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Is it time to sell Wesfarmers Ltd, Rio Tinto Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are offering big dividend yields, but is…

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3 top stocks to buy now to get rich later

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Here’s the simple plan that could make me, and other investors, extremely wealthy… including my 3 favourite ASX stocks for…

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Did you miss this news on the ASX this week?

| Matt Brazier

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

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AUD surges against US dollar: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In order to profit from this, investors should consider companies such as Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD)…

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Here's why APN News and Media Limited jumped 5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

APN News and Media Limited (ASX:APN) has announced the appointment of CEO, Ciaran Davis, as current CEO, Michael Miller, takes…

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3 reasons to avoid buying Medibank Private Ltd shares

| Christopher Georges

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares have been falling recently but here are some reasons to avoid buying them just yet.

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How much are Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares really worth?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) really a sound buying opportunity?

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Is Santos Ltd a buy? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

Oil and gas producer Santos Ltd. (ASX:STO) appears to be out of favour and may provide a long-term opportunity for the patient investor.  

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Why these 4 stocks are smashing the S&P/ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen 1.3%, but that's nothing compared to iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP), Village Roadshow Ltd…

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Which stocks are set to enjoy tailwinds in the upcoming financial year?

| Brendon Lau

Things are still looking tough for many in the new financial year but Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd's (ASX: SYD) latest…

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Is Santos Ltd or Woodside Petroleum Limited a better dividend play?

| Regan Pearson

Battle of the dividends; Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) vs Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL)

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10 things to know before you buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has fallen well below its recent high levels, and some analysts suggest it is a…

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Takeover talk reignites around Bradken Limited: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Shares in embattled engineering contractor Bradken Limited (ASX: BKN) jumped on reports that its chief executive is heading for the…

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Are these 4 stocks on your watchlist?

| Christopher Georges

Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT), Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHG), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) are companies which…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is skyrocketing higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has soared on the back of strong gains from National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), BHP…

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iProperty Group Ltd soars 12%: Is this small-cap stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) is 19.9% owned by online classifieds giant REA Group Limited (ASX:REA).

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Australians not learning from credit card fees

| Mike King

With interest rates as high as 20.99%, many Australians are paying unnecessary credit card fees to the big banks

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Gold stocks will be in fashion as the price of the commodity enjoyed its biggest jump in five weeks. But…

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Is the market's pessimism weighing on your investing success?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) both look attractive after the market's recent plunge.

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What would falling house prices do to your share portfolio?

| Andrew Mudie

Risk analysis is an important part of your investment education. With house prices rising unsustainably you need to consider how…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd's dividend going to fall?

| Andrew Mudie

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) is predicted to see a 20% fall in dividend following a bad year of disasters…

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Watch out below! Fallout from Woolworths Limited to impact on property stocks

| Brendon Lau

A number of property stocks will become collateral damage in the supermarket war and its Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group…

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Why now is the time to buy these 4 star tech stocks

| Regan Pearson

Has the market overlooked growing tech-stars like Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX:SPK) and XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO)?

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Telstra Corporation Ltd vs Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: which is the best income stock?

| Peter Stephens

If you're looking for great income prospects, should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)?

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Is Newcrest Mining Limited a better buy than Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) to your portfolio before Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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10 big question marks hanging over Woolworths Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

But before investors buy Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), there are a number of things that need to be considered.

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6 reasons to sell Ansell Limited today

| John Hopkins

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) recently announced its acquisition of protective clothing manufacturer Microgard. Here are 6 reasons why now might be a good time to sell. 

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3 stocks that should be on Warren Buffett's Australian watchlist 

| Motley Fool Staff

Buffett’s recent quotes and investing history give clues about why he might buy stakes in ANZ Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), CSL…

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Woolworths Limited: Are we being presented a fantastic buying opportunity?

| Nate

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) continues to tempt investors as it hovers around its 52-week low.

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Cash Converters International Ltd shares soar on court ruling: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) soared 10% on the back of a settlement ordering them to pay $23…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN) are just some of the market's…

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Moody's downgrades Woolworths Limited: Are you worried?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ratings agencies, Moody's and Standard & Poor's have downgraded Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) on competitive concerns.

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Which one of the big four banks looks cheap?

| Mike King

is this bank worthy of a place in your portfolio now?

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Is now the time to buy Carsales.Com Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

Shares in Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CAR) have dropped back below $10 - is now a good buying opportunity or just the…

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A sea of red for the S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are among the many…

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Is Northern Star Resources Ltd the best resources stock on the ASX?

| Mitch Sonogan

Why Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) could be one of the best resources investments currently available on the ASX.

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Do you know the difference between volatility and risk?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Volatility caused some investors to miss enormous gains from companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and…

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Macquarie Group Ltd vs. the big banks: who represents better value?

| Brendon Lau

It's hard to imagine but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) could potentially generate safer and less volatile returns than the big…

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3 stocks at 52-week highs – is it too late to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), and Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) hit their highest point all year this…

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TFS Corporation Limited jumps on acquisitions: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) is the world's largest Indian Sandalwood plantation owner and operator.

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