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Why Martin Aircraft Company Ltd just got a whole lot riskier

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Martin Aircraft Company Ltd (ASX:MJP) has fallen from its recent high level, and could be set to fall even further

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd dips below $10: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) look like an appealing long-term purchase at today’s prices.

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Which is the best dividend stock: Woodside Petroleum Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd or Transurban Group?

| Peter Stephens

Should income-seeking investors add Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) or Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) to their portfolios?

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10 things you need to know about Westfield Corp Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) shaping up for another major restructure?

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3 stocks set to grow at a rapid rate: Telstra Corporation Ltd, Cochlear Limited and Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to soar due to their impressive growth prospects: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to open on a firmer note as Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Challenger…

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Woolworths Limited vs Wesfarmers Ltd: Which retailer should you buy?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) or should you add Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) to your portfolio?

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Is now the perfect time to buy CSL Limited, Amcor Limited and Scentre Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG).

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How to profit from the cyber-threat

| Matt Joass, CFA

This Aussie small cap is poised to profit from the rise of cyber security

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Why you should look at ASX Ltd

| Lofty89

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) is a strong company that continues to fly under the radar. Is now the time to buy…

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Management shakeup at Newcrest Mining Limited: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has instigated a number of changes in an effort to improve its existing operations.

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4 ASX stocks getting smashed by the market today: Here's why

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is down 1%, but Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) and Liquefied…

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Patties Foods Limited provides frozen berry update

| Tom Richardson

Meat pie business Patties Foods Limited (ASX:PFL) updated the market today.

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5 dividend stocks for your SMSF watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Want some great dividend yields from the sharemarket? Try Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Cash Converters International…

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Here's why Retail Food Group Limited's shares are getting smashed

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) has fallen 12% over the last week and is down more than 6% today.

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What GDP really means to you and I

| Mike King

What is this GDP thing anyway?

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Why are the big banks so unethical?

| Sean O'Neill

A long list of breaches has damaged reputations at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Here's why Westpac Banking Corp and National Australia Bank Ltd shares are falling

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) have continued to fall hard this week on…

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Is Somnomed Limited a better buy than ResMed Inc. (CHESS)?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) has the potential to grow at the expense of ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Fisher & Paykel…

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10 fully franked dividend stocks for retirees

| Mike King

Time for retirees to think outside the box when it comes to dividends

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Is the better than expected GDP a double blow for our share market?

| Brendon Lau

Investors were not impressed with the faster than forecast growth in our economy with losses on the S&P/ASX 200 Index…

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Is G8 Education Ltd worth 80% more?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) has been stamped with a $6.81 price target. Shares currently change hands at $3.76.

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Is now the time to stack your chips on Crown Resorts Ltd.? 

| Patrick Allen

Crown Resorts Ltd. (ASX:CWN) offers investors exposure to both the U.S. dollar and one of the most aggressive growth pipelines in the industry.

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Fully franked dividend stocks still win, hands down

| Bruce Jackson

You’ll find tomorrow’s big winners in places no-one else is looking.

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Will Monash IVF Group Ltd suffer the same fate as Virtus Health Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) crashed to a record low this morning following a profit warning and there are fears Monash…

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Should you buy REA Group Limited and Carsales.com Limited?

| Christopher Georges

 REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Carsales.com Limited (ASX:CAR) have been excellent long-term performers, but will that continue?

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Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd a good dividend stock for SMSFs?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Analysts at Credit Suisse have identified 15 of their favourite dividend stocks for retirees, including Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Flight…

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S&P/ASX 200 hits 4-month low: Should investors be concerned?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has plunged 6.6% in recent weeks. Today, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp…

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Is Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd. ready for take off? 

| Rick Mooney

What is the potential for growth for Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd. (ASX:FLT)? 

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Is Myob Group Ltd back in the 'buy' zone?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) has fallen considerably since it listed on the ASX a month ago, but is it cheap…

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd appoints new boss: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rail operator, Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ), today announced the appointment of a new independent non-executive director and chairman elect.

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A little-known strategy to profit from the falling Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) or Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) are simple ways to profit from a falling dollar,…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Resource stocks are set to outperform strongly this morning as a big slide in the US dollar bolsters commodity prices,…

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We need a new approach to the superannuation system

| Mike King

The government says no changes to super but maybe we need some reform?

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Metcash Limited full year report: What you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) is yielding 9% but don’t be sucked in…

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2 companies benefiting from Australia's aging population

| Matt Brazier

Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) and Ingenia Stapled (ASX:INA) both provide housing for seniors, but which is the better stock to buy…

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Which of these 3 banks is the best buy: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank Ltd. or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Is Henderson Group plc eyeing up Perpetual Limited?

| Tom Richardson

Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG) has announced more Australian acquisitions.

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Here's why Westpac Banking Corp was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) was amongst the market's worst performing stocks on Tuesday.

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Medibank Private Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp & Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200's (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) latest setback has brought a number of blue-chips into 'buy' territory. Are Medibank Private Ltd…

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