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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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Is Westfield a buy?

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This blue chip stock is trading on a 9% discount since last month.

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Is the dollar's fall over?

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After plunging in the last 2 months, experts are predicting it has found its balance.

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The risks facing Westfield

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Can the company overcome these risks to give your portfolio healthy returns?

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BHP suffers despite falling dollar

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Mining companies tumble despite the dollar falling overnight.

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Westpac continues where it left off

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Despite early losses, the banks again drove the index to a gain yesterday.

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BHP down 1% in afternoon trading

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Despite leading the market to impressive gains on Friday, this company is once again trading at a discount.

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Westpac the key to last week's gains

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The banks drove the market last week, but is it the right time to buy?

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One big reason to buy Westfield

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This shopping centre has more than just an attractive dividend to offer.

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Should you buy BHP?

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Miners have bounced back from a string of losses. Is this a sign of things to come?

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US retail sales grow, Westfield sinks

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One of Australia’s blue chips seem to be missing out on today’s gains on the back of US government data.

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Commonwealth Bank survey highlights significant small business debt

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Enormous debts can create a great investment opportunity

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Google, Apple pose a future threat to Big Four

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The need for actual cash could become obsolete

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Why is Westpac up 2% today?

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The ASX 200 is down, but the banks are up.

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Coalition supports ACCC over Woolworths decision

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New store west of Sydney would decrease competition according to the watchdog.

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ASIC to investigate Newcrest

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The gold miner is being investigated following accusations that the company briefed analysts prior to its massive write-downs.

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How will asbestos harm Telstra?

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While Telstra's CEO assures investors there is no financial risk due to asbestos claims, the company's brand could take a…

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Is it time to buy?

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Is the recent market decline a sign of prime opportunities to buy stocks on the cheap – or are there…

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Where now for Channel Ten?

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Ten chief executive turns his eye toward tennis.

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Two interest rate cuts to come? BHP and Rio hope so

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Westpac's Rob Whitfield has predicted two more rate cuts before the current easing cycle is finished -- good news for…

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Is it time to buy Newcrest?

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Australia's largest gold miner has been hard hit, and shares are at their cheapest level in eight years.

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Coles warns critics

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Coles division head lashes out at critics, vowing to continue to force prices down.

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Wealthy still confident in share market

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Survey results show high net worth investors still favor shares over cash.

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Is it time to buy Cochlear?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Despite a new product release, Cochlear is among today's worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200. Is it time to buy?

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Time to buy Suncorp?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Suncorp CEO declares plans to double return on equity by 2015. What does this mean for investors?

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Your instant 5-share portfolio for the falling Aussie dollar

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Five stocks that should add value to your portfolio even as the dollar falls.

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Foreign investors flee banks

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As offshore bond yields rally, foreign investors are finding better places to put their money.

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Aristocrat hits the jackpot

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The American sector was a standout performer for the company, as confidence in the US market continues to pick up.

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The end of brick-and-mortar retail?

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The Centre for Retail Research has forecast a very grim and short-lasting existence for many companies in the brick-and-mortar retail…

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Westfield to expand in NSW

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Westfield Miranda, just south of Sydney, will add 20% more space, 100 specialty retailers and major upgrades for existing stores.

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Top 3 industries for the Rich 200

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Three industries that have made the rich richer... and the three they're avoiding.

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Red alert after worst week in a year

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Woolies, Wesfarmers, banks all headed south.

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Victoria Bitter retakes the throne

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Sales of other core brands such as Crown Lager and Carlton Dry also increased.

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Australians invest at a higher rate than most

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Only 38% of Australians invest in the share market, but that still beats out most other countries.

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Queenslanders falling behind on shares

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Victoria, New South Wales are leading.

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2 out of 3 Australians missing out on massive gains

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66% of Australians are not directly invested in shares.

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Federal Budget leaves consumers wary

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63% of survey respondents believe that the budget would leave them worse off.

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Leighton to cut costs

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Instead, the company will focus on reducing overhead costs and lowering net debt.

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Woolies, Coles threatened with a boycott

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Consumers pressure large Aussie retailers to improve working conditions in Bangladesh.

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Bega, Warrnambool Cheese may find opportunity overseas

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Chinese dairy demand could benefit Aussie producers.

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Wesfarmers: Pressure to return to shareholders

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Analysts estimate the company has $2.4 to $3.6 billion in excess capital.

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