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Why Google won't be ditching Intel

| Motley Fool Staff

Intel dominates the server chip market for a reason

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Pact Group continues trend of disappointing IPOs

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are Pact’s debt levels too high?

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BHP closes mine following "significant seismic event"

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could this be another sign of an end to BHP’s nickel operations?

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Should you buy Treasury Wine Estates for Christmas?

| Tim McArthur

Many Christmas festivities will include wine from Treasury’s collection.

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Should you buy Sirtex Medical?

| Chris Koenig

Sirtex Medical has an excellent record of growth since it started operations in the United States and later in Singapore.

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What's in store for IT stocks in 2014?

| Tim McArthur

The IT services sector as a whole had a disappointing 2013.

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Forge Group secures $40 million order book. Warren Buffet's advice still timely.

| Tim McArthur

The distressed contractor’s share price has rallied 21%.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX rises 0.3%

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Economists predict 50-50 chance of tapering this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Fed has indicated that tapering could be imminent, but would that really be such a bad thing?

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil about to get its fizz back?

| Mike King

CCA enters beer market this week

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Does Pact Group stack up as an investment?

| Andrew Mudie

The stock dropped 8% on debut.

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NAB's satisfaction amongst businesses falls, ANZ's soars

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

NAB has fallen compared to its big four rivals.

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The good news keeps coming for Leighton's shareholders

| Tim McArthur

The company has won a $570 million Wesfarmers contract.

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My top 5 growth stocks for 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These stocks have posted great shareholder returns and should continue to perform in coming years.

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ANZ restructures International Banking division to focus on Asia

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ANZ is making sweeping changes to the management and execution of the bank's Asian strategy.

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Bank dividends to boost market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market has fallen considerably in December but looks set to receive a burst of new life.

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NBN to be worthless in decades

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A forecasted rate of return of just 5.3% is nothing without significant demand from customers.

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Ramsay Health Care acquires 30 French hospitals

| Justin Loiseau

The health care company now operates 40 hospitals in France, bringing its five-country total to 151.

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AMP, Brambles, CSL, Origin: How will they perform in 2014?

| Tim McArthur

It’s a good time for investors to reassess their portfolios.

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Are shares in oil and gas company AWE Limited significantly undervalued?

| Regan Pearson

AWE Limited rejects offer to merge with Senex Energy saying deal undervalues its shares.

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Which mining services company offers the best opportunity?

| Mark Woodruff

There might be opportunities in the sector.

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Aussie coal companies feel the squeeze from China's diminishing demand growth

| Justin Loiseau

No country needs coal. Every country needs energy.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (16 December, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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This is why I would buy Sonic Healthcare today

| Mark Woodruff

A recent pullback in the share price seems inappropriate and based on misleading peer comparisons.

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Did Microsoft really kill the PC?

| Motley Fool Staff

Most people blame the rise of tablets for the decline in PC sales.

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4 specialty retailers gearing up for Christmas and the New Year

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

2014 is expected to have stronger consumer spending.

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These 5 stocks have a higher dividend than Telstra

| Tim McArthur

You might achieve some capital gains as well.

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Do you know the 3 kinds of growth stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

What kind of grower is your favourite stock?

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3 surprising buy ideas

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the market for big dividend shares? Here’s 3 well-priced stocks paying out big returns.

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Leighton ready for a rebound?

| Andrew Mudie

Leighton awarded big WA project as tide of negative publicity subsides.

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The 4 best retailers of 2013

| Tim McArthur

Despite headwinds the share price gains of some retailers have been sensational.

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Reserve Bank wants AUD lower

| Sean O'Neill

A lower dollar can hinder or benefit different companies.

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Should you buy Woolworths?

| Chris Koenig

Woolworths is a household name with an ever expanding footprint.

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3 companies facing a busy Christmas

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Staff at these companies may not be getting as much time off as hoped for.

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IAG snags underwriting business for $1.85 billion

| Justin Loiseau

The deal is expected to improve IAG’s Aussie profits and solidify its market-leading position in New Zealand.

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Consumer confidence drops for December

| Sean O'Neill

Yet consumers are still more confident than last year.

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Is Servcorp a buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Servcorp aims to grow through an innovative business model.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX drop 0.2%

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What should investors expect from 2014?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors expecting a repeat of double-digit returns in 2014 should be cautious.

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Is Wesfarmers changing strategy?

| Tim McArthur

The conglomerate is becoming more retail focused with the sale of both a gas business and its insurance business.

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