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Origin Energy — a buy on weakness as investors focus on 2015

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy, a vertically integrated energy company, expects difficult trading conditions to continue for the immediate future.

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Is now an opportunity to buy Wesfarmers?

| Tom Richardson

Wesfarmers' share price dip may present long-term investors an opportunity to buy into a quality business.

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REA Group — A stock for a national obsession

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

For investors, there’s much to love about this company. But mind the price tag on the shares.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (23 October, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Australian Pharmaceutical Industries profit slumps

| Mike King

Reported profit drops 19.8%

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BHP offloads Texas shale sites

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Recent moves undertaken by the miner suggests it may have set its ambitions a little high

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Woolworths lodges a script for growth

| Tim McArthur

Snaring a share of the $16 billion pharmacy market has long been an aim of the supermarket giants.

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Are these 5 stocks still a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Savvy investors, regardless of past gains or losses, are constantly looking forward

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Is Woolworths a buy?

| Mike King

Earnings per share growth has slowed over past five years and the company is trading on a lofty P/E ratio…

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Concern over the rising dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A number of companies are already feeling the pain, but are there opportunities for investors?

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4 big ASX winners – Atlas Iron, Lend Lease, Fortescue Metals and Bank of Queensland

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These are the top 4 share price gainers since last reporting season

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Top fund manager nervous as market hits new 5 year high

| Tim McArthur

Anton Tagliaferro is speaking out about the lofty market level

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BHP's OK Tedi immunity scrapped

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Scientists believe that the damage caused to the area is likely irreversible

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Brambles shares hit 52 week high; retain 27 cent dividend

| Tim McArthur

At least 27 cents per share in dividends will be paid to shareholders.

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Are the big 4 too big to fail?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One Chief Executive says the upcoming financial system review needs to address competition in the banking sector.

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Pac Brands profit downgrade

| Mike King

Undies to pillows business says first quarter sales are materially down on last year

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3 health care stocks that you should know

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Health care needs are growing; industry index up 55% for year

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Is it time to buy Telstra?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra's ‘three-pillar’ strategy should be welcomed by long term investors

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IRESS, Computershare and ASX — 3 stocks to benefit from a rising market

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These 3 companies grow as the stock market grows.

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Could the miners take over the banks rally?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The banks rally could be nearing an end, so will the miners take the lead?

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Gold rebounds to 5-week high; ASX gold stocks surge

| Tom Richardson

Gold miners have seen their share prices surge today.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX closes down 0.3% after stocks fell in a late plunge

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The PNG LNG project set to change Oil Search's fortunes

| Regan Pearson

The real anticipation lies squarely with PNG LNG project

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The bull market, BHP and Telstra — 3 great reasons to party

| Bruce Jackson

As long as the music is playing, you've got to get up and dance

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Echo to sell Townsville casino

| Mike King

Echo Entertainment CEO confirms casino operator is looking to sell off Townsville

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Apple unveils revamped MacBook Pros with retina display

| Motley Fool Staff

In line with rumours, Apple unveiled two new MacBook Pros

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5 top stocks to diversify your portfolio today

| Claude Walker

These 5 companies are still available at attractive prices

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Microsoft's shot at redemption

| Motley Fool Staff

Microsoft still has its work cut out

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BHP to focus on reducing capital expenditure further

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The miner released a strong quarterly report, but it was the CEO’s comments that were most pleasing

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Mirvac Group looks to benefit from upswing in property sector

| Tom Richardson

Rising house prices have driven the stock higher since August

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Miners likely to invest $10 billion in iron ore expansions

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Economies of scale will work in favour of our two biggest miners, making huge expansion plans more likely.

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3 sectors poised for an upturn

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

To create lasting value in your portfolio, build in a margin of safety

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Real-time banking takes a step forward

| Mike King

RBA frustrated by Australia's slow payments system

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These 4 investment funds have soared

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Here are 4 investment funds to watch out for

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One of my favourite, cheap ASX small caps just got more attractive

| Claude Walker

Is now the time to get on board with Beyond International?

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3 takeover targets for quick profits

| Andrew Mudie

Takeover targets deliver huge capital gains

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What Apple's new iPad Air means for investors

| Motley Fool Staff

Here's everything Apple had to say

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (22 October, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Telstra launches low-cost internet carrier

| Mike King

ACCC likely to closely scrutinise the new company

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX climbs for sixth straight session, adding 0.4%

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