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What companies will benefit from new vehicle sales increasing?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Automotive Holdings Group and AP Eagers are both seeing higher sales.

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Retail investors look at corporate debt

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The big banks are set to offer more debt in 2014 and SMSFs are queuing up.

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The stock picker's guide to Santos in 2014

| Regan Pearson

What you need to know to profit from Santos in 2014.

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The Australian Open vs Big Bash vs The Ashes: How will sport set up Channel Ten, Nine and Seven in 2014?

| Andrew Mudie

Ten best placed to benefit from coverage of sports.

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Home builders and big four banks are winners in November housing finance

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

There's evidence of increased investment property purchases.

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4 ASX 50 stocks with a high ROE and net profit margin

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Blue-chip companies need to stay innovative and growing.

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4 stocks under $10 on the move up

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Start a position cheaply and easily.

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My top 3 stocks for 2014

| Chris Koenig

Here is a simple way to assist in selecting the best of the best.

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Echo and Crown to commence battle for Queensland casinos

| Andrew Mudie

There's serious downside risk to Echo should it not win the Brisbane city development.

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These 5 healthcare stocks will secure you a healthy financial future

| Claude Walker

Demographic changes, an ageing population and the end of the mining boom mean that all long-term stock market investors should…

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How will JB Hi-Fi Limited fare in 2014?

| Andrew Mudie

3.7% dividend and growth opportunities point to 2014 being a good year.

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Fitch confirms challenging 2014 for Banks

| Andrew Mudie

Agency declares the banks’ profit growth to be constrained by Australian economy.

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ASX 100 top 5 gainers for the week

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Iron ore, gold and copper producers were on the way up.

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Falling Aussie dollar would boost these 5 quality stocks

| Mark Woodruff

A drop in the dollar isn't necessary for these companies to thrive, but it wouldn't hurt.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX closes virtually unchanged at 5,305.9, after staging an afternoon recovery

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3 high-yielding growth stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The yield itself isn’t the only factor investors need to consider.

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Why have the miners surged on Thursday and Friday?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are the miners worth your attention in 2014?

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Aussie dollar falls to 3.5-year low

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Which companies will benefit as it continues its fall?

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Is Ainsworth Game Technology Limited a buy?

| Mike King

Poker machine maker wins approval to sell into US state of Mississippi

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4 IPOs investors missed

| Tim McArthur

Searching for opportunities away from the limelight can uncover hidden gems.

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Battle for Warrnambool not over yet

| Mike King

Bega Cheese sells its 18.8% stake to Saputo

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Metals sector in the spotlight: Alumina Limited rated a Buy

| Tim McArthur

Could Alumina’s share price trajectory follow that of Bluescope’s?

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Westfield Group and other retailers to benefit from heatwave

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sales of air-conditioners and fans are through the roof!

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Morgan Stanley says divestment campaigns are gaining traction in 2014

| Claude Walker

How can divestment campaigns hurt your portfolio?

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6 stocks to avoid in 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These stocks are overpriced, investors be warned.

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Why gold is set to soar in 2014

| Mike King

Have analysts underestimated the gold price again?

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4 stocks to diversify your portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Know the category of stocks for better returns.

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Why Super Retail Group Ltd shares sank

| Mike King

Shares fall 20% after failing to live up to market expectations

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Is Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co. worth Saputo's investment?

| Motley Fool Staff

Warrnambool's largest shareholder wants the whole company.

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This biotech could help you retire early

| Mark Woodruff

Mesoblast is a clear standout in the biotechnology sector.

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Are investors overlooking this big energy company?

| Regan Pearson

Woodside Petroleum Q4 update shows company is going from strength to strength.

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The mining boom turns to bust for Rio Tinto

| Mike King

Rio shares rise 2%, but there's good and bad news

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Tim McArthur

The market rallied today spurred on by the mining sector.

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Unemployment rises: Rate cut on the cards?

| Mike King

Will homeowners rejoice next month?

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The mining boom turns to bust for Rio Tinto

| Mike King

One more reason why many of us would be better off taking control of our own finances

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The big 4 banks are building more walls – but are they stable?

| Peter Andersen

"Son of Wallis" financial system inquiry looks likely to produce - nothing much.

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The No.1 investment you'll make in 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Learning how to invest could be more important than investing itself.

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3 companies to buy and hold for 10 years

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Holding on to companies brings enormous benefits.

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Top 4 ASX 50 performers over the past 2 months

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

2014 looks better for business.

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Rio Tinto Limited releases impressive Q4 result

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The company has met, or surpassed, all of its goals for 2013 including ramping up iron ore production.

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