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Macmahon Holdings Limited surges 16%: Is there still time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH) shares surge but the outlook remains poor.

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3 reasons to avoid Medibank Private Ltd in May

| Andrew Mudie

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) plunges to a 2015 low.

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3 of my favourite growth stocks: Macquarie Group Ltd, FlexiGroup Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to deliver superb share price performance: Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FLEX) and Newcrest…

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Should shareholders of QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Suncorp Group Ltd be worried by Buffett's entry into Australia?

| Tim McArthur

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) face a new competitor on…

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Here's what to expect from your bank shares this week

| Tim McArthur

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

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3 stocks to help beat Australia's falling standard of living

| Tim McArthur

Keeping your standard of living headed in the right direction could be as easy as owning Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG),…

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These 10 blue chips stocks surprised in April: Will they go higher in May?

| Andrew Mudie

Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) disappointed while Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) surprised, could it happen again in May?

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Are Australia's telcos too dangerous to invest in right now?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It was a transaction that was essentially set in stone, but the proposed merger between Amcom Telecommunications Limited (ASX:AMM) and…

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10 blue chip stocks to buy before Tuesday's rate cut

| Andrew Mudie

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) are in prime position to surge higher.

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Top stock picks for May

| Motley Fool Staff

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD), Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN) are among May's top picks.

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Here's why Fairfax Media Limited is a better bet than REA Group Limited

| Tim McArthur

While REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is the bigger company, Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) could make the better investment.

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Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd is a better bet than Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are both considered blue-chip stocks, but is only one of them right for…

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Is Australian Ethical Investment Limited a buy?

| Tom Richardson

Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) both offer investors "ethical" funds.

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Is it time to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Woolworths Limited and QBE Insurance Group Ltd?

| Tim McArthur

One leading broker is suggesting it's time to load up on turnaround plays such as Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Woolworths…

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What you need to know about the big banks ahead of reporting season

| Brendon Lau

The half-year bank reporting season kicks off next week and this season could be one of the gloomiest we've had…

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5 ASX stocks on the nose today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 recovers from early fall, but these 5 stocks haven't

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3 key reasons to give your Medibank Private Ltd shares the flick

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is hovering just above its all-time low, with signs it could fall even further

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5 things you should know before buying Lend Lease Group

| Matt Brazier

Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) is a complex business that is difficult to value.

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Here's why Citadel Group Ltd surged 21% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) has rallied almost 36% since being listed on the ASX late last year.

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Here's what's happening to the S&P/ASX 200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) has made a recovery, led by Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and…

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Cash Converters International Ltd quarterly revenue jumps 10%: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) have traded lower today despite reporting a 9.7% increase in quarterly revenue.

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The end of broadcast television?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Netflix’s arrival means the incumbents need to shape up or ship out…

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Slater & Gordon Limited announces progress on UK expansion

| Tom Richardson

Has Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) moved too high up the risk curve?

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What will the RBA do with interest rates next week?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have been hit hard this week.

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 9 stocks you need to watch

| Brendon Lau

Big rises in iron ore miners like Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) have allowed our market to claw back…

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares are punching near $5 today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have soared on more positive news flow from its North American subsidiary, Magnolia…

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Is Atlas Iron Limited back from the brink?

| Mike King

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX: AGO) continues production at 2 of its Pilbara mines as contractors slash costs

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MYOB Group Ltd listing price confirmed: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) investors have finally learned the price at which they will be allocated their shares. Is it…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 slips, following leads from Wall Street overnight

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Are Australia's iron ore miners set for another huge rally?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) could have further to climb after Vale said it could…

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited investors should be very excited

| Regan Pearson

Margins for low cost gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) could be soaring.

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3 of the best value stocks on the ASX: Woolworths Limited, Oil Search Limited and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 3 stocks now could be a shrewd move: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Transurban Group…

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13 stocks to move the market this morning

| Brendon Lau

The big banks are under pressure ahead of next month's reporting season and a further fall in iron ore prices…

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Worleyparsons Limited enters trading halt: Here's what every shareholder needs to know

| Andrew Mudie

Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) is facing some trouble.

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3 stocks set to beat the ASX: AMP Limited, CSL Limited and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could deliver returns in excess of the wider index: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Insurance…

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2 shares I'd buy with $10,000 and why I'm avoiding Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Sean O'Neill

A decent yield, reasonable growth, defensive characteristics and a bargain price make Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd…

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Looking to take advantage of plummeting share prices? Buy these 3 promising ASX stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) has fallen more than 3%, and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and XERO FPO NZ…

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3 reasons why Woolworths Limited could be a bargain

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be a good opportunity.

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Vmoto Ltd jumps 6.8%: Is it too late to buy this promising tech stock?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vmoto Ltd (ASX:VMT) is firing on all cylinders, and could be set for stronger growth.

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4 quality ASX stocks on my watchlist

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) has dropped 2.7% since Monday. Goody!

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