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Who's on Microsoft's CEO wishlist?

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The current board seems perfectly happy with chasing the same old status quo, even as the markets crumble and shift…

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Memo to Wall Street: Apple doesn't care about market share

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Apple is focused on quality and continues to maintain top rankings in customer satisfaction

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NSW electricity privatisation enters final stages

| Tim McArthur

The electricity market continues to consolidate.

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3 great dividend payers you can buy today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates will remain low for the next year. Here are three cheap dividend stocks you can buy today!

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The 10 biggest Australian companies — should you be buying them?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There’s been some changes in the top 10.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (06 November, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Which stock has seen 33,700% gains in just 10 years?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

See what $10,000 would be worth today if you'd bought these five stocks less than 10 years ago.

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Telstra's Chinese auto website to list on New York Stock Exchange

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Carsales.com can give you just as a good an investment.

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What's stopping Westfield from expanding into China?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Given China’s population and growth, why isn't Westfield looking for expansion opportunities there?

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Profits soar but jobs lost at big four

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The banks have been focused on cutting costs in order to bolster earnings.

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Westpac expensive compared to other banks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The bank will need to focus on growing revenue per share for its share price to keep pace with its…

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3 stocks to buy in your 20s

| Regan Pearson

Three companies targeting ambitious growth for the young and adventurous.

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3 stocks to buy in your 30s

| Regan Pearson

Three strong companies positioned for long-term growth.

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3 stocks to buy in your 40s

| Regan Pearson

Three companies expecting steady, low-risk growth over the next 20 years.

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3 stocks to buy in your 50s

| Regan Pearson

Three stable, cash-generating companies with strong dividends

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3 stocks to buy in your 60s

| Regan Pearson

Three low-risk industries with reliable dividends for income seekers.

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Why Coles is right to fear Amazon

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Jeff Bezos famously said about his competitors, “your margin is my opportunity” – and that’s why Australia’s retailers are right…

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This is one bet I am winning… and it's not Commonwealth Bank

| Bruce Jackson

Unlike gambling, investing puts the odds firmly in your favour, courtesy of the wonders of compounding returns

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3 simple steps to 'stress test' your share portfolio

| Regan Pearson

Three simple steps to ensure a strong portfolio while times are good.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX closes flat, after recovering from an early fall

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

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Google launches "Helpouts" to connect people to experts

| Motley Fool Staff

Helpouts connects users to experts in specific areas through video conferencing

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Should investors start buying ANZ and Commonwealth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

High price tags might be a reason to hold off on the banks for now.

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Should investors be buying Rio Tinto?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Strong iron ore prices are giving renewed optimism to bullish resources investors, but have we missed the boat?

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3 sturdy stocks that easily resist recession

| Claude Walker

These three defensive companies will be around for another 20 years.

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Why I won't buy an iPad Air

| Motley Fool Staff

I love the Mini

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Should you buy Xero?

| Mike King

The share price has already climbed 600% in less than 12 months, but is it still worth buying?

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2 small players and 1 big rail company are moving into the Pilbara

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Recent iron ore resurgence shines light on potential growers.

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Here's how Twitter becomes a multibagger in 5 years

| Motley Fool Staff

Twitter is changing the way we communicate.

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Which telecom should you own?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With so many telecoms on the market, which one is right for you?

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Woolies sitting on $1.1 billion land bank

| Mike King

Masters hardware chain holding massive land bank

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Shoppers head online for Christmas

| Mike King

New survey reveals shoppers intend heading online for Christmas

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CBA increases profit by 13.5% for first quarter

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The bank has capped off a solid period of earnings by the banks.

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Aurizon eyes rail and port expansion in the Pilbara

| Claude Walker

Aurizon owns valuable infrastructure, but is it worth buying?

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Need to beat low interest rates? Try these 6 stocks

| Tim McArthur

Deposit accounts aren’t providing much income for savers.

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3 IPOs that could pump up your portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The country will need more storage, packaging and transport and these three IPOs help to fill those needs.

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NSW government approves Port of Newcastle lease

| Tim McArthur

Bidders will no doubt be lining up to secure another prized infrastructure asset.

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RBA leaves rates on hold, for now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Economists suggest all hope has been lost of another rate cut this year, but one could be coming early next…

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The best investing formula

| Mike King

Want to know what the the world's best investors know?

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX adds 0.8% with green across the boards

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