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Don't let the ASX take your rights!

Proposed changes will marginalise retail investors and trample ownership rights

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Melbourne IT: One Enticingly Attractive ASX Stock

Melbourne IT (ASX: MLB) was once a dot-com darling. Now thrown on the scrap heap, Motley Fool Investment Analyst Dean…

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Investors take Industrea to the woodshed

After reported disappointing earnings Industrea (ASX: IDL) was taken out to the woodshed and mercilessly pummelled by investors on Thursday. Industrea…

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Cochlear – when down is up

Cochlear Ltd. (ASX:COH) is up 8% after reporting a $20 million first half loss. Total revenue was up 3% to…

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One MAD stock still on our radar

For the second time since listing in 2010, Maverick Drilling and Exploration Limited has doubled its reserves. The shares jumped…

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Time to buy QBE Insurance?

With QBE Insurance Group (ASX: QBE) now trading sub $11, is it a buy? QBE, is best analysed as a potential…

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S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index P/E (PER) 1974-2011

The All Ordinaries long-term P/E chart closed 2011 at 12.21. Here are the last three years. What do you think?…

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Focus Investing – Part 3

In part 1 of this series I presented the case for focus investing. In part 2 I discussed the number and size of positions…

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Focus Investing – Part 2

In part 1 of this series I presented the case for focus investing. That is for concentrating your portfolio on…

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Focus Investing – Part 1

Most investors focus their efforts on stock picking, but I believe that portfolio management is an equally important component of long-term investment success. By this,…

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I Can't Stand It Anymore

Billabong International Limited (ASX:BBG) wiped out yesterday, and still hasn't come up for air. Billabong continues to get dragged against…

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Has Macmahon constructed a solid base?

MacMahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH) was a shining beacon cutting through the economic fog, as it pre-announced better than expected earnings…

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Billabong International Wipes Out

Last week we had former market darling JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) warning on profits. Today, Billabong International (ASX: BBG) wiped…

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Lessons From Investing Greats

Seth Klarman's Twenty Investment Lessons

I recently shared a partial transcript of Charlie Rose interviewing legendary value investing Seth Klarman. As I said then, Seth Klarman is…

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Lessons From Investing Greats

Value investing wisdom with a margin of safety

Seth Klarman is one of the greatest value investors of all time. He has produced annual returns of 20% for…

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Diversification without diworsification

Chocolate, chips and cakes are all good in small doses. However, too much of a good thing can be dangerous…

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Thorn Group Limited: a classic stock for a tough economy

Thorn Group Limited (ASX: TGA) reported excellent half year results. Revenues and profits are growing quickly. It could be the…

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iProperty Group Ltd founders have a $12 million payday

If, like me, you were wondering who picked up the 12 million shares of iProperty Group Ltd (Public, ASX:IPP) the…

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One ASX share to buy in today's irrational sharemarket

We awoke to Westpac Banking Corporation's (ASX: WBC) senior economist James Shugg's somewhat pessimistic view of overnight events in Europe……

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Alchemia Ltd. screams to a halt

Trading in Alchemia Ltd. (ASX:ACL) was halted. A capital raising announcement is likely, as it is short of cash and…

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Two big reasons to sell Apple

One analyst recommends an apple a day, but believes investors should shy away from Apple stock.

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Best ASX Shares

The upside of leverage without the downside risk

Does this one stock comes with less return risk than the Australian market and a higher probable return? It sure…

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No Thorn in my side

Thorn Group is a well-managed company available at a good discount. It deserves a place on our radar. At the…

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The surest way I know to profit in the sharemarket

“In the short-run it’s a voting machine, but in the long-run it is a weighing machine”. Wise words, though for…

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They Reckon it's a buy

Could Reckon be a buy as some analysts are speculating? The Motley Fool’s investment analyst, Dean Morel, sees a quality…

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ASX shares on sale: Time to get excited

A recent front page feature in The Australian Financial Review said ‘Now it’s getting scary’. With the S&P/ASX 200 down…

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The ultimate high yield dividend portfolio

While global financial markets have many pressing problems, those able to look beyond tomorrow’s gloomy headlines should profit. A portfolio…

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Buying property now will end in tears

Buying high only gives you time to cry! Real estate in Australia is overpriced. There are no ifs or buts…

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How to diversify with just one ASX stock

Argo Investments is an investment manager with a long track record of market beating returns. This one company delivers instant…

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One tech growth stock at a crazy cheap price

Each week The Motley Fool highlights a company on its radar. This week we look at a tech-wreck survivor that…

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All aboard the stock market express

Patience is the key. Taking a small position early in a market decline ensures I’m on board for the eventual…

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The 4 step action plan if you're fully invested

What you should do if you're all-in shares, and the market crashes.

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Prepare to load up on BHP shares

BHP shares are interesting today, but if world markets go into another fit of panic, be prepared to load up…

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Buy Australia – the share market looks cheap

When viewed with a long term perspective the Australian share market is looking cheap. Strong company earnings combined with the…

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Beating the share market – valuation tips

5 excellent valuation lessons that will help you master the market

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One fast stock leaving competitors in its dust

Since 2009 this company's price tag has been too rich. That is, until now.

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The one company I bought last week

Peter Lynch said anyone can pick a winner, but great investors add to their winners.

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One retailer putting Myer & DJs to shame

With many retailers looking cheap, Dean Morel takes a closer look.

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3 small telcos worth a closer look

These 3 small cap teleco companies are worth a closer look.

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One Special stock on our radar

Specialty Fashion Group (ASX: SFH) is a retailer focused on the value conscious female market. At 70 cents, Specialty is…

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