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Iron ore prices heading down says Goldman Sachs: Is it time to dump the iron ore miners?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The investment bank projects prices to slide out to 2018, which could put smaller miners underwater.

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Do you have these 4 rising stocks in your portfolio?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Look for the catalysts for change in market leaders like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd…

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Who else wants 3 great S&P/ASX 300 dividend stock ideas?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're after large fully franked dividends then Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Washington…

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Could strong jobs data mean no interest rate cut in May?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) both fell on the news.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited lifts on strong production results: Is the stock worth a second look?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares rose more than 5% today. Has the market got it wrong on the stock?

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd is on the slide today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) has fallen almost 5% today, defying the general trend of the energy sector

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd hits a 52-week high: Is it time to sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Australia’s largest publicly traded winemaker, Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) continues to look overvalued.

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UGL Limited jumps on takeover rumour: Here are more ugly ducklings as takeover targets

| Brendon Lau

UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) is the latest in the sector to attract takeover speculation. But there are other likely targets that…

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Attention Iluka Resources Limited shareholders: Look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Illuka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) have plunged following its quarterly production report.

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Is now the perfect time to buy Santos Ltd, Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 resources plays to your portfolio? Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Newcrest…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd completes giant acquisition: Is it time to buy shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia's largest telecommunications company, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), has completed a cornerstone acquisition for its Asian strategy.

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Will the collapse of Atlas Iron Limited cause McAleese Ltd's demise?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) shares have been suspended from trade, pending an update about the impact of Atlas Iron Limited's (ASX:AGO)…

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Is it time to buy more Suncorp Group Ltd shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurer Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) chooses Michael Cameron as its next CEO.

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Here's why Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd shares have soared 9%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) have soared as much as 9% today following a market sensitive announcement.

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Challenger Ltd shares jump on strong quarterly flows: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of fund manager and annuities provider, Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), have trended higher on the back of a promising quarterly…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are skyrocketing at noon

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is receiving plenty of drive from resource stocks including Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Fortescue…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited soars on production result: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) have soared as volumes increase and fall in costs.

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Here's why it could be time to buy ASX energy stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Producers such as Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) or Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) could soar if the recent rebound in oil prices…

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Up 49% in four days: Is it too late to buy Novogen Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Novogen Limited (ASX:NRT) has generated enormous excitement amongst investors around the world.

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9 stocks you need to know about before the market opens

| Brendon Lau

The ASX is set for a positive start and a number of stocks will be in focus due to M&A…

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Will the spinoff of BHP Billiton Limited be a success for investors?

| Andrew Mudie

History says that South32 will perform well after demerging from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Which are the best telco stocks for the digital future?

| Joshua Anderson

A spate of takeovers and acquisitions has changed the Australian telecommunications industry. Should you buy M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), TPG…

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Is NIB Holdings Limited a better bet than Cover-More Group Ltd?

| Regan Pearson

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) is going head-to-head with Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), but which is the better bet?

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Here's why the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates in May

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) plunged following the latest Melbourne Institute and Westpac Bank Survey of Consumer…

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3 'forever' blue-chip stocks to buy and 2 to avoid

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) look like good buys today, but Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Rio Tinto…

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Should you buy energy stocks to outperform in the year ahead?

| Tom Richardson

Can Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) turn it around in 2015?

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6 stocks sinking on the ASX today

| Mike King

All Ordinaries sinks 0.7%, but these 6 were heavily sold off

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4 things you can do that your stockbroker can't

| Motley Fool Staff

Learning to invest on your own — without using a full service stockbroker — is easier than you think.

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If you sold your Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd shares: You won't want to see this

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors who resisted the temptation to sell their Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) shares as the stock was plunging will…

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5 retail stocks to avoid and 2 to buy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment for April has confirmed that now mightn’t be the time to buy…

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Are Australia's energy stocks on the verge of soaring higher?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all on a tear, and…

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Food fight! Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd versus Qantas Airways Limited

| Mike King

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) rolls out free food and checked baggage on all domestic flights

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Find out why these 4 oil stocks could jump over 50% in 2015

| Sean O'Neill

JP Morgan reportedly expects Buru Energy Limited (ASX:BRU), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) to…

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Are Australia's iron ore miners a bargain?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) have retreated further today, despite a strong rally in iron…

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Are My Net Fone Limited and M2 Group Ltd aiming for global growth?

| Tom Richardson

Can My Net Fone Limited (ASX:MNF) help you cash in on online voice communications?

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd soars 80% in 2015: Is it still hot?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) have soared 10% today, taking its year-to-date movement up 80%.

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Freelancer Ltd jumps on record cash take: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Confidence in Freelancer Ltd's (ASX: FLN) business model got a boost today as the company becomes cash flow positive in…

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3 reasons to sell BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited

| Mike King

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could be forced to cut their dividend - and that's just…

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National Australia Bank Ltd cops record fine in UK: Should you be worried?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority has handed down a $40 million fine to Clydesdale Bank, a subsidiary of National…

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Is the energy sector set to rebound higher?

| Brendon Lau

Oil stocks are rallying as the commodity marks its fifth straight session of gains. But it is Woodside Petroleum Limited…

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