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Broker updates are mixed on these 6 high profile ASX 200 shares

| Lina Lim

It's a mixed bag of broker updates this week across a range of high profile ASX 200 shares including Afterpay…

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3 ASX monopoly shares you might want to own today

| Sebastian Bowen

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) is 1 of the 3 ASX shares that can be characterised as monopolies in my view.…

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2 ASX 200 tech shares I don't want to miss if the market rallies 

| Lina Lim

Why Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) are ASX 200 tech shares I wouldn't want…

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Why this Federal Budget is good for many ASX shares

| Ken Hall

I think ASX shares will benefit from the Federal Budget. Here's why the latest spending announcements are good for business…

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Could these microcap ASX shares be the next A2 Milk (ASX:A2M)? 

| Lina Lim

Could these two microcap ASX shares be the needle in the haystack to become the next A2 Milk Company Ltd…

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Is the Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price a buy? 

| Lina Lim

The Afterpay share price has been resilient amidst a volatile market. Could now be the time to buy? We take…

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Iron ore slumps: Does this make the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price and other miners a buy? 

| Lina Lim

Could the Fortescue Metals (ASX: FMG), Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and BHP (ASX: BHP) share prices be a buy with…

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3 small cap ASX growth shares I'd buy with $1,000

| Lina Lim

Why Selfwealth Ltd (ASX: SWF) and these two other companies could be leading small cap ASX growth shares to watch…

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5 great ASX stocks to have in your watchlist for 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and three other relatively unknown ASX stocks deserve a position in your watchlist…

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Here's why these 4 stocks have been soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) are among today's big…

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Legal eagles are looking to swoop on Vocation Ltd: Should investors sell?

| Tom Richardson

Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) is to be pursued in the courts by Bentham IMF Limited (ASX:IMF) and Slater and Gordon Limited…

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Here's why these 4 stocks have been soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ), Silex Systems Ltd (ASX:SLX) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are among today's top climbers.

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Medibank Private: Last calls for a stag profit bonanza

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private is shaping up to be a roaring success for the Government and IPO investors could be set to…

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4 market-thumping movers from today

| Tom Richardson

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) and Mobile Embrace Ltd (ASX:MBE) are among today's top gainers.

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4 great stocks near 52-week lows: Is it time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Now could be a great opportunity for investors to purchase Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Australian Foundation Investment…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares jump on Canadian LNG export licence

| Mike King

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) files application for 8 million tonnes per annum LNG export plant in Canada

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Here's why these 4 stocks have been soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) and Credit Corp Group Ltd (ASX:CCP) are among several stocks that have been sailing higher…

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6 reasons to stick with your QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has been a poor performer for the last decade but better times may lie ahead.

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It's not too late to profit from the Medibank Private IPO

| Tim McArthur

The popularity of this privatisation shows many investors are very keen to own a slice of Australia’s leading private health…

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Retail sales surge: Time to buy retail stocks?

| Mike King

Retail sales jump 1.2% in September over August, and 5.7% for the year. Has consumer confidence returned?

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4 stocks the fund managers are buying and selling

| Tim McArthur

Investors might want to take a closer look at Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) and Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB).

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3 great ASX stocks to buy in November

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) could be amongst the best stocks you…

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3 reasons to stick with your Telstra Corporation Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) does a lot more than just pay a juicy fully franked dividend.

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited shares fire up on latest Queensland deal: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past fortnight alone shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) have jumped 25% and today’s announcement could provide…

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Here's why AMP Limited is now the greatest blue-chip growth stock

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is arguably now the most China focussed blue-chip stock outside of the mining giants.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's $7.1 billion profit proves it's the best bank stock on the ASX

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has once again silenced its critics with a huge profit increase.

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Ardent Leisure Group, Dick Smith Holdings Ltd, iiNet Limited: 3 investment treats for Halloween

| Tim McArthur

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) and iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) all look appealing investment prospects at present.

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Would a contrarian investor buy Rio Tinto Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd or QBE Insurance Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and QBE Insurance Ltd (ASX:QBE) are all significantly down in…

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Are these the 3 best dividend stocks on the ASX?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wide economic moats, huge asset bases and pricing power are on offer with Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Should you buy into Medibank Private's IPO?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private could be the biggest float of the decade – but is it really worth the fuss?

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ANZ Bank, Bank of Queensland Limited and Ardent Leisure Group: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Whilst they may be slightly expensive, the dividends on offer from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Bank of…

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Will the Medibank Private IPO be a dud?

| Tim McArthur

IPOs are fraught with danger but on balance there is reason to apply for Medibank Private shares in my opinion.

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Here's why today is a great day to buy Shine Corporate Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Founders of Australian law firm Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Stephen Roche and Simon Morrison, have sold 8 million shares each,…

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4 facts from the Origin Energy Ltd AGM you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Blue-chip business Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is either a portfolio holding for most investors or at the very least on…

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One very big concern for Medibank Private buyers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This key factor might change the way you look at an investment in Medibank Private…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia be the first $100 stock?

| Tim McArthur

I’d stake my money on Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) before Commonwealth Bank of…

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National Australia Bank Ltd or Telstra Corporation Ltd: Which has got the better dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With interest rates low, it’s only natural to want to invest in highly sort after dividend stocks in the S&P/ASX…

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Your instant 5 share rapid growth portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Looking to grow your portfolio over the long term? Try Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Slater & Gordon…

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Are Rio Tinto Limited, Vale SA and BHP Billiton Limited destined for the scrap heap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Why is everyone criticising Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Vale SA (ADR) (NYSE:VALE) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) for producing more…

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Did you miss the 'sneak peak' of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's FY14 profit result?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is expected to record a solid earnings increase on Thursday, even after it…

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Childcare sector hots up with another IPO

| Mike King

With 3 listed players on the ASX, including one IPO last week, the sector is seeing more competition

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Crown Resorts Ltd, Jumbo Interactive Ltd: Which gambling stock should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) all have leading positions within the gaming…

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Should you buy these 4 huge dividend stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is it time to consider buying National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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4 sizzling hot small-cap stocks to buy in October

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite the market stampeding higher, NetComm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and Yellow Brick Road…

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Should you get defensive with these 3 big name stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited (ASX:SIP) have established brands and sound management, but are…

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Big dividends and massive long-term growth potential are being offered-up with Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH), M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), InvoCare…

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Are these 3 stocks too cheap to ignore?

| Tim McArthur

Shares in Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX:SXL) and Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) all slumped on…

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5 stocks I'll buy for my mother

| Owen Raszkiewicz

She’s knows I’ll make mistakes, but in the long run we’ll both be better for it…

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