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How to thump the market with these 3 growth stocks

| Christopher Georges

Avoid the underperformers and consider stocks like Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) to beat the market.

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Should Wesfarmers Ltd and Woolworths Limited shareholders be worried by a revitalised Metcash Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) are core holdings for many investors.

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The big four banks are getting cheaper: Time to buy?

| Mike King

With mouth-watering fully franked dividends grossing up to more than 8%, the big four are looking attractive

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Will Slater & Gordon Limited win from the Volkswagen scandal

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors would be forgiven to think that the VW scandal will have little impact on their portfolio. But that's…

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Could Warren Buffett love Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

The business model might not be as good but the asking price for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) could tempt the…

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CV Check Ltd skyrockets 250% following IPO – have you missed out?

| Mitch Sonogan

CV Check Ltd (ASX:CV1) has skyrocketed 250% following its IPO - should you buy before it's too late?

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How to protect your share portfolio from volatility

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 is down 14% since late April, and more than half the trading days since July have seen…

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Is there any value in CV Check Ltd, TPG Telecom Ltd and Webjet Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Should investors steer clear of CV Check Ltd (ASX:CV1), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)?

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Morning market movers: 7 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It's all about merger and acquisition news today with the likes of News Corp (ASX:NWS), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and…

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5 big dividend stocks with strong returns on equity

| Mike King

Will these 5 companies continue to pay out generous dividends?

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Is it time to pounce on Dick Smith Holdings Ltd, BHP Billiton Limited, and Capitol Health Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Trading at their lowest point all year, is there any value to be found in Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH),…

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4 beaten-up blue chip stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

After the severe market sell-off in the September quarter, value could be starting to emerge in Primary Health Care Limited…

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How safe is your money in BHP Billiton Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) prove to be a reliable investment?

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Market Wrap: ASX extends relief rally

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) regained more lost ground today, led by a chorus of blue-chip stocks.

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Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited and OZ Minerals Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Unloved stocks such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) might be offering…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Why investors should leave the past alone

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has had a rough trot, but can it get back on top?

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group announces new CEO

| Tom Richardson

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) share price is up 1.6% today.

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Super-investor Carl Icahn warns of potential sharemarket catastrophe

| Tim McArthur

Investors are once again buying Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) but perhaps it's smarter to…

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Is Santos Ltd nearing the "buy" zone?

| Brendon Lau

It's time to take a closer look at Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) but don't press the "buy" button just yet. Here's…

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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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