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Worleyparsons Limited jumps 10.6% but it could still go higher

| Tim McArthur

There is bound to be some opportunities amongst beaten-up mining service stocks and this could be one of them.

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3 promising stocks beating earnings trends

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Above average half-year profit growth makes them attractive.

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Your instant 5-share mining portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is the /resources sector in for a big year? If so, these companies look set to outperform

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market traded sideways today.

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Are the banks still a good investment?

| Andrew Mudie

Yes, yes, and yes. Low risk, high-income investments will continue to be in favour with investors.

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Juice your returns with Telstra's 5.6% dividend yield

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The telco has a solid growth strategy to go along with its huge payout.

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Superstar Flashback: Would you have bought CSL Limited in 1999?

| Claude Walker

Would you be able to spot the next CSL Limited? What we learn about valuation from a glance back at…

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The Aussie technology revolution happening right in front of your eyes

| Mike King

Could 2014 be the year of the tech stocks, or is this a repeat of the dot-com bubble?

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3 reasons I'm not buying ANZ

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Price, patience and margin pressure are going against this growth stock.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The local market is treading water so far today.

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Should you buy these 2 fund managers?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gain from their investing experience and get good returns yourself.

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What investors need to know from Westfield Group's results

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company delivered its full-year results today, announcing a 6.7% fall in net profit.

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Should investors buy iron ore stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The commodity plunged to a fresh seven-month low overnight.

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd gains altitude – have investors missed the flight?

| Tim McArthur

Patience is a virtue when travelling and a necessity when investing!

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2 bargain stocks on investors' radars

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Short-term setbacks make bargain opportunities for long-term investors.

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4 winners and 4 losers of reporting season

| Regan Pearson

Which companies have shone and which have stumbled this reporting season?

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4 hot stocks soaring from earnings season

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Surprising growth and changes in company direction fuel share price jumps.

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Ardent Leisure Group delivers good times for families and investors alike

| Chris Koenig

Main Event and Goodlife fitness centres are driving substantial earnings growth for this Australian success story.

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3 reasons to follow Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its four projects have over a billion barrels of oil equivalent available to be developed.

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Which are the best healthcare stocks to buy now?

| Tim McArthur

There is plenty of good quality to choose from but often the price just isn’t right.

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QBE Insurance Group Limited releases full-year results: Is it time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

The question for investors is whether the upside potential outweighs the downside risks.

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5 stocks for the patient investor

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These stocks are at the top of my watchlist. Are they on yours?

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has ended its run of gains.

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3 stocks that just want to have fun

| Peter Andersen

Amalgamated Holdings Ltd, Ardent Leisure Group and Sealink Travel Group are set to give their shareholders a good time.

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Has QBE Insurance Group Limited's share price bottomed?

| Tim McArthur

The worst may now be behind the global insurer.

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4 of the best from the West

| Tom Richardson

Here are four of Western Australia's finest businesses to bring a little toughness to your portfolio.

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You know it's a bull market when…

| Mike King

You know it's a bull market when the ASX is hitting 2008 highs, slowly, surely but decisively putting the GFC…

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The sting in Commonwealth Bank's dividend

| Mike King

A downside to the big banks' dividend reinvestment plans

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What can Qantas Airways Limited shareholders expect from Thursday's results?

| Andrew Mudie

$2 billion in cost-cutting initiatives expected to be announced.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market has opened higher and touched a new 5-year high.

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All eyes on Rio Tinto Limited now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Robust growth in China, high spot prices and increasing production are putting a new shine on this mining heavyweight.

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What would you do with $70bn in cash?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

That’s how much Australia’s largest companies are currently holding.

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Beach Energy Limited reports record sales and profits

| Chris Koenig

Is now the time to get into this energy play?

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3 reasons to buy Wesfarmers Ltd for your retirement

| Tim McArthur

It’s no wonder this stock is a mainstay of many investors’ portfolios.

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What should you do if the Aussie dollar goes to $US65c?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Think of the winners and losers to take advantage of the opportunity.

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Use Buffett's "equity/bond" idea to guide investing

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid long-term earnings growth makes the strongest base for your portfolio.

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My top 3 gold stocks for 2014

| Chris Koenig

Gold stocks were among the worst performers last year but some could star this year.

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BHP Billiton Limited: A more reliable dividend payer than the major banks?

| Mark Woodruff

The phrase "dividend support" and "mining shares" rarely appear in the same sentence.

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Why you should buy ARB Corporation

| Bradley Murphy

ARB set for future growth despite fall in half-year earnings.

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Should you buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Bradley Murphy

Despite poor FY13 results, the long-term growth story remains on track.

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