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Can these 3 speculative stocks deliver outsized returns?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Nearmap Limited (ASX:NEA), iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) and Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN) guaranteed multi-baggers?

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Why fully-franked dividends are better than cash

| Mike King

Fully franked dividends beat term deposits hands down

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Link Group IPO: Overpriced and headed for a fall

| Mike King

Link Group expected to be 2015's biggest IPO, but it could also be the most expensive

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OZ Minerals Limited surges on takeover speculation: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The market is betting that KKR wants more than just a minority stake in OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) with the…

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Should you buy XERO FPO NZ today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) has surpassed 100,000 subscribers in the UK.

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Should you buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, FlexiGroup Limited, and Woolworths Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Much of the bad news is already baked into the price of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), and…

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Australia's housing market slows as investors face even higher rates

| Mike King

Banks set to raise rates further for property investor lending as auction clearance rates slow

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Up 1,233%: Should you buy 1-Page Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) has released its half-year earnings results.

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Morning market movers: 7 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to hold above the psychologically important 5,000 level today as OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) and Origin…

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Why now is a great time to buy ASX shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is down 16% since April

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Can CSL Limited hit $100 per share?

| Peter Stephens

Do shares in CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) look undervalued at the present time?

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4 stocks sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 roars 2.1% higher, but these 4 stocks slumped into the red

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Spending Spree: 4 stocks that I want to buy right now!

| Christopher Georges

Now might be a good time to put new money to work in stocks like Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and…

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Are these stocks' incredible 6%-8% dividends sustainable?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors have been heavily selling FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA), and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), but are they…

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4 ASX stocks soaring today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 jumps 2.1% to close above the 5,000 mark

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a buying opportunity?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is back in the market's favour today.

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Should you bet on Crown Resorts Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

The situation in Macau may be more dire than what most pundits are expecting with a major junket operator threatening…

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AGL Energy forecasts rising profits in 2016: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) is forecasting a significant increase in underlying profit for the 2016 financial year.

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Why a bet on BHP Billiton Limited is a huge risk to take

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is highly leveraged to the prices at which its commodities trade.

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Why Metcash Limited isn't doomed

| Mike King

The demise of Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) has been exaggerated.

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5 blistering tech stocks you can buy today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Whether you're after disruptive growth, scale, dividends or all of the above; Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO),…

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Capital raising: Who wants Origin Energy Ltd shares at $4 apiece?

| Sean O'Neill

More importantly, are existing shareholders set for a big hit to the value of their shares when Origin Energy Ltd…

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What's going on with South32 Ltd's share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has fallen 37.6% since debuting on the ASX in May this year.

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A relief rally for the S&P/ASX 200: but will it last?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is on the way up, but it hasn't been smooth sailing.

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3 bargain small-cap stocks I've bought

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're looking to put a little more oomph in your investment returns, why not consider quality small-caps like Senetas…

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Should Telstra Corporation Ltd fear TPG Telecom Ltd's $1b Vodafone deal?

| Brendon Lau

TPG Telecom Ltd's (ASX:TPM) new partnership with Vodafone and the rapid consolidation in the sector will put Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Market Roundup: S&P/ASX 200 soars as bulls take over

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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

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Is it time to buy Woolworths Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) can be considered stalwarts in a diversified portfolio.

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Is it time to buy these 3 beaten-down stocks?

| Christopher Georges

Could stocks like Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG), Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) and Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) be great buys…

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7 small-cap ASX stocks you need to know about

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Many investors are ignoring the enormous upside potential possessed by some of Australia's smaller public companies.

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What Glencore's collapse means for Aussie miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) crashed after Glencore's heavy loss.

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Why saving and investing in your 20s is so important

| Mike King

Saving $10,000 during your 20s is better than trying to save $25,000 in your 40s

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Are smaller stocks really the best way to earn outsized returns?

| Sean O'Neill

Australia’s S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES (INDEXASX:XSO) index has majorly underperformed big brother S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) over the past 10 years.

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Fossil Fuel Divestment Wins Again: Origin Energy Ltd

| Claude Walker

Fossil fuel investors will suffer if they are invested in Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG)

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Is the expected market recovery this morning a dead cat bounce? It's not only resource stocks like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)…

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Stocks on sale! Get your bargains here!

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 has dropped 17% in the past 6 months - time to grab some bargains

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Aurizon Holdings Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd: 3 stocks to buy and hold forever

| Peter Stephens

These 3 shares are excellent long term buys: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) and…

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3 superstar dividend stocks: Woolworths Limited, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Cimic Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could give your income a major boost: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Cimic…

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3 stocks offering growth at a reasonable price: Suncorp Group Ltd, Newcrest Mining Limited and Sirtex Medical Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to post excellent capital gains in the long run: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Newcrest Mining…

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$55 billion wiped off the stockmarket in horror day

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 300 drops 3.8%, but these 5 stocks fared even worse

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