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Just what kind of investor are you?

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

A new ASX study has identified four main kinds of Australian investors. Click here now to figure out where you…

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Information the key to success for Aussie investors

| Tim McArthur

Newspapers, annual reports, and friends and family are investors' main sources of information.

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Australians wary of financial planners

| Regan Pearson

Do we still have trust issues?

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Share investors more cautious

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors may be investing smaller amounts, but since the GFC they are more cautious about where their money is put.

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Myer sales growth slows

| Mike King

Retailers still doing it tough

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Are we the world's most investment savvy country?

| Regan Pearson

With a range of quality companies, Aussies are close to the best.

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Online share trading's popularity grows

| Tim McArthur

Full service brokers also saw an increase in trading.

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AGL apologizes for knocking on your door

| Justin Loiseau

Company to pay a fine for using door-to-door salespeople.

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$490 million Santos project ahead of schedule

| Justin Loiseau

The area is expected to contain around 14 million barrels in reserves.

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WAM CIO: Three investment ideas

| Tim McArthur

In the final installment of our three-part interview with Chris Stott, he talks about three specific investment ideas and provides…

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More share trades, but no more profits

| Tim McArthur

Number of trades rises 32% but average value of each one falls 11%.

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Death by 3,000 cuts

| Mike King

Boart Longyear cuts 3,000 staff, but it hasn't helped its share price

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Google stock: Buy it and hold it for life

| Motley Fool Staff

Its global market share is 12 times larger than the next competitor

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Only half of SMSFs own shares

| Mike King

Are the other half missing out on the bull market?

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In investing, Australian women losing the battle of the sexes

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

When it comes to investing, women are losing the battle of the sexes -- at least in terms of participation.

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Aussie investors giving managed funds the flick

| Mike King

Investors want more control and less fees

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Why Australians are investing less

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

A new ASX report shows Australians are investing less. Here's why that is -- and why it's a mistake.

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Why spotting bubbles is so much harder than you think

| Motley Fool Staff

Missing a rally can be more devastating that getting caught in a crash

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Is Carsales.com a buy?

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Carsales.com may be about to borrow a growth strategy from ecommerce giant Amazon.

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Mining Services: Blood in the water

| Mike King

Might look bad now, but could be about to get a whole lot worse

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Federal Budget leaves consumers wary

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

63% of survey respondents believe that the budget would leave them worse off.

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What investors can learn from Transfield's downgrade

| Tim McArthur

Earnings downgrade of 27.4% comes a little over a month before the end of the financial year.

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All eyes on Monadelphous

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Does this morning's sharp drop indicate that investors are souring on this mining services provider?

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Servcorp, Fantastic Furniture: Company downgrades roll on

| Tim McArthur

Three more downgrades start the week, following last week's downgrades from mining servicers.

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Is there any future in coal?

| Regan Pearson

Coal industry is a long way from the top of its game, but is it permanent or just cyclical?

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Is it time to lock in your mortgage?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Big four banks cutting mortgage rates to the lowest point since the GFC.

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Optus to challenge Telstra for super-fast mobile

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Optus to launch new 4G network on Monday.

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WAM CIO: Internet, USA are attractive investment themes

| Tim McArthur

Our interview with WAM CIO Chris Stott continues today with insights into WAM's methodology, how it evaluates management, and where…

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ASX Hot Stocks: APA Group, Leighton and Pacific Brands

| Mike King

ASX rises 0.5%. Here's why these three companies moved

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Leighton to cut costs

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Instead, the company will focus on reducing overhead costs and lowering net debt.

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Two dividend plays in the travel sector

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Here are two stocks from the travel sector income-oriented investors may want to consider booking.

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GPT Group: All shopped out

| Justin Loiseau

GPT sells $400 million property to Lend Lease.

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Sale of Suncorp's 'bad bank' could be imminent

| Tim McArthur

The sale would release significant funds, possibly allowing for a special dividend to shareholders.

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SKYCITY scoops up Wharf Casino

| Tim McArthur

Casinos have long been enticing investments, but lofty valuations and increasing competition have some investors worried.

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Fortescue told to change pricing structure

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Smaller miners want a break on the cost of using Fortescue's Pilbara railway.

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Virgin health care for Australia?

| Mike King

Sir Richard Branson's group has its eyes on Australia's health care industry

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WAM CIO: How we find market-beating stocks

| Tim McArthur

WAM Chief Investment Officer Chris Stott talks investing with Tim McArthur.

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Woolies, Coles threatened with a boycott

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Consumers pressure large Aussie retailers to improve working conditions in Bangladesh.

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Crown's Packer wants more gamblers Down Under

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Billionaire casino owner James Packer wants Australia to do more to attract rich tourists.

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Bega, Warrnambool Cheese may find opportunity overseas

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Chinese dairy demand could benefit Aussie producers.

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