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Retailers spend up to defy online growth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

These property developers are shopping for market share against online competitors.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX ends flat after RBA governor gives shares a boost

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Miners fear for their futures

| Mike King

41% of miners not optimistic about future growth

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Is ANZ's Asian strategy nonsense?

| Peter Andersen

One Fool reviews some common concerns about the bank's approach.

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Your term deposits are living on borrowed time

| Bruce Jackson

Get out of term deposits and into something that will pay you a decent income

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Why Buffett's approach towards investors is better than most

| Tim McArthur

Many companies fail to treat all their owners equally and could do well to follow in Warren Buffett’s footsteps.

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Banks fear rise in bad debts from miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pain felt in the mining sector could soon also be felt by the banks.

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Suncorp downgraded to hold

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After a 60% rise in one year, the downgrade is justified.

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CSL's new CEO confirms focus on growth

| Tim McArthur

Mr Paul Perreault isn’t planning on taking his foot off the accelerator.

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Newcrest Mining is investment grade – just

| Regan Pearson

Moody’s downgrade reiterates speculative nature of Newcrest Mining.

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Commonwealth Bank shares reach new high

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares are continuing to soar, but this Fool is keeping his distance.

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Seven West Media comes out in front

| Tim McArthur

The latest advertising revenue numbers are in.

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Rio Tinto's Mongolian project stalls

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fresh from the sale of its Northparkes gold and copper mine, the company now faces a drawn out approval process…

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Gas begins to flow at Origin's Geographe field

| Tim McArthur

The energy giant continues to secure new supply.

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Telstra protects its investment

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mobile carriers are calling for fairness after failed spectrum sales.

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The very best ASX travel stocks

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Check out these four top stocks in the travel sector.

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Investors turning their backs on Woolworths

| Tim McArthur

Has management made some critical strategic mistakes?

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Australians killing the brick-and-mortar retail industry

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Survey reveals a concerning trend amongst Australian consumers.

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Woolworths and Wesfarmers attract ACCC's attention… again

| Tim McArthur

The regulator continues to keep a close eye on the supermarket giants.

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Myer boss expects tough times to continue

| Tim McArthur

Outspoken CEO Bernie Brookes gives his views on the current retail environment.

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Perpetual's transformation is on track

| Tom Richardson

Despite a quarterly decline, year-on-year funds under management are up for one of Australia’s oldest financial institutions.

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QBE's Spanish exposure limited to $54 million

| Tim McArthur

The insurer has limited exposure to the fatal Spanish train accident.

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Chairmen on the target list

| Mike King

Australian Shareholders Association takes aim at executives with low share holdings in the companies they lead

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Should you buy Rio Tinto?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Now might not be the right time to buy iron ore stocks.

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ANZ still searching for Asian boss

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s having a tough time finding a new boss and potential CEO.

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BHP, Rio, approve "milestone" Chilean project

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Mining heavyweights give their approval for a “significant milestone” project.

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BHP to benefit from rate cut

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The cash rate is expected to be cut in August, and this miner is set to benefit.

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SkyCity draws an ace in Adelaide expansion

| Regan Pearson

Go-ahead for two huge growth projects in as many months gives casino a winning hand.

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Westpac popular amongst businesses

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Recent research reveals the level of satisfaction amongst businesses from this bank.

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Survey shows consumers prefer to save

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bad news for retailers could be great news for investors.

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It's time to buy Mortgage Choice

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Improved business confidence, low interest rates and a diversified business model will have a big impact on this small cap.

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Fighting investors' greatest enemy: overconfidence

| Motley Fool Staff

When you are overconfident, dangerous behaviours arise that throw your investing results off track

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Are you ready for the great LNG dividend boom?

| Regan Pearson

Cash flows set to surge as huge energy projects near completion.

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LinkedIn can become Facebook before Facebook can become LinkedIn

| Motley Fool Staff

Facebook and LinkedIn are finding themselves more at odds than ever

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How will mining cuts hurt our miners?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Billions in exploration budgets are being cut but it might take a toll on future earnings.

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3 surprising plays in the retail sector

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

A look at the smaller end of the small-cap retail sector, and some of the most promising, well run companies.

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Facebook's earnings results deliver the likes

| Motley Fool Staff

Facebook's second-quarter results didn't disappoint

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I really LIKE my Facebook shares now

| Bruce Jackson

Form is temporary, class is permanent

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Westpac up on outperform rating

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Outperform rating and reduced political uncertainty drive banks higher.

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5 companies with downside risks

| Tim McArthur

UBS has a list of warnings for investors.

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