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No growth for Woolies?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company claims no increase in market share since 2007, but the full year report tells another tale.

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Could CSG write-downs be looming?

| Tim McArthur

Increased regulations may be a cause for concern for the energy industry.

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AMP, CSL and Macquarie dumped

| Mike King

ASX ends flat, but investors drop three of our largest companies

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Coal seam gas wells leaking

| Mike King

Scientists say gas levels three times higher than surrounding areas

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BHP has its eye on Aussie shale

| Mike King

BHP set to join a host of international oil companies investing in Australia's shale oil and gas sector

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Are Apple, Google, and Microsoft Switching Hats?

| Motley Fool Staff

Is Apple the new Microsoft? Is Google the new Apple? Is Microsoft the new Google? Read on to find out.

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Housing: More green shoots

| Mike King

House building rising after 32 consecutive months of decline

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Wipeout for Rip Curl

| Tim McArthur

Surf company founders struggle to find a buyer.

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Buffett's hidden $2.3 billion acquisitions

| Motley Fool Staff

Buffett may not have made any purchases last year, but his subsidiaries had more luck.

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Best time to buy a house in three years

| Mike King

Income needed to meet repayments at its lowest level since December 2009

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Economy: Steady as she goes

| Mike King

GDP growth meets expectations

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Motley stock of the week: G8 Education

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Though similar to the failed ABC learning, G8 Education is forging a profitable growth path.

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Rush for yield is on

| Mike King

Investors piling into top 20 listed ASX stocks

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What's going on with Apple?

| Motley Fool Staff

It used to be that investors couldn't get enough of Apple. Now, the stock appears friendless.

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Game up or game on for Telstra?

| Tim McArthur

Would Telstra suffer with a change in government?

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Austal shares surge

| Mike King

But all is not what it seems

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Banks to cut rates this week?

| Mike King

RBA keeps official rate at 3%, but we could see a cut by one of the big four as early…

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ASX 200 bounces back

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Index recovers after yesterday’s decline

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Look out below, Rio Tinto and BHP

| Bruce Jackson

If this "renowned China economist" is correct, the share prices of BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto could be in for…

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New car sales rise

| Mike King

Ford and Holden falling further behind

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Steve Jobs' biggest mistake?

| Motley Fool Staff

One decision by the late Apple CEO may have put the company at risk of falling behind rivals.

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Consumers spending again

| Mike King

Retail sales rise 0.9% in January

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Buffett: You want a dividend? Make your own

| Motley Fool Staff

The Oracle of Omaha stands firm on his dividend policy.

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Super results for Super Retail Group

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Despite a tough environment, this multinational retailer is enjoying substantial growth.

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SP Ausnet class action gets underway

| Tim McArthur

Trial brings focus on capital expenditures.

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Aussie dollar slumps

| Mike King

Aussie hits lowest level in seven months

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Job ads post big rise

| Mike King

Chance of RBA rate cut in March now virtually nil say analysts

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Browsing the retail industry aisles

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Which companies are worth adding to your cart?

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Media upheaval

| Mike King

Nine Entertainment tipped to partner up with Southern Cross Media

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Rosella closes down

| Mike King

Australian food manufacturers under intense pressure

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Why diversification matters

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Steer clear of bubbles by following this simple principle.

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Warrnambool Cheese not a cracker

| Tim McArthur

High milk prices make for tough results for this cheese maker.

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Buffett: Your biggest risk is not buying shares

| Bruce Jackson

Warren Buffett reminds investors the risks of being out of the market are huge

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Rio's Mongolian misery

| Mike King

Operating in emerging countries has its own unique risks

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Home owners rejoice

| Mike King

House prices rise in Australia's cities

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Tussle over Ten as Stokes takes a bite

| Mike King

Billionaire Kerry Stokes reported to have picked up 5% of TV broadcaster, Ten

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4 smart money moves for near-retirees

| Motley Fool Staff

How to shore up your finances and make the most of the resources you have while you're still working.

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QBE the latest to announce job cuts

| Tim McArthur

Net profit is up, but not enough to save jobs.

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Blackmores shares slide

| Tim McArthur

Nutritional supplements manufacturer sees 10% drop on earnings decline.

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The ASX stock that beat Buffett

| Tim McArthur

Since 1999, this stock outperformed Berkshire 1,996% to 102%.

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