Tim McArthur, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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3 growth picks for 2014

January 9, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The following companies have grown revenues and earnings at a speedy pace in the past few years and they’re likely…

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3 contrarian picks for 2014

January 9, 2014 | Tim McArthur

With many commentators forecasting the market to keep heading higher, now might be the time to consider some seriously out-of-favour…

4 dependable stocks for a comfortable retirement

January 8, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Here are 4 companies with impressive track records of maintaining their dividends.

Investment prospects for QBE and Insurance Australia Group in 2014

January 8, 2014 | Tim McArthur

For investors in the insurance sector, returns in 2013 were vastly different depending on which major insurer you owned.

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New Year's resolution No. 3 for investors – Follow in Warren Buffett's footsteps

January 8, 2014 | Tim McArthur

In part three we drill down into the financial metrics which separate the great companies from the rest.

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Freelancer remains the most successful IPO with 170% return

January 8, 2014 | Tim McArthur

It's buyer beware in the world of initial public offerings.

New Year's resolution No. 2 for investors – Follow in the footsteps of Warren Buffett

January 8, 2014 | Tim McArthur

In part two of this four part series we take a look at what investors should expect from management.

What the sale of BP's and Shell's assets would mean for shareholders in Caltex, Wesfarmers and Woolworths

January 7, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Over $6 billion in assets could be put on the sale block.

Should you buy Stockland in 2014?

January 7, 2014 | Tim McArthur

2013 has been described as a year of transition for Stockland Corporation.

Will gold head lower in 2014?

January 7, 2014 | Tim McArthur

After a 28% fall in 2013, could further falls be in store in 2014?

New Year's resolution for investors – Follow in the footsteps of Warren Buffett

January 6, 2014 | Tim McArthur

There’s no time like the present to improve your investment processes.

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Investment legend David Hains reveals secret to making $2.3 billion

January 6, 2014 | Tim McArthur

The Hains family has built itself a fortune thanks to astute investment decisions.

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Will 2014 be the year of the great government sell-off?

January 6, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Would privatised assets be good investments?

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Should you add Origin and AGL to your portfolio in 2014?

January 6, 2014 | Tim McArthur

After a year of aggressive competition in the energy retailing sector, 2014 is looking up.

Woolworths and Wesfarmers' shareholders could face a tough 2014

January 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Renewed pressure from a cashed up Costco could erode margins for the majors.

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3 ways to benefit from the coming online shopping boom

January 3, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Online sales are on the rise: is your portfolio positioned to benefit?

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Should investors add Dick Smith to their shopping list for 2014?

January 2, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Perpetual and Paradice appear positive on the company’s prospects.

Is Brambles still a buy after its 2013 bull run?

January 2, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Brambles deserves a place on most investors watch lists.

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AMP could help you retire early

January 2, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Despite some near term headwinds, this stock looks attractively priced.

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5 great companies entering 2014 at record highs

January 2, 2014 | Tim McArthur

Could these top stocks go even higher in 2014?

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7 shares to retire on in 2014

December 31, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Time to retire? These companies might be just what you need.

4 top stocks hitting new highs: Aurizon, Computershare, Tabcorp and Telstra

December 30, 2013 | Tim McArthur

A number of large, widely owned stocks will end 2013 on a high.

4 financial stocks rocketing to new highs

December 30, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The festive season has provided good tidings for shareholders in these 4 stocks.

4 stocks to beat Telstra's dividend yield in 2014

December 30, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Here are 4 ways investors can get a higher yield than they receive from Telstra.

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Beat Commonwealth Bank's dividend yield with these 4 financial stocks

December 29, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Based on forecast dividends, investors might consider adding these 4 companies to their portfolios.

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Prospects for Toll Holdings: Will the freight industry move forward in 2014?

December 27, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The New Year could bring renewed business for the freight industry in general and Toll in particular.

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Should investors add Origin Energy to their portfolio in 2014?

December 27, 2013 | Tim McArthur

If you don’t own it yet, it might not be too late.

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Will Santa save the retailers?

December 27, 2013 | Tim McArthur

‘So far, so good’ seems to be the consensus on retail sales during this critical period.

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4 hot-tech stocks for the New Year

December 27, 2013 | Tim McArthur

These businesses look set to continue their growth in 2014.