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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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Why BT Investment Management Ltd shares are frozen today

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Shares of BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) have been placed in a trading halt as its largest shareholder, Westpac Banking…

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Is Arrium Ltd really facing $1.66 billion in write-downs?

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It can get worse for Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI).

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Sonic Healthcare Limited to make Swiss acquisition: What you need to know

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Pathology giant, Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), has announced it'll make a $450 million acquisition in Switzerland to bolster its position…

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How much are Woolworths Limited shares REALLY worth?

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Is Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) really a 'bargain'?

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Energy Resources of Australia Limited plunges 47%: Here's why

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In the wake of a controversial tank disaster in late 2013, Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Energy Resources of Australia…

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Could you double your money with Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd's (ASX:TLS) grossed-up dividend yield could almost single-handedly double your investment in 10 years… if it's paid every…

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd, Computershare Limited and Macquarie Group Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) offer big yields.

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3 reasons to avoid Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of mining giant Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could continue to come under pressure if commodity prices continue to fall.

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How much are Westpac Banking Corp shares really worth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Attention Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shareholders, beware the price-earnings ratio!

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3 reasons to hold Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares mightn't be in the buy zone right now, but they hold good…

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How much are Telstra Corporation Ltd shares really worth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are trading down today, could this be your opportunity?

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Are Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares set to keep falling?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Down 11% over the past three months, is it time to sell your Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)…

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd's (ASX:NAB) official business confidence figures have come up better than expected.

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Westpac Banking Corp

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Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been hit hard in recent times as the market reacts to a gloomy economic…

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Is it time to buy Medibank Private Ltd, Woolworths Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks like a good buy today, but Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB)…

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2 technology stocks I'd buy before Telstra Corporation Ltd today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The ASX is home to some great technology and communications stocks. So why stop at just Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)?…

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd bounces 10% on market update

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) have been on a blockbuster run, but it could get even better…

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Should I buy Woolworths Limited or Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There's a lot to like about both Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp, Rio Tinto Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A long-term investment in shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB)…

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10 things you don't know about Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's NZ business

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has held an investor day in New Zealand showing some impressive numbers.

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Tassal Group Limited to acquire De Costi Seafoods: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Salmon business Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) will acquire seafood procurement and sales business, De Costi Seafoods.

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Iress Ltd announces acquisition: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Financial software business Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) has announced the acquisition of Innergi, an Australian-based personal finance content provider.

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5 dividend stocks for your SMSF watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Want some great dividend yields from the sharemarket? Try Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Cash Converters International…

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Here's why Westpac Banking Corp and National Australia Bank Ltd shares are falling

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Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) have continued to fall hard this week on…

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Is G8 Education Ltd worth 80% more?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) has been stamped with a $6.81 price target. Shares currently change hands at $3.76.

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Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd a good dividend stock for SMSFs?

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Analysts at Credit Suisse have identified 15 of their favourite dividend stocks for retirees, including Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Flight…

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd appoints new boss: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rail operator, Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ), today announced the appointment of a new independent non-executive director and chairman elect.

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors could do worse than add Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) to their portfolios.

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) appears fully valued at today's prices, but there could be value in Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)…

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could come under further selling pressure in the near future.

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Here's a quick comparison between three banks which are currently offering big dividend yields: National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Westpac…

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3 reasons why Macquarie Group Ltd should be on your watchlist

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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is excelling ahead of expectations, and it could continue to!

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Your instant 5 stock diversified portfolio

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Are you planning to invest in ASX shares? Want five great stock ideas to kick you off? Try ResMed Inc.…

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Rio Tinto Limited

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Despite a pledge to deliver materially increased returns to shareholders, I'd rather buy shares of Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV)…

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, Medibank Private Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are offering…

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2 reasons why I'm not a buyer of Westpac Banking Corp shares

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Since almost going bust in the early 90's Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has delivered excellent returns for shareholders.

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd

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National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is offering a big dividend yield but for sustainable returns over the market cycle I'd…

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd., Macquarie Group Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has been kicking goals for shareholders in 2015, but National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac…

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The 10 stock-picking questions I ask

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Ask yourself, do you really know if now is a good time to buy Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Limited…

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2 stocks I'm avoiding: Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are not good buys today.

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