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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Electrical appliance manufacturer, Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG), has announced the appointment of CEO Jim Clayton.

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Are your dividend yields at risk by owning these stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) pay big dividends.…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd completes $US500 million Indonesian investment: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite confirmation of the huge investment in Indonesia by Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) parent, The Coca-Cola Co, shares are trading…

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Should you avoid Steamships Trading Company Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The highly illiquid shares of Steamships Trading Company Limited (ASX:SST) have been reinstated on the ASX following the a mandatory…

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd jumped 7% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) soared 7% today after it announced it had filed the last regulatory document…

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My Net Fone Limited shares soar on acquisition: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Promising junior telecommunication company, My Net Fone Limited (ASX:MNF), has announced an acquisition which will provide a step-change in revenues…

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Slater & Gordon Limited raises $890 million from institutions: Should you take part?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Legal eagle Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has successfully completed the institutional component of its capital raising to fund the…

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3 big reasons to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Woolworths Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) pay great dividends. But that's not the only reason why you should…

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4 bargain ASX stocks I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) are on my buy…

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2 reasons Australia and New Zealand Banking Group should be on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite not being in the buy zone, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) should be on your watchlist for…

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4 blue chip stocks for a falling Aussie dollar

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you – like me - think the Australian dollar will continue to fall then Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Westfield Corp…

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Should you worry about Telstra Corporation Ltd's $15 billion debt pile?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has announced its intention to offer $US1 billion of debt for general corporate purposes. Should you…

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G8 Education Ltd plummets: Is its 7% fully franked dividend too good to ignore?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of childcare centre owner and operator, G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), have fallen 5% today on news of delays in…

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Here's why iron ore miners are down and staying down

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One look the share price chart of leading Australian iron miners Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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Blackmores Limited confirms strong growth: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Natural health product developer, Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) has reiterated its strong growth following the company's most recent quarter.

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XERO FPO NZ reaches key milestone: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rapidly-growing cloud computing accounting software provider, XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO), has surpassed 200,000 Australian customers.

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Here's why these 3 ASX stocks soared today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA), Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) resisted the broader market selloff to jump sharply higher…

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4 stocks crushed on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), Altas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) are all trading sharply…

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3 Aussie blue chip stocks, 3 big dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are tipped to pay dividends…

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3 ASX stocks to buy and 2 to avoid in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) look like a good buy at today's prices, but both Qantas…

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3 reasons Woolworths Limited is a better buy than National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite boasting a lower dividend yield than National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks a better investment.

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Here's why today is a good day to buy TFS Corporation Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of the world's largest owner and manager of commercial Indian sandalwood plantations, TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) have fallen 3.5%…

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Here's what you need to know about Slater & Gordon Limited's $1.2 billion UK acquisition

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After much speculation Australia's leading personal injury law firm, Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), has announced it will buy Quindell…

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3 blue chip stocks for your retirement watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Get the right mix of growth and income with Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Scentre Group Ltd…

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Who else wants 5 booming healthcare stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) should be on every investors' watchlist.

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Here's why Myer Holdings Ltd shares have fallen 4.6% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of embattled retailer, Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), have fallen heavily after going ex-dividend.

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Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd reports interim results: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) have opened slightly lower following its half-year results announcement this…

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Brickworks Limited reports interim results: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) has reported a lower headline figure but its overall results were impressive.

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Bank of Queensland Limited profit jumps higher: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

On a cash basis, Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), has reported a strong 19% jump in half year profit.

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Here's why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd has fallen today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) have fallen 2% today after going ex-dividend.

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd makes new strategic move

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Martyn Roberts, will become Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) CFO later this year.

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FONTERRA ORD UNIT announces interim results: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Dairy company, FONTERRA ORD UNIT (ASX:FSF), has cut its dividend as tough industry conditions weigh on profits.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, Woolworths Limited and Medibank Private Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is it time to buy, hold or sell Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)?

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Is Vocus Communications Limited now a takeover target?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Speculation has been mounting that Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) could itself be a takeover target.

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Here's why G8 Education Ltd is smashing the S&P/ASX200 today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) shares look seriously cheap after significantly underperforming the S&P/ASX200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) during the past six months;…

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New Hope Corporation Limited posts $23 million loss: Is it time to sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

During its most recent six-month reporting period, New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) reported an underlying profit but a significant write-off…

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TPG Telecom Ltd half year profit soars 18%: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rapidly-growing telecommunications company, TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) has reported a healthy boost in profit during its most recent half-year.

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5 ASX stocks which soared more than 9% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV), Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) and RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG) each soared over 9% today.

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Here's why I'm avoiding Rio Tinto Limited shares and you should too

| Owen Raszkiewicz

You might think Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and its iron ore rivals look cheap but it's important to know why…

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Monadelphous Group Limited shares soar: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mining services giant, Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), has now risen 32% since the beginning of 2015 despite falling profits and…

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