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What are these 3 fashion apparel stocks doing before Christmas?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Acquisitions, new stores and reining in cost to lead into a brighter 2014

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Your instant 5-share diversified portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Each of these stocks are trading at good prices for new investors. Now might be the perfect time to buy…

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Three important takeaways from Santos' AGM

| Regan Pearson

Energy producer Santos still has a great long-term outlook despite drop in FY13 production

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Fairfax sells Stayz, but was it the right decision?

| Claude Walker

Is this your chance to buy Fairfax's excellent brands at a bargain price?

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If you buy one bank stock make it this one

| Owen Raszkiewicz

This bank stock is expected to grow earnings twice as quick as its counterparts but it’s not the most expensive.

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Holden to quit Australia in 2016?

| Mike King

Government calls on car manufacturer to make a decision

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Should you invest in these investors?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Instead of having a company just manage and grow your wealth, how much could you earn by investing directly in…

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A poor start to December for the ASX 200

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Long-term investors should be on the lookout for quality companies trading at bargain prices rather than focusing on short-term losses.

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Is it time to buy Super Retail Group?

| Chris Koenig

This successful business is one to watch.

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Apple needs more than China Mobile

| Motley Fool Staff

A deal is finally in place for the world's largest wireless carrier to start stocking the iPhone

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Westfield acquires remainder of World Trade Center mall

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The news comes as credit agencies question the strength of the company’s international assets following the global restructure.

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Nokia's new phones will put Microsoft ahead of Apple

| Motley Fool Staff

Apple's slow market-share slide, combined with Nokia's low-cost handsets and new phablets, are exactly what Microsoft needs to take second…

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Here's why Qantas plunged 17% on Thursday morning

| Andrew Mudie

1000 job cuts and a loss of up to $300 million in six months sends shares spinning out of control.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (05 December, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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What you need to know about TPG Telecom

| Mark Woodruff

There appear to be too many legal uncertainties to be a confident buyer.

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13 stocks for the Christmas stocking

| Mark Woodruff

13 stocks for the 13 business days before Christmas.

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Infomedia's online transition to boost sales, customer numbers

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Infomedia's strategy shift could give a boost to the bottom line.

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Bank lending is becoming more risky

| Claude Walker

Recent data shows that homebuyers are borrowing more.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX drops 1.4%, its biggest fall since August

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (04 December, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Is this Apple's next big thing?

| Motley Fool Staff

Recently, Apple sent ripples through the investing community with a mere job listing

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2 bits of bad news for Microsoft

| Motley Fool Staff

There doesn't seem to be much positive news for Microsoft

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Brickworks is as solid as its name

| Chris Koenig

A leading company in the building and construction industry, Brickworks is positioned to reward shareholders for a very long time.

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Is Dick Smith a buy after yesterday's float?

| Mark Woodruff

There are potentially more promising investments in consumer electronics firms than this one.

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4 investing lessons from Qantas

| Mike King

Flying Kangaroo hit by Virgin, expects to report up to $300m loss for first half

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Should you buy Telstra?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Long-term investors looking for a core stock that pays a great dividend could do a lot worse.

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4 high-growth health care stocks for your portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One of these companies is up 3,800% this year!

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Will Shell's asset sales include Woodside Petroleum?

| Regan Pearson

It has long been rumoured that Shell wants to sell its stake in Woodside, is now the time to do…

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These 3 miners have smashed the market – should you be buying?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The price of the commodity remains strong and shares continue to climb, so should you consider buying in?

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Big Air, Newsat and Amcom: Supplying connectivity and high speeds

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These companies are building up their own networks to compete with traditional copper line carriers.

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Investors warning to directors

| Mike King

11 ASX Top 200 companies receive first strikes against remuneration reports

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3 companies to protect you against a market pullback

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fears over the Fed’s stimulus program have dominated equity markets this week and a pullback could be just around the…

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3 sturdy stocks for investors over 60

| Claude Walker

Dividend-paying stocks are a useful addition to a SMSF in pension phase.

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ASX recovers as Westfield, Fortescue soars

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX might be riding high, but there are still plenty of opportunities available, if you know where to look.

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Westpac gets the green light for Lloyds' acquisition

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The deal could help drive future growth in an otherwise slow-growth industry.

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Ramsay Health Care vs. Primary Health Care

| Claude Walker

Ramsay Health Care continues global expansion with French acquisition, but which is the better buy?

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Could the ASX 200 run up another 10% in 2014?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher earnings and low interest rates may put the index fair value near 5,900.

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A healthy IPO?

| Mike King

This is one IPO Foolish investors may want to watch

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A Motley Fool's Ashes XI

| Tom Richardson

It’s the most monumental decision of the summer -- which companies have been selected to represent Australia and return the…

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX adds 0.3%, breaking a 3-day losing streak

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