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Why aren't more consumers switching banks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A government scheme to simplify the process of switching banks has failed.

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Which insurance stock should you own?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Benign weather events and cost restructures have boosted insurance stock prices.

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3 more rate cuts to come

| Tim McArthur

Although the outlook is murky, there could still be ways to prosper.

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Should you buy iron ore stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Some investors believe share prices have fallen further than necessary.

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All eyes on Wesfarmers & Washington H. Soul Pattison

| Tim McArthur

These famous conglomerates offer shareholders hard-to-match defensive streams of earnings.

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BHP Billiton approves $2 million water project in Chile

| Justin Loiseau

This is a smart move for the company, but investors will need to continue to watch mining companies' water reliance…

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Treasury Wine worth chucking out

| Andrew Ballard

The big listed wine producer really has gone off.

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Gold at $1,400 critical for Newcrest

| Tim McArthur

The gold mining giant looks to have a tough year ahead of it.

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Good news on the coal front bodes well for Wesfarmers

| Tim McArthur

Recent comments by Peabody Energy are positive for coal producers.

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How do these two internet stocks stack up?

| Claude Walker

Is Seek or Wotif the better business?

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CSL, Cochlear, ResMed: 3 ways to tap into the health care market

| Tim McArthur

A look at winning stocks with winning ways.

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Should you buy the Brisbane Broncos?

| Regan Pearson

It might be a better investment than you think.

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Apple barely grew international iPhone sales

| Motley Fool Staff

With international iPhone growth barely increasing, the mid-range model can't come soon enough

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Your instant 5-share balanced portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Creating a balanced portfolio is the best way to mitigate losses but still take advantage of growth opportunities.

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Samsung keeps hijacking Android

| Motley Fool Staff

Samsung to become the dominant smartphone vendor in the world by a large margin

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Caterpillar feels the pain of mining industry

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company’s second-quarter report highlights the difficulties of the industry.

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Macquarie moves into the sun

| Peter Andersen

FY 2014 starts well for Macquarie.

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This stock is up 102% in the last 30 days

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Pop quiz: What ASX stock has popped over 100% in the last 30 days?

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AMP and QBE Insurance lag peer group

| Tim McArthur

Compared to their peers, performance has been sub-par.

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McMillan Shakespeare shares punished

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The 48.5% drop after the trading halt represents $555 million in market capital.

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Origin's CEO questions renewable energy targets

| Tim McArthur

A change in legislation could be necessary.

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Promising small cap or serial underperformer?

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

This stock has trailed the market for years. But it could be a smart investment now. Here's why.

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Bank of America Merrill Lynch exec to join NAB

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The incoming head of finance and strategy may become a contender for the bank's top job.

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Facebook shares up nearly 17%

| Motley Fool Staff

Facebook is probably racking up a host of "likes" following the release of its Q2 results

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Westpac benefiting from higher rate

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The bank is benefiting from its higher home loan interest rate, but how long can it be sustained??

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Time to buy coal stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

An American mining giant thinks Australia’s coal industry is looking increasingly competitive. This Fool doesn’t agree.

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Fonterra downgrades guidance

| Tim McArthur

The newly listed dairy company has faced a difficult six months.

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GUD Holdings: Good buy, but not great

| Tim McArthur

The company’s results have just been released. How did it fare?

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Lend Lease adds affordability to $2.5 billion London project

| Justin Loiseau

Affordable housing to be financed in part by Mayor of London.

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Atlas Iron impresses investors with quarterly report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Good production results are one thing but long-term sustainability is another.

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Microsoft's real problem lies beneath the Surface

| Motley Fool Staff

Last week Microsoft dropped a bomb on investors

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX closes up 0.4%, its third consecutive rise

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Your $15,427 investment question answered

| Bruce Jackson

Our own share market was actually the world’s best-performing share market from 1900 to 2009

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Sydney is the 10th most expensive city in the world

| Tim McArthur

The Harbour City is one pricey assignment!

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Westfield's focus on shareholder returns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It is refreshing to find a company focused on increasing shareholder value.

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How did your super fund rate?

| Tim McArthur

Super investors that were skewed toward shares had a great year.

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Rio, Fortescue unlikely to pay MRRT

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With iron ore and coal prices so low, the tax is unlikely to collect any revenue for the remainder of…

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Why you should say "Myer is my stock"

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Forget what you think you know about Myer.

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Aussies drive-by McDonalds

| Mike King

Global fast-food giant reports sliding Australian revenues, as Aussies keep their hands in their pockets

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Metcash 'on sale' compared with Woolworths & Wesfarmers

| Tim McArthur

The #3 grocer might just be the best buy.

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