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4 stocks with dividend yields above 7%

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With the official cash interest rate at 2.5% it’s no wonder investors are chasing high yielding stocks.

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Origin Energy: Buy, hold or sell?

| Tim McArthur

Understanding that profits will get a boost from 2015 is a must to valuing this company.

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Wesfarmers and Woolworths petrol businesses under threat from Costco

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The US giant has serious expansion plans for Australia.

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5 high-quality stocks for your portfolio

| Tim McArthur

Many of the world’s greatest investors focus on return on equity when evaluating investment opportunities.

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3 stocks with solid, growing 6%-plus dividend yields

| Tim McArthur

Not all yields are created equally – try these!

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SkyCity to spend $350 million on Adelaide Casino revamp

| Tim McArthur

Maintaining the glitz and glamour of casino assets doesn’t come cheaply.

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How Warren Buffett made life easy for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

| Tim McArthur

Once again the benefits of a long-term investment strategy are on display.

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Can LNG save the mining services sector?

| Tim McArthur

Investors shouldn’t write-off mining services companies just yet.

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4 property plays for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

With property prices heading to new highs, are there still opportunities out there to participate in?

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Seven Network and Prime Media agree to stick together

| Tim McArthur

Despite some suspecting a takeover was imminent, it looks as though a long-term agreement may suffice.

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Amcor and Brambles set to prove breaking up is good for you

| Tim McArthur

Demergers can work wonders for businesses and shareholders alike.

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Flight Centre, Wotif, Webjet: Turbulence in the travel sector

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in these three travel companies have had very different experiences over the past 12 months.

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Capitol Health, Greencross, G8: 3 up-and-coming growth stocks

| Tim McArthur

Consolidators such as these can often keep growing at above average rates for many years.

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Challenger sitting pretty in annuities space

| Tim McArthur

The ASFA is calling for a shake-up of the superannuation industry.

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Bank of Queensland raises dividend

| Tim McArthur

Solid earnings from the sunshine state’s bank have led to a higher dividend.

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Origin, Santos, Woodside: Are they at risk from North American gas?

| Tim McArthur

Many believe Australian gas producers are nearing a windfall from LNG exports, however there are concerns from some corners.

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AMP and BT announce changing of the guard

| Tim McArthur

Knowing who is running your company is vital!

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Trust Co sees 68% leap in profits

| Tim McArthur

Could the strong interim result force suitors to increase their offer price?

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Transurban posts 13.6% increase in revenue

| Tim McArthur

The toll road operator proves once again why investors like owning monopolies.

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At $9 is Brambles too expensive to buy?

| Tim McArthur

It’s a superb success story and a great company but is it a fair price to pay?

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3 retail stocks to shop for now

| Tim McArthur

The retail sector is doing it tough, but these 3 stocks still have potential.

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QBE set to benefit from US crop insurance business

| Tim McArthur

Despite the potential for restrictive US government policy, for the time being an improved performance from the crop business looks…

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Takeover battle for Warrnambool heats up ag sector

| Tim McArthur

Foreign firms continue to snap-up strategic agricultural stocks.

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Wesfarmers vs. Woolworths: Buy, hold or sell?

| Tim McArthur

These two blue chips are key holdings in many portfolios. Should they be?

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CSL and Leighton feel the force of class actions

| Tim McArthur

It’s not great news if your company gets sued but the uncertainty caused can create buying opportunities.

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4 stocks to buy now: James Hardie, Suncorp, Seek, Origin

| Tim McArthur

Despite an expensive looking market, here are four stocks with potential.

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Top fund manager scores $1.2 billion mandate

| Tim McArthur

John Sevior’s new business venture is off to a flying start.

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Alumina, AMP, QBE, Woodside: Morningstar's top ideas to buy now

| Tim McArthur

These laggards are set to outperform the market.

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Wesfarmers and Woolworths go head-to-head in celebrity chef battle

| Tim McArthur

It’s Heston Blumenthal for Coles vs. Jamie Oliver for Woolies!

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Spotlight on health care stocks: Sonic, Primary and Ramsay

| Tim McArthur

Sonic’s acquisition of a German business makes it a good time to revisit the pros and cons of a growth…

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5 companies set to benefit from latest rail freight data

| Tim McArthur

There are many reasons to expect more freight to be moved by rail in the future -- which could offer…

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Online spending hits $14.2 billion

| Tim McArthur

What does it mean for Myer, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi?

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A Buffett investment analogy for cricket fans

| Tim McArthur

Don’t swing for sixes.

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Brambles and Origin Energy shuffle top brass

| Tim McArthur

As AGM season kicks off, some boards are getting a refresh.

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From Xero to hero with a 276% return

| Tim McArthur

As Bill Gates knows, there is money to be made in software!

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Lend Lease tops list of contractors

| Tim McArthur

Despite a slowdown in resource sector expenditure there is still plenty of construction occurring in Australia.

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BHP, Rio, Fortescue shareholders to benefit from solid iron ore outlook

| Tim McArthur

Recent forecasts suggest continued demand for iron ore.

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The secret to Buffett's success?

| Tim McArthur

A group of researchers believe they have cracked Buffett’s code!

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AMP, QBE, Suncorp, Insurance Australia: Are these insurers a buy?

| Tim McArthur

With two of these insurers vastly underperforming their peers, maybe now is the time to buy.

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Coca-Cola Amatil all set for growth initiatives to take off

| Tim McArthur

The beverage maker is set to benefit from international and product expansion.

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