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Owen Raszkiewicz

Owen Raszkiewicz is a Motley Fool Contributor. Owen has been a Contributor since 2013, having also spent time as a Fool writer/analyst. He also worked as an Investment Analyst at Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's top research house specialising in managed funds. Owen has appeared on Channel 10's The Project and was invited on the BBC. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance, Masters of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Technology, Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and Diploma of Mortgage Broking Management. In addition, Owen has passed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. He has taken the Banking + Finance Oath (BFO). When he is not writing, Owen is Managing Director of Rask Finance, an Australian financial education company. You can email him: [email protected].

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ANZ keeps 590 jobs onshore

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After workers backlashed at proposed cuts, the company was forced to keep them in Melbourne.

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4G increases Aussie mobile downloads, but allowances get smaller

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4G networks are handling more social media and live streaming but data plans are shrinking.

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5 iron ore miners for your watchlist

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Iron ore price is high, but for how long?

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Australia's biggest broker takes revenue hit from increased competition

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Despite more investors entering the local market, Australia’s biggest online broker has taken a backwards step.

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More customers joining 4G ahead of NBN rollout

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High fixed line disconnections and surging growth of 4G users is putting doubts around the NBN’s feasibility.

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Telstra, M2, TPG: Which telecom should you own?

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The good, the bad or the ugly – what category does your telecom stock belong to?

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3 small healthcare stocks for your watchlist

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Although they’ve got great long-term prospects, investors need to be sure to read between the lines.

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Metcash, Myer, Ausdrill, BC Iron: 4 stocks with huge dividends

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Australian companies are renowned for their dividends -- looking at these, it’s not surprising.

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These 5 big-name stocks are down, should you be buying them?

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Sudden price drops can give a savvy investor an opportunity to snatch a bargain.

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SingTel Optus takes pay cut for customer satisfaction

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Optus is facing off with competitors over the little things, trying to chip away at Telstra’s dominance.

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Rio Tinto completes first step of expansion

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Completion of its port expansion will give it the second biggest mine in the world.

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Housing bubble just a few years away?

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The RBA’s hand is being forced, but bankers say a housing bubble could be just two years away.

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Are these 5 stocks too cheap to ignore?

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In this Fool’s opinion, these stocks won’t last long at current prices.

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5 tech stocks to diversify your portfolio

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Building your investment strategy from the ground up is vital; you can start with these 5 stocks.

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Rio gets halfway on Mongolia talks

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A board meeting next week should resolve the remaining issues.

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China to dump Rio Tinto's huge iron ore project

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Simandou is in its early stages but cracks are already starting to appear.

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Telstra and News Corp's secret broadband deal stalls

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Live streaming is coming to Australia and they want the biggest slice of the pie, but negotiations are failing.

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Rio Tinto contemplating an exit from NT

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Aluminium prices are still struggling and with rising energy costs, it’s proving to be a tough decision.

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One reason ANZ will grow quicker than its competitors

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Asia is performing and now the bank is boosting its mortgage portfolio, but is it still too expensive?

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6 stocks smart investors are still buying

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The index has risen, but there are still great stocks available.

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ANZ considering acquisitions to raise Asian revenue?

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To reach CEO Mike Smith’s target, the bank will need to double revenue in three years.

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Where's all the mining news?

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The contentious election topic has passed. Here’s what an investor can learn from all the hype.

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Telstra says to expect more job cuts

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It’ll make cuts, even if it doesn’t know where from.

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No housing bubble… yet

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It’s not high demand for property that’s the issue, it’s short supply.

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4 stocks to buy when prices fall

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At current prices they’re expensive, but wait awhile and they might be ripe for the stock picking.

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ANZ bullish on Asian markets

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The region may be experiencing large amounts of volatile and slower growth, but ANZ says it’s up for the challenge.

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Telstra to cut 1,100 jobs

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Telstra employees hold their breath as the company announces a 3% reduction in total workforce.

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NZ tightens home loans, while Aussie lenders loosen up

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Want to borrow 95% or higher of your property’s value? Now you can.

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Telstra chief reassures investors

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CEO David Thodey is being frank with investors over Telstra's involvement in NBN and the downfall of ispONE.

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No revenue yet for Rio's Oyu Tolgoi

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One last hurdle before shareholders realise the production rate they’ve been promised.

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Will Telstra sue Vodafone?

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Vodafone boss Bill Morrow thinks a lawsuit over advertising claims is unlikely.

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Attention Rio Tinto investors

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4 facts you can't ignore.

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What to buy, sell and hold right now

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There are still plenty of opportunities for investors who look hard enough.

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2 very attractive small caps announce rights issues

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They’ve got huge potential but small balance sheets. Are they still attractive investments?

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Big banks get a thumbs up from businesses

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Our top banks are taking customer satisfaction to new levels.

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NBN Co leaderless as board makes speedy departure

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Time for Malcolm Turnbull to appoint “more experience” to NBN board.

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2 retail stocks for your watchlist

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Take advantage of this beaten-down industry with some great yields and potential for capital gains.

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Be cautious about hitting the buy button on ERA

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The uranium miner wraps up a big project, but what does its future hold?

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Telstra too dominant says Optus

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Rivals believe the telco giant’s dominance will continue until 2019.

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Is Telstra trading at a discount?

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Long-term investors shouldn’t ignore this stock for too long.

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