Tim McArthur, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Buy these stocks to benefit from a falling Aussie dollar

December 2, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Not all companies earning US dollars benefit equally from a weaker currency.

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4 health care stocks that smashed the market in 2013

November 29, 2013 | Tim McArthur

It’s been a great year to be invested in many leading health care stocks.

AMP, QBE, Origin Energy: How did they perform in 2013?

November 29, 2013 | Tim McArthur

1 of these 3 blue chip stocks has not outperformed the index.

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5 companies set to win from Australia's population explosion

November 28, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The data points towards a massive and fast increase in Australia’s population.

This company has a 9% dividend yield!

November 28, 2013 | Tim McArthur

It’s pretty rare to discover a company with a forecast dividend yield of 9% but this stock is one to…

Is Woolworths a buy?

November 27, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The AGM reinforced the potential for Masters to add meaningful earnings to the group.

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Is it time to buy Ansell?

November 27, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Could the recent US$615 million acquisition by Ansell be a game changer?

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Contango Microcap's 5.8% dividend yield

November 27, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The small cap specialist offers a firm dividend policy.

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3 stocks with 7% dividend yields

November 27, 2013 | Tim McArthur

It’s important for investors to be forward-looking and not rely on the rear-view mirror.

Chandler Macleod, Countplus, Myer: 3 more stocks with dividend yields over 6%

November 26, 2013 | Tim McArthur

These companies are all providing higher forecast yields than the big banks.

3 stocks with dividend yields above 7%

November 26, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Yield-seeking investors may want to take a closer look at Korvest, Dicker Data and DWS.

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AMP steps up challenge to the big 4 banks

November 26, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The strategic deal with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi will raise the competition in the Australian mortgage market.

3 stocks for a 6% dividend yield

November 26, 2013 | Tim McArthur

High yields are getting harder to find.

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Billabong set to gain from SurfStitch IPO

November 26, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Online retail is hot property.

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Live cattle export market faces uncertainty

November 25, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The immediate outlook for live export is once again facing headwinds.

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Fisher and Paykel Healthcare boosts profits by 34% — should you buy?

November 22, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The medical devices company continues to impress.

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Could these retailers provide shareholders with a merry Christmas?

November 22, 2013 | Tim McArthur

It’s tough out there in retail, but investors could be surprised.

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Amcor announces acquisition as Pact Group gets set to list

November 22, 2013 | Tim McArthur

All eyes on the packaging sector now.

Gold stocks hammered

November 21, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Recent choppy stock markets haven’t created the kind of support for gold stocks that some might have expected.

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3 biotech stocks for your watch list

November 21, 2013 | Tim McArthur

CSL has reported positive cardiac trial results, but there are other smaller players developing potential blockbuster drugs, too.

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Are Woolworths' shareholders $400 million poorer?

November 21, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Some investors are wondering if Woolies got the Dick Smith sale wrong.

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This company has provided shareholders with a 3,742% return!

November 21, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Owning private hospitals has certainly been one way to grow shareholder value.

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Telstra, Macquarie Telecom, Vocus: 3 companies set to win from the cloud computing boom

November 21, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Companies at the forefront of providing cloud-related services are well placed to capture business from this growing sector.