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5 stocks to watch for the rest of 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

I had my eye on these companies entering 2014 and they are even more attractive now!

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A stockpicker's guide to Myer Holdings Ltd in 2014

| Andrew Mudie

A 7% dividend yield is nice but management issues need to be sorted out.

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5 stocks for great dividends and growth

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Take advantage of the market's setbacks and buy some top-quality dividend stocks at great prices.

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Will you become a victim of changing energy trends?

| Claude Walker

Note the words of the President of the World Bank and avoid future losses.

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Oroton and RCG Corporation Ltd are about to show their colours

| Peter Andersen

These 2 fashion related companies are offering a positive future for shareholders.

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How to survive corrections and pullbacks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Stocks need to take "breathers" during their ascent.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market rallied today brushing off a weak lead from Wall Street.

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Mortgage Choice Limited, Macquarie Group Ltd and Xero among service sector winners

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Finance and insurance is seeing the biggest expansion.

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Country Road Limited soars 35% – what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

The retailer is back in fashion with investors.

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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd aims to grow sales with online and international push

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

New boss to drive expansion with his Trade Me experience.

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4 companies ready to profit from the future of online retailing

| Regan Pearson

Online sales continued to rise in December, but which retailers are ready to profit?

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Gas producers to watch in 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With consolidation of the industry on the cards, now is the time to watch these top companies.

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Woolworths versus Qantas Airways in one picture

| Mike King

Ever wondered which company has delivered the best returns?

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Westpac Banking Corp loses CIO to Woolworths Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Clive Whincup will leave the bank after being poached by the supermarket giant.

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Should you bet on Tabcorp Holdings Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Despite defensive characteristics there could be better options elsewhere.

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Why 2013 was the worst time to begin investing

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The gains were fantastic, but it won’t always be that easy.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

After 3 days of losses the market has opened higher.

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Westpac's shareholders are cheering: Here's why

| Mike King

Big bank wins Chinese derivatives licence

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Virgin Australia Holdings shares soar

| Mike King

Shares rise 5.4%, despite Virgin's forecast of $49 million loss for the first half

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10 facts you need to know about Woolworths Limited

| Mike King

First half sales reports reveals some interesting numbers

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Woolworths's Masters delivers stunning sales

| Mike King

49.4% increase in sales

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Investors beware – banks are expensive!

| Tim McArthur

Banks are inherently risky businesses so investors need to consider more than just the dividend yield.

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Wesfarmers Ltd to invest $360 million in Victoria

| Tim McArthur

The retailer has identified opportunities to grow in Victoria.

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What investors need to know about Aurora Oil & Gas Limited's latest announcement

| Sid Narsey

The market seems unimpressed by Aurora's recent good news.

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Should Myer buy David Jones Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Some shareholders see benefits in combining the two retailers.

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3 discounted growth stocks you could buy today

| Claude Walker

Don’t be a victim of market sentiment; take the opportunity to profit!

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A stockpicker's guide to David Jones Limited in 2014

| Andrew Mudie

Management changes may be needed in the short term.

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5 stocks to diversify your portfolio

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are being reminded of the risks involved in investing on the stock market.

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Broker picks these 5 companies for 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Can we expect to find growth stocks in 2014? This broker is going for quality.

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Stocks to watch: food, beverages and building materials are expanding

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Performance of Manufacturing Index down in January, but bright spots are evident.

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Making money from drugs — legally

| Andrew Page

Dealing drugs can be a wonderfully profitable business

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market has failed to follow positive leads from US markets overnight.

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Analysts torn over Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's Asian exposure

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Its share price is dropping on emerging market fears, is this the time to start topping up your holding?

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Why this could signal the start of 2014's bull market

| Mike King

The ASX is down, but not out with at least one fund manager predicting a strong finish to the year

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Stay in the market with the dollar-averaging strategy

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

This is one of the most common investment methods.

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Retailers and travel companies benefit as Aussie dollar rallies

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The dollar surged over 2% and is once again trading above US89c.

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The 5 most important investment quotes you'll ever read

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Take the simple advice from these investing experts and you’ll secure your financial freedom.

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3 fast growing stocks putting cash in shareholders' bank accounts

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

You don’t have to be a financial wizard to find these companies.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market is lower at midday, failing to follow Wall Street’s lead.

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Echo Entertainment Group Ltd's CEO calls it quits

| Tim McArthur

The company’s half-year results have failed to inspire its dwindling share price.

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