Tim McArthur, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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Packer aims to SEEK success all over again

September 5, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Early stage investments backing websites have been successful in the past for Mr Packer, can he do it again?

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Investors to get opportunity to invest alongside one of the greats

September 5, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Thorney Investment Group is renowned for its investment success and now the public can partake too.

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Toll reaches agreement to increase employees' pay

September 5, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Threats of strike action have brought all parties to the table.

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Computershare hits the road

September 5, 2013 | Tim McArthur

This Aussie success story is looking to drum up investor support overseas.

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Argo Investments sells down Macquarie, raises stakes in ANZ and Wesfarmers

September 5, 2013 | Tim McArthur

With a history dating back to 1946, this investment firm has stood the test of time.

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Big W versus Target and Kmart

September 4, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Woolworths and Wesfarmers are battling it out in the discount department store space.

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Brambles, Origin Energy and QBE Insurance: What does the future hold for these blue chips?

September 4, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Two of these three blue chips underperformed last financial year but it’s the future that counts.

K2 Asset Management's stock-picking boosts performance fees

September 4, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Profits have soared at K2 thanks to performance fee triggers.

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CSL pulls back from all-time high

September 3, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Can the share price go even higher in the near term or is it running out of puff?

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IOOF the latest to make a bid for The Trust Company

September 3, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The twists and turns in the battle to snare the financial services firm continued today with a third bidder throwing…

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AMP heads to China

September 3, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The insurance and wealth manager is vying for growth in China.

Wilson Asset Management delivers record profits

September 3, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Investors in LICs managed by Wilson AM have enjoyed solid returns over the past financial year.

Bunnings versus Masters

September 3, 2013 | Tim McArthur

How do the two hardware chains stack up against each other?

Rupert Murdoch earns $79,213 per day!

September 2, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The Chairman’s total compensation has declined from $33.3 million in 2011 to $28.9 million in 2013.

Macquarie boosts mortgage business five-fold

September 2, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Shareholders have a lot to gain from Macquarie capturing a larger share of the profitable Australian mortgage market.

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SFG Australia's funds under management grow to $5 billion

September 2, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Acquisitions and synergies have been a winning combination for shareholders in SFG.

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Ramsay's results are just what the doctor ordered

August 29, 2013 | Tim McArthur

Australia’s largest private hospital owner has reported a 15% increase in profits.

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ERM Power ups its profits by 44%

August 29, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The electricity producer and retailer powers up its profits to $20 million.

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iSelect continues to disappoint investors

August 29, 2013 | Tim McArthur

IPO investors are still underwater.

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Woolworths makes progress on its strategic priorities

August 29, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The supermarket giant set out some grand plans two years ago. We review how it's progressing.

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CORRECTED: Those in the know silently shout SELL

August 29, 2013 | Tim McArthur

The trading window is well and truly open.