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Macquarie Group Ltd's shares fall, but it's still outperforming the big 4 banks

| Tim McArthur

The market appeared under-enthused by the company’s operational briefing.

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Tox Free Solutions expands footprint into east-coast industries

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Top and bottom line growth supported by acquisitions in QLD.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

Market closes up after halt to trading interrupts day.

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Is this one diamond in the mining services rough?

| Mike King

Tough times continue in mining services sector but there may be an opportunity

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Crush low interest rates with these 4 dividend stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates are expected to remain low, so don’t miss the next rush on high-yielding dividend stocks.

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Business conditions reported to be near 3-year highs

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Low interest rates and the Australian dollar are boosting the hopes of businesses.

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Iron ore plunges to 7-month low

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is this an opportunity to buy mining stocks?

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's price war with Schweppes over?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This could be a fantastic opportunity to enter a position with the beverage manufacturer.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group announces impressive first-quarter profit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The ‘Super Regional’ bank is quickly proving why it can be Australia’s best big bank.

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Cochlear Limited shares drop 9.8% after results release – here's what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

The stock is back within a whisker of its 52-week low.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market has continued to add to Monday’s gains.

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Bradken Limited reports 18% profit fall

| Tim McArthur

The market looks to have underestimated the extent of the decline.

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David Jones Limited chairman and directors finally resign

| Claude Walker

Could a refreshed board pay greater respect to shareholders, or even retain the outgoing CEO, Paul Zahra?

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Toyota quits Australia despite $500 million in grants

| Mike King

"An entire industry will disappear"

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Are these 6 IT companies on your watchlist?

| Tim McArthur

The IT sector can be a wonderful place to discover quality investments.

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2 stocks under $5 on investors' radars

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Energy and gaming machine industries are growth themes now.

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Greencross Limited proving pets are profitable

| Tim McArthur

The profits continue to grow for the veterinary services provider.

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Should you buy Newcrest Mining Limited or Northern Star Resources Ltd?

| Regan Pearson

Which gold miner could help you strike gold?

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How to pick good stocks : the power of consumerism

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use your own consumer experience to find rewarding stocks

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Graincorp Ltd, Australian Agricultural Company Ltd, Bega Cheese Ltd: Food producers to watch

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Emerald Agribusiness Group becomes takeover target of Japanese Sumitomo Corporation.

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Woolworths Limited – Where next for investors?

| Tim McArthur

We look at the company in 2004 and the outlook for 2014.

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Standouts from reporting season: REA Group, FlexiGroup and JB Hi-Fi

| Mark Woodruff

These three companies have rallied following strong earnings reports.

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5 reasons to like Buru Energy Limited

| Sid Narsey

Buru Energy has huge potential, and in 2014, we will find out just how much.

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3 reasons to be bullish on the Australian sharemarket

| Bradley Murphy

The market looks set for gains in 2014.

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2 potential profit surprises: Commonwealth Bank and Stockland

| Mark Woodruff

Will brokers be caught unawares?

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5 big-name stocks undervalued by the market

| Andrew Mudie

StocksInValue believe McMillian Shakespeare, ANZ and BHP are good value.

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Incitec Pivot Limited is primed for action

| Chris Koenig

This company may offer a good value for investors.

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Transport your portfolio higher with these 6 stocks

| Tim McArthur

Toll roads, rail freight and travel assets all have appealing characteristics for long-term investors.

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Aurora Oil and Gas Limited takeover bid could attract more attention to Eagle Ford shale oil

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Energy producers are eyeing acreage in the resource rich Texas oil region.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has pushed higher today led by the banks and miners.

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Admedus wins US Food and Drug Administration approval to sell CardioCel in the USA

| Claude Walker

Is Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest onto another winner?

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Slater and Gordon Limited is growing brand awareness and earnings

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The law firm has high name brand recognition in Australia and is expanding in the UK.

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What investors will look for when Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A profit of $4.1 billion is expected to be announced.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at lunchtime

| Tim McArthur

The market is 0.6% higher at lunchtime today.

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4 top acquisitive growth stories

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These stock prices are flying higher every day, is it too late to check-in?

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Investor sentiment rides on blue-chip earnings this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A number of Australia’s biggest names will deliver their interim reports this week.

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Is Rio Tinto Limited a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Analysts and investors are expecting cost-cutting, lower debt and higher earnings will result in a bigger payout when the company’s…

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Could Orica Ltd spin off another business like DuluxGroup Limited?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its chemicals business is in external review and a sale or float could be an option.

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G8 Education Ltd to acquire 63 childcare centres

| Tim McArthur

The roll-up program rolls on!

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AUD strengthens – should you buy US stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There are enormous benefits that can be recognised from investing offshore.

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