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Falling dollar raises spirits

| Mike King

Wine makers optimistic about the future

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Macquarie goes back to the future

| Mike King

Investment bank listed as the world's largest alternative assets manager

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Next DC: Is it time to ride the data centre wave?

| Tim McArthur

There's potential for DCs to become commodity-type businesses, but is a wipeout coming?

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ANZ: Number 1 of the big 4

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Growth potential, big balance sheets and great income – what more does an investor need?

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Will Commbank increase its dividend?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Analysts say shareholders could expect something more from our biggest bank.

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Good news for Rio shareholders

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Talk of a new suitor for iron ore assets and Oyu Tolgoi gets going.

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CSL proves yield chasers shouldn't forget about growth

| Tim McArthur

Neglecting companies with promising growth potential could be limiting investors’ returns.

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AMP share price crawling back

| Tim McArthur

The share price is yet to fully recover from the shock earnings downgrade.

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Westpac: Retail banking still competitive

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The bank’s CEO hits back at claims of lack of competition in the market.

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Woodside's Israel venture on rocky ground

| Regan Pearson

Decision by Israel’s government to set LNG export limit throws project into doubt.

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The dangers of online gambling

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Although it may be a growing industry, investors should be aware of the dangers of getting involved.

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BHP competing "vigorously" for Texas oil

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This mining powerhouse seeks riches from the‘world’s second largest oil field.

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It's not just you, Apple

| Motley Fool Staff

It's easy to kick Apple when it's down, but everybody else may be suffering a similar fate

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Disney: It's not the next Sirius Resources, but it is safe as houses

| Bruce Jackson

It's never too late to invest in a high quality company

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ASX Hot Stocks: Billabong, Atlas Iron and RHG

| Mike King

ASX falls 0.7% as resources stocks hit

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Maules Creek expansion approved for Whitehaven, leading to fresh protests

| Claude Walker

Is Whitehaven in the clear after the approval of its controversial project?

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Online retail tipped to soar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Online retail has been tipped to grow – how will that fare for shopping centre operators?

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QBE continues to rise

| Tim McArthur

The insurer’s share price has continued to gain since the market update.

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Brambles wins Canada

| Tim McArthur

News of the demise of a major Canadian competitor bodes well for CHEP Canada.

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Origin Energy could get boost from Browse talks

| Tim McArthur

Australia’s major gas companies will be keenly interested in the outcome of talks.

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Woolworths not as 'cheap' as Coles

| Tim McArthur

Roy Morgan polling suggests customers find Coles cheaper.

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Coles looks to lower costs by revamping supply chain

| Tim McArthur

Suppliers are set to face an overhaul from the supermarket chain.

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Westpac announces years of volatility

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CEO Gail Kelly's opinion on the general health of the Australian economy.

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Auction rates rise and housing prices are up

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Low interest rates, stable employment and lack of stock for sale is great news for homeowners.

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Is the agriculture sector set to boom?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With the mining boom fading away, investors are left wondering where the next boom will come from.

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3 bargain blue chips

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

These blue chips could provide a strong foundation for your portfolio.

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Santos and Drillsearch to cash in on partnership

| Regan Pearson

Pooled experience and economies of scale make new collaboration a winner.

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Premiums hit mortgage borrowers

| Mike King

Lenders mortgage insurance premiums rise through the roof

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Should you buy Newcrest Mining shares?

| Regan Pearson

Low price and long-term potential suggest value, but what are the negatives?

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There was no trading on the ASX today. Everyone was happy with what they owned.

| Tim McArthur

Most investors don’t ‘buy and hold’; they ‘buy and sell’.

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Petrol prices set to soar

| Mike King

Falling dollar and rising oil prices a double whammy hit to Australian motorists

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The most attractive industries for this financial year

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Which industries look set for growth, and which will be left behind?

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5 stocks for the new financial year

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Here is a well-diversified portfolio that pays you fully franked dividends while it grows.

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Is the US headed for a recession?

| Tim McArthur

Perma-bear Albert Edwards doesn’t like what he sees ahead.

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How to be happier with your money

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How much is enough money?

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Virgin loses ground to Qantas

| Mike King

Virgin's focus on improving its margins sees it fly less passengers in May 2013 than the same period last year

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AMP Capital on buying spree

| Tim McArthur

The fund manager has purchased some prized assets.

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Spotlight on Brambles' Recall division

| Tim McArthur

Demerger plans have cast a spotlight on the smaller, less followed storage division.

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BHP increases stake in Carnarvon Basin

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This miner has broken its recent trend of selling assets, but why?

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Why Ansell sales could be about to skyrocket

| Regan Pearson

Increased awareness on safe sex opens up Chinese market to condom maker.

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