the foresight to take advantage of the gifts of…

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4 growth stocks I would buy if I had $10,000

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Select the best to get rich with the rest!

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You don't need to be Warren Buffett to see this stock is in a growth sweetspot

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This little known company has two strong tailwinds, super-fast growing profits and a reasonable valuation.

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3 bargain stocks for the Warren Buffett in all of us

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You don't need to be Warren Buffett to make great investment decisions.

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World Cup Final Kick Off: Macquarie Group Ltd v Telstra Corporation Ltd

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Who will be crowned ASX World Champion?

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Kick Off: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group v Telstra Corporation Ltd

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The semi-final of the ASX World Cup, who will be facing Macquarie Bank in the final?

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Kick Off: Macquarie Group Ltd v Computershare Limited

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Which might be the better team to score goals for your portfolio out of these two?

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Is this business the retail sector's biggest bargain?

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The retail sector may be offering up a few opportunities for the bargain hunters out there.

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The 3 most explosive growth stocks amongst the ASX-Top 50

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If you're looking for large-cap business at good prices with growth runways, then look no further.

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Can Crown Resorts Ltd make it Big in Japan?

| Tom Richardson

James Packer was spotted hanging out in Canberra last night. I wonder why?

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Should you buy, sell or hold the new Westfield Corp?

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This business looks to be more growth focused post the restructure, although income potential remains reasonable.

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3 healthcare stocks with long growth runways

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Ageing populations, growing middle classes and increased public sector spends mean everyone should own at least one healthcare business.

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Acrux Limited soars: Is there time to catch the flight?

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Those short selling this business may be spending the morning removing the egg off their face.

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