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Why Phylogica Limited soared 80% today

| Mike King

Phylogica Limited (ASX:PYC) reports some excellent news

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Will Tassal Group Limited be able to address environmental concerns?

| Brendon Lau

The salmon farmer is struggling to keep its share price above water today as its chief executive accuse media outlets…

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3 ASX stocks to buy and 2 to avoid in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) look like a good buy at today's prices, but both Qantas…

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited has slipped today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has fallen particularly heavily on a day when most Australian stocks are down.

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3 reasons Woolworths Limited is a better buy than National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite boasting a lower dividend yield than National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks a better investment.

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Slater & Gordon Limited and Vocation Ltd: 2 companies to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why investors should be taking a closer look at Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares…

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How long can Santos Ltd remain profitable?

| Brendon Lau

There's an uncomfortable question facing Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) as the oil price takes another tumble. How low can the oil…

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20 blue chip stocks I'd never buy

| Mike King

Some blue chip companies are 'bluer' than others. Here's my list of the ones I'll be avoiding

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4 ASX stocks growing brands overseas that you need to know

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Companies like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) are growing in overseas markets many…

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Here's why Caltex Australia Limited plummeted 10% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) shareholders will be feeling the pinch today with its shares trading at roughly $34 per unit.

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PanAust Limited surges on takeover offer: What should shareholders do?

| Brendon Lau

The copper-gold miner received an unconditional bid that's priced at a 40% premium to its last closing price, but the…

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Is Vocation Ltd set to rebound?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) could be set for a rebranding following six months of controversy.

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Here's why today is a good day to buy TFS Corporation Limited shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of the world's largest owner and manager of commercial Indian sandalwood plantations, TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC) have fallen 3.5%…

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd set to boost its bottom line with new products?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) is starting a big promotional campaign for the Australian release of Coke Life in April…

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Should you buy Transurban Group?

| Andrew Mudie

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) gets the thumbs up from the professionals, but is it really a buy at $9.70?

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Here's what you need to know about Slater & Gordon Limited's $1.2 billion UK acquisition

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After much speculation Australia's leading personal injury law firm, Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), has announced it will buy Quindell…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is getting slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been hammered 1.5%, led down by companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto…

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10 things you need to know about Netflix Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Netflix has landed in Australia, much to the distaste of companies like Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) Seven West…

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AP Eagers Ltd and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd: Here's how ASX investors can buy like Buffett

| Tim McArthur

AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHE) have business models which are appealing in many ways.

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More pain for energy investors as oil takes a dive: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have all been hit hard by falling oil…

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Here's why you should steer clear of Medibank Private Ltd

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares have slipped nearly 10% over the last five weeks, but it's still no bargain.

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Premier Investments Limited shares rocket higher: Is it time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) is proving to be a star performer for retail investors.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 sinks 0.9%, as falling commodity prices wreck havoc

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3 stocks offering growth at a reasonable price: QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Oil Search Limited and CSL Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to deliver stellar returns: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and CSL…

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4 stocks that could save your retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Many times the best shares for the future are less familiar stocks that come out of nowhere like Iress Ltd…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd and Asciano Ltd: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Investment bank UBS says Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) have strong free cash flow for…

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Iron ore price slumps 4%: How much further can it fall?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are at risk.

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4 rising small-cap stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), CSG Limited (ASX:CSV), Austral Limited (ASX:ASB) and iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) are all popular with one…

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Here's why Vocation Ltd shares doubled last week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) shares more than doubled in price, rising from 7.9 cents to 16 cents.

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Should you buy Servcorp Limited?

| Matt Brazier

Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) is a quality dividend paying company trading at reasonable prices.

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3 reasons why Sirtex Medical Limited is still a great buy

| Andrew Mudie

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) shareholders should hold on for the ride!

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Can Kathmandu Holdings Ltd maintain its 8.5% dividend yield in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) looks like great value at today’s low price.

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What are the best ASX stocks to own in a recession?

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) all look good defensive options.

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What's your perspective?

| Motley Fool Staff

How you look at the data will sway your results

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Miners are undermining your wealth

| Claude Walker

Why the big miners might be bad for your super

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Can fast food stocks deliver Buffett like returns?

| Tom Richardson

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) are two businesses that have been growing fast…

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4 discounted ASX stocks for your weekend

| Tim McArthur

Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) and Crown Resorts Ltd ASX:CWN) could all be worth researching.

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4 stocks dumped on the ASX today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 closes up 0.7%, recovering some of yesterday's losses, but that didn't stop these 4 being sold off

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Which companies will benefit from low interest rates?

| Tim McArthur

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) is one of the major beneficiaries of lower oil prices, while Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN)…

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Is Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd set to deliver even bigger returns?

| Tom Richardson

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) provided a positive market update today.

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