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Macau looks a potential winner for Crown Resorts

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Melco Crown joint venture has the best-located casino in Cotai.

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Lend Lease continues London Olympic area redevelopment

| Justin Loiseau

The property company is going for gold on old Olympic grounds.

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Your instant 5-share diversified portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The market is full of buying opportunities, you just need to look hard enough.

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5 basic rules of successful investing in 2014 and beyond

| Bruce Jackson

Follow these simple 5 rules and you too can be a master investor

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Want some big dividend ideas? Here's 5

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The next 12 months looks to be very productive for these 5 stocks – and they pay great dividends.

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A growth portfolio for 2014

| Andrew Mudie

All these companies are looking good in 2014.

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Fears over Chinese figures weigh on market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

During the market’s falls investors can find the greatest opportunities.

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4 dependable stocks for a comfortable retirement

| Tim McArthur

Here are 4 companies with impressive track records of maintaining their dividends.

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This year's forecast is… wrong

| Andrew Page

Experts of all persuasions are offering their prophecies to anyone who’ll listen

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Small banks to benefit from tougher regulations

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The big banks will be required to hold an additional $6-7 billion in capital.

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Should BHP shareholders expect a share buyback?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares have lagged against the market, but a buyback would boost their value.

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What's the outlook for Lend Lease and BWP Trust?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These companies look at fair value.

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Investment prospects for QBE and Insurance Australia Group in 2014

| Tim McArthur

For investors in the insurance sector, returns in 2013 were vastly different depending on which major insurer you owned.

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New Year's resolution No. 3 for investors – Follow in Warren Buffett's footsteps

| Tim McArthur

In part three we drill down into the financial metrics which separate the great companies from the rest.

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How to profit from the flood of demergers in 2014

| Mark Woodruff

There is money to be made for the medium-to-long-term investor.

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3 strong companies to buy in 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some analysts have tipped the market to climb to 6000 points.

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Iron ore earnings power ahead

| Bradley Murphy

Chinese demand slows no sign of slowing -- good news for investors in iron ore.

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3 companies for steady gains

| Regan Pearson

Three sturdy companies offer long-term growth to help you weather any storm.

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5 investing resolutions for 2014

| Motley Fool Staff

Following these 5 resolutions will set you up for a better investing 2014

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Broker tips cyclical stocks to lead the way in 2014

| Andrew Mudie

BHP, Crown, Sonic Health and Amcor are favourites.

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ANZ, NAB, Westpac, CBA: A review of the bank stocks for 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A brief look at each of the banks’ focuses for 2014.

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Invest with good investors like Washington Soul Pattinson

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Since 1969 its compound average annual total shareholder return is 14.1%.

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Freelancer remains the most successful IPO with 170% return

| Tim McArthur

It's buyer beware in the world of initial public offerings.

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Should you buy ANZ?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the next 10 years, this company will tap into the emerging markets of Asia and build shareholder wealth.

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Should you buy Australia's small resources companies?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Small Resources Index is sitting below GFC levels.

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New Year's resolution No. 2 for investors – Follow in the footsteps of Warren Buffett

| Tim McArthur

In part two of this four part series we take a look at what investors should expect from management.

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Insurance Australia Group (IAG) share purchase plan: What you need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Dividend-hungry retail investors can purchase at a 5% discount to the current price

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Westpac urges Aussie businesses to head to Shanghai

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The region’s free trade zone could one day rival Hong Kong as the finance gateway into China

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Billabong focuses on females for turnaround

| Justin Loiseau

The surfwear company's hoping for a fresh start with its new Billabong Womens GM.

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What the sale of BP's and Shell's assets would mean for shareholders in Caltex, Wesfarmers and Woolworths

| Tim McArthur

Over $6 billion in assets could be put on the sale block.

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Should you buy Stockland in 2014?

| Tim McArthur

2013 has been described as a year of transition for Stockland Corporation.

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Seeing a Financial Planner in 2014? Read this first

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After 2008 less people met with financial advisors, so do you really need to see one at all?

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3 dividend stocks to watch today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With interest rates set to remain low in 2014, now is a great time to buy some top dividend stocks.

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Why you should buy Resmed today

| Bradley Murphy

Don't miss this opportunity to purchase one of Australia's fastest growing healthcare companies at an attractive price.

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Why the Cooper Basin will boom in 2014

| Regan Pearson

There's a big year ahead with high production growth and M&A deals on the horizon.

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ASX 100 daily gainers and losers: December 6

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SP Ausnet and Navitas lead the pack up.

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Why 2014 ASX predictions aren't worth your time

| Motley Fool Staff

Ignore the experts and plot your own course to investing success in 2014 and beyond

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Market predictions for 2014

| Sean O'Neill

What forces are likely to affect your portfolio this year?

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Should you buy Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in 2014?

| Chris Koenig

This regional bank has positioned itself firmly in Australian banking due to its brand and high customer loyalty.

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Stupid things finance people say

| Motley Fool Staff

Tony Abbott won't ruin the economy, gurus can't predict the next market crash, and many more stupid things finance people…

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