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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd set for a big boost today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How will Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares react to the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decision?

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Here's why investors will watch Commonwealth Bank of Australia closely today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are sitting within 2.6% of a new all-time high, and a new record could…

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3 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited is a dangerous play today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is trading near $30 a share, but it’s still a risky bet.

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Top stock picks for April

| Motley Fool Staff

Vista Group International Ltd (ASX:VGI), Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) and Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) are among April's top picks.

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3 stocks set to post stellar returns: Wesfarmers Ltd, Scentre Group Ltd and Crown Resorts Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 companies are worth buying due to their dependence on consumer spending levels: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Scentre Group Ltd…

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Is now the perfect time to buy these 3 banks? Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 banks to your portfolio? Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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3 facts you need to know about the MYOB IPO and 2 better options

| Andrew Mudie

Don’t be fooled, the MYOB float is expensive and opportunistic.

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Iron ore plunges below US$50: Is it time to dump the miners?

| Andrew Mudie

Selling now could crystallise big losses but could also save you from further falls over the next 12 months.

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7 things to consider before you commit to MYOB Group Ltd's shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Group Ltd is set to hit the market on 4 May, but will its float be as successful as…

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Will the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates to 2% today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If the RBA cuts rates expect strong reactions from companies like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)…

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3 blue chip healthcare stocks I'd snap up right now with $10,000

| Andrew Mudie

Don’t miss the boat, it’s not too late to snap up these hot medical stocks.

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Bad Thursday for these ASX stocks before Good Friday

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 adds 0.8% to finish above 5,900, but these top stocks disappointed

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Are your dividend yields at risk by owning these stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) pay big dividends.…

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SEEK Limited or Carsales.Com Ltd: Which should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Two successful online search portal companies are the market leaders in their fields, but which could give you the better…

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Investors beware: Oil demand from China could peak sooner than you'd think

| Brendon Lau

Many believe that the worst for oil is behind us but bears aren't ready to go into hibernation with reports…

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3 bargain companies I'd stock up on today with $10,000

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) might be sitting near a fresh high, but Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) and…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd completes $US500 million Indonesian investment: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite confirmation of the huge investment in Indonesia by Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) parent, The Coca-Cola Co, shares are trading…

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5 reasons you should buy Woolworths Limited shares today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has attracted a lot of short interest lately.

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23 stocks that doubled or more in the past year

| Mike King

You can't own them all, but you can still become wealthy following this simple lesson

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Should you avoid Steamships Trading Company Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The highly illiquid shares of Steamships Trading Company Limited (ASX:SST) have been reinstated on the ASX following the a mandatory…

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Austal Limited speeds to three-year high on new orders: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

It isn't only the 29% increase in the ship builder's order book to $3.1 billion that is fueling the strong…

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3 ASX gainers smashing the market

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), ResMed Inc (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) are up over 12% in the past month…

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Will ASIC do anything about the Bradken Limited price spike?

| Mike King

Will the corporate cop take a closer look at trading in Bradken Limited's (ASX:BKN) shares?

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Here's why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd jumped 7% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) soared 7% today after it announced it had filed the last regulatory document…

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are beating the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), My Net Fone Limited (ASX:MNF), Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) and Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) are smashing the…

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Could BHP Billiton Limited's South32 spin off be worth less than the market expects?

| Brendon Lau

At least two brokers are warning that BHP Billiton Limited's (ASX:BHP) divestment of South32 is worth a lot less than…

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Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd about to increase its dividend?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares rose 3.8% for the day, while they're up 31% since January.

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Bradken Limited surges on takeover bid: Is it an opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

A second takeover approach to the embattled contractor will only put the focus on other failed ASX-listed targets. Expect more…

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My Net Fone Limited shares soar on acquisition: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Promising junior telecommunication company, My Net Fone Limited (ASX:MNF), has announced an acquisition which will provide a step-change in revenues…

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3 juicy dividend stocks on sale right now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

As interest rates begin to fall further, smart investors are loading up on big dividend stocks like Suncorp Group Ltd…

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How to setup the perfect diversified portfolio: Part IV

| Mike King

The final post in our series on setting up a balanced portfolio that retail investors could do on their own…

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An easy rule to setup the perfect diversified portfolio and 3 stocks to match

| Tom Richardson

Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) and Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) look two solid opportunities.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares are on the nose today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are trading within 2% of a fresh seven-year low.

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Slater & Gordon Limited raises $890 million from institutions: Should you take part?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Legal eagle Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has successfully completed the institutional component of its capital raising to fund the…

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Should you buy MYOB Group Ltd or XERO FPO NZ?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

MYOB Group Ltd will hit the ASX in May, but how will it compete with XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO)?

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Iron ore crashes below US$50 a tonne: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How will BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) react today?

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5 Things you need to know on the Australian Sharemarket today

| Mike King

The S&P/ ASX 200 index has opened up 0.4%, despite falls on offshore markets overnight

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Here's why you should forget Slater & Gordon Limited and take a look at IMF Bentham Ltd

| Motley Fool Staff

The recent pullback in the share price of IMF Bentham Ltd (ASX:IMF) could be an opportunity for long-term investors to add…

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Ham and pineapple could make Anatara Lifesciences Ltd the next CSL Limited 

| Motley Fool Staff

Successful trials de-risk the hidden gem that is Anatara Lifesciences Ltd (ASX:ANR).

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Can Chinese housing stimulus stop falling iron ore prices? 

| Joshua Anderson

China has announced stimulus aimed at boosting the housing market. Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and…

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