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Why Altium Limited and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd are worth a look

| Matt Brazier

Common sense says companies operating in an upcoming industry do well, but is this always true?

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Should you act on Commonwealth Bank of Australia's low share price today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has staged a minor recovery, but remains well below its recent high levels.

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3 stocks to buy and 1 to avoid

| Simon Chan

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is a good prospect, what's the other two?

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CSL Limited vs Ramsay Health Care Limited: which healthcare stock should you buy?

| Peter Stephens

If you can only buy one or the other, should you buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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3 reasons to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Peter Stephens

Adding a slice of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) to your portfolio could be a wise move. Here's…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd & Berkshire Hathaway: The unanswered question

| Andrew Mudie

Existing shareholders could suffer from Insurance Australia Group Ltd's (ASX:IAG) $500m issue!

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited was slammed yesterday

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are linked by the iron ore price.

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Is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp, Rio Tinto Limited and ANZ Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A long-term investment in shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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3 reasons to watch Telstra Corporation Ltd shares closely

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has a lot to offer investors.

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10 great ASX stocks to snap up at a discount today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) down 7%, now could be a great time to go shopping for companies such…

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What does the Berkshire Hathaway deal mean for QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Margin pressure is set to hurt QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) in Australia.

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How much are National Australia Bank Ltd shares REALLY worth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It's been a bumpy ride for National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shareholders.

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Why Tabcorp Holdings Limited shares are on the nose today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) announced it has been unable to secure media rights to the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry.

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Why BT Investment Management Ltd shares are frozen today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT) have been placed in a trading halt as its largest shareholder, Westpac Banking…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd lifts S&P/ASX 200: What you need to now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has staged a minor recovery today, led by Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Westpac Banking…

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5 stocks for a diversified growth portfolio

| Christopher Georges

Looking for growth? Why not consider REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX), Veda…

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3 top small-caps for your watch list

| Matt Brazier

These 3 small-caps are benefiting from strong tailwinds and are reasonably priced.

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The buy and sell case for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Back below $9.40, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) has a lot to offer investors.

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Slater & Gordon Limited vs Shine Corporate Ltd: Which should you buy?

| Christopher Georges

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) had significant share price falls recently - are they solid…

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Will the RBA axe interest rates again in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RBA could be open to further interest rate cuts, and investors in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Commonwealth Bank of…

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Why I think Woolworths Limited is no longer a blue-chip business

| Motley Fool Staff

Australian investors need to overcome their anchor bias and realise that Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is no longer a blue-chip stock.

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Netcomm Wireless Ltd: The next hot tech stock?

| Brendon Lau

Netcomm Wireless Ltd's (ASX:NTC) profit upgrade today is really only the beginning as I am expecting earnings from the device…

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4 stocks smashing the S&P/ASX 200 this morning

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX:AMM) and Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) are soaring higher today, surpassing the…

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3 top growth stocks to buy for financial year 2016

| Tom Richardson

Some companies like Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) seem to have some common qualities.

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Free-to-air TV: Adapt or die

| Mike King

Can Ten Network Holdings Limited's (ASX:TEN) deal with Foxtel save the broadcaster?

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd surges on Berkshire Hathaway deal: Is the stock a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Warren Buffett's iconic company is buying a $500 million stake in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and has signed a…

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Amcom Telecommunications Limited soars: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX:AMM) has rocketed 19% this morning while Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) has jumped 3.6%

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2 ASX-listed ways to play a Greek Eurozone exit

| Sean O'Neill

The BetaShares Euro ETF (ASX:EEU) and a few other stocks are great ways to take advantage of an impending ‘Grexit’.

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10 things to know about the Burson Group Ltd acquisition

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) made headlines yesterday after it picked up Metcash Limited's (ASX:MTS) automotive division.

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Want to know why the ASX keeps falling? Here are 4 reasons why

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 has dropped 7% since mid-March and more falls could be on the way

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Morning market movers: 15 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to tread water this morning but there's plenty to keep investors busy with BT Investment Management…

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3 stocks to buy if you want to boost your income: Rio Tinto Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks have high, sustainable yields: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB).

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Your instant 10 stock diversified portfolio

| Matt Brazier

These are 10 of the best value stocks I can find today.

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Is this the end for Australia's free-to-air television networks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN), Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) and Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) are facing strong…

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Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited slips to 52-week low: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) has plunged 73% over the last 12 months.

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Village Roadshow Ltd jumps on Jurassic World opening: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) shares have jumped on a record-breaking opening for Jurassic World.

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Read this to learn from my latest investing blunder

| Matt Brazier

Learn from the mistakes of others to avoid making them yourself.

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Is Atlas Iron Limited's revival bad news for iron ore stocks?

| Brendon Lau

It's almost a sure thing that Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) will resume trade after it secured a highly dilutive capital…

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Amcom Telecommunications Limited & Vocus Communications Limited to merge: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In an unbelievable result, Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX:AMM) and Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) will join forces despite the best efforts…

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National Vet Care: The next Greencross Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Headed by ex-Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) employees, is National Vet Care a market-beating investment idea?

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