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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Is it too late to buy ASX gold stocks?

March 23, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of gold mining stocks in the S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (ASX:XGD) (Index:^AXGD) such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and…

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Here's why Ten Network Holdings Limited is on the nose today

March 23, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN) shares opened lower today as media speculation swirls around a potential takeover.

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Premier Investments Limited to pay big special dividend: Is it time to buy?

March 23, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified retail heavyweight, Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV), has announced a strong profit result and two big dividends.

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4 stocks crushed on the ASX today

March 20, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR), Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API), WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) and Salmat Limited (ASX:SLM) each fell…

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Is it time to sell NIB Holdings Limited?

March 20, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Health insurance provider, NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) expects to increase profits in 2015, but it looks fairly valued.

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Are your dividend stocks at risk of rising interest rates?

March 20, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

A report by analysts at Morgan Stanley has found the intrinsic values of some popular ASX stocks like Transurban Group…

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Here's why Karoon Gas Australia Limited shares have plummeted

March 20, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of oil and gas explorer Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) fell as much as 18% this morning.

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Could Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares go gangbusters in 2015?

March 20, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite rising over 700% in 2014, shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have started 2015 in great shape.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group passes milestone: Is it time to buy?

March 19, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is the latest company to have a market capitalisation above $100 billion.

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Who else wants 10 S&P/ASX200 stocks with 5% dividend yields?

March 19, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX:IAG), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) aren't…

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Monadelphous Group Limited shares soar 27% in 5 days: Is it a bargain?

March 19, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite being issued a speeding ticket by the ASX, Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) shares have soared.

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Here's why today is a good day to buy Computershare Limited

March 19, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) is a great company, leveraged to an improving U.S. economy.

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Should you avoid Rio Tinto Limited?

March 18, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is at the mercy of a falling iron ore price.

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

March 18, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Do shares of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) look good value?

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

March 18, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has moved out of the buy zone but G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Woolworths Limited…

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Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited soared today

March 18, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Yesterday proved to be a great time to buy shares of biotech heavyweight, Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX).

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Woolworths Limited falls to 52-week low: Is it a bargain?

March 18, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) have fallen through their previous 52-week low after going ex-dividend.

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Is it time to buy Cash Converters International Ltd and Money3 Corporation Limited?

March 18, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Should a recent share price slide and damning ASIC report concern Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) and Money3 Corporation Limited…

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Here's why Admedus Ltd shares have crashed today

March 18, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors are being lured in by a 28% discount to the trading price of Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ).

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Here's why Karoon Gas Australia Limited surged 14%

March 17, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of international oil and gas explorer Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) surged as much as 14% today.

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Here's one simple chart showing why I think you should avoid bank stocks

March 17, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Long-term investors are advised to avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB)…

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Attention Sirtex Medical Limited shareholders: Look away now

March 17, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of biotechnology heavyweight Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) have plummeted 53% today.

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Bargain alert: Could this be the 'Tech Stock of the Year'?

March 17, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Analysts have put a $0.87 price target on junior technology outfit, Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA). It currently trades at $0.50. Is…

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Here's why Affinity Education Group Ltd has fallen 11% today

March 17, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Following its announcement to conduct a capital raising, shares of Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) have traded sharply lower.

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Is Westpac Banking Corp's 5% dividend yield too good to be true?

March 16, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) may offer a good dividend yield but for market outperformance investors should look elsewhere.

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4 stocks to benefit from US dollar strength

March 16, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) are heavily leveraged to an…

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Here's why Grange Resources Limited jumped 10% today

March 16, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of junior iron ore miner, Grange Resources Limited (ASX:GRR), have jumped 10% today on the back of a market…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd announces more positive news: Should you buy?

March 16, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

One of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd's (ASX:LNG) key tolling projects in North America has received another regulatory approval.

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Attention MMA Offshore Ltd shareholders: Look away now

March 16, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) shares have fallen more than 7% today and more than 65% in 12 months.

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Admedus Ltd announces capital raising: Is it time to sell?

March 16, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Junior biotechnology company Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) has announced a capital raising…as we anticipated.

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Who else wants 5 stocks with great dividend yields?

March 16, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), APA Group (ASX:APA), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) pay awesome…

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Why you should avoid National Australia Bank Ltd. in one simple chart

March 13, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has a very shaky track record.

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Here's why Orca Energy Ltd shares jumped 80% on its Senex Energy Ltd deal

March 13, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) has announced it'll acquire $2 million worth of assets from minnow Orca Energy Ltd (ASX:OGY) and…

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Regis Resources Limited reports 23% revenue jump: Here's what you need know

March 13, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Gold miner Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) has seen its share price jump following the announcement of its half-year results.

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Are higher capital requirements a concern for bank shareholders?

March 13, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) CEO Mike Smith says higher capital buffers are here to stay but this…

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Here's why iiNet Limited and TPG Telecom Ltd shares have soared

March 13, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) will be acquired by rival TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) in a landmark $1.4 billion deal.

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3 devilishly good dividend stocks for 2015 and beyond

March 12, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite the S&P/ASX200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) climbing higher, Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH), Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM)…

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Rio Tinto limited drops 5% in a week: Is it a buy?

March 12, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite falling 5% to $57.60 during the past week, investors should continue to avoid Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares. Here's…

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Here's why Admedus Ltd shares have gone gangbusters

March 12, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Up 17% today, did I sell my Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) shares too soon?

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Ardent Leisure Group soars higher: Is it a bargain?

March 12, 2015 | Owen Raszkiewicz

Following an absolute hammering yesterday, shares of Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) are up around 7%.

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