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Quickflix teams up with Amazon as it seeks to change Aussie TV

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The way we watch television is about to change.

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BHP recommends against activist board position

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

An activist vying for a position on the miner’s board looks unlikely to succeed.

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Your instant 3-share small-cap healthcare portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These companies have returned fantastic gains to shareholders, and they’re likely to continue growing earnings in coming years.

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BHP's Mackenzie says "resources industry is worth backing"

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Confidence has been restored in the sector; should investors consider buying in?

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Online furniture sales to grow: Are Harvey Norman, Fantastic and Nick Scali prepared?

| Tim McArthur

These firms need to position themselves to capture a 17.8% growth rate.

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1 growing agribusiness making massive returns for shareholders

| Claude Walker

Select Harvests is growing production and is likely to receive increasing prices for its products.

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WorleyParsons dives 22%

| Mike King

Mining services train wreck continues

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Is QBE Insurance a buy?

| Tim McArthur

This broker thinks so!

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Why the gas boom is bad for Australia

| Mike King

Higher gas prices and missing our carbon reduction targets are on the cards

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (19 November, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Rio sells down European aluminium stake

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The sale of a majority of its Constellium shares will bring in approximately $330 million.

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Are Australia's tech stocks in a bubble?

| Andrew Mudie

Sky-high valuations risk a severe pull back in worldwide technology stocks.

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Telco private networks could make the NBN unprofitable

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wholesale networks could force the government to recognise the NBN as an expense.

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Should you consider adding Dulux to your portfolio?

| Chris Koenig

Dulux is well placed to reward shareholders as the home improvement market continues to show strength.

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Education provider Vocation to list on the ASX

| Tom Richardson

There’s an increasing demand for Australian education from fast-growing Asian economies.

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Goodman Fielder set to benefit from latest agreement with Coles and Woolworths

| Tim McArthur

Things could be looking up for food manufacturers.

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Coles and Woolworths ACCC confrontation continues

| Sean O'Neill

But what impact will the consumer watchdog’s investigation really have?

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Automotive Holdings to sponsor Melbourne Football Club

| Tim McArthur

Australia’s largest automotive retailer is taking its marketing to the football field.

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Has Macquarie Group got big plans for 2014?

| Sean O'Neill

Savings of $1.2 billion on a share buyback scheme might be earmarked for expansion.

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Prime Media's earnings to fall

| Tim McArthur

The regional broadcaster has reported a softening in the advertising market.

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Jetset steps up challenge to Flight Centre, Wotif and Webjet

| Tim McArthur

Competition is heating up in the online travel space.

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Quickflix: A small cap with enormous potential

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company has never recognised a profit, yet it could be an excellent addition to your portfolio.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (18 November, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Arrium's cash flows to lower debts

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The miner’s investment project is now complete and starting to come to fruition.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX loses 0.6%, following offshore markets down

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Your term deposits ain't gonna make you rich

| Bruce Jackson

You ain't gonna make much money leaving your cash sitting in the bank

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Financial advisers reliant on high commissions says Suncorp

| Mike King

Insurer issues a warning that gravy train is due for a shake up

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3 reasons gold miners are still lagging the market

| Regan Pearson

More disappointment for investors and gold miners as gold price dips again.

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G8 Education expects to beat consensus earnings

| Tim McArthur

The childcare consolidator continues to impress.

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5 stocks to buy for your toddler today

| Claude Walker

These five companies will likely outperform the market over the next 20 years.

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iSelect's unhealthy first strike

| Mike King

Insurance comparison website feels the wrath of disgruntled investors

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Will Downer EDI buck the mining services trend?

| Andrew Mudie

Downer wins $500 million contract at Roy Hill.

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Can HBBTV save free-to-air TV?

| Mike King

A new technology could avert the decline of the free-to-air broadcasters

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Air New Zealand goes on sale

| Tom Richardson

The Kiwi government is showing some entrepreneurial flair of its own.

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Should you buy NAB or ANZ?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One for revenue, one for growth... but are they a buy at current prices?

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NAB's Clyne takes a $1 million pay cut

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Clyne became the lowest paid CEO from any of the big four banks, despite leading the bank to a 9%…

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Westfield creates virtual mall

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could this move drive the shopping centre giant’s revenues?

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Qantas not impressed by Virgin capital raising

| Andrew Mudie

Alan Joyce requests the Prime Minister’s help to slow down rivals.

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5 industries that will grow faster than the world growth rate for the next 20 years

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

What will the world need between now and 2033?

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These companies can gain from growing housing market

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Furniture, electronics, appliances and accessories are needed for new homes.

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