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What you need to know about Twitter's IPO in 140 characters

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

You're a tweet away from knowing everything you need to know

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7 small-cap stocks loved by the Rich 200

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors with a little bit of spare cash could consider following the lead set by the Rich 200

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Should you buy Sandfire Resources?

| Chris Koenig

This copper producer in Western Australia is well positioned for growth over the next several years.

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For the long term: Telstra vs the banks

| Mark Woodruff

The recent bank profit reporting season has revealed some significant headwinds for the banks.

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RCG Corporation shareholders enjoy 219% 5-year total return

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The Athlete's Foot store earnings up 10.4% for 2013, and running strong into 2014.

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Which fund management company should you own?

| Claude Walker

Macquarie Bank, Hunter Hall, Perpetual and Fiducian Portfolio Services will all benefit from the rising market.

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Holden to shut in 2016

| Mike King

New report suggests Holden's manufacturing operations are unsustainable

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Is it time to sell Metcash?

| Andrew Mudie

Profits are being squeezed by Coles and Woolies.

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3 ASX shares trading near 52-week lows — OZ Minerals Limited, Ozforex Group Ltd and Webjet Limited

| Bruce Jackson

These 3 ASX shares are plumbing new lows, but they are not without hope. The worst of the falls could…

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Why the banks' sweet spot could be about to sour

| Peter Andersen

When will Goldilocks leave this party?

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Valuing BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto — Warren Buffett-style

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use the equity/bond concept to see the bargains of the future.

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Dont be fooled: These 4 blue chips are expensive

| Owen Raszkiewicz

What does it take for investors to stop buying expensive stocks? Here are 4 you should avoid.

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Should you buy iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

These miners are up 111%, 93% and 92% since June – so should you be buying?

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Construction expands – first time in 40 months

| Mike King

Low interest rates working their magic on the non-mining economy

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Origin Energy up 31% in 12 months, road show moves to Asia

| Tim McArthur

The energy company continues to drum up support.

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4 stocks with over 6% dividend yields

| Tim McArthur

Interest rates might be low, but these yields aren’t!

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Time to board the Fortescue train?

| Mike King

Things going swimmingly for Australia's third force in iron ore

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Structural Monitoring Systems shares surge 36%

| Bruce Jackson

Shares in Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX: SMN) have jumped 36% higher in morning trade to 30 cents after the micro-cap…

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Banks should hold higher reserves, say investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bad debts will inevitably rise, which would have an impact on the banks’ profits. How should investors react?

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NZ telco Chorus is in dire straits, but is it too cheap to refuse?

| Regan Pearson

It's make or break time for the company involved in building New Zealand’s fibre network.

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Why Ausdrill's shares plunged 24%

| Mike King

Company warns profit expected to fall by up to 61%

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Bank of Queensland Limited shares fall as stock trades ex-dividend

| Bruce Jackson

BOQ shares have fallen as the stock trades ex the 30 cents fully franked final dividend

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Whitehaven Coal ramps up production while New Hope and Anglo cut costs

| Claude Walker

Is Whitehaven Coal getting desperate, or will its boldness pay off?

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3 blue chips to bolster your portfolio

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Most of Australia’s largest companies are overpriced, but these three are still looking very attractive.

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Australia's least popular brands

| Claude Walker

Does a low rating mean you should dump these stocks?

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IPO market full steam ahead

| Tim McArthur

The momentum building in equity markets is fuelling a wave of IPOs.

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

National Australia Bank trades ex-dividend, yields 5.5%

| Bruce Jackson

NAB shares have fallen as the stock trades ex the 97 cents fully franked final dividend

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Westpac predicts strong growth in credit demand

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Demand for credit could soon grow at the fastest pace since the GFC.

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Why is Transfield Services up 59% in 3 months?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The sale of non-core assets and NBN contracts are fueling the rise.

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Has the mining services sector been set up for another fall?

| Tim McArthur

It’s tricky to get a gauge on the slowdown and accurately value stocks in the sector.

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David Jones directors exploit information asymmetry, ASIC does nothing

| Claude Walker

David Jones directors bought shares just before releasing positive sales numbers.

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Is Cochlear's current price an opportunity?

| Mike King

Shares in the hearing device maker slammed down 13% over the past six months

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Your instant 5-share healthcare portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

They say “health is wealth”, but injecting healthcare stocks into your portfolio could be expensive.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group trades ex-dividend, yields 5%

| Bruce Jackson

ANZ shares have fallen as the stock trades ex the 91 cents fully franked final dividend

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Is Perpetual worth a punt?

| Mike King

Fund manager records first positive quarter of net inflows since 2006

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Should you buy Cedar Woods Properties?

| Mike King

WA housing industry struggling to keep up with demand

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How Microsoft can win the smartphone battle

| Motley Fool Staff

Microsoft can take advantage of Apple's weakness in emerging economies by identifying customers who have no brand loyalty, have owned…

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Fox boosts revenue by $1 billion

| Andrew Mudie

Does Fox deserve a place in your portfolio?

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Veda IPO hugely popular with investors

| Andrew Mudie

Credit bureau plans to list on the ASX in December. Should you be buying?

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5 small companies with big dividends

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Most blue chips are expensive; it’s time to start looking for performing small-cap stocks.

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