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Why Seven West Media Ltd has been slammed today

| Andrew Mudie

Plunging earnings could hurt Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) shareholders…

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Is it time to buy Virtus Health Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) shares have been slammed over the last week.

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Lindsay Australia Limited announces capital raising: Should you participate?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Lindsay Australia Limited (ASX:LAU) shares have been slammed this morning, falling 8% to 46 cents per share.

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South32 Ltd suffers its first setback: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has suffered its first setback as a public company with an announcement regarding one of its manganese…

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Are airlines finally investment grade?

| Mike King

With returns on capital above the cost of capital for the first time, have airlines turned the corner?

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 3 defensive stocks to own if the market crashes 

| Patrick Allen

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) all boast great defensive characteristics.

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Is it time to buy the Big Four banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank…

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4 ASX dividend stocks to buy and 6 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) down more than 8%, is it time to load up on stocks such as…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Losses are expected to deepen for our market as downgrades in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Nine Entertainment Co Holdings…

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It is all over for Metcash Limited?

| Andrew Mudie

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) is in trouble.

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Is Vocation Ltd a solid turnaround opportunity?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) crumbled another 26% last week to just 10 cents. Has the stock bottomed out?

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Iron ore rally on shaky ground

| Mike King

The iron ore price could be headed back under US$50 per tonne

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Is it time to sell AGL Energy Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

The future outlook for AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is murky due to potential disruption from…

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Dividend report card: Santos Ltd

| Regan Pearson

How does Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) rank and should you buy for its dividend?

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5 reasons you should avoid Medibank Private Ltd shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are hovering around a record-low price, yet still don’t present as good value.

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Here's why Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd will fall this morning

| Andrew Mudie

Shareholders in Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) should brace for a fall.

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3 finance stocks set to soar: AMP Limited, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth buying right now: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Insurance Australia…

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Should you buy Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd?

| Andrew Mudie

Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) records a 43% rise in settlements…

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4 stocks I'd buy if I had $10,000 to spend today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) down 8%, now is a perfect time to spend on companies like…

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Rio Tinto Limited vs BHP Billiton Limited: Which miner should you buy?

| Peter Stephens

Which of these 2 mining majors has the most appeal: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) or BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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3 of my favourite stocks on the ASX: Suncorp Group Ltd, Crown Resorts Ltd and FlexiGroup Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to post stellar returns: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and FlexiGroup Limited…

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Last week's winners and losers: Is there a buying opportunity?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) were casualties of the market, while Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and UGL…

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Why I'd buy Santos Ltd before Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Peter Stephens

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) holds more appeal than Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL). Here's why.

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10 things you need to know about South32 Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) listed on the ASX just over three weeks ago, and could be a great way for investors…

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4 reasons to sell your Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

Have Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) had it too good for too long?

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4 ASX small-cap stocks to add to your watchlist today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Most of Australia’s best small-cap stocks go largely unnoticed by most market participants.

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Could REA Group Limited buy iProperty Group Ltd in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) has set itself up for blockbuster growth.

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Should you buy Crown Resorts Ltd or SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord?

| Regan Pearson

Which is your perfect match: SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX: SKC) or Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN)?

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What's going on between Fortescue Metals Group Limited and China?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shareholders may be diluted.

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Did you catch these major events in the market last week?

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) hit a 52-week low, G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) could be worth more than $6, Metcash Limited…

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Do the big four banks have a culture problem?

| Mike King

Banks stand accused of engineering loan defaults

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Westpac Banking Corp

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been hit hard in recent times as the market reacts to a gloomy economic…

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The decline of BHP Billiton Limited

| Gretchen Alt-Cooper

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) goes from being the Big Australian to being a big risk. 

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4 ASX stocks getting crushed by the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) once again find themselves amongst the market's worst performers.

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Is it time to buy Medibank Private Ltd, Woolworths Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks like a good buy today, but Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB)…

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R.I.P. Alan Bond

| Mike King

Alan Bond dies, aged 77

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Here's why Insurance Australia Group Ltd has been slammed this year

| Andrew Mudie

Storms are smashing the dividend outlook for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG)

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2 technology stocks I'd buy before Telstra Corporation Ltd today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The ASX is home to some great technology and communications stocks. So why stop at just Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)?…

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3 small-cap stocks soaring into the stratosphere: Should you get on board?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) and Ziptel Ltd (ASX:ZIP) have soared to their highest point…

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Should you buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the price of iron ore on the rise, Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is back on the market's mind.

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