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Is DuluxGroup Limited a buy?

| Matt Brazier

DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) is a boring but high-quality business.

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd tumbled today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) fell 3.5% today on executive management news.

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Why I'm not buying Rio Tinto Limited for its dividend

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is still being tipped to lift its dividend payout despite increased pressure from lower commodity prices.

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Should you buy Slater & Gordon Limited shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is once again trading at a multi-year low level, which is bound to attract the…

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RBA leaves interest rates unchanged: Are there more cuts to come?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

High-yield dividend stocks such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have…

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 11 – Exploration Companies

| Mitch Sonogan

This article looks at the high risk, high reward nature of mineral exploration companies and what you can do to…

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Is a bidding war brewing for Vision Eye Institute Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) has rejected a takeover offer from Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG), citing informal discussions with 'a…

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Is AWE Limited worth a gamble?

| Mike King

With an estimated 100 million barrels of oil equivalent 2P reserves, AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) could be cheap

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Why Harvey Norman Holdings Limited surged today

| Brendon Lau

Consumer stocks are among the best performers on the market after retail sales growth in June was nearly double what…

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Should you buy these 4 top-performing stocks?

| Christopher Georges

Is there still time to buy M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHG) and DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX)?

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as CSL Limited tops $100: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen beyond 5,700 points, while CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) has topped the $100 per share…

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How to benefit from the Sydney and Melbourne property boom

| Brendon Lau

Avjennings Ltd (ASX:AVJ) has issued a material profit upgrade for 2014-15 but it's not the only stock well placed to…

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Up 8% this financial year: Are Woolworths Limited shares a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of supermarket giant, Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), have jumped more than 2% today.

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Credit Corp Group Limited reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares fell after the results were released despite NPAT beating prior guidance.

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CSL Limited share price hits $100: Will it split its shares again?

| Mike King

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) wins the race to $100. Now what?

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Suncorp Group Ltd jumps on full year result: Is it time to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Its full year result and special dividend failed to surprise on the upside, but Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is well…

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Australia's energy stocks plunge: Is there more pain to come?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) are all acting as a drag on…

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Mobile Embrace Ltd reports strong earnings: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Mobile Embrace Ltd (ASX:MBE) has exceeded revenue and EBITDA guidance during the 2015 financial year.

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All NRL games Live: Another kick in the teeth for free-to-air broadcasters

| Mike King

Fox Sports expected to sign deal to show all NRL games live for the first time in history from 2018

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Investor cheat sheet: Challenger Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

A combination of income and growth potential makes Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) an appealing investment for exposure to Australia’s aging population.

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to open slightly in the red but you can expect a more volatile day as Suncorp…

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Western Areas Ltd hits a 52-week low: Is it time to buy?

| John Hopkins

Last month the share price of Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) hit its 52-week low. Is it a buy?

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How well do you really know CSL Limited?

| Motley Fool Staff

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is now the stock most likely to break the $100 barrier, but how well do you really…

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Scentre Group Ltd vs Stockland Corporation Ltd: Which REIT should you buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you could only choose one property stock or the other, should it be Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) or Stockland…

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Dick Smith appliances coming to a store near you

| Mike King

Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) to add small appliances to its range of products

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2 of my favourite mega-caps: Woolworths Limited and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 2 large caps appears to be a great move: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)

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Retire rich with these 3 blue-chip stocks

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) are looking attractive on a relative basis.

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2 stocks set to smash the ASX: CSL Limited and Amcor Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks look set to keep on soaring: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC)

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Will QBE Insurance Group Ltd shine this earnings season? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

The ASX is about to enter earnings season and QBE Insurance Group Ltd. (ASX:QBE) is my top pick to positively…

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Is Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd a good income buy? 

| Brett Bearham

The recent drop in Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd. (ASX:FLT) shares presents a buying opportunity for income investors. 

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4 ASX stocks with yields over 7%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Grossed-up for franking credits, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and G8 Education Ltd…

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10 ASX stocks that have tripled since January

| Mike King

The ALL ORDINARIES (INDEXASX:XAO) is up 5%, but these stocks are up more than 200%

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited v Ainsworth Game Technology Limited: Which is the better bet?

| Tim McArthur

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) have had very disparate share price performances in the past…

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4 ASX stocks hammering the stock market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) and Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) are buzzing higher, as is Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Gage…

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Why Affinity Education Group Ltd shares have surged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) has risen more than 10% to its highest price in a month.

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Who else wants 3 big dividend stock ideas?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Looking for five quality stocks to add to your portfolio? Why not start with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Flight Centre…

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Why has M2 Group Ltd been such a strong performer?

| Matt Brazier

Shares in M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) are up nearly 3,500% in ten years. What’s its secret?

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Why Nufarm Limited's share price is getting cropped today

| Brendon Lau

There's a disconnect between soft commodities and Nufarm Limited's (ASX:NUF) share price. Have shares in the crop protection company hit…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks are copping a belting today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV), South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) are dragging the market lower today.

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Argo Investments Limited reports $228 million profit: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) has been busily adding positions to its long-term portfolio.

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