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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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Read this before you buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares

| Andrew Mudie

How could QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) be more expensive now than during the GFC?

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Is Woodside Petroleum Limited the best way to play oil and gas markets?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) looks a better bet than competitor Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd bounces 10% on market update

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) have been on a blockbuster run, but it could get even better…

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Bradken Limited jumps on renewed takeover talk: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The engineering contractor is hotly sought after among private equity corporate raiders as the stock wallows around six-year lows. The…

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Is Metcash Limited worth your money today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares have been absolutely hammered and are trading at a 14-year low price.

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Should investors be shopping for Premier Investments Limited?

| Tom Richardson

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) show why investors need to choose carefully in the retail space.

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I was wrong. Learn from my mistake

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We all wish we could be right every time. Our portfolios would be healthier — as would our egos.

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Why McPherson's Ltd was smashed 22% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

McPherson's Ltd (ASX:MCP) has joined Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) on the market's naughty list.

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Is it time to give up on super?

| Mike King

Will the government impose new rules and taxes on super?

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South32 Ltd removed from ASX 20: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has been removed from the S&P/ASX 20 (ASX:XTL) group, while Domino's Pizza Enerprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) has been…

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Which of these 2 high-quality defensive businesses should you buy now?

| Michael Baker

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) has been a strong performer over the past 12 months with the stock up over 30% and there…

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Could the big banks really face billions in fines?

| Sean O'Neill

Senator Sam Dastyari has warned Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) that ASIC…

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Should I buy Woolworths Limited or Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There's a lot to like about both Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Why I'm adding to my holdings in Australia and New Zealand Banking Group 

| Rick Mooney

A good case can be made for adding Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) to your portfolio. 

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This stock is in the doghouse; is it a buy?

| Christopher Georges

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) has plunged 40% from its 52-week high, but is now the right time to start buying?

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Place a bet on these 2 entertainment shares

| Christopher Georges

Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) and Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) have had a difficult 12 months, but is now the…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is on track to deliver its fifth consecutive day of losses even as iron ore bucks the downtrend.…

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5 big reasons to avoid buying Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has plunged nearly 17%, but it's still a risky investment

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Here's why it's time to sell Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Suncorp Group Ltd

| Tim McArthur

The growth story for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) might be about to run out.

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3 reasons to sell your bank shares

| Tim McArthur

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares might not…

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UGL Limited: A bargain mining services company?

| Andrew Mudie

After doubling, UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) still looks cheap on face value….

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Why you should sell Medibank Private Ltd and buy NIB Holdings Limited and Primary Health Care Limited

| Tim McArthur

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) could be better bets than Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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3 stocks with a sustainable competitive advantage

| Matt Brazier

It is worth taking a closer look at CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK)

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Metcash Limited crashes to 14-year low: Is it a buy for bargain hunters?

| Brendon Lau

The grocery and auto parts distributor will cease paying a dividend as it is likely to post a big $400…

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Is the S&P/ASX 200 on the verge of a correction?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) continues to stumble, led predominantly by Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group irks corporate cop

| Mike King

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) labelled appalling by ASIC

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Is it time to buy Westpac Banking Corp, Rio Tinto Limited and National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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2 worry-free stocks for your portfolio 

| Brendan Patterson

ASX Ltd. (ASX:ASX) and IMF Bentham Ltd. (ASX:IMF) offer a margin of safety. 

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Should investors sell CSL Limited, Brambles Limited and ResMed Inc (CHESS)?

| Tim McArthur

It could be time for investors to consider minimising their exposure to US-focused stocks such as CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Brambles…

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Should you top up on Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) fell 1.3% today, giving it a total decline of 16.8% since March.

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3 dividend stocks at very reasonable prices 

| Nate

Will QBE Insurance Group Ltd. (ASX:QBE), REA Group Ltd. (ASX:REA) and G8 Education Ltd. (ASX:GEM) provide both capital growth and solid dividend yields? 

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Attention Metcash Limited shareholders: Look away now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

One of Metcash Limited's (ASX:MTS) greatest features has just been scrapped, and investors are not happy.

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Is this promising IT small-cap a buy?

| Matt Brazier

This little IT stock is inexpensive and growing fast, but there are risks.

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The best stock to buck the downtrend in retail

| Brendon Lau

Consumer stocks are swimming in red today as retail sales for April were flat compared to an expected rise of…

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Are property prices headed over a cliff?

| Mike King

The OECD jumps on the Australian property bubble bandwagon

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4 ASX stocks getting crunched on the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are just two of the big-name ASX stocks getting clobbered today

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