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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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Attention Iluka Resources Limited shareholders: Look away now

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Shares of Illuka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) have plunged following its quarterly production report.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd completes giant acquisition: Is it time to buy shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia's largest telecommunications company, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), has completed a cornerstone acquisition for its Asian strategy.

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Here's why Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd shares have soared 9%

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Shares of Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) have soared as much as 9% today following a market sensitive announcement.

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Challenger Ltd shares jump on strong quarterly flows: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of fund manager and annuities provider, Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), have trended higher on the back of a promising quarterly…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited soars on production result: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have soared as volumes increase and fall in costs.

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3 'forever' blue-chip stocks to buy and 2 to avoid

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Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) look like good buys today, but Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Rio Tinto…

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5 retail stocks to avoid and 2 to buy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment for April has confirmed that now mightn’t be the time to buy…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd soars 80% in 2015: Is it still hot?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have soared 10% today, taking its year-to-date movement up 80%.

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National Australia Bank Ltd cops record fine in UK: Should you be worried?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority has handed down a $40 million fine to Clydesdale Bank, a subsidiary of National…

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Australia's debt addiction: Here's how you can profit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE) could be worth a look for those noting rising debt…

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Your instant 5-share diversified portfolio

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Looking for a handful of excellent stock ideas? Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) and XERO…

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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) has rallied 17% in 2015 and pushed its way out of the buy zone. However…

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3 healthcare stocks going gangbusters

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) have soared above the S&P/ASX200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) over…

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AP Eagers Ltd shares soar 14%: Is it a bargain growth stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Automotive retail company, AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) expects to shoot the lights out when it reports results later in the…

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Is Transurban Group the best stock for income seekers?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) today announced another strong set of traffic and revenue statistics for its most recent quarter.

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GPT Group CEO to lead Suncorp Group Ltd in 2015: Here's what shareholders must know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Long-running Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) CEO, Patrick Snowball, will depart the banking and insurance giant and be replaced by current…

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Here's why you should sell BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Dividends from iron ore majors Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will come under threat as commodity…

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National Australia Bank Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are big dividend yields alone enough to justify an investment in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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Altium Limited soars to all-time high: Is it still a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of electronics design software developer, Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), have soared more than 5% to a new all-time high.

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Here's why Mesoblast Limited shares soared 24% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Regenerative medicine specialist, Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB), will welcome Celgene Corporation to its share registry with the purchase of $58 million…

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Is Atlas Iron Limited a major warning sign for iron ore investors?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The fallout of cancelled mining operations at Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) runs deep throughout the local economy - with the…

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Seven Group Holdings Ltd appoints new CEO: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified holding company, Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW), has appointed Ryan Stokes as incoming Chief Executive Officer.

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Revealed: The secret to doubling your stock portfolio in 10 years

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The maths is simple, but are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) the…

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It's a good business but Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is probably best left on your watchlist, for now.

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Woolworths Limited, Santos Ltd and Myer Holdings Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Fairfax press has highlighted Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Myer Holdings Limited (ASX:MYR) as three popular Australian…

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Independence Group NL is set to meet or beat guidance: Is it dirt cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified miner, Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO), has updated the market on its third quarter production statistics and said it will…

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Altium Limited reports double digit revenue growth: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Software developer, Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) has achieved robust third quarter revenue growth.

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3 reasons Woolworths Limited is a buy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has seen its shares sold-off despite offering a big dividend yield.

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Which ASX tech stock has crushed the S&P/ASX200 by 190% in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite the S&P/ASX200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) falling today, junior satellite communications company, World Reach Limited (ASX:WRR), is up another 28% today…

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AGL Energy Ltd announces huge gas supply agreement: Is it time to buy in?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Electricity and gas supplier, AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), has entered into a key supply agreement with Esso Australia Resources Pty…

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Here's why Alumina Limited shares have jumped higher today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) shares have jumped on the back of a key gas supply agreement and quarterly report.

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Amcor Limited makes big new acquisition: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Global packaging behemoth, Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), will buy a Brazilian tobacco packaging company as it continues to expand in Latin…

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5 ultra-growth stocks every Aussie investor needs to know

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They may have run hard in recent years but Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Domino's…

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Do you want 5 ASX stocks with huge dividend yields?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX BEN) and BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) are forecast to pay…

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Are these the 3 best recession-proof stocks on the ASX?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors should look to add defensive, dividend-paying stocks to their long-term portfolios. Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP)…

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Is it time to sell Slater & Gordon Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After a strong run, it could be time to reduce your exposure to legal eagle Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH).

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2 stocks I'd buy before Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) looks fully valued.

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Should you buy, hold or sell National Australia Bank Ltd shares?

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It's likely we're now at the wrong end of the market cycle for long-term investors to start a position in…

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Rio Tinto Limited buys back $560 million of shares: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mining giant Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) says it has successfully bought back 2.65% of its Australian shares at a 14%…

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Is this the end of Atlas Iron Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Junior iron ore miner, Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), has entered into a voluntary suspension of its shares following significant falls…

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