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Miners get the 'coaled' shoulder

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Massive job cuts paint a bleak picture of the industry.

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ACCC takes aim at Telstra

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Could Australia’s biggest telco lose its monopoly with the NBN?

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Is Brambles getting expensive?

| Tim McArthur

The pallet pooling company’s shares are up 50%.

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Don't buy these stocks!

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Predicting upward trends can be hard, but sometimes it’s easy to see some stocks are only headed down.

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5 healthy stocks for your portfolio

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The healthcare sector is expanding, but which companies are worth your consideration?

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How Google is now worth more than Apple

| Motley Fool Staff

Google keeps on marching higher

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Retail stocks lead the rally. Time to buy in?

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Retail stocks are surging today.Should you buy in?

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Oh so close, BHP Billiton

| Bruce Jackson

"After the election" just got a whole lot closer

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This stock could give you a 'jumbo' return

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

This fast-growing small cap has announced exciting plans to expand internationally. The shares could be a good gamble.

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Origin Energy expected to buy NSW power plant

| Tim McArthur

The NSW government is getting close to offloading its power assets.

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Coles and Woolies take on pharmacies

| Tim McArthur

The supermarket giants are under fire from the Pharmacy Guild.

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New 'natural' Coke to hit the market

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Coca-Cola is set to release a new product. Will it be as popular as classic Coke? And what does this…

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Lower Aussie dollar boost for banks

| Mike King

Offshore earnings to boost bank profits

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Falling bank prices are good for investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia’s big banks have been upgraded to buy, so perhaps it’s time to grab a bargain.

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4 healthcare stocks that have smashed the market

| Tim McArthur

The returns generated by these four companies have been very healthy indeed.

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Relief for bank shareholders? Not likely.

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The banks and other defensive stocks have benefited from Chinese relief, but the reprieve probably won't last.

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Up-and-coming retailer is rated a "buy"

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Find out why this retailer is rated a buy -- and whether the shares are a good bet.

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Rio suspends Mozambique coal exports

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite rivals saying they’ll keep exporting, Rio has stopped production amid security concerns.

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4 quality smaller stocks with dividend yields above 6%

| Tim McArthur

The opportunity to purchase these high yields may not last long.

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Should you buy Suncorp?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It seems pricey, but it looks for future growth.

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Should you stay away from these top 10 shorted stocks?

| Andrew Mudie

Heavily short-sold stocks can give investors an idea of sectors or individual companies to avoid.

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Tatts in it to win it?

| Andrew Ballard

The gaming and lottery business may be about to take a punt itself.

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Newcrest Mining: Bargain of the year or fool's gold?

| Regan Pearson

Newcrest’s share price may have stopped falling, but should you put your money on it?

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Iron ore exports tipped to rise

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Executives say they need to increase exports to take advantage of the next upturn.

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Orica, Ausdrill, Emeco: 52-week lows list keeps growing

| Tim McArthur

The 52-week low list can be a profitable hunting ground for contrarian investors.

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4 high-quality large-cap stocks with dividend yields over 5%

| Tim McArthur

Recent volatility has put leading companies back on the radar of investors.

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Which Telco should you own?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Many have high yields and growth potential, but which one is right for your portfolio?

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Is Apple stock a buy or a bye at $400?

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Apple's losing its cool, and Apple stock is no longer hot

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Gold loses more of its lustre

| Mike King

Gold sinks to US$1,247 an ounce

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ANZ struggles to fix customer service problems

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Customers are central to revenue the bank makes and with massive growth plans, ANZ needs every customer it can get.

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Five stocks for a well-diversified portfolio

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

These companies are worth your consideration to setup your strong portfolio

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Linc shareholders revolt – what's next for BHP?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors’ reaction to potential deal tells a sour tale for this mining behemoth.

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Coca-Cola Amatil: One for the bottom drawer

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

The mother of all brand portfolios

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Telstra's newest business venture

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Telstra acquires a stake in a US apps maker. Here's what it means for investors.

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Woolworths and Coles $1 bread might be a loaf from the past

| Tim McArthur

Rumours of renegotiated terms could mean a price rise for consumers.

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3 reasons not to buy Rio Tinto

| Owen Raszkiewicz

No buyers, dropping prices and debt – it’s not worth the risk?

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QBE Insurance benefits from plunging Aussie dollar

| Tim McArthur

The global insurer is benefiting from significant exposure to foreign currency earnings.

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CSL up 58% for the year

| Tim McArthur

One of Australia’s greatest success stories has had a market beating year.

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Australia's most 'liked' brands

| Mike King

Which Australian company has the highest number of Facebook fans?

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Collins Foods' dividend up 38%

| Tim McArthur

The owner of KFC and Sizzler restaurants has had a disappointing full year result and the dividend isn’t all that…

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