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Record low rental yields are deterring property investors

| Mike King

Another sign property prices are heading for a fall

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Why Mobile Embrace Ltd's share price soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Mobile Embrace Ltd's (ASX:MBE) shares rose more than 8% this morning following a market update

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2 bargain blue chips? Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Aurizon Holdings Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Are these 2 stocks cheap enough to buy? Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ)

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5 reasons why the Reserve Bank should cut interest rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) show why the RBA needs to cut interest rates

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3 growth stocks to help you retire rich

| Tim McArthur

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) could all be foundation stocks for a…

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Top stock for November

| Motley Fool Staff

Our writers offer their tips for November

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Market movers: 6 stocks to watch closely

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has announced a modest jump in full-year cash profit, but REA Group (ASX:REA), iProperty Group Ltd…

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2 stocks to get rich: Suncorp Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks appear to be on the cusp of high total returns: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Insurance Australia…

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How to retire happily with these 3 dividend stocks: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Transurban Group and Scentre Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks have excellent long term dividend prospects: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and…

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Two growth alternatives to an overpriced Blackmores Limited

| Sean O'Neill

Consider buying shares in XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) or Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) instead of Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL).

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Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) share price has dropped 10% over the last three weeks

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Are these 3 mid-cap stocks absolute bargains?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors seeking to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) should look to mid-cap stocks like Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Altium Limited…

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Market Wrap: Losing streak continues for S&P/ASX 200

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) dragged the ASX lower today

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3 ways to smash the interest on your savings account

| Sean O'Neill

Investors will find a lot to like about the massive dividends on offer at G8 Education Limited (ASX:GEM), AMP Limited’s…

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4 scarily cheap income stocks to buy this Halloween

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) are all trading…

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Should you buy Blackmores Limited shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares have come off the boil: Should you take advantage?

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Here's why Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares are plunging

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares have tumbled as much as 4.3% lower today.

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Origin Energy Ltd jumps 1.0% higher on report

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has released a reasonable set of first quarter production figures.

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S&P/ASX 200 falls as Woolworths continues to sink

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has fallen 12% since Wednesday and is dragging on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

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If you don't worry about the risks, you deserve to get burnt

| Mike King

The stock market can be a dangerous place for those who don't understand the risks

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AGL Energy Ltd, Pact Group Holdings Ltd, Shopping Cntrs Austrls Pprty Gp Re Ltd: 3 quality stocks for your portfolio

| Tim McArthur

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) and Shopping Cntrs Austrls Pprty Gp Re Ltd (ASX:SCP) have all…

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Tassal Group Limited vs. Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd: Buy, hold or sell

| Tim McArthur

Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) and Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd (ASX:HUO) both have appealing long-term growth potential.

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Could Woolworths Limited share plunge tempt Warren Buffett?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is Australia’s leading retailer with the type of moat that Buffett may be drawn too.

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Macquarie Group Ltd bucks downtrend with record result: here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) has raced to a three-month high and it looks poised to run even higher

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Invest internationally, from home

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Which companies are the next generation of global success stories?

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Is Woolworths Limited a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares have extended yesterday's losses.

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3 reasons to buy BHP Billiton Limited

| Peter Stephens

Buying BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could be a shrewd move

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3 reasons to buy Magellan Financial Group Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) appears to have solid momentum.

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3 outstanding stocks for dividend and growth

| Qaiser Malik

Looking for quality income and growth stocks? Here are 3 ideas

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3 reasons to buy Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

Buying Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) could lead to stunning capital gains

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Are AMP Limited Capital Notes a reliable way to boost your portfolio income?

| Sean O'Neill

Or are investors better off steering clear of AMP Limited’s (ASX:AMP) hybrid offering?

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Dividend report card: CSL Limited

| Peter Stephens

Is CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) a strong income play?

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2 cheap retailers for the next bull market: Woolworths Limited and Super Retail Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks could be worth buying for the long term: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL)

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Should you buy shares in National Australia Bank Ltd. and QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Do these 2 stocks have high total return potential? National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)

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Here's why BT Investment Management Ltd soared 7%

| Tim McArthur

BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) have hit a new all-time high.

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5 reasons why QBE Insurance Group Ltd is set for a huge 2016

| Andrew Mudie

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE) share price remains unnecessarily bound by pessimistic forecasts. The company has a massive…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd slashes 411 jobs

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) said its decision wasn’t easy. However, it is under pressure to respond to competition from TPG…

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Could iron ore hit US$45 per tonne by the end of December?

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) economists suspect iron ore still has further to fall, which would be bad news for Rio…

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Qube Holdings Ltd snatches 20% of Asciano Ltd – Here's what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) has now attracted the attention two suitors including Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB).

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Morning Market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), QUBE Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) and Asciano Ltd…

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