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Property groups deliver bumper yields

| Andrew Mudie

Earnings season confirms yields above 5.5% for major property groups.

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Weaker Australian dollar brings down SkyCity Entertainment half-year profit

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Adelaide casino renovations are ongoing, but disrupted gaming.

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David Jones Limited: quarterly like-for-like sales up 2.1% and online sales grew 150%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Aggressive discounting cuts into sales growth.

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Stockland Corporation Ltd residential construction up with strengthening housing market

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

First-half 2014 results show growing settlement numbers.

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd hits new all-time high

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Quarterly rail haulage volumes have been on the rise over the past year.

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Why did Carsales.com Limited, OZ Minerals Limited and Qantas rise over 10% in 1 week?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The ASX 100 top gainers for the week.

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Newcrest Mining Limited, Regis Resources Limited and other gold miners see strong share price gains

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gold back up above $1,300/oz from December lows.

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Stock picking tools: Find strong earners with good returns on equity

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

How much is a company earning on your invested equity?

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Warren Buffett Reveals The Biggest Mistake We Make When it Comes to Money

| Mike King

The true key to becoming rich is patient saving, starting today and an understanding that wealth accumulation happens over the…

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ASX smashes back into the black for 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The index scored its greatest week in over 2 years and has now gained 0.1% for 2014.

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7 solid stocks yielding over 7%

| Claude Walker

These 7 companies will pay you more than twice as much as a term deposit; but which are the best…

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The Aussie market has finished the week on a high.

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5 company reports to review this weekend

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra, Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Rio Tinto and Tassal Group released results this week. Here’s what you need to know.

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Superstar stock: CSL Limited

| Claude Walker

This famous biotech has seen almost unparalleled growth, especially in the last decade.

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Transpacific Industries Group Ltd makes big half-year profit, pays down debt by $266 million

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sale of commercial vehicles group and cost-cutting measures improve company outlook.

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Sims Metal Management Ltd's profit bounces back – is now the time to buy?

| Tim McArthur

After years of battling headwinds, Sims' fortunes might be changing.

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5 well-known stocks with dividends over 6%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These established businesses are offering top dividend yields but are they too good to be true?

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3 reasons to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares are down 23% since March 2013, but things are starting to look more positive.

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G8 Education Ltd and Affinity Education Group Ltd: childcare services on a growth path

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Childcare is in constant demand from busy parents.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market has continued its rally this morning.

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Should you buy Automotive Group Holdings Ltd to drive your portfolio higher?

| Tim McArthur

Australia’s largest automotive retailing and logistics group just revealed a record profit.

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Government can't save Qantas Airways Limited

| Mike King

Underlying issues are likely to remain unresolved

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Waiting game continues for Westfield Group investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

ASIC is said to want more time to review the proposal.

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Newcrest Mining Limited announces 88% fall in profit

| Regan Pearson

What investors need to know about Newcrest Mining Limited’s half-year result.

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Challenger Ltd, Asciano Ltd: 2 bargain growth stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance, retirement annuities and rail transport can make good long-term returns.

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AGL Energy Ltd and Collection House Limited: 2 stocks to watch

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These two companies look to have bright futures.

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Transurban Group drives dividend up to 35 cents

| Tim McArthur

The toll road operator has once again produced a sound set of financial results.

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Enero Group Ltd, STW Communications Group Ltd, Tassal Group Limited, RXP Services – Did you see their results?

| Tim McArthur

Here are the results of 4 companies which you may have missed.

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Rio Tinto Limited posts $3.7 billion annual profit – here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in the Anglo-Australian miner are set for a bumper day of trading after it beat forecasts and increased its…

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These 4 stocks could become the Fab 4 of your investment portfolio

| Peter Andersen

Over time investing in growth stocks can have outstanding patience / reward ratios.

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10 key stats from Rio Tinto Limited's 2014 results

| Mike King

Iron ore miner beats expectations

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5 super small-caps at great prices

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If 2014 truly is ‘the year of the small cap’ then these companies appear primed for huge growth.

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Telco watch: Will Turnbull block TPG's fibre plans and could iiNet Limited team up with Vodafone?

| Claude Walker

The Australian telecommunications industry is constantly changing. How does it impact your portfolio?

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Echo Entertainment Group Ltd vs Crown Resorts Ltd: Which is the biggest gamble?

| Andrew Mudie

Crown remains the best choice based on future growth opportunities and Asian exposure.

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Forge Group debts at $500 million

| Mike King

How does a company go from $80 million in net cash to $500 million in debt and administration in six…

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has ended the day flat after 5 days of solid gains.

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ResMed Inc, Cochlear Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: 3 bargain blue chips

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The banks or supermarket giants aren’t the market’s only blue-chip offerings.

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ASX Ltd – should you be adding this monopoly to your portfolio?

| Tim McArthur

The release of the firm’s interim results make it a good time to revisit the stock.

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10 ways Paul Zahra can save David Jones

| Mike King

If Mr Zahra stays with the retailer, here's my tips on how the company can thrive

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A stock picker's guide to Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Australia's largest holiday and flight reservations company is expanding into US and UK markets.

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