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CBA rewards staff members

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Employees will receive a bonus for their industry-leading customer service.

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Hey Apple, Google does it better

| Motley Fool Staff

Apple has a Siri-ous problem

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DEXUS sells all French properties

| Justin Loiseau

Deals valued at $21.3 million.

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ASX Midday Hot Stocks: United Group, Monadelphous and Downer EDI

| Mike King

ASX slides as fears of a commodity price crash rise

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Why Commonwealth Bank has smashed the market

| Owen Raszkiewicz

And can it continue its run?

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'One' technology company for the watchlist

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Continuing growth prospects, a healthy balance sheet, a relatively reasonable valuation, and a modest dividend make this a promising investment.

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Qantas-Emirates gets trans-Tasman flight clearance

| Mike King

New Zealand regulator gives alliance approval for trans-Tasman route

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Is there still value in property stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Popular property stocks like Westfield and Stockland have been on a tear. Where should you look to invest?

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What the Budget means for investors

| Mike King

Treasurer delivers budget deficit of $19.4 billion

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Housing finance rises in March

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Now that interest rates are at all-time lows, are property prices set to start rising again?

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Aurizon shares hit all-time high

| Tim McArthur

Long-term capital structure plans are behind the investor enthusiasm.

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BHP raises the white flag

| Tim McArthur

Incoming CEO wastes no time in taking the axe to numerous projects.

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ASX Hot Stocks: Lynas, MacMahon and Chandler Macleod

| Mike King

ASX rises 0.2%, but two of these stocks fell by more than 7%

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The biggest prize in investing

| Bruce Jackson

Mining is a cyclical business, prone to boom and bust

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Fashion brand Lisa Ho collapses

| Mike King

But it may not be the end

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Africa: The one place the mobile technology sector can't ignore

| Motley Fool Staff

A first-mover advantage in Africa may yield solid revenue for years to come

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ASX Midday Hot Stocks: Dyesol, Aurizon and Aristocrat

| Mike King

ASX up just 0.1%, driven by companies with global exposure

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Warren Buffett: "More kids are ruined by the behaviour of their parents than the size of their inheritance"

| Motley Fool Staff

63 Brand-new quotes from Warren Buffett

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Is REA Group a Buy?

| Mike King

Can REA Group add to its incredible 11,468% share price rise?

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Westfield confirms dividend

| Tim McArthur

Highlights for the quarter include share buybacks and new joint ventures.

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All eyes on Ramsay Health Care now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Expansion into China and Europe is on the horizon.

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Crown, SkyCity casino growth gets green light

| Regan Pearson

Regulators on both sides of the Tasman clear casinos for growth opportunities.

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Will NAB pass along higher rate cuts?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The other three banks passed along the recent rate cut, but NAB has been holding back.

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ASX Hot Stocks: Dyesol, Unilife and Incitec

| Mike King

ASX ends flat but one of these stocks climbed 57% while another rose 39%

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Telstra ramps up Internet TV

| Mike King

Telco targets sales of more than 1 million T-Box internet TV units

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Why Coffey fell more than 40%

| Mike King

Resources slow-down claims another victim

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3 reasons why David Jones will smash the market

| Mike King

Department store retailer ups pressure on suppliers and landlords

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Goodman grows China leases

| Justin Loiseau

Over the last four months, Goodman has signed over 100,000 square metres of new leases.

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Stockland outlines strategic plan

| Justin Loiseau

CEO says company will look to increase exposure to industrial property.

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ASX stocks to benefit from falling Aussie dollar

| Mike King

With the Aussie dollar dipping below parity with the US dollar, several stocks are set to benefit

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BHP, Rio nervous with iron ore prices set to drop

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Iron ore is expected to succumb to heavy price volatility as global supply begins to outweigh demand. Which companies will…

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Fortescue, CSL among those benefitting from a weaker AUD

| Tim McArthur

Who else is getting a boost from the rate cut?

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We're watching CSR & Dulux this week

| Tim McArthur

It's a big week for the building materials sector as several companies report results.

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All eyes on Oil Search now

| Regan Pearson

PNG growth opportunities give Oil Search solid long-term outlook.

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Should you buy these retailers?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The retail sector faces many challenges, but these companies are worth a second look.

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Commonwealth Bank wins on cross-selling

| Tim McArthur

ANZ, Westpac, and NAB all highlight recent wins of their own.

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ASX Hot Stocks: Lynas, Virgin and Karoon

| Mike King

ASX runs out of puff, ending up just 0.1%

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Is Primary Health Care a buy?

| Mike King

Medical centre operator lifts full year guidance

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Will Primary Health Care raise its dividend?

| Tim McArthur

Investors are hoping to see at least a 30% rise.

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Ten's bid to stump Nine

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Will Nine try to match Ten's cricket bid?

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