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AMP Limited, Super Retail Group Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd: Where to from here?

| Tim McArthur

These 3 blue-chip stocks have underperformed the market in the past 12 months.

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3 energy producers to buy for the upcoming LNG export business

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

By 2020, Australian LNG export business is expected to rival current world-leading exporter Qatar.

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Why we're hopeless at assessing risk

| Mike King

Most people spend too much time trying to become a better investor and not enough time trying to save more…

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4 great growth stocks to buy for a lucky little one today

| Claude Walker

CSL Limited, Energy Action Limited, 1300 Smiles Limited and Bentham IMF Limited could all be growing for well over a…

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Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd: buy and hold for the next decade

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Their size and market share leadership make competition difficult as they grow into every suburb

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These 4 major companies are starting to look cheap

| Tim McArthur

Screening the market for stocks trading near their 52-week low can identify candidates for further research.

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Westpac Banking Corp says rates will stay on hold

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar strengthened following respected economist Bill Evans’ change of heart.

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It is time to buy these 3 insurance stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Acquisitions and business restructuring are happening while the insurance industry environment is improving.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market is following Wall Street higher.

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The dividend yields on these top 100 stocks just got enticingly better

| Tim McArthur

All else equal, a lower share price means a higher yield.

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Westpac declares more work to be done in the mortgage market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac will increase its efforts to win mortgage customers.

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Could Boral Limited and Transurban Group be tipped for growth?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Increased building materials demand and a possible toll road acquisition make them attractive for investment.

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Play the long game with these 3 future-focused companies

| Sid Narsey

Consider these stocks for your long-term portfolio.

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Can Carsales.com Limited stay in the fast line?

| Chris Koenig

If winners are grinners, then Carsales.com is all smiles.

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Take flight with these 3 small-cap stocks

| Tim McArthur

These 3 stocks are set to have solid growth ahead of them.

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2 stocks to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

Watch the corporate infighting at Leighton Holdings, and sovereign investment in Oil Search.

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Are these insurance brokers worth buying?

| Tim McArthur

“Hot” markets often attract sellers as they know high prices don’t last forever.

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Gold bugs are partying like its 1999 — join in with these 2 stocks

| Mark Woodruff

Independence Group and Newcrest Mining are my bets for exposure to this sector.

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Snap up these blue-chip bargains

| Andrew Mudie

Its not often that investors are offered great businesses at a discount

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Brighter days ahead for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Chris Koenig

With the world’s best-known brand and a fantastic distribution network, this cyclical company is well positioned to reward shareholders forever.

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2 big reasons to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Management’s focus on returns and an effective long-term strategy are setting the scene for greater shareholder wealth.

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2 stocks that rewarded patient investors handsomely over the years

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use some advice from Warren Buffett to grow your investments.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has slipped in afternoon trade to close lower.

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4 stocks positioned to grow from the food super cycle

| Tim McArthur

Increasing volumes of agricultural aids will be required as China and India’s per capita income rises.

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5 big-name stocks with growing dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These stocks offer growing dividends and potential for significant capital gains.

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4 lessons from the collapse of Forge Group

| Mike King

Why Forge Group collapsed and the lessons we can learn

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Do you know the best stocks to profit from booming mobile data downloads?

| Claude Walker

Telstra appears to be the best of the mobile data telcos, but could the smaller ones eventually slow profit growth?

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2 car dealership stocks to help keep your portfolio running smoothly

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Increasing car sales are a sign of an improving economy.

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3 of the lowest cost gold stocks to buy now

| Mike King

Can these three benefit from a surging gold price?

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BHP Billiton Limited reaffirms shareholder returns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Long-term shareholders would be relieved after suffering below-par returns for a number of years.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market is flat at lunchtime today.

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How much more profitable will new technology make the banking sector?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The industry is preparing for the most intensive changes seen since the 1980s.

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BHP Billiton Limited: Billions in cash for shareholders

| Mike King

Cost-cutting and lower debt levels see big miner looking to return cash to shareholders

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4 speculative stocks fit for the Wolf of Wall Street

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Although they boast high valuations, these growth ideas could be what you’re looking for.

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Adelaide Brighton Ltd stock sinks 13.6% – has a buying opportunity emerged?

| Tim McArthur

Investors were shocked by the customer loss.

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Will potash become BHP Billiton Limited's fifth pillar?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The global population is set to soar and BHP could be a key beneficiary.

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Origin Energy Limited suspends drilling at APLNG sites – what investors need to know

| Tim McArthur

Investors need to be prepared for unexpected events occurring.

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Insurance Australia Group Limited drops 15%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| Andrew Mudie

A 6.5% dividend yield is the icing on the cake for long-term investors.

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These 2 stocks make Christmas come twice per year!

| Andrew Mudie

Compounding is incredibly important for investors over the long-term.

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A big reason to buy Newcrest Mining Limited today

| Regan Pearson

Substantial reserves help set Newcrest Mining apart as a long-term winner.

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