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Suncorp told to lose its 'bad bank'

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Total lending is up, but troubled loans and Oswald claims mar quarterly report.

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Macquarie wants your home loan!

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After a few years in the wilderness, Macquarie makes a move into home loans.

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All eyes on Oil Search now

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Good news for shareholders as the PNG LNG Project moves forward.

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Cheaper petrol provides relief to motorists

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Consumers cheer, but the drop in oil and petroleum prices isn’t such good news for shareholders exposed to those industries.

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Woolworths invests further in home-brand beer

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The supermarket behemoth is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to keep the profits rolling in.

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Is it time to buy monopolies?

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In the good old days, utility and infrastructure stocks were considered very safe investments -- are they still?

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Can Bega win the cheese war?

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Warrnambool looks to be a takeover target.

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Copper price hammers Oz Minerals

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Is there any good news for shareholders?

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Taking a closer look at AMP Capital

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Keeping an eye on the holdings of top funds can be a useful source of investment ideas.

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National Australia Bank's 5.7% yield

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Many investors think that when it comes to the major banks in Australia they are all pretty much the same.…

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Rinehart rich and now powerful too!

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Gina Rinehart is no stranger to Rich Lists. Now she finds herself on another list as well.

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The stock picker's guide to Brambles

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Over the past five years, the company has underperformed. Now it's back up. Is it time to buy?

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Incitec pivots towards $850 million USA plant

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An increased focus on explosives is behind the move.

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Why BHP & Rio will outperform mining services

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While BHP and Rio are upbeat, mining services companies are getting clobbered.

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Should you buy shares today?

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Market jitters, plummeting gold prices, and the attack in Boston have many investors asking themselves whether they should be selling.

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Why Newcrest sunk 8% yesterday

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Miners take a hit as gold falls to a two-year low.

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Why Computershare is up 34% this year

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Computershare is a top quality stock, but is now a good time to buy?

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All eyes on CSL now

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Recent reports of avian flu in China have put the spotlight back on this vaccine developer.

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All eyes on Fortescue now

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Morningstar downgrades Fortescue over debt concerns.

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Australia Post hikes prices

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Rates are increasing up to 30% on parcel delivery.

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Outlook weakens for mining services

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Signs that the resource sector is slowing have continued with mining services and construction contractor Leighton Holdings.

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Click Frenzy readies for blockbuster

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The sale event website is back again this month.

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Holden to lay off 500 workers

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Tough times continue for the auto maker.

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Soros makes another billion

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Aussie dollar at a multi-year high against the Japanese Yen, making a massive profit for savvy investors like Soros.

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Are gold stocks a trap?

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Investors fear the long bull run in gold may be ending.

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Is it time to lock in your mortgage rate?

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With interest rates at all-time lows, many market watchers are suggesting this will be as good as it gets for…

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Abbott: Medibank Private to go under the hammer

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Sale could raise around $4 billion.

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Mesoblast may list on Nasdaq

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A dual US listing could help boost share value.

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Thanks Frank — QBE's $2 million golden handshake

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Despite a lagging share price, ex-CEO Frank O'Halloran gets a nice payout.

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Nufarm's results – good, bad & ugly

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Trading resumes today, but investors might want to watch and wait.

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Getting rich through demerger

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UGL hopes property division will be even more profitable on its own.

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Woolworths to checkout more insurance

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Woolies' latest effort to squeeze more money out of the franchise.

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Market off to a flying start

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Financial sector was among the winners.

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Clean Seas Tuna goes fishing for cash

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Tuna and Kingfish farmer Clean Seas Tuna has announced a capital raising to expand its Kingfish business.

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The great Aussie consumer rip-off continues

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American tech giants to answer for why Aussies are charged more for the same products as overseas customers.

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Brickworks' profits on solid foundation

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Despite depressed housing industry, Brickworks stays strong.

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Rio Tinto downgraded

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China woes cause concern for investors.

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Strong Aussie dollar helped economy says RBA

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RBA appears comfortable to keep the cash rate at historically low levels.

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Coke MD announces retirement

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Long-term transition plan allays investors' fears.

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3 defensive stocks that got smashed by the market

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There’s nothing like some European banking jitters to get the market spooked.

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