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Are banks at risk from the ASX Ltd's mFunds?

| Tim McArthur

This new product is set to shake-up the superannuation sector.

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3 bullish growth stories carrying on into 2014

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These growth stories are still in play.

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How to get rich, stay rich and feel rich

| Mike King

How to feel rich, even if you aren't worth millions

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A stock picker's guide to Ansell Limited in 2014

| Tim McArthur

Ansell is a stock that deserves a place on investors’ watchlists.

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The stock picker's guide to Cochlear Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

What do investors need to be aware of before the company’s interim results?

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David Jones says maybe to a new Myer Holdings bid

| Mike King

Chairman in discussions with major shareholders over Myer bid

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A stock picker's guide to AMP Limited in 2014

| Tim McArthur

After a difficult 2013 shareholders will be hoping for smoother sailing in 2014.

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3 of the best small-cap stocks money can buy

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

These 3 rallied strongly in 2013, but there’s still lots of room left to run!

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3 great stocks for total shareholder returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Share price gains and dividends go hand-in-hand with growth.

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Investors – Don't just do something, stand there!

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are urged to not sell their shares in a state of panic.

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January's best and worst stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

While short-term investors are panicking, Foolish investors should be licking their lips.

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3 companies to compound your wealth

| Tom Richardson

These companies offers some great opportunity to compound your wealth.

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5 companies set to profit from the Super Bowl today

| Regan Pearson

It may be America’s big day, but that won’t stop these ASX listed companies cashing in.

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5 health stocks for a healthy portfolio

| Tim McArthur

The health sector is a great place to search for high-quality growth companies.

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These 3 debt-free companies prove cash is king

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Low or no debt takes stress off the balance sheet.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited: strong top line growth heading into 2014

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sustained earnings growth comes from revenue expansion.

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5 ASX 100 gainers for the week

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Navitas and Recall Holdings performed best in the last week of January.

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Top stock picks for February

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our contributors to pick their favorite ASX stocks to buy in February. Here are their top ideas.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market closed flat today putting an end to a choppy week.

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Are these 3 of the cheapest companies among the ASX 200?

| Tom Richardson

These businesses might be offering up some bargain prices.

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Investment spotlight on: Macquarie Group Ltd

| Peter Andersen

This home-grown investment bank continues to position itself for ongoing success.

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3 lifestyle investment stocks for a long-term horizon

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Pubs, homes and retirement options for an investor's portfolio.

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Exposure to foreign markets makes ANZ riskier than the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Claude Walker

Which bank shares are the safest?

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Is this stock a new power in electrical generation?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

NSW public asset sale of Macquarie Generation may make a 4th pillar in power industry.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX at midday

| Mike King

ASX flat in afternoon trading on last day of trading for January

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ASX afternoon update: Today's best and worst

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX is trading slightly higher this afternoon.

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3 stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The buy and hold method of investing is still the way to go. Read why here.

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Why the David Jones – Myer Holdings merger is a no-goer

| Mike King

Don't get your hopes up David Jones shareholders

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A stock picker's guide to Computershare Limited in 2014

| Tim McArthur

Computershare continued its global expansion in 2013.

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3 pharmaceutical stocks with strong prospects

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Product pipelines needs to be wide and full for strong and growing earnings.

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Why is Newcrest Mining Limited up 23% over the past month?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its benefited from a mini gold price rally.

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Mining services – get out while you can

| Tim McArthur

Better late than never might be good advice to heed.

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Why the SMSF property bubble is a myth

| Mike King

SMSF Trustees still need to be careful about using leverage, and there may be better options

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Is now the time to buy Drillsearch Energy Limited?

| Regan Pearson

Production has increased by 650% in just 3 years, but this may just be the beginning.

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The stock picker's guide to Arrium Ltd

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher iron ore spot prices and a weaker Aussie dollar have seen a big share price movement.

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David Jones Limited won't swap Myer stock

| Justin Loiseau

The price isn’t right for this risky union.

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Higher new home sales will ring the register for these stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Home sales in 2013 have reversed previous downward trends.

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Are these the best financial sector stocks to buy?

| Tim McArthur

The sector is home to some high-quality companies.

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Why I'm not buying 1300 Smiles Limited

| Sean O'Neill

It's a solid business, but the unique nature of dentistry makes this stock an unappealing prospect for my portfolio.

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What you should know about Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Sean O'Neill

The world's tenth largest bank is a secure, if slow-growing, investment.

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