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Metcash, Myer, Ausdrill, BC Iron: 4 stocks with huge dividends

Australian companies are renowned for their dividends -- looking at these, it’s not surprising.

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4 stocks that increased their dividend more than 45% this year

Looking for big dividends? These four companies are among this year's top dividend growers.

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Spotlight on health care stocks: Sonic, Primary and Ramsay

Sonic’s acquisition of a German business makes it a good time to revisit the pros and cons of a growth…

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Credit card schemes not worthy

Most consumers better off without credit cards despite the loyalty or reward schemes

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Why I underestimated LinkedIn

One of the best ways to grow as an investor is to study mistakes.

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Westpac's Evans revises his rate cut predictions

Rising house prices were the elephant in the room when the RBA met.

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5 companies set to benefit from latest rail freight data

There are many reasons to expect more freight to be moved by rail in the future -- which could offer…

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These 5 big-name stocks are down, should you be buying them?

Sudden price drops can give a savvy investor an opportunity to snatch a bargain.

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Woolies phases out caged eggs

Supermarket retailer to stop using and selling caged eggs within five years

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BHP, Fortescue achieve record exports

Although the news will reflect well on earnings, is a ‘buy’ warranted?

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Online spending hits $14.2 billion

What does it mean for Myer, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi?

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SingTel Optus takes pay cut for customer satisfaction

Optus is facing off with competitors over the little things, trying to chip away at Telstra’s dominance.

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Rio Tinto completes first step of expansion

Completion of its port expansion will give it the second biggest mine in the world.

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3 energy companies at the start of next Cooper Basin boom

Unconventional gas is in its infancy, but about to grow bigger.

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A Buffett investment analogy for cricket fans

Don’t swing for sixes.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (03 October, 2013)

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

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Should you join the social media craze?

Investors are seemingly tripping over each other to bid up shares of major social media stocks

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BHP sees 'incredibly large opportunity'

Improved productivity is a must to take advantage of the opportunities ahead.

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Should Woodside scrap its Israel gas deal?

Conflicting objectives with partners makes Woodside’s Leviathan deal a potential liability.

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Should you buy TPG?

It’s a quality business with a great plan, but is it already priced for perfection?

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4 companies that grew dividends by more than 20% this year

Looking for dividends? Here are four great companies with increasing dividends to consider.

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Super Retail and Flight Centre: 2 stocks to buy now

Improving consumer confidence, a rising housing market and the new government all bode well for these two companies.

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10 ASX stocks up 1,000% in 5 years

Pardon me for feeling a little bit smug this afternoon. I just can’t seem to wipe this smile off my…

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

ASX closes up 0.4% as it continues to shrug off US issues

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Investors call for change on profit announcements

Listed companies called on to release their financial results before the trading day begins

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Should you board the Sealink IPO?

Not all coming IPOs will be worth a look, but this one just might

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Brambles and Origin Energy shuffle top brass

As AGM season kicks off, some boards are getting a refresh.

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From Xero to hero with a 276% return

As Bill Gates knows, there is money to be made in software!

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Housing bubble just a few years away?

The RBA’s hand is being forced, but bankers say a housing bubble could be just two years away.

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Westfield under fire from social groups

Some argue that more attention needs to be put on environmental, social and governance issues.

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3 stocks for the real estate boom

How will you take advantage of rising property prices?

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Lend Lease tops list of contractors

Despite a slowdown in resource sector expenditure there is still plenty of construction occurring in Australia.

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IMF eyes further international expansion

Successful placement and share purchase plan to raise $41.4 million.

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BHP, Rio, Fortescue shareholders to benefit from solid iron ore outlook

Recent forecasts suggest continued demand for iron ore.

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Woolworths goes local – and it pays off up to 124%

Woolworths took a leap of faith to go local – and it's worked.

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Aurizon, Asciano and Qube Holdings want more rail in Moorebank

Port Botany freight growth needs increased rail transport.

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Linc Energy to exit ASX for SGX

CEO frustrated with Australia's institutional investors.

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Microsoft without Bill Gates?

As the company embarks on a new devices-oriented strategy to compete with Apple and Google, it may well be a…

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Cascade loses the Tasmanian tiger

Brewery rebrands its Cascade beer range

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The "c" in iPhone 5c stands for cash

Release of two new iPhones, plus dividend payments and share buybacks, will boost shareholder value over the long-term.

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