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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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Here's why Recall Holdings Ltd agreed to Iron Mountain Inc's $2.7 billion takeover

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The board of Recall Holdings Ltd (ASX:REC) is recommending a revised takeover by US-based Iron Mountain Inc for shares and…

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Read this before you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are up more than 10% in 2015 but down 10% this…

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3 dividend stocks I'd buy before Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I'd buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and APA Group (ASX:APA), before Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) for long-term dividends.

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3 reasons I'm not buying Rio Tinto Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The profit margins at Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are largely at the mercy of the iron ore gods - otherwise…

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Blackmores Limited quarterly profit soars 125%: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Leading natural health developer, Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), has capped off another strong quarter.

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited, National Australia Bank Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Has the 'search for yield' destroyed the valuations of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Telstra Corporation…

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Orion Health Group Ltd reports FY15 revenue jump: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Recently-listed Orion Health Group Ltd (ASX:OHE) has reported a 7% jump in FY15 operating revenue and positive quarterly cash flow.

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6 stocks that crushed the market today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) were among today's best performers.

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Should you buy, hold or sell Telstra Corporation Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are offering big yields but are they good…

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Freelancer Ltd lifts 8% on latest acquisition: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of outsourcing and freelancing marketplace, Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN), have jumped 7% on the acquisition of California-based e-commerce business, Escrow.com.

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Here's why Hills Ltd plunged 20% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of small-cap electronics and technology company, Hills Ltd (ASX:HIL), plunged 20% as it flagged another profit reduction for financial…

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Capitol Health Ltd announces another 2 acquisitions: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Victoria's leading medical diagnostic services provider, Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), has announced the purchase of two Sydney-based radiology clinics for…

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5 'forever' stocks for young investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A 2014 study has revealed people aged 21-36 could be missing out on millions of dollars of wealth. To retire…

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Is Slater & Gordon Limited a good buy today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Only 41% of entitlements were taken up by retail investors during Slater & Gordon Limited's (ASX:SGH) recent retail share placement.

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Why has rare earths miner Lynas Corporation Limited soared 10% today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of rare earths miner, Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC), soared following the group's quarterly cash flow and activities report.

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Up 1,400%: Will Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd ever stop soaring?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of the 2014 wonder-stock, Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), have rocketed higher following a milestone announcement at its Magnolia…

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Here's why XERO FPO NZ is a bargain today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rapidly-growing cloud computing accounting software provider, XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), has produced a stellar operational result in 2015.

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10 blue-chip stocks I'm avoiding in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cyclical stocks such as Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) as well as risky stocks like Qantas…

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has hinted at robust growth within its Mobiles and Fixed Data businesses during its investor day…

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Here's why Sandfire Resources NL soared 3% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of copper and gold miner, Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR), jumped as much as 3% higher following the release of…

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BC Iron Limited shares soar 42%: Is it a dead cat bounce or bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Junior iron ore miner, BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI), has soared after releasing its quarterly report – is it a dead…

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7 things all shareholders need to know about Newcrest Mining Limited's quarterly report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has grown productions whilst lowering costs.

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Here's why Northern Star Resources Ltd could be a bargain

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Gold miner, Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), has no bank debt, will meet production guidance and keep costs low.

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Is it time to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Medibank Private Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is the market presenting stellar buying opportunities for shares of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Insurance…

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Woolworths Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past month Australian shares have been drifting lower. Should you pick up a bargain in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW),…

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Here's what you need to know about Silver Lake Resources Ltd's latest results

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Junior gold miner, Silver Lake Resources Ltd (ASX:SLR) has announced a lacklustre quarterly result.

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National Australia Bank Ltd to sell US operations: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) will sell another stake in Great Western Bancorp to focus on its core portfolio.

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Independence Group NL posts solid quarter: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified gold and base metals miner, Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO), has delivered another quarter of strong free cash flow.

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Are these 4 growth stocks the next Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Somewhat speculative in nature, Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) could be the…

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5 things to know Rio Tinto Limited's quarterly production report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have jumped almost 2% on the news.

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Cochlear Limited jumps on court ruling: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Implantable hearing device manufacturer, Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), has seen its shares jump on news a US District Court ruled in…

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Slater & Gordon Limited's UK deal receives shareholder approval: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shareholders of UK-based Quindell Plc have approved Slater & Gordon Limited's (ASX:SGH) landmark takeover of its Professional Services Division.

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EVOLUTION FPO announces big acquisition: Is it a bargain?

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EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) will team-up with La Mancha Australia to develop a globally-relevant gold mining company.

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Here's why OZ Minerals Limited shares fell 3% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of gold and copper miner, OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) have fallen on the back of a production report and…

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Here's what you need to know about the quarterly report of Arrium Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Iron ore and steel business, Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI), has shipped more ore but its margins will continue to come under…

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Should you take profit on Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A major Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) shareholder has sold half its stake.

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3 golden stock ideas for 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you think Australia's gold stocks have further to run then three which deserve your attention are Northern Star Resources…

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10 top ASX stocks I'm watching closely in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Yowie Group Ltd…

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Should Australians prepare for tumbling interest rates?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

So many pundits are forecasting lower interest rates. Where will they stop? Do we even need lower rates at all?

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Who else wants 3 great S&P/ASX 300 dividend stock ideas?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're after large fully franked dividends then Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Washington…

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