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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 joins battle for mortgages with rate cut

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The bank has followed its rivals by cutting mortgage rates by 25 basis points as a former NAB executive criticises…

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Should you buy Telstra?

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Has it run its race or can it continue to grow? This Fool thinks it’s time to be bullish.

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Rio Tinto's half-year underlying earnings fall 18%

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Insurers pay up for Cyclone Oswald

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Record payout times are the result of a benign year of weather events.

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Aussie superfunds threatens bank funding

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Banks have always faced funding problems but this requires a new strategy.

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Telstra posts full-year $3.9 billion profit

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Australia’s biggest telco impresses the market with a 12.9% increase in NPAT, but keeps its dividend at 28 cents.

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Rio Tinto's assets proving tough to sell

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The cost-cutting agenda has hit a bump in Canada.

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Rio shareholders brace themselves for tomorrow's report

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Downwards prices, poor assets sales and a tough year on costs will reflect in tomorrow’s figures.

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Telstra moves into the spotlight

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An underwater expansion and what to expect in tomorrow’s results.

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Bank profits at risk

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Lower interest rates, rising unemployment and less depositors put the banks massive profits at risk.

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Suncorp shareholders need to be in it for the long run

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Its lower profit guidance may have some shareholders spooked.

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iiNET does what Telstra couldn't

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The company has spent $60 million increasing its market share.

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3 reasons to buy ANZ

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Value, growth and dividends – what more could an investor want?

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Worried about the miners? Try these 3 stocks instead

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With our miners expected to dig up some poor results, avoid the sting in your pocket with these three long-term…

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Mining profits expected to fall

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Weaker commodity prices and concerns over China are more than offsetting the lower dollar.

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Buy Challenger, not Suncorp

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Taking advantage of the baby boom has never been easier.

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4 stocks for the falling Aussie dollar

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Lower rates, a sluggish economy and improved international sentiment may mean the Aussie dollar will go beyond its three-year low.

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Telstra to raise dividend?

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The chairman hinted at it and now analysts are calling for an increased payout.

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Banks drag as miners and Telstra push higher

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Chinese and domestic manufacturing data keep the index flat.

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ERA boss steps down amid bleak short-term outlook

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On the back of a troubled short-term outlook, the uranium miner’s boss has resigned after five years in the job.

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ANZ to build massive gold warehouse

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The company’s increasing presence in Asian markets will set it apart from other Australian banks.

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Suncorp beats expectations, expects to pay special dividend

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It was always going to be a tough year but the medium term is looking up.

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Interest rate cut hopes push market higher

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An expectation of a rate cut next week is leading gains across financials and retailers.

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Another banking bubble on its way?

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As interest rates drop, bank stocks become riskier for many reasons, here are some alternatives.

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Rio and BHP face seaborne competition

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The world’s biggest iron ore miners wave goodbye to their competitive advantage.

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5 stocks for big dividends and big value

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If a good stock drops for no reason other than ‘noise’, it can provide a great buying opportunity for a…

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Suncorp downgraded to hold

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After a 60% rise in one year, the downgrade is justified.

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Commonwealth Bank shares reach new high

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Shares are continuing to soar, but this Fool is keeping his distance.

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Rio Tinto's Mongolian project stalls

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Fresh from the sale of its Northparkes gold and copper mine, the company now faces a drawn out approval process…

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Telstra protects its investment

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Mobile carriers are calling for fairness after failed spectrum sales.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto?

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Now might not be the right time to buy iron ore stocks.

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ANZ still searching for Asian boss

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It’s having a tough time finding a new boss and potential CEO.

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It's time to buy Mortgage Choice

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Improved business confidence, low interest rates and a diversified business model will have a big impact on this small cap.

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How will mining cuts hurt our miners?

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Billions in exploration budgets are being cut but it might take a toll on future earnings.

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Which insurance stock should you own?

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Benign weather events and cost restructures have boosted insurance stock prices.

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Should you buy iron ore stocks?

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Some investors believe share prices have fallen further than necessary.

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Your instant 5-share balanced portfolio

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Creating a balanced portfolio is the best way to mitigate losses but still take advantage of growth opportunities.

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McMillan Shakespeare shares punished

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The 48.5% drop after the trading halt represents $555 million in market capital.

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Bank of America Merrill Lynch exec to join NAB

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The incoming head of finance and strategy may become a contender for the bank's top job.

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Time to buy coal stocks?

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An American mining giant thinks Australia’s coal industry is looking increasingly competitive. This Fool doesn’t agree.

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