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Bradken Limited reports: What you need to know

| Matt Brazier

Engineering company Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) released a bad set of results this morning.

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Greencross Limited reports: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Pet store and vet Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) reported a cracking set of results for the past 12 months.

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The investor's guide to AusNet Services

| John Hopkins

AusNet Services’ 2015 annual report shows a drop in profits of 87%. But why?

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Warren Buffett fires the elephant gun

| Mike King

The Oracle of Omaha buys aerospace parts manufacturer Precision Castparts Corp for US$32.3 billion

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What are the implications of Warren Buffett's $37.2 billion acquisition for ASX investors?

| Brendon Lau

There are three key takeaways for our market from Warren Buffett's mega acquisition of a US-listed company even though the…

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Transurban Group reports: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) has reported growth in underlying earnings for the full year.

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

A big rally in offshore markets isn't the only thing for investors to focus on today. Earnings news from Domino’s…

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2 stocks you should have bought this time last year: Amcor Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

Is it too late to buy these 2 top performers? Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC).

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2 of my favourite dividend stocks: QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks could boost your income: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL).

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Is now the right time for you to buy Navitas Limited?

| Christopher Georges

The share price of Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) is trading near its 52-week low - so could now be a buying…

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Here's why property-related stocks could be about to crash

| Tim McArthur

Avjennings Ltd (ASX:AVJ) and Villa World Ltd (ASX:VLW) have had a great run but can it continue?

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are falling today

| Tom Richardson

Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) and Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) were among today's big fallers.

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5 stocks climbing on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) gains 0.6%, but these 5 gained more than 4% today

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Coffey International Limited: Is this the most unloved stock on the ASX?

| Tim McArthur

Coffey International Limited (ASX:COF) is struggling to capture investor attention.

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Capilano Honey Ltd reports: 10 things you need to know

| Matt Brazier

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) releases a stellar set of results.

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Should you get excited about G8 Education Ltd's half-year result?

| Brendon Lau

Excitement over G8 Education Ltd's (ASX:GEM) 73% half-year profit surge is quickly evaporating as investors come to realise that its…

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 Is now the time to buy Transpacific Industries Group Ltd.? 

| Brett Bearham

Transpacific Industries Group Ltd. (ASX:TPI) is making some strategic moves, but the full-year results will show if they are the right ones. 

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Beyond The Banks

| Andrew Page

With interest rates at record lows — and likely to drop lower — high yielding, dividend paying shares have never…

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Video special Part II: How to understand common valuation metrics

| Owen Raszkiewicz

This short video helps investors understand some basic valuation metrics for publicly-listed companies.

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3 stocks to buy and 2 to sell

| Tim McArthur

The latest quarterly report from Contango Microcap Ltd (ASX:CTN) provides investors with a number of potential stock ideas.

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The greatest risk when investing in Crown Resorts Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

There are big risks in the next 24 months for Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) including a capital raising and a…

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Is it time to buy shares of Catapult Group International Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) has reported a solid result for the full-year ended 30 June 2015.

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price slumped last week

| Tim McArthur

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have now fallen around 50%.

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Banks and mining services head lower: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) were amongst last week’s biggest losers.

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Is DWS Ltd's 8% dividend yield too good to ignore?

| Tim McArthur

An undemanding multiple and a juicy fully franked dividend is on offer at DWS Ltd (ASX:DWS).

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Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd share price crashed 4% this morning

| Brendon Lau

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) tumbled despite posting a better-than-expected full year result. If you blinked you would have…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited: A lesson for investors

| Mike King

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price spikes but results should've come as no real surprise to shareholders

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S&P/ASX 200 recovers as banks rally: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has managed to regain its composure today thanks to strong gains from Australia and New…

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Could rugby save Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

Shares of Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) are 2.8% lower after announcing a deal with the NRL.

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One tech company you should have bought and two you should consider buying

| Andrew Mudie

Investing in Australia’s best tech companies has been a great investment strategy, don’t miss out on the next great Australian…

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Superloop Ltd progresses Asian expansion: Is it a buy?

| Tom Richardson

Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) and Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) both have promising futures.

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Uber might not kill the taxi industry – but it's going to transform it

| Mike King

Uber hasn't killed the taxi industry yet, but has the ride-sharing company is making an impact

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Why the Ansell Limited share price fell 19% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) shares have shed more than 19% of their price despite a strong earnings result.

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National Australia Bank Ltd. to take bigger-than-expected hit to UK business

| Brendon Lau

A more than £500 million provision for its UK business is overshadowing National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) solid quarterly profit…

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Here's what you need to know before Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd reports

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders will be keen to assess Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) interim results later this month.

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Why JB Hi-Fi Limited's share price soared more than 10% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) smashed the market's earnings expectations, while it also offered long-term shareholders another very nice surprise.

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What's going on with Commonwealth Bank of Australia's share price?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) share price was slammed nearly 7% late last week as investors prepare for a potentially…

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 12 – Small and Mid-sized Producers

| Mitch Sonogan

Part 12 looks at Small and Mid-sized producers - this is where investors should start their search for a profitable…

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More job cuts at BHP Billiton Limited: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is thinning out its workforce in response to plummeting commodity prices.

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Should you buy the REITs like GPT Group?

| John Hopkins

The share price of GPT Group (ASX:GPT) has grown 17% in the past 12 months. Is there still value for…

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