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Who else wants 4 dividend stocks with fully franked yields over 4%?

| Tim McArthur

It's not the usual suspects such as Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) that have made this list.

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

The futures market is pointing to a lacklustre finish to the trading month but Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) and RCG…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares fall: Should you buy more?

| Andrew Mudie

Is it time to give up on the Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) growth story?

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Newcrest Mining Limited falls 5.4%: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Now could be a great time to selectively buy gold stocks, however, Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) might not be one…

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Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. & Retail Food Group Limited: 2 stocks I won't buy today

| Matt Brazier

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are not good value at today's prices.

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Is Senex Energy Ltd. set to provide investors big returns in 2015? 

| Nate

Senex Energy Ltd. (ASX:SXY) is well placed to prosper if the recent oil price rally continues.

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Is now the perfect time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited, CSL Limited and Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Could these 3 stocks boost your returns? Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG).

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How do you know if your portfolio structure is sound?

| Tim McArthur

The sell down of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is just one of the many interesting investment decisions made by the…

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite a pledge to deliver materially increased returns to shareholders, I'd rather buy shares of Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV)…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia – The end of an era?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)'s incredible journey has created fortunes for thousands of Australians. But 2015 could mark the end…

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Here's why you must avoid Australia's mining services providers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If you needed further proof that Australia's mining boom has come to an end, you need only read this alarming…

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Is Myob Group Ltd approaching the buy zone?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Accounting software provider Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) has fallen more than 12% since its IPO earlier this month

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3 long-term stocks I'd buy and hold with $10,000

| Sean O'Neill

You could do a lot worse than to buy shares in ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), and…

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, Medibank Private Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are offering…

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Is this China's revenge?

| Mike King

It's taken 6 years, but is China set to weaken BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)?

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Ozforex Group Ltd recovers from recent plunge: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

OzForex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) fell by more than 18% following the release of its full-year earnings results on Tuesday.

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2 reasons why I'm not a buyer of Westpac Banking Corp shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Since almost going bust in the early 90's Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has delivered excellent returns for shareholders.

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Here's how Woolworths Limited can win the supermarket war

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coles, owned by Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), are facing an imminent threat being posed by Aldi and…

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Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd v M2 Group Ltd: 2 growth stocks to own?

| Tom Richardson

Will Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) continue to outperform.

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ALS Ltd moves higher on results: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

The market appears confused about what to make of ALS Ltd's (ASX:ALQ) full year result, with the shares bouncing between…

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is offering a big dividend yield but for sustainable returns over the market cycle I'd…

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Is it time to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Unsure whether to buy, sell, or hold shares in Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)? This list should help.

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How To Create Dividends For Life

| Mike King

And 5 golden rules for building a dividend portfolio

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Should you buy South32 Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) has retreated since its recent peak, giving investors another look at a buying opportunity.

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to open in the black but the gains won't come from resource stocks. Other stocks to…

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited facing a tax investigation?

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) says its doing the right thing…

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Is buying speculative biotechs a waste of money?

| Sean O'Neill

Recent price rises at Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP), Prima BioMed Limited (ASX:PRR) and others make me worry that investors are…

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3 finance stocks set to post superb returns: Suncorp Group Ltd, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 3 finance stocks could be a shrewd move: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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Will Brett Lee bowl Ziptel Ltd to global dominance?

| Tom Richardson

Ziptel Ltd (ASX:ZIP) is hoping to profit from the popularity of cricket..

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Should you buy into Suncorp Group Ltd's 9% yield?

| Brendon Lau

Banking and insurance firm Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is on track to trade at its cheapest valuation in several years…

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Is iron ore facing a long-term bear market?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have slumped despite a strong rise in iron ore prices…

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ASX tumbles: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has taken a tumble, led down by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank…

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SEEK Limited reports Zhaopin.com results: Will it win big in China?

| Tom Richardson

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has big ambitions and could be one of the best investments on the ASX.

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3 reasons why Woolworths Limited is a great buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has fallen more than 26% in 12 months, heavily underperforming Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and the S&P/ASX 200…

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Is it time to buy Monash IVF Group Ltd and Virtus Health Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

The underperformance of both fertility treatment stocks could be drawing to a close as the IVF cycle turns and their…

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Should Lifehealthcare Group Ltd shareholders expect a profit upgrade?

| Sean O'Neill

The recent acquisition of M4 Healthcare could be good news for shareholders in Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC).

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd., Macquarie Group Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) has been kicking goals for shareholders in 2015, but National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac…

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Free advice you WON'T get from your conflicted financial planner

| Bruce Jackson

Click here to find out how our young children could already be on the path to being worth a million…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia & its 5% dividend yield: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have retreated recently. Is now the time to stock up?

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Telstra Corporation Ltd ready to rumble on e-health

| Mike King

Is Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) set to dominate Australia's health care system in future?

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