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S&P/ASX 200 plunges as global fear lives on

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) fell as much as 1.5%, led by Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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The lazy investor's guide to Australia's 4 best retail stocks

| Andrew Mudie

The reporting season has given investors reason to cheer for these stocks and they remain interesting investment opportunities for the…

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Why the Mayne Pharma Group Ltd share price jumped 4.6%

| Tim McArthur

Shares in Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) are now up over 40% in the past year.

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Why Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd is a better investment than Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) has soared 62% in the past six months; over the same…

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Reece Australia Limited: Still one of the best stocks around

| Tim McArthur

Reece Australia Limited (ASX:REH) is a quiet achiever with top notch management and an outstanding track record.

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3 financial stocks to avoid in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

The turbulent last month on the share market has provided investors with some great opportunities to stock up on quality…

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4 of the best blue-chip healthcare stocks to buy in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

The reporting season has given investors an up-to-date look at these top companies. Time to stock up.

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

A big jump in oil and iron ore prices should give resource stocks a boost while Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and…

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Fantastic Holdings Limited: A high-quality business to buy now?

| Motley Fool Staff

Fantastic Holdings Limited (ASX:FAN) can offer investors both growth and rising dividends.

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Market crash: 8 stocks to consider at discount prices

| Sean O'Neill

Earnings season means plenty of updates, and plenty of opportunity to pick up market favourites like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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Profits plunge at Woolworths Limited as chairman and CEO jump ship

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) overall earnings fell 12.5% to their lowest level in three years.

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Why these 5 ASX stocks smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA), ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ), Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN), and 1-Page…

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An investor's guide to Paragon Care Ltd

| Matt Brazier

Medical device supplier Paragon Care Ltd. (ASX:PGC) reports strong headline numbers, but…

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4 stocks sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 gains 0.6% for the day and 0.7% for the week, despite massive recent volatility

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Should you buy Monash IVF Group Ltd after its price slump?

| Brendon Lau

Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) posted results that were below prospectus forecast due to slower-than-expected growth in the industry. But…

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3 key takeaways from Woolworths Limited's annual report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I was impressed by what I saw in Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) annual report.

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Perpetual Limited shares gain on moderate outlook

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) has a modest outlook.

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2 reasons why Woolworths Limited's profit will sink in 2016

| Mike King

Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) implies lower profits ahead

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Harvey Norman Holdings Limited reports strong lift in annual profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) benefited from a booming property market and extra tax incentives from the federal government.

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Regional Express Holdings shares dive on weak results

| Brendon Lau

Regional Express Holdings (ASX:REX) is blaming poor demand for its services for the 14% drop in profit, but that's not…

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Price crash: Cash Converters International Ltd plunges

| Sean O'Neill

A deterioration in the UK business turned an otherwise decent year into an ugly one for shareholders in Cash Converters…

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This tech stock is up 30% since Monday… and 1,158% since October 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) has generated enormous returns for its early (and recent) shareholders.

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Why Lovisa Holdings Ltd shares crashed today

| Brendon Lau

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) took a tumble even as it reported a full year net profit that was 7.3% ahead…

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and ANZ Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

This week National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have…

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3 stocks at 52-week lows – can they turn it around?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV), Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT) and Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) hit their lowest…

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Should you buy Senetas Corporation Limited shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN) shares are up 224% this year, with further growth anticipated.

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IOOF Holdings Limited shares jump on 13% EPS growth

| Tim McArthur

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares are up over 2% after the release of the group’s full year results.

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Market crash shock: ASX set to end the week higher

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) will end the week in the black, led by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woolworths Limited…

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Is Retail Food Group Limited a buy after posting record profits?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are only up 15% in the past 12 months despite a 50% increase…

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Yowie Group Ltd revenue blasts 2,200% higher

| Owen Raszkiewicz

You haven't missed the opportunity to buy shares in a great Australian small-cap business in Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW).

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Australia Post wants to charge you $1 for a stamp

| Mike King

Australia Post also introduces two-speed delivery

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Why BHP Billiton Limited's share price surged 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is setting the local sharemarket alight today.

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Market crash: Brokers name 2 bargain stocks

| Brendon Lau

Bargain hunters have jumped back into the market following the harrowing sell-off and brokers have highlighted two undervalued blue chips…

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Newcastle Council dumps fossil fuel investments

| Mike King

Fossil Fuel divestment continues as another institution takes action

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price soared 20% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) announced a rise in earnings, but there were two other announcements the market was likely…

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Wesfarmers Ltd shares climb 6% this week

| Owen Raszkiewicz

You should have bought Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges higher at the open

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 soars higher in early trading

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Should you participate in the MainstreamBPO Limited IPO?

| Sean O'Neill

Retail investors of at least one popular online broker are being offered the chance to participate in the IPO of…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is set to rise strongly for the fourth day led by resource stocks but Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and…

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Here comes the relief rally…again

| Mike King

ASX expected to take off at the open

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