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Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ryan Newman (CFA) is the Director of Research of The Motley Fool Australia, and Portfolio Manager for the Pro and North Star services. Ryan’s interest in investing and stocks began at a young. His journey with The Motley Fool started first as a member but when the company first came to Australia he joined the team as one of our writers. Recognising his investing talent and passion, it wasn’t long before he was approached to join the investing team as a research analyst on Pro. Ryan is passionate about learning and continual development. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2022, and has completed his Bachelor of Accounting and his Graduate Certificate of Corporate Finance. Ryan loves spending time with his young family as well as non-fiction reading, catching the latest movies and following his sports team, the St Kilda Saints (AFL).

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Retail sales climb in the US

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Confidence is returning to the US market, but which Australian companies could benefit from this?

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Now is the time for long-term investing

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The stock market still has enormous potential to climb, but long-term investing is the key.

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Growth outlook likely to end Fed stimulus

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US growth outlook isn’t great, but it seems that it’s ‘good enough’.

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Should you buy iron ore miners?

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Iron ore miners are climbing, but have you missed the boat?

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Should you buy Westfield?

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Investors should look beyond short-term hurdles and recognise this quality company.

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3 attractive stocks right now

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The index has climbed and shares aren’t as cheap, but there are still plenty of opportunities.

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NAB to unveil its first NextGen product

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Technology investments will allow customers to apply for new products without any human interaction involved.

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Westpac in 'aggressive pursuit' for Lloyds' Australian operations

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A successful acquisition would offer growth opportunities in an otherwise limited environment.

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Soft market conditions hurt GPT Group

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The group’s profits have dropped but CEO Michael Cameron is pleased with the result.

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A good opportunity to buy Westfield

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The company’s shares are trading at a discount with the Australian dollar.

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Commonwealth will not offshore jobs

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This bank has prioritised outstanding customer service over cutting costs.

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Commonwealth Bank's profits set to surge

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The bank is set to deliver a record profit for any Australian bank – but what does it intend to…

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BHP hits 5-month high as confidence returns in mining

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Chinese data released last week has had a lasting effect on investors’ confidence.

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BHP's Mackenzie takes longer-term view on potash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company needs to look beyond the short-term and focus on long-term prospects.

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Buy stocks now, while they're cheap!

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

More and more analysts are predicting that the market has plenty of growth yet.

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Westpac behind on technology investments

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Technology behemoths pose an enormous threat to our banks’ existence.

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China trade reports positive for July

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Unexpected results are attributed to improved liquidity and stronger US exports.

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Westfield fights for control over Karrinyup

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The group must gain approval from the ACCC to increase exposure to wealthy northern suburbs of Perth.

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Westpac's interest rate decision "expensive"

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The bank’s decision to drop interest rates by 28 basis points will prove to be expensive, say analysts.

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BHP boss confident about Australia's future in resources

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The miner’s new CEO has reaffirmed his confidence in the Australian economy.

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BHP chief plays down China's plea for lower prices

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The miner’s new chief executive has held firm upon requests for lower commodity prices.

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ASX 200 plummets after Fed hints at end of stimulus

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The index suffered its worst drop in 7 weeks based on a number of interesting circumstances.

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Westpac outdoes RBA, competitors

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The bank has cut its mortgage rate by more than the RBA and its competitors, but why?

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BHP's profit expected to drop 26%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The extent of the fall in the mining sector should be highlighted as companies release earnings reports.

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Westfield faces flat consumer spending

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail is flat-lining, but which companies could suffer in the long run?

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S&P/ASX 200 to hit 6,000 points

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Analysts and stockbrokers are divided as to how high the index will climb.

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Why interest rates should NOT be cut today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A former RBA board member argues that the official interest rates should not be cut further.

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BHP's Petrohawk acquisition proving "tremendous"

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Petrohawk Energy’s former boss has outlined the potential for the miner’s Eagle Ford region.

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ASX 200, banks down as market awaits RBA decision

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The market anxiously awaits tomorrow’s decision.

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Westfield Group announces interim dividend

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This property powerhouse continues to increase shareholder returns.

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Share market's gains are second best in a decade

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Mining stocks have driven the market so far this financial year.

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Westpac thinks the US needs more quantitative easing

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Mixed economic growth readings from the US suggest that quantitative easing should not be stopped yet.

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Small banks plead for flat fee

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The government must be wary of the fees it charges to avoid destroying competition.

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Westpac ditches MasterCard

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The bank will now only issue Visa cards for most customers.

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BHP's tough potash assessment

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The company faces a tough call on a major project with fertilizer ingredient set to plummet in price.

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BHP to keep Gregory Crinum operation

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The company’s CEO has reaffirmed BHP’s position with coal operations.

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Is relief around the corner for BHP and Rio?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It is quite possible that we will see the dollar fall further, which would provide miners with a sigh of…

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Big banks' popularity deteriorating amongst small businesses

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A survey has revealed the deteriorating service for smaller businesses from the larger banks.

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Retailers spend up to defy online growth

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These property developers are shopping for market share against online competitors.

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Banks fear rise in bad debts from miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pain felt in the mining sector could soon also be felt by the banks.

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