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Ozforex Group Ltd share price set to soar on takeover bid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) has received a takeover offer at a 38% premium to yesterday's closing price.

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Big four banks have a super ace up their sleeve

| Mike King

Superannuation pot tipped to grow to $9.5 trillion in 20 years, with banks grabbing more than their fair share

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Why the Japara Healthcare Ltd share price has soared to a 52-week high

| Tim McArthur

There are sound long term fundamentals for Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC).

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will both be watched closely today.

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Should you buy OrotonGroup Limited shares?

| Rachit Dudhwala

OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) might prove a profitable trade for the brave investor.

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Where does the Woolworths share price go from here?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) ) is one of the worst blue-chip performers of 2015.

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Why you should buy Woolworths Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have considerable appeal for long term investors: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC).

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4 reasons to buy Brambles Limited

| Tim McArthur

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) appears to be tracking well for FY 2016.

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Why Monadelphous Group Limited's share price is headed lower

| Mike King

Engineering group Monadelphous Group Ltd (ASX:MND) faces tough year ahead

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Here's why Bank of Queensland Limited soared 2.6%

| Tim McArthur

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) is positioned for growth.

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These 2 companies could help you retire early: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 2 stocks now appears to be a sound long term move: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Macquarie Group…

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3 reasons to buy Perpetual Limited

| Tim McArthur

A weak share price over the past six months for Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) may have created a buying opportunity.

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 shrugs off iron ore fall

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO)(Index:^AXJO) rose for its third straight day despite a heavy selloff of iron ore plays like BHP…

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Why the Netcomm Wireless Ltd share price soared 25% today

| Tom Richardson

Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) has nearly quadrupled in value in just six months.

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Dividend Report Card: Wesfarmers Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) dividend yield looks enticing on a relative basis.

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5 BIG reasons to avoid the Big Four banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) are the two worst faring banks in…

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BHP Billiton Limited shares cheapest in 25 years

| Tom Richardson

Are BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares really at their cheapest level in 25 years?

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Beware the dangers of losing money in the ASX "blue chips"

| Mitch Sonogan

Is your portfolio full of yesterday's ASX200 blue chip stocks? The risks facing these businesses are increasing along with the…

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Is it time to pounce on Woolworths Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and the iShares S&P/ASX High Dividend Index Fund?

| Sean O'Neill

Does recent price weakness represent an opportunity in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and the iShares S&P/ASX High…

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2 small cap tech stocks to consider and one to avoid

| Mike King

Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) and Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA) could be two software stocks to watch

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Fortune Favours The Brave

| Andrew Page

It’s about buying quality companies, at sensible prices, and giving them time to deliver on expectations.

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Resources stocks crash: why the worst might be yet to come

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has hit a new seven-year low while Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares have also been hammered.

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An investor's guide to Primary Health Care Limited

| Christopher Georges

Primary Health Care Limited's (ASX:PRY) share price is at a multi-year low - Is now the time to buy?

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Is it time to dive into these 3 market rejects?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy shares in Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR), and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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Why the Ainsworth Game Technology Limited share price plunged 6.5%

| Tim McArthur

Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) appears to have disappointed investors at the group's AGM.

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Are these 5 stocks still bargain opportunities?

| Tim McArthur

Could there be further gains in store for Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Greencross Limited…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Sims Metals Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) could be…

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Should you buy Goodman Group?

| Qaiser Malik

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) has made a solid start to the year with strong first quarter performance particularly in its global…

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How will you cope with rising interest rates?

| Mike King

Are you ready for rising interest rates?

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Dividend report card: National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

Is National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) a top notch income stock?

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4 ASX stocks smashed by the market today

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 soars 2.2% higher, but these 4 stocks saw their share prices hammered

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Market Wrap: ASX rebounds as Big Banks fire

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) closed considerably higher, led up by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).

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Why the QBE Insurance Group Ltd share price fell today

| Tom Richardson

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) continues to have problems.

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SMS Management & Technology Limited's shares crash 23%

| Mike King

A profit downgrade sinks SMS Management & Technology Limited's (ASX:SMX) share price

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4 stocks on my BUY radar right now

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG), Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) are looking attractive at current prices.

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Brokers name 3 top stocks for big growth prospects  

| Tom Richardson

Is Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) worth a look?

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as blue-chips come to the party

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen 1.3% today, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).

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A rate cut could still be on the table

| Mike King

Despite economic conditions improving, a rate cut could be coming next year

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Thorn Group Ltd offers a 6% fully-franked dividend: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) for the income after today's half-yearly results announcement?

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Is A2 MILK FPO NZ the next Bellamy's Australia Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) has upgraded its guidance after a significant spike in demand for its infant formula. Could…

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