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Myer beats expectations

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Turnaround strategy brings positive results

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Tinkler and Whitehaven sideshow rolls on

| Tim McArthur

Whitehaven bounces between good and bad news, leaving investors shaking their heads.

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How many "likes" will the new Facebook get?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

More ads not a popular move for the social network.

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Berkshire: The easiest investment decision, ever

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Quality businesses and outstanding track records don’t come much bigger or better than the company run by the world’s fourth…

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Health Is Wealth

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If you’re in need of an injection of quality companies into your portfolio, these may be your remedy.

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What's next for Google?

| Motley Fool Staff

Whatever it is, don't bet against this company.

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VB Spin-off canned

| Mike King

Foster's tips Victoria Pale Ale brand out

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Telstra to cut broadband charges

| Mike King

The ACCC says telco needs to cut wholesale broadband rates

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Consumer confidence rises

| Mike King

Interest rate cuts and rising stock markets and house prices see confidence rise

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NAB plans $800 million in savings

| Mike King

Investors underwhelmed by bank's strategy

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Paid more than Buffett — are they worth it?

| Tim McArthur

Investment banker turned venture capitalist Mark Carnegie recently went on record criticising the fee structure of private equity funds

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Should you sell Commonwealth Bank?

| Joe Magyer

Why this market darling could be setting investors up for heartache.

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What's all the fuss about Sirius?

| Mike King

Junior explorer sees share price rise more than 8,000% in seven months

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Rio's African headache

| Mike King

Giant miner facing issues in Mongolia and now Africa

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"The biggest bull market of our careers"

| Bruce Jackson

Another day, another record high for the Dow, its fifth straight record close, and there could be more gains ahead.

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Free-to-air TV stations get leg up

| Mike King

Federal government announces permanent 50% cut to TV licence fees

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Let the burger wars begin

| Catherine Baab-Muguira

Don't look now, Hungry Jack. U.S. burger chain Carl's Jr. has announced plans to expand into the Australian market. The…

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Aurizon's $6 billion deal

| Mike King

Rail freight company plans 500km rail line and new terminal for coal

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The most inevitable headline of all time

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If you know you're investing for the long haul, even a severe crash like 2008 takes on a whole new…

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Google: Is $800 a bargain?

| Motley Fool Staff

The rise in Google's stock price this year has been remarkable, but is the stock getting too pricey?

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Driving highway profits

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia’s mineral-rich deserts and oceans create opportunities for investors big and small, just not always how you expect.

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Another Linc to shale oil

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Good news for the energy producer sends shares soaring.

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Lack of rain hurts farming stocks

| Tim McArthur

Dry weather driving down demand and profits.

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Bank customers revolt!

| Regan Pearson

The days of shelling out big bucks in fees for bounced cheques and overdrawn accounts may be numbered.

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3 ASX stocks that thrashed the market

| Mike King

ASX rises 0.5%, but these three gold miners saw gains of more than 8%

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Woolworths, I can't love you any more

| Bruce Jackson

Every stock in your portfolio should be available to sell, at the right price.

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High interest savings accounts not what they seem

| Mike King

Base deposit rates lower than inflation

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Zara founder richer than Buffett

| Mike King

Fashion retailer aims at "fast fashion"

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News Corp's $2.5 billion reasons to invest

| Mike King

Split off publishing company will get $2.5 billion in cash and no debt

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Google wants to take over your life

| Motley Fool Staff

Google's current innovations are already influencing industries -- and probably your future.

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The 7 big questions to help you invest better

| Joe Magyer

A simple but powerful checklist to help you invest better

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Woodside chalks up win in LNG war

| Regan Pearson

The battle lines in the war to supply liquid natural gas are being drawn.

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Westpac jobs safe — for now

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

No more jobs moving overseas this year.

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3 strong performers in a flat week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Despite record highs on Wall Street, most stocks were flat last week. Here are three that weren't.

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Hopes for bank rate cut dashed

| Mike King

ANZ keeps interest rates unchanged

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Media stocks up on radio sale

| Tim McArthur

The market is positively re-evaluating the value of radio assets.

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Greens want big bank levy

| Mike King

Minor party suggests new tax on big banks

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Shafted shareholders deserve a fair go

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's time for retail shareholders to be treated like owners - and as equals!

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Is email a dinosaur?

| Mike King

Australia Post says email is passe

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Crown doesn't need casino licence

| Mike King

NSW government says James Packer's Crown could be granted a gaming licence

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