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BHP to continue divesting non-core assets

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The miner will take a more patient approach to simplifying its balance sheet.

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Air wars: Qantas faces new threat

| Mike King

War of words gets serious

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3 companies with dividend yields of over 9%

| Claude Walker

Are these three stocks excellent opportunities or value traps?

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Is now the time to invest in wine?

| Tom Richardson

These two Australian wine makers may benefit from improving global conditions.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (21 November, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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One healthcare company to watch

| Chris Koenig

Capitol Health is a small company growing steadily in a niche market.

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Gold stocks hammered

| Tim McArthur

Recent choppy stock markets haven’t created the kind of support for gold stocks that some might have expected.

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3 biotech stocks for your watch list

| Tim McArthur

CSL has reported positive cardiac trial results, but there are other smaller players developing potential blockbuster drugs, too.

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International funds offer exposure to overseas market revival

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Specialist funds make foreign investment easier, and the returns can be attractive.

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Is this your opportunity to buy Thorn Group?

| Claude Walker

This niche retailer is down almost 10% this week.

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Myer won't take part in Westfield's online mall

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company’s CEO says the site is nothing but a way for Westfield to gain a commission from retail tenants.

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What Newcrest Mining's 10-year low means for investors

| Regan Pearson

Shares in the country’s biggest gold miner plummet to new lows. What does it mean for investors?

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OzForex growing strongly

| Andrew Mudie

OzForex beats prospectus forecast profit by 7%.

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Fixed rates move higher for first time in 18 months

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could this be a sign that the RBA’s easing cycle is over?

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Non-mining sector expected to lift, which stocks should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac research suggests the non-mining sector will push Australia’s economic growth in the new year.

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What you need to remember about the Dotcom bubble

| Motley Fool Staff

Some investors have a history of repeating mistakes and not learning from the past

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Iron ore price to remain strong, but for how long?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The price is likely to remain high in the short term, but the long-term outlook is unclear.

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33,000 jobs at stake in the retail sector

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The GST-free threshold on imported goods gives local retailers an enormous price disadvantage.

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Optus testing fixed-wireless networks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia’s number 2 carrier wants to set itself free from Telstra.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (20 November, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Has Apple already lost the smart watch war to Samsung?

| Motley Fool Staff

Samsung is succeeding while Apple remains nowhere to be seen

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Are Woolworths' shareholders $400 million poorer?

| Tim McArthur

Some investors are wondering if Woolies got the Dick Smith sale wrong.

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Myer hopes for Merry Christmas

| Mike King

But retailer is still cautious about the year ahead

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400 junior explorers at risk of going bust

| Mike King

Small resource stocks running out of cash

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Are Santos and Origin running low on coal seam gas?

| Regan Pearson

US drilling service company raises questions over coal seam gas supply for Queensland projects.

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Paladin chief commits to the future, but what of the company's?

| Tom Richardson

Tumbling uranium prices spell trouble for this business.

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This company has provided shareholders with a 3,742% return!

| Tim McArthur

Owning private hospitals has certainly been one way to grow shareholder value.

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Telstra, Macquarie Telecom, Vocus: 3 companies set to win from the cloud computing boom

| Tim McArthur

Companies at the forefront of providing cloud-related services are well placed to capture business from this growing sector.

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Can McDonald's give Apple a boost?

| Motley Fool Staff

Apple's iPad is working its way into the world's largest restaurant operator

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Does your super fund deserve to manage your money?

| Claude Walker

One honourable money manager is calling for lower fees.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX drops 0.8%, its third down day in a row

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Why would you buy banks when there are 160% winners like this to be had?

| Bruce Jackson

Who doesn't like to snap up a bargain or three?

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JP Morgan's top five stocks for 2014

| Mike King

Should you consider any of these stocks?

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Apple could be heading for an iPad holiday blowout

| Motley Fool Staff

Is it an iPad Christmas?

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BHP under pressure to increase shareholder returns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Executive pay will be under the microscope as investors push for greater shareholder returns.

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3 biotech stocks for a healthy portfolio

| Andrew Mudie

Biotechs poised for a 2014 bull run.

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Ainsworth Game Technology predicts 40% rise in profit

| Mike King

Growing revenues at a fast rate, this company could be one for the watchlist

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BC Iron up 74% in six months

| Sean O'Neill

Investors magnetised by meteoric dividends and high iron prices.

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iiNet founder takes a break

| Sean O'Neill

Should shareholders care?

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Why you should buy Qube Holdings

| Tim Roberts

Instantly diversify your portfolio by buying this logistics solutions powerhouse.

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