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No housing bubble… yet

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s not high demand for property that’s the issue, it’s short supply.

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BHP's Olympic Dam to remain on hold

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Despite holding a lot of potential, this project will remain on the shelf until further notice.

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Origin Energy strikes deal with APA

| Tim McArthur

Evidence appears to be pointing towards higher gas prices in NSW.

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Which retailer is best positioned for the future?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Online sales and loyalty programs point the way.

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to challenge ResMed for market share

| Claude Walker

This NZ-based medical devices company is up over 50% in the last six months.

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The startling data that points to ASX 10,000 — and beyond

| Motley Fool Staff

There’s enough cash in Australian banks right now to buy every last share in the All Ords index, and then…

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2 dividend-paying small caps with good growth ahead

| Claude Walker

Beyond International and My Net Fone are both trading at attractive prices.

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Fonterra looks to a better year ahead

| Tom Richardson

New Zealand’s largest company remains positive about the outlook.

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BHP interested in WA shale gas

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Whilst the US shale boom will remain its priority, this miner wants to know more about what WA has to…

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Nine's $3 billion IPO

| Andrew Mudie

Nine Entertainment seeking to raise up to $1.2 billion.

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Qantas signs $4.3 million tourism deal with Tasmania

| Justin Loiseau

The airline plans to put the island on top of tourists' "must visit" list.

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Apple and the smartphone wars today

| Motley Fool Staff

Let's see how the smartphone wars are stacking up

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4 stocks to buy when prices fall

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At current prices they’re expensive, but wait awhile and they might be ripe for the stock picking.

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Two pub IPOs that may whet your appetite

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Is owning a pub as much fun as visiting one?

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Ansell acquires Korean glove manufacturer for $41 million

| Justin Loiseau

The new purchase will expand Ansell's growth and development opportunities.

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BHP confident for the long term

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company has predicted continued improvement in the global economy.

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ANZ bullish on Asian markets

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The region may be experiencing large amounts of volatile and slower growth, but ANZ says it’s up for the challenge.

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Why Santos shares are up 31% in 12 months

| Regan Pearson

Shares climb higher as the time to first PNG LNG delivery ticks closer.

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Will interest rates be at 2% by early next year?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The most successful interest rate tipper of recent years seems to think so.

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Can keeping an eye on short sellers boost your wealth?

| Tim McArthur

Owning overvalued stocks might seem OK if the market keeps rising, but it could be hazardous to your wealth.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (25 September, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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3 small miners with big potential

| Tim McArthur

Even if the resource boom has peaked there are still opportunities out there for investors.

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Clean Seas Tuna to focus on yellowtail

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Increasing kingfish production will hopefully lead to easier profits by 2015.

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September's underperformers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

September has been a strong month so far, but not for these companies.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX rises 0.8% despite offshore markets falling

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Telstra to cut 1,100 jobs

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra employees hold their breath as the company announces a 3% reduction in total workforce.

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David Jones is dressed up and ready to go

| Peter Andersen

2013 accounts demonstrate the underlying potential of this department store.

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BHP loses 10% on coking coal contract

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coking coal contract with Japanese steelmakers is worth less now than it was last year.

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RBA warns on property and hybrid securities

| Mike King

Central bank worried about SMSFs investing in property

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Aussies spend $100 per week on fuel and energy

| Justin Loiseau

Queenslanders pay the least, NT residents pay the most.

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Nufarm results hit by Australia's scorching summer

| Tom Richardson

Challenging seasonal conditions have offset improvements in other business areas.

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Westfield expanding in London

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The property developer continues to expand globally.

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SKILLED Group snags $200 million LNG contract

| Justin Loiseau

SKILLED expects to put staff on the ground before FY 2015.

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BHP, banks lead the market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

After three days of trading in the red, the market is again pushing forward.

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NZ tightens home loans, while Aussie lenders loosen up

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Want to borrow 95% or higher of your property’s value? Now you can.

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What the fund managers don't want you to know

| Mike King

70% of Australian active fund managers fail to beat the market

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BHP warns on short term commodities pain

| Mike King

Increased supply driving down commodities prices

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Telstra chief reassures investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

CEO David Thodey is being frank with investors over Telstra's involvement in NBN and the downfall of ispONE.

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No revenue yet for Rio's Oyu Tolgoi

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One last hurdle before shareholders realise the production rate they’ve been promised.

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Higher demand, clearance rates signal rising property market

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Low interest rates and better affordability help housing companies.

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