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Can REA Group Limited keep growing?

| Andrew Mudie

The Australian business continues to deliver.

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4 stocks to watch with housing construction still expanding

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Was 2012-2013 the low point in the property cycle?

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If you own airline stocks, watch out!

| Tim McArthur

“The entire aviation industry is financially haemorrhaging right now and approaching collapse”.

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Big dividend yields can hurt investors over the long term

| Andrew Mudie

Retained earnings are key to growing a business over time.

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The intelligent way to invest

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Benjamin Graham's four investing principles.

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A Foolish lesson learnt in Echo Entertainment's disappointing earnings

| Andrew Mudie

Poor management can make a good company look average.

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Why you shouldn't wait to buy stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market showed positive signs towards the end of last week.

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6 companies set for a great start to 2014

| Andrew Mudie

Crown, Sydney Airport and Sonic Health are set for growth in 2014

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Woodside Petroleum Limited's Israel deal – what investors need to know

| Regan Pearson

How does Woodside Petroleum’s latest deal stack up for investors?

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Is now the time to buy Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Regan Pearson

Can Australia’s largest gold miner help you strike gold?

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Are bank shares back into buy territory?

| Andrew Mudie

Yields are back above 8.5% for 2014.

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Mayne Pharma Group half-year update points to 20% revenue rise

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Acquisitions, more products and increased US market penetration have raised expectations.

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BHP Billiton Limited to cut 230 jobs from coal division

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The pressure is mounting in the mining industry.

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Aurora Oil & Gas skyrockets on takeover offer, while gold miners Newcrest Mining Limited and Regis Resources shine

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The weekly top gainers and losers on the ASX 100.

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Westfield Group receives green light for UK Croydon centre

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Croydon redevelopment will prove to be one of the world’s largest shopping-centre redevelopments.

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Last week's best performing stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market declined for its fifth consecutive week, but these companies bucked the trend.

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REA Group Limited, Amcor Limited, Aurora Oil and Gas hit new highs

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A big takeover offer premium and impressive half-year earnings set new records for these companies.

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10 money lessons from those who have seen it all

| Mike King

The death of the Australian economy has been greatly exaggerated

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One gold plated buying opportunity

| Mike King

How I'm planning now for a better, wealthier, healthier retirement

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The Illusion of Choice

| Mike King

10 giant global companies and the brands they control

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The ASX has followed overseas markets higher today but is still down for the week.

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CSL Limited, ResMed, Mayne Pharma Group Ltd – are these the best growth stocks?

| Tim McArthur

Australian Leaders Fund has identified the healthcare sector as a key theme.

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Stocks for a 20-year investment career

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Top biotechnology and health stocks will always be in high demand. These companies are at the forefront of medical innovation.

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Toll Group grabs $90 million logistics project

| Justin Loiseau

Toll teams up with INPEX to construct logistics centers.

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6 little battlers for your small-cap portfolio

| Peter Andersen

Under researched and often unloved, smaller companies can offer lucrative opportunities for your portfolio.

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Competitive advantages make these 3 companies great buys

| Tom Richardson

Companies with sustainable advantages over their peers make for great investments.

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Eagle Ford oil producer Aurora Oil & Gas Limited gets $1.84 billion takeover offer

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Baytex Energy Corporation offers $4.10 per share, drives share price up over 50%.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto Limited or BHP Billiton Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

They appeal to different types of investors, which is right for you?

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Aurora Oil & Gas Limited soars 55% on takeover offer

| Tim McArthur

The premium offered is bound to throw the spotlight on the entire sector.

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Prices are down, should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With a strong growth profile and diversified earnings it’s definitely one for your watchlist, but its share price is still…

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Tim McArthur

The market is higher at lunchtime today.

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News Corp earnings flat – shares rally 8%

| Tim McArthur

Investors must have had low expectations judging by the share price pop.

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Proposed "internet tax" could add 37% to online purchases

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Online retail is booming, but this could remove the benefits of shopping online?

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Why Miranda Kerr's return is a huge threat to David Jones Limited

| Regan Pearson

Fast-fashion presents a threat to Australia's traditional retailers.

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FlexiGroup Limited acquires rival Rentsmart and scores a 14% half-year profit rise

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its payment solutions and leasing footprint expands into big retailers.

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Should investors avoid the market during February?

| Tim McArthur

Here are some words of wisdom on investing.

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Wesfarmers Ltd, Woolworths, Metcash Limited: Food retailing industry rises the most

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ABS retail trade estimates are 2.5% higher for December.

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Woolworths Limited continues to impress with 5.8% sales growth

| Tim McArthur

The retail giant proves its blue-chip status once again.

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd belongs in your portfolio

| Chris Koenig

Macquarie Group has developed a strong position in global markets and services.

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Should you buy REA Group Limited?

| Chris Koenig

Overseas expansion looks promising -- and profitable.

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