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3 reasons to buy Crown Resorts in 2014

| Regan Pearson

International exposure and long-term growth plans will drive revenues higher

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Telstra, BHP, Coca-Cola Amatil: The 3 best blue chips for 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors should look beyond the banks if they want great returns.

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Will Telstra continue to dominate in 2014?

| Claude Walker

Telstra looks to be winning the competition for mobile customers.

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3 big reasons to buy Santos in 2014

| Regan Pearson

Growing cashflows and huge reserves are just two of the reasons to buy in 2014.

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Should investors add Dick Smith to their shopping list for 2014?

| Tim McArthur

Perpetual and Paradice appear positive on the company’s prospects.

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Is Brambles still a buy after its 2013 bull run?

| Tim McArthur

Brambles deserves a place on most investors watch lists.

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Should you buy SkyCity or Crown Resorts?

| Regan Pearson

Which gaming empire will help you win big in the long-term?

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IAG ups catastrophe reinsurance program to $5.6 billion for 2014

| Justin Loiseau

The insurance company is doling out more dollars for earthquakes and other major catastrophes.

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AMP could help you retire early

| Tim McArthur

Despite some near term headwinds, this stock looks attractively priced.

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9 simple financial tips for 2014 and beyond

| Bruce Jackson

A holiday gift for all Australians

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Can the market rise 30% in 2014?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are there still enormous gains to be realised this year?

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What's in store for Myer and David Jones in 2014?

| Andrew Mudie

Online retail remains key, external factors will also dominate.

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10 stocks that more than doubled in 2013

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Looking for a way to do the same in 2014?

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Woodside, BHP and Fortescue: The dividend stocks of the future?

| Andrew Mudie

With yields up to 6% and climbing, resources stocks may interest income-seeking investors.

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Three turnaround stocks for 2014

| Andrew Mudie

Can Oroton Group, Monadelphous and QBE recover from a forgettable 2013?

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5 great companies entering 2014 at record highs

| Tim McArthur

Could these top stocks go even higher in 2014?

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Aussie market delivers best annual performance since 2009

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX 200 rose over 15% for the year.

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Happy New Year 2014!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

2013 is behind us, but the investing road ahead is long - in a good way - and likely prosperous!

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Top stock picks for January

| Motley Fool Staff

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

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3 stocks for US economic growth

| Tom Richardson

Owning highly profitable companies like these would be a good start to 2014.

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BHP, Rio & Fortescue prepare for Cyclone Christine

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Any impacts to BHP's operations will be included in its next operational report.

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2 stocks for 2014 and beyond

| Mark Woodruff

These companies meet Buffett's competitive advantage criterion.

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3 stocks for a falling Aussie dollar

| Mark Woodruff

These outperformers may still have room to run, especially if the dollar falls.

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Forge shares soar 456% – should you be buying?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares gained 65% last week alone!

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Woolworths and Coles: Competition to squeeze margins in 2014?

| Andrew Mudie

It’s business as usual for Australia’s big retailers.

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7 shares to retire on in 2014

| Tim McArthur

Time to retire? These companies might be just what you need.

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IPO pipeline set to grow in 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A number of IPOs have underperformed this year, so what should investors do?

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BHP Billiton: Things to watch for in 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

4 things investors need to remain aware of in 2014.

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5 stocks to buy in 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Low interest rates and a recovering global economy mean stocks look a good bet. Here’s 5 to take advantage of…

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4 top stocks hitting new highs: Aurizon, Computershare, Tabcorp and Telstra

| Tim McArthur

A number of large, widely owned stocks will end 2013 on a high.

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4 financial stocks rocketing to new highs

| Tim McArthur

The festive season has provided good tidings for shareholders in these 4 stocks.

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5 ASX 100 winners and losers for December

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Some of these stocks may be in bargain territory.

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What does 2014 hold for Australia's banks?

| Andrew Mudie

Another year of strong demand expected.

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4 stocks to beat Telstra's dividend yield in 2014

| Tim McArthur

Here are 4 ways investors can get a higher yield than they receive from Telstra.

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5 reasons to be bullish on Drillsearch

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

This business is growing with the expanding LNG industry.

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Chinese investors to interrupt Warrnambool bidding war

| Andrew Mudie

This could be good news for owners of Warrnambool shares.

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3 stocks that could make you rich in 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Do these stocks have what it takes to soar over the next year?

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Telstra, Myer, Coca-Cola Amatil: 3 dividend stocks to buy in 2014

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

2013 saw the banks soar, but which companies are set to do well in 2014?

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Beat Commonwealth Bank's dividend yield with these 4 financial stocks

| Tim McArthur

Based on forecast dividends, investors might consider adding these 4 companies to their portfolios.

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Prospects for Toll Holdings: Will the freight industry move forward in 2014?

| Tim McArthur

The New Year could bring renewed business for the freight industry in general and Toll in particular.

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