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Petrol prices still high says ACCC

| Mike King

High petrol prices could jump even higher, if the Australian dollar continues to fall

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SMSFs not responsible for housing bubble

| Mike King

Data doesn't support claims SMSFs responsible for housing bubble

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3 waste management companies turning trash into cash

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

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Does Vita Group belong on your watch list?

| Mark Woodruff

My favourite small-cap secures additional Telstra backing from 2014 to 2018.

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'Free range' may not be so free

| Mike King

ACCC takes egg producers to court over free range claims

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Why QBE Insurance is down 30% in 2 days

| Tim McArthur

The insurer’s downgraded guidance has led to a dramatic plunge in the share price.

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3 small energy companies profting from overseas oil and gas

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Vietnam oil discoveries and US shale oil bonanza light up these stocks.

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Should you buy Seven Group?

| Tim McArthur

With the acquisition of an expanded Caterpillar franchise, now is a good time for investors to revisit Seven Group.

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Your instant 4-share brand-name portfolio

| Tim McArthur

Now could be the time to snap up some well-known companies.

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Why China mobile deal is a game changer for Apple

| Motley Fool Staff

It's no secret China loves mobile, and in particular, Apple smartphones

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (10 December, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Why you should wait to invest in Twitter

| Motley Fool Staff

A newly public company has a very defined date when all the jitters should have shaken out.

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Is it time to buy Woodside?

| Andrew Mudie

Reduced capital expenditure should result in big dividends in 2014.

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BHP's productivity on the rise

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The miner’s productivity agenda “has the potential to create more value than anything else we do”

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Your resources watch list for 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Companies are now turning from construction to production, here are 5 that could pay dividends!

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3 great ASX shares trading at 52-week lows

| Mark Woodruff

Having a deep understanding of the stocks lends extra confidence to a purchasing decision.

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Should investors buy Brambles or Recall?

| Tim McArthur

The demerger is done and a simpler structure is on offer for investors.

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NAB and Westpac take a whacking — is this an opportunity to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Two of the major banks have significantly underperformed recently.

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Will Woodside Petroleum shares rise in 2014?

| Regan Pearson

Positive operating conditions could make 2014 a strong year for Woodside Petroleum.

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Is QBE Insurance an opportunity?

| Mike King

After a 30% fall in the share price, are they cheap?

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Should you hold your bank shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

They have rewarded shareholders in the form of dividends and capital gains for a long time. Here’s what we can…

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Venroy: the new boardshort

| Mike King

Small Australian fashion company hits on winning formula

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ASX 200 recovers, but QBE continues its plunge

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Recent falls have created an excellent opportunity for long-term investors.

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2 dividend stocks to watch in 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates are expected to drop, but these stocks will continue to pay great dividends.

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Flight Centre flying ahead of its rivals

| Tim McArthur

There has been one clear winner in the travel industry.

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Should you buy TPG?

| Chris Koenig

The Australian telecommunications industry is firing on all cylinders and here is a stock growing rapidly.

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3 small caps set to deliver 50% upside over 3 years

| Mark Woodruff

There is always a place for small companies in a well-diversified portfolio.

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The world's largest airline takes wing

| Mike King

US Airways and American Airlines officially merge

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Microsoft's CEO search loses its brightest star

| Motley Fool Staff

Mulally announced this week that he plans to remain at Ford through at least the end of 2014

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Did Sony's PS4 really beat Microsoft's Xbox One?

| Motley Fool Staff

The war between Sony and Microsoft for console gaming supremacy is just getting started

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Apple still dominates the U.S. market

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Apple boasts a 40.6% market share of the installed smartphone user base in the U.S with Samsung not too far…

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (09 December, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Jetstar cutting costs

| Andrew Mudie

Is this the first step towards profitability for Qantas?

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Super Retail Group to expand its business

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Rebel Sports to open in shopping malls, and Workout World is acquired

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3 stocks to spread Christmas cheer

| Tim McArthur

Christmas is coming and fridges are getting stocked!

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Invest like a billionaire

| Tim McArthur

Here’s one way to do it!

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My #1 investment idea for 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Start building your portfolio today and set yourself up for a strong year in the share market.

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4 stocks for a first-class portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

High dividend yields and earnings growth make these stocks oh so appealing.

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How many of the top 20 stocks outperformed in 2013?

| Tim McArthur

As the end of December approaches, it's a good time to assess the past year.

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Seven vs. Nine vs. Ten: Which TV network should you own?

| Tim McArthur

Which channel should your portfolio be tuned into?

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