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UberX ups fares: Will the share price of Cabcharge Australia Limited go higher?

| Andrew Mudie

Cabcharge Australia Limited holds a dominant position in the taxi market but Uber is ruining everything. Could farer pricing help…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia turns the screws on property lending

| Mike King

Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) deliberately trying to harm its business?

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

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is set for a bumper earnings release in 10 days, are you prepared?

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Is gold miner EVOLUTION FPO still raking in the cash?

| Regan Pearson

Earlier this year Evolution FPO (ASX:EVN) was one of the miners to beat. Is it still?

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2 exceptional turnaround stocks: Woodside Petroleum Limited and Super Retail Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks look set to turn around disappointing share price performance: Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Super Retail Group…

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FlexiGroup Limited vs Australia and New Zealand Banking Group: Which is the better buy?

| Peter Stephens

Is FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) the stock with the greatest long term potential?

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Are Australian media stocks about to get pummelled?

| Tim McArthur

Even Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) face challenges from the entrance of Netflix.

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia raise capital this week?

| Brendon Lau

Big bank stocks are the worst performers on the ASX 200 with rumours that Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is…

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3 stocks that could help protect your SMSF

| Christopher Georges

Defensive stocks like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (ASX:CCL) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) will reduce your portfolio's volatility.

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Did you miss the major news on the ASX this week?

| Matt Brazier

A run-down of this week’s major market announcements.

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Rio Tinto Limited reports: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

First half earnings from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have plunged, but the result holds more positive than negative news. Is…

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Why the Ramsay Health Care Limited share price slumped 4% today

| Brendon Lau

Confirmation of Ramsay Health Care Limited's (ASX:RHC) 18%-20% net profit growth for 2014-15 feels strangely like a profit downgrade. Here's…

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Why Orica Ltd's share price fell 16% this morning

| Brendon Lau

Explosives maker Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 after management warned that 2014-15 profits will…

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2 dividend champions: National Australia Bank Ltd. and Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks could boost your income: National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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2 stocks with vast upside potential: Oil Search Limited and JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks could be about to soar: Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH)

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2 stocks set to smash the ASX: Domino's Pizza Group Enterprises Ltd. and Cochlear Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks are set to outperform the wider index in the long run: Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and…

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BHP Billiton Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited: 2 mining stocks set to soar?

| Peter Stephens

Could these 2 mining stocks be worth buying right now: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM)?

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4 ultra-promising stocks I'm betting on in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I've already bought shares of Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) and Yowie Group Ltd…

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3 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy today with $10,000

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Three stocks which pay great dividends and have excellent track records of growth are Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHG), WAM…

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Westpac Banking Corp, National Australia Bank Ltd and ANZ Banking Group: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rising capital requirements are just the beginning for Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Australia and…

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Why the Ozforex Group Ltd share price is up 12% today

| Brendon Lau

The online foreign exchange company is enjoying a strong re-rating after management issued a bullish outlook and reported a stellar…

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Why the Downer EDI Limited share price fell 8.9% today

| Brendon Lau

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) took its worst beating in a year after it posted its full year result. But it's…

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Super Retail Group Ltd, Harvey Norman Holdings Limited, Retail Food Group Limited: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) could offer investors good…

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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd rejects takeover bid: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The takover offer for Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) is below the valuation given by the company's independent adviser. But don't…

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Austbrokers Holdings Limited announces big new acquisition interest

| Matt Brazier

Insurance broker Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) buys a health and safety rehabilitation service provider.

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Dividend report card: Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) remains an appealing income stock.

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Should you buy into Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's capital raising?

| Brendon Lau

Australia's third largest bank is looking to raise $3 billion to shore up its balance sheet. Read this before you…

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Regis Resources Limited sinks 33%: Is it time to buy?

| John Hopkins

In the past six months, Regis Resources Limited’s (ASX: RRL) share price has fallen 33%. Is it time to buy?

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Wesfarmers Ltd vs Transurban Group: which is the best dividend stock?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) or Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) if you are looking for top notch income prospects?

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Rio Tinto Limited and Commonwealth Bank of Australia: 2 of the best stocks on the ASX?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 2 stocks to your portfolio? Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

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2 finance stocks with 20% upside? AMP Limited and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 2 finance stocks appear to be worth buying: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG)

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10 reasons why I think Nick Scali Limited should be in your portfolio

| John Hopkins

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) continues to outperform. Here are 10 reasons why I think it should be in your portfolio.

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What you need to know about Freelancer Ltd's 52-week high

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) shares jumped after the company announced an institutional capital raising and selling by seed investors.

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Why the share prices of Cash Converters International Ltd & Money3 Corporation Limited crashed today

| Brendon Lau

Bargain hunters beware! The crash in the share prices of Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) and Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY)…

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Why the Skilled Group Ltd. share price jumped 4.8% today

| Brendon Lau

The full year results from the labour hire company should be a "ho-hum" affair given its likely upcoming merger, but…

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This is why the Shine Corporate Ltd share price dropped 1.5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of law firm, Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), have fallen despite announcing a promising acquisition in the West Australian personal…

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Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd: What to expect when these blue-chips report

| Tim McArthur

Investors will be keen to review the results and outlook statements for both Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)…

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia posts 8.8% dividend: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) reports a 25% fall in statutory profit, but a huge special dividend.

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Why Origin Energy Ltd tumbled 3.2% today

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has boosted its balance sheet strength but the share price is falling.

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BWP Trust reports: What every investor needs to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) has capped off another strong year with a modest dividend increase.

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