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What you should fear in the US shutdown

| Bruce Jackson

Should you and I worry about the market dipping over the next few weeks?

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Time to shop for retail stocks?

| Tim McArthur

The latest data from the ABS is a positive for retail stocks.

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Collection House: Strengthening balance sheet is a must

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Competition in the industry is ramping up, and companies must find a way to improve their position.

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Telstra tops $100 million in healthcare investments

| Justin Loiseau

The communications giant has acquired a 50% stake in a health care IT business.

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One growing threat to Qantas

| Justin Loiseau

Cathay Pacific is ramping up Australia flights.

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Industry minister rings alarm bell on looming NSW gas crisis

| Tim McArthur

Macfarlane has wasted no time in speaking up on the issue.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX closes down 0.2%

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Telstra and News Corp's secret broadband deal stalls

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Live streaming is coming to Australia and they want the biggest slice of the pie, but negotiations are failing.

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RBA keeps rates on hold

| Mike King

Central bank happy with economic growth and AUD/USD exchange rate

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NZ policies to hit big four margins

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

New Zealand’s macro-prudential measures begin today and are expected to impact Australia’s major banks.

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Brambles' focus on customer service is a winning strategy

| Tim McArthur

Investors should look to identify companies that put the customer at the centre of everything they do.

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Rio Tinto contemplating an exit from NT

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Aluminium prices are still struggling and with rising energy costs, it’s proving to be a tough decision.

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One reason ANZ will grow quicker than its competitors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Asia is performing and now the bank is boosting its mortgage portfolio, but is it still too expensive?

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1 hidden winner from the iPhone 5s

| Motley Fool Staff

Apple's new iPhone 5s is selling incredibly well

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Sirtex shares slammed

| Mike King

Company reports weak first quarter sales growth

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Property prices skyrocket

| Mike King

Sydney and Melbourne home values jump

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Are any of the TV networks a buy?

| Tim McArthur

TV networks are still getting eyeballs but profits are what count for investors.

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Banks to stay strong with RBA expected to hold on cash rate

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The central bank will likely hold off until further data points to action.

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Investing in the face of a U.S. shutdown

| Motley Fool Staff

You get to choose who you want to pay attention to. Choose carefully.

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2.3 million Aussies risk financial trouble

| Mike King

More could be at risk, if interest rates begin to rise

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Interbrand: Apple, Google own the most valuable brands

| Motley Fool Staff

After 13 consecutive years at the top of Interbrand's annual list of the most valuable brands in the world, Coca-Cola…

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NAB, AMP and Insurance Australia Group: Buy, sell or hold?

| Andrew Mudie

Do these financial stocks deserve a spot in your portfolio?

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Why Woolworths, Stockland and Toll Holdings will set new highs

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Too many investors anchor on what has already happened. It's more important to focus on what's next.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (30 September, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Top stock picks for October

| Motley Fool Staff

Fool writers pick their favorite stocks to buy right now.

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Resmed, Sonic Healthcare and Cochlear: Buy, sell or hold?

| Andrew Mudie

These three big healthcare stocks are a mixed bag.

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3 core stocks for October

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Which stocks could you add to strengthen your portfolio?

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4 small stocks that have smashed Telstra

| Tim McArthur

The saying “from little things big things grow” holds true amongst the telco sector.

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Santos forecasts 6% annual production growth to 2020

| Regan Pearson

Solid, sustainable growth forecast from quality energy producer.

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Should you buy Westpac?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bank stocks have dominated the market, but do they offer value to Foolish investors?

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Is now the time to buy Clover Corporation?

| Claude Walker

This company may help you profit from China’s growing middle class.

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Origin Energy locks in $1.16 billion in debt

| Tim McArthur

Financing of the major APLNG project appears to be on track.

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Improved productivity a must as commodities fall

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The need to increase productivity and adaptability has been highlighted with pressure on commodity prices.

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4 arbitrage opportunities available now

| Tim McArthur

For enterprising investors, takeovers can provide a potentially handy boost to your profits.

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BHP's Kloppers to leave this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The transition between Marius Kloppers and Andrew Mackenzie will be officially complete this week

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6 stocks smart investors are still buying

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The index has risen, but there are still great stocks available.

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Transport firm K&S forecasts weak first half result

| Tim McArthur

With full-year earnings reports now behind us, it’s time to turn to the upcoming first-half results.

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Woolworths ups boss's pay to $5.7 million

| Tim McArthur

A hefty increase in pay should help entice the MD to work each day.

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Smaller banks ahead of big four in customer satisfaction

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A survey has shown customers are more satisfied by the smaller banks.

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ANZ considering acquisitions to raise Asian revenue?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

To reach CEO Mike Smith’s target, the bank will need to double revenue in three years.

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