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3 investing rules you can't afford to ignore

| Andrew Mudie

Can you afford to waste your time on dud stocks?

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Was the market too tough on ResMed Inc. (CHESS)? 

| Michael Baker

 A harsh reaction to troubles at ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) means the shares are on sale. Should you buy?

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2 top retail stocks for your watch list

| Matt Brazier

These two retailers pay healthy fully franked dividends, have stellar track records and are growing strongly.

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3 of the best dividend stocks in the ASX: AMP Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a major impact on your income prospects: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and…

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Is Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited good medicine? 

| Rick Mooney

Extending restrictions on new pharmacy openings is a plus for Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited (ASX:SIP).

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Media reports are suggesting the Foreign Investment Review Board has received applications for an investment in Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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3 stocks to help you profit from a tumbling Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Australian dollar has maxed out and is facing a steep decline, and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and Computershare Limited…

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The 10 stock-picking questions I ask

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ask yourself, do you really know if now is a good time to buy Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Limited…

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3 blue-chips at 52-week highs: Are they still a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Will Sydney Airport Limited (ASX:SYD), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), and Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) rise further?

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5 ASX stocks falling to the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is enjoying its fourth straight day in the black, but other companies such as Ozforex…

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Has Bunnings lost it?

| Mike King

The home improvement retailer may be facing similar threats as Woolworths Limited's (ASX: WOW) Food and Liquor business

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2 stocks I'm avoiding: Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are not good buys today.

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Consumer confidence data points to lift for retailers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) continue to rise on strong consumer confidence levels.

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Leaner and meaner AGL Energy Ltd is heading higher: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

An update by AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) has thrown up a few surprises and shareholders could be enjoying big…

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3 reasons why Fortescue Metals Group Limited is soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares soared by as much as 15% today.

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Is there trouble brewing for Woolworths Limited?

| Tom Richardson

Will Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) be able to reverse its slowing sales?

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The priceless art of not caring

| Motley Fool Staff

See how much better investing can be…

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Cochlear Limited's CEO to stand down: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Dr Chris Roberts has led Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) for more than a decade. Is his replacement up to the job?

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited & eBet Limited: 2 gaming stocks to buy now?

| Brendon Lau

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) and eBet Limited (ASX: EBT) have excited the market with stellar earnings news. But which…

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Ozforex Group Ltd tumbles on full year report: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ozforex Limited (ASX:OFX) delivered a strong full-year report, but investors still weren't happy.

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Should you buy G8 Education Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) got a bounce from the news that the budget includes increased childcare assistance, but could there…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd falls to a 52-week low – is it a bargain? 

| Brendan Fisher

Despite the S&P/ASX 200 gaining a healthy 5% so far this year, shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) have fallen 10%; is…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to dip slightly this morning but firmer commodity prices and renewed takeover speculation should keep mining…

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Should you buy Navitas Limited today?

| Tim McArthur

Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) is a great business which has been on my watchlist, but could be set to move to…

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3 reasons why I bought Woolworths Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is a successful Australian business which has some appealing characteristics.

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Dividend report card: Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Regan Pearson

Should you buy Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) for its dividend?

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Are Fortescue Metals Group Limited and BC Iron Limited the next takeover targets?

| Brendon Lau

It's "Monday Merger Mania" as takeover deals and speculation dominate the trading day. Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC…

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Will Qantas Airways Limited fly higher in 2016?

| Tom Richardson

Alan Joyce is unlikely to be happy when he hears what the government have planned for Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN).

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Iron ore surges towards US$60 a tonne: Is it time to buy the miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) jumped 2.4% as iron ore continued to defy analysts' expectations.

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is probably best left on your watchlist for now.

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Why the iron ore price is under pressure in one chart

| Mike King

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) plays its part in expanding iron ore production

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Why Sirius Resources N.L. surged 21% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sirius Resources N.L. (ASX:SIR) shares rose 21%, but arguably should have risen even more. Here's why they didn't.

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4 ASX stocks smashing the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is surging higher, but not as strongly as Sirius Resources N.L. (ASX:SIR), Fortescue Metals Group…

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Here's how you earn $60,000 in retirement

| Andrew Page

The goal of of $60,000 in after tax income in retirement isn’t as farfetched as you might imagine — provided…

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Why Prima BioMed Limited skyrocketed 43% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Prima BioMed Limited (ASX:PRR) has surged 491% since Monday last week.

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Should you sell your QBE Insurance Group Ltd shares?

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) has growth potential, but is it cheap?

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These 8 blue chips plunged last week: Is now the time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Could Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) be cheap after dropping 7%?

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Who else wants 7 S&P/ASX 200 stocks with 5% dividend yields?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX:IAG), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Suncorp Group Ltd…

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Can these 5 tech stocks shoot the lights out?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) and XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) have…

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XPD Soccer Gear Group Ltd and the case of the curious investment

| Mike King

You might want to think twice before buying shares in XPD Soccer gear Group Ltd (ASX: XPD)

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