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Here's why Vmoto Ltd has surged 23% today: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market is expecting big things from Vmoto Ltd (ASX:VMT).

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AP Eagers Ltd shares soar 14%: Is it a bargain growth stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Automotive retail company, AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) expects to shoot the lights out when it reports results later in the…

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Is Transurban Group the best stock for income seekers?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) today announced another strong set of traffic and revenue statistics for its most recent quarter.

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CSL Limited has strong lead over Commonwealth Bank of Australia in race to $100

| Mike King

Who will be first to see $100 share price? CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) or Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)?

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Is today a good day to buy BHP Billiton Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Trading at a two-month low, is BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) worth your money today?

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Is it time to go shopping for the iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How is the situation looking for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)?

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GPT Group CEO to lead Suncorp Group Ltd in 2015: Here's what shareholders must know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Long-running Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) CEO, Patrick Snowball, will depart the banking and insurance giant and be replaced by current…

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Here's why Mobile Embrace Ltd is soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

Does Mobile Embrace Ltd (ASX:MBE) have a big future?

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6 reasons you should buy Woolworths Limited today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has fallen almost 19% over the last 12 months, giving investors a great long-term opportunity.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 opens 0.3% lower

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Is the Ardent Leisure Group gym business headed for a fall?

| Sean O'Neill

With health clubs accounting for nearly one third of Ardent Leisure Group’s (ASX:AAD) profit, any slowdown could have a major…

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Here's why you should sell BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Dividends from iron ore majors Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will come under threat as commodity…

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The real reason why Atlas Iron Limited doesn't matter to Qube Holdings Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) is playing down the loss of Atlas Iron Limited's (ASX:AGO) business on 2014-15 earnings. But I…

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Nine stocks to watch this morning

| Brendon Lau

The market is set for a soft open as iron ore produces are likely to face more selling pressure today.…

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Is it too late to buy ResMed Inc. (CHESS) shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) has smashed the returns from other healthcare stocks, including CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Ramsay Health Care…

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Could peer-to-peer lending harm your bank shares?

| Tim McArthur

Disruptive technologies and small nimble players such as Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) could increasingly win over consumers from the…

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Suncorp Group Ltd and Ramsay Health Care Limited: 2 strong dividend growers

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Ramsay Health Care Limited's (ASX:RHC) have good track records for dividend growth and are attractive…

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Ansell Limited, Qantas Airways Limited, Treasury Wine Estates Ltd, Salmat Limited: Buy, hold or sell?

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and Salmat Limited (ASX:SLM) could all be worthy…

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3 health care stocks set to post stellar returns: CSL Limited, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Cochlear Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 health care stocks could be worth buying right now: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and…

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Read this before you buy the banks

| Matt Brazier

Historically, Australia’s banks have been some of the best performing businesses on the ASX. Will this continue?

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National Australia Bank Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are big dividend yields alone enough to justify an investment in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and…

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How to identify a medical stock offering blockbluster returns: Part 3

| Sean O'Neill

An in-depth look at Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ), and the challenges a business faces after it successfully develops a product.

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are soaring today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) and Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) are all climbing…

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3 small technology growth stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

You may not have heard of GBST Holdings Limited (ASX:GBT), Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) but…

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Do you own this cheap ASX blue-chip stock? Maybe you should

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been a long couple of years for shareholders of Australia's largest non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer, but Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)…

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a value trap?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has fallen to a fresh six-year low, and looks set to continue falling.

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Altium Limited soars to all-time high: Is it still a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of electronics design software developer, Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), have soared more than 5% to a new all-time high.

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Is Australia's dividend imputation system at risk?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are the dividends of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) in jeopardy?

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Here's why Mesoblast Limited shares soared 24% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Regenerative medicine specialist, Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB), will welcome Celgene Corporation to its share registry with the purchase of $58 million…

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M2 Group Ltd jumps to record high on $245m acquisition: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

This latest deal adds to the merger and acquisition frenzy in the telecommunications sector. But analysts are likely to welcome…

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Is there anything Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited could organise in a brewery?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) shares have risen nearly 5% today.

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What are the best dividend stocks for investors to buy today?

| Brendon Lau

Dividend growth is set to outpace earnings growth again for the fourth year in a row. This is the time…

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Is Elders Ltd a turnaround opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Profits from the premium meat business and plans to expand in south-east Asia could be a winner for shareholders in…

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Is Atlas Iron Limited a major warning sign for iron ore investors?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The fallout of cancelled mining operations at Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) runs deep throughout the local economy - with the…

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Are Wesfarmers Ltd and Woolworths Limited getting too big to grow effectively?

| Sean O'Neill

Stiff competition has seen Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) cross some lines in the pursuit of profit.

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Could iron ore fall to just US$35 a tonne?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will miners such as Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) or Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) follow the likes of Atlas…

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Oil prices rise 4 weeks in a row: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is it time to put your money to work in companies such as Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Will the S&P/ASX 200 hit 6,000 points today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has come agonisingly close on a number of occasions this year. Can Commonwealth Bank of…

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Seven Group Holdings Ltd appoints new CEO: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified holding company, Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW), has appointed Ryan Stokes as incoming Chief Executive Officer.

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8 stocks to watch that are in the spotlight this morning

| Brendon Lau

Resource stocks will be in focus this morning for a variety of reasons, while merger & acquisition interest in the…

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