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Owen Raszkiewicz

Owen Raszkiewicz is a Motley Fool Contributor. Owen has been a Contributor since 2013, having also spent time as a Fool writer/analyst. He also worked as an Investment Analyst at Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's top research house specialising in managed funds. Owen has appeared on Channel 10's The Project and was invited on the BBC. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance, Masters of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Technology, Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and Diploma of Mortgage Broking Management. In addition, Owen has passed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. He has taken the Banking + Finance Oath (BFO). When he is not writing, Owen is Managing Director of Rask Finance, an Australian financial education company. You can email him: [email protected].

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This 'Alarming' study reveals why many Aussies won't retire rich

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A recent study has found that only one in seven Aussies has a financial plan in place, and your super…

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Is Super Retail Group Limited's massive yield too good to ignore?

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Super Retail Group Limited (ASX:SUL) reported a big fall in profit today, but is its big dividend yield too good…

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Platinum Asset Management Limited share price falls as profit climbs

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Following its positive results release, Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) shares are slightly lower, so is it an opportunity for…

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DUET Group falls as profit plunges

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gas and electricity distributor, DUET Group (ASX:DUE), has reported a steep fall in profit but forecast a reasonable outlook.

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What you need to know about the 2015 result of Infomedia Limited

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Automotive parts technology specialist Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) has reported a good 2015 result.

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The ASX stocks that interest Warren Buffett

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The Sage of Omaha recently said his $US350 billion conglomerate could have four or five Australian stocks in its portfolio…

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5 things to know about Webjet Limited's 2015 annual report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of leading online airfare comparison site, Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), climbed 2% higher today on the back of a positive…

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5 key takeaways from Breville Group Ltd's 2015 annual report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Leading appliance maker Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) has impressed investors, despite a slight fall in profits during its 2015 year.

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What you need to know about AMP Limited's 33% profit rise

| Owen Raszkiewicz

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has rewarded shareholders with a healthy dividend increase after a solid first-half profit performance.

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Why the APN News and Media Limited share price plunged 14% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

APN News and Media Limited (ASX:APN) shares have been heavily discounted following the release of its half-year report this morning.

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Wesfarmers Ltd climbs on $2.4 billion profit announcement

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares have jumped on a solid full year profit result, announced this morning.

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Why the Qube Holdings Ltd share price fell 5% today

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Shares of logistics business Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) fell as much as 5% on the back of its results released…

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Qantas Airways Limited soars on dividend declaration

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shareholders are set to receive a big cheque in the mail from their company following a…

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Mortgage Choice Limited reports: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of diversified mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC), reported a soft set of financial results despite a rampaging home…

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Recall Holdings Ltd prints 55% profit growth: Is it an opportunity?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Global information services business, Recall Holdings Ltd (ASX:REC), has posted a strong profit result while shareholders await approval for its…

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Here's why Ardent Leisure Group soared 6% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) soared as much as 6% today following the announcement of its annual profit result.

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Alumina Limited swings to a big profit: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of resources heavyweight, Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC), have climbed 6% following a positive half-year profit result today.

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Arrium Ltd posts LOSS of $1.9 billion: what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Last year Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) reported a $205 million profit, iron ore prices have fallen hard since then.

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How to really win on the Australian stock market

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A university reveals 5,000 popular trading strategies don't work.

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Why the Computershare Limited share price is 2.3% higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) jumped 2.3% today on the back of the announcement of a share buyback.

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd sees profits soar higher

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are drifting mostly sideways despite a strong increase in profit on modest revenue…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group profit jumps 4%: Are shares cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) share price has fallen despite a modest uptick in profit.

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Why the InvoCare Limited share price slumped 7%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) delivered a disappointing set of half-yearly profit figures, but not all is lost.

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Why the Challenger Ltd share price is 6% higher today

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Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has lifted its dividend on a stronger profit performance and appears on track to keep rewarding shareholders…

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Asciano Ltd confirms takeover: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) has accepted a record-breaking takeover offer and delivered a healthy jump in profit.

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How to understand the big banks' capital adequacy requirements

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Australia's second largest bank, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), have jumped 1.7% today, on the back of a quarterly…

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Charter Hall Retail REIT profit soars 91%: Here's why

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) has announced another strong set of annual results for shareholders, an acquisition and associated capital…

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd soars on profit result: What you need to know

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Shares of rail freight operator, Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ), soared more than 4% today following the announcement of its annual…

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Video Special Part III: How to understand franking credits

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Franking credits on dividends are a vital part of every ASX investor's armoury.

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Video special Part II: How to understand common valuation metrics

| Owen Raszkiewicz

This short video helps investors understand some basic valuation metrics for publicly-listed companies.

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4 ultra-promising stocks I'm betting on in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I've already bought shares of Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) and Yowie Group Ltd…

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3 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy today with $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Three stocks which pay great dividends and have excellent track records of growth are Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHG), WAM…

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Westpac Banking Corp, National Australia Bank Ltd and ANZ Banking Group: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rising capital requirements are just the beginning for Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Australia and…

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What you need to know about Freelancer Ltd's 52-week high

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) shares jumped after the company announced an institutional capital raising and selling by seed investors.

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This is why the Shine Corporate Ltd share price dropped 1.5% today

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Shares of law firm, Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), have fallen despite announcing a promising acquisition in the West Australian personal…

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia posts 8.8% dividend: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) reports a 25% fall in statutory profit, but a huge special dividend.

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BWP Trust reports: What every investor needs to know

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BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) has capped off another strong year with a modest dividend increase.

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Why G8 Education Ltd plunged today

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G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) shares fell up to 4.85% today.

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd tumbled today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) fell 3.5% today on executive management news.

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Why I'm not buying Rio Tinto Limited for its dividend

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is still being tipped to lift its dividend payout despite increased pressure from lower commodity prices.

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