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Here's why G8 Education Ltd is smashing the S&P/ASX200 today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) shares look seriously cheap after significantly underperforming the S&P/ASX200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) during the past six months;…

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Here's why oil prices rose overnight: Is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares have all jumped on the higher…

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Here's why Super Retail Group Ltd and McMillan Shakespeare Limited are high-yield buys

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) may become targets for yield-hunting investors

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Is it time for a speculative entry into the bauxite market?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you be buying Queensland Bauxite Ltd (ASX:QBL) and Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) shares now?

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BHP Billiton Limited's spin-off vs. Rio Tinto Limited's buyback: which creates more value?

| Brendon Lau

The two mining giants are pursuing very different strategies to create shareholder value. BHP Billion Limited (ASX: BHP) is divesting…

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New Hope Corporation Limited posts $23 million loss: Is it time to sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

During its most recent six-month reporting period, New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) reported an underlying profit but a significant write-off…

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No light at the end of Kathmandu Holdings Ltd cold dark tunnel

| Brendon Lau

The problems facing adventure gear retailer Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) goes beyond the sluggish consumer spending environment and its…

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Are low iron ore prices here to stay?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and numerous other iron ore miners are under enormous pressure in this low price environment

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4 dependable dividend payers for your blue-chip retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Still the best option for a comfortable retirement is building your own future wealth on stable, dependable stocks that can…

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3 stocks worth buying right now: BHP Billiton Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and Santos Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks are trading at very enticing prices: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)

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Is the oil and gas industry about to fire up?

| Mitch Sonogan

Could Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: PBT) and Horizon Oil Ltd (ASX: HZN) become takeover targets in the coming oil and…

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Here's where to get your share of $80.5 billion in dividends

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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

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TPG Telecom Ltd half year profit soars 18%: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rapidly-growing telecommunications company, TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) has reported a healthy boost in profit during its most recent half-year.

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Are Amcor Limited, Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Sonic Healthcare Limited headed higher?

| Tim McArthur

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) have all hit fresh 52-week highs.

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Here's why Crown Resorts Ltd could be a buying opportunity

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd's (ASX:CWN) long-term casino development plans could pay off for patient investors, but its shares are getting battered…

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5 ASX stocks which soared more than 9% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV), Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) and RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG) each soared over 9% today.

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Here's why Martin Aircraft Company Ltd skyrocketed 85% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Martin Aircraft Company Ltd (ASX:MJP) has reminded investors that it is capable of delivering astronomical returns.

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SCA Property Group announces capital raising: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Should you participate in the Unit Purchase Plan of SCA Property Group? The security also referenced as Shopping Cntrs Austrls…

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Will Worleyparsons Limited follow Monadelphous Group Limited on the re-rating trail?

| Brendon Lau

Some are betting that embattled engineer Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) will follow Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) to surge higher in the…

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Will iiNet Limited shareholders get a higher offer?

| Tom Richardson

The offer for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) has left some shareholders feeling short changed.

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Here's why I'm avoiding Rio Tinto Limited shares and you should too

| Owen Raszkiewicz

You might think Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and its iron ore rivals look cheap but it's important to know why…

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Monadelphous Group Limited shares soar: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mining services giant, Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), has now risen 32% since the beginning of 2015 despite falling profits and…

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Here are Australia's top 10 revenue earners in 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia were amongst Australia's top earners in 2014.

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Here's why low oil prices are here to stay

| Sean O'Neill

Oil markets may not rebound any time soon, which is bad news for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd…

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Is the market getting ready to take a tumble?

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index is eyeing the psychologically important 6000 mark as volatility hovers around its lowest level in 2015.…

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4 compelling growth stocks to buy this month

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

High-growth stocks like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) could be the powerhouse of your returns.

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Is it too late to buy ASX gold stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of gold mining stocks in the S&P/ASX All Ords Gold (ASX:XGD) (Index:^AXGD) such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and…

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RCG Corporation Limited jumps to record high: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The footwear retailer is on a tear as this is the first day investors could react to its acquisition announcement.…

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Village Roadshow Ltd plans big expansion in Asia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) shares rose almost 5% this morning following an important announcement.

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Want a comfortable retirement? Buy and hold these 3 stocks

| Sean O'Neill

Holding shares for the long term can see you retire very comfortably. Here’s what Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), G8 Education…

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Here's why Ten Network Holdings Limited is on the nose today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN) shares opened lower today as media speculation swirls around a potential takeover.

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Should you buy Australia's iron ore miners today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) might look tempting, but should investors take the plunge?

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Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited has dropped 4% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has returned to the red following a strong rebound last week.

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Is it time to revisit Reject Shop Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

With shares falling again despite a lift after February’s half-year results, is it time to revisit Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS)?

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Netflix to hit Australia tomorrow: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Online streaming giant Netflix will debut in Australia on Tuesday. How will Foxtel – owned by Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Here's why SEEK Limited and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd are good reinvestment choices

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Reinvest to put your dividend dollars back to work with SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT).

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The Best Way To Beat The Market

| Andrew Page

A focus on quality dividend paying shares will ensure you have every chance of achieving a solid market beating return.

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Premier Investments Limited to pay big special dividend: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified retail heavyweight, Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV), has announced a strong profit result and two big dividends.

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Is Auckland International Airport Ltd a good bet for income and growth?

| Tom Richardson

Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX:AIA) and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are both seeing rapid growth in Chinese visitors.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

Will the S&P/ASX 200 cross the 6,000 level today?

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