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4 stocks for under a dollar

| Tim McArthur

Don’t dismiss a stock just because it has a low price.

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Is gold a good investment for Christmas?

| Tim McArthur

There are pros and cons to investing in gold at current prices.

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Toll Group hands over Queensland rail rights to Asciano

| Justin Loiseau

The two companies extend agreements to free up finances and keep Toll's customers content.

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Is Westfield a stock to buy for the New Year?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There is certainly value to be realised from this shopping giant.

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APRA demands higher buffer on big four banks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The regulator is beefing up the banks' capital adequacy requirements.

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New problems for Newcrest Mining

| Regan Pearson

Shareholders confirm class action against gold mining giant.

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Your instant 3-share small cap portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Small caps have significantly underperformed their larger counterparts but demand for high-risk high-reward investments is growing rapidly.

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1 excellent stock for an improving economy in 2014

| Mark Woodruff

The emerging signs of new housing construction are very positive.

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Are banks and insurance companies set for a shock in 2014?

| Mark Woodruff

In the tradition of keeping your enemies close, banks are fully supporting the latest government enquiry.

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4 stocks to watch this week

| Mark Woodruff

It's a short week, but there is still plenty going on in the stock market!

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles last week (16-20 December, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

Here are yesterday’s most popular stories on Fool.com.au

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What might 2014 hold for Microsoft?

| Motley Fool Staff

Microsoft is looking at a 2014 with even more changes and more possibilities for growth

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3 stocks to buy before the New Year

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nobody knows what to expect of 2014, but these are good places to put your money.

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Does Ansell's latest divestment mean a bigger dividend?

| Justin Loiseau

Ansell is shedding less-profitable subsidiaries from its Comasec acquisition.

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Micro-cap spotlight: Carpentaria Exploration

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

This is an exciting new iron ore project.

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4 stocks that have smashed the market in 2013

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It may not be too late to jump on board!

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3 companies for a lower Australian Dollar

| Andrew Mudie

Strong companies will likely benefit most from a falling Australian Dollar.

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Should you buy Titan Energy Services?

| Claude Walker

The skyrocketing coal seam gas driller has just issued an earnings downgrade.

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Should you buy iBuy?

| Andrew Mudie

'Flash sales’ website group iBuy has massive growth potential.

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Collection House expands service, grows earnings by 23% in 2013

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The face of debt collection and receivables management is changing.

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3 companies with earnings and cash to power growth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sky TV in New Zealand, oil and gas in the US and iron ore in WA.

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2 ASX 300 gainers and one loser of the week

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Wotif, Monadelphous and Energy Resources of Australia.

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Energy Action shocks the market with a profit downgrade

| Claude Walker

Is now the time to pick up shares in the listed energy broker, or should you head for the exit?

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Major breakthrough in shale gas for Santos

| Mark Woodruff

The unconventional gas boom in the US is testimony to the potential for Australia and Santos in particular.

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Your instant 6-share diversified portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Building your portfolio for 2014? You can start with these 6 stocks.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

Santa Rally continues as ASX gains 1.2%

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3 stocks for the Christmas season

| Claude Walker

What can Christmas teach you about investing?

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21st Century Fox, AMP, Telstra climb as ASX continues recovery

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s not too late to buy cheap stocks!

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5 stocks for five years

| Mike King

Can these five stocks beat the market over five years?

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A Platinum stock for 2014

| Chris Koenig

Platinum is a specialist international equities manager, with an excellent track record.

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Is the WorleyParsons lawsuit a great investment opportunity?

| Mark Woodruff

For medium- to long-term investors, this may be an opportunistic time to buy.

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Origin Energy and Santos to cash in on LNG exports

| Claude Walker

How will the soaring price of natural gas impact your investments?

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Retailers receive early Christmas present

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Spending rose for the 15th consecutive month.

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Telstra sells Hong Kong business for $US2.4 billion

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The decision will net Telstra $600 million profit and increase free cash flow to $5.1 billion this financial year.

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QBE – From bad to worse and back to bad

| Tim McArthur

After a dramatic fall the stock price might finally have bottomed.

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Is there value in mining services?

| Mike King

Have some babies been thrown out with the bathwater?

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Westfield, Coca-Cola to benefit from falling dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Just how far will the Aussie dollar fall?

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What's in store for BHP, Rio and Fortescue in 2014?

| Mike King

2014 could be a good year for our major miners and their shareholders

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Platinum Asset Management hits new yearly high on brighter market mood

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

2014 is shaping up to be a better year.

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The 2 reasons Facebook shares are down today

| Motley Fool Staff

There are always some people who want to spoil a party

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