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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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Atlas Iron impresses investors with quarterly report

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Good production results are one thing but long-term sustainability is another.

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Rio, Fortescue unlikely to pay MRRT

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With iron ore and coal prices so low, the tax is unlikely to collect any revenue for the remainder of…

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Telstra: Where to from here?

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A banking lesson from ANZ

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International expansion has proven to be a wise decision.

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Are these the ASX's cheapest stocks?

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The market is throwing out some quality stocks that might be worth a closer look.

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Fortescue releases positive quarterly report

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Record gains across the board but its balance sheets are still worrisome.

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Suncorp: Australia's #1 offshore employer

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It joins an array of financials sending hordes of jobs overseas for capital efficiency, revenue and cost.

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Why bank stocks can be risky investments

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They’re in need of funding, but where will it come from?

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Telstra to improve 4G coverage

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According to one analyst, the new network should only expand its competitive advantage in the market.

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BC Iron posts strong quarterly report

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In the face of lower prices and unseasonable weather, the company has delivered for investors.

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Australian iron ore exports growing

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Miners are increasing production but the price is falling.

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4 reasons why Telstra is a core stock

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It has proven it cannot sustain rapid growth, but it’s still worthy of spot in your portfolio.

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Insurers open positively as the market soars above 5,000

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The market has reacted to news out of China showing increased lending support.

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Australia's least favourite business banks

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Cost-cutting and new priorities are taking their toll on our biggest banks.

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Your instant 5-share growth portfolio

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Smaller companies offer huge potential but carry large amounts of risk.

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3 reasons to buy ANZ

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For this investor, it’s ticking all the boxes.

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5 stocks for a rate cut in August

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High-yielding blue chips become more appealing when rates are cut, but should you buy them?

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BHP up 2.5% as the market digests good production report

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Promising results put the company in good stead.

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Which telecom should you own?

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There so many stocks in a booming industry, so which ones are right for you?

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ASIC takes aim at banks and insurers

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ASIC is cracking down on two of our biggest banks and has its eyes set on a big retailer’s insurance…

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Rio takes on Rinehart for $200 million

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Partners in mining take action against each other.

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What Rio Tinto's quarterly production report reveals

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Rio releases a healthy quarterly production report in the face of massive cost cutting this year. What does it mean…

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Greens: Tax banks to fund education and unemployed

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A proposal that is coming at the wrong time for our big banks.

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Another rate cut would make these stocks more appealing

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Taking advantage of the rate cut has never been easier than with these stocks.

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Domestic growth running out for Telstra

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It’s already the biggest Telco down under, now it might be time to head offshore.

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Long-term investors see value in iron ore stocks

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The next commodity super cycle will take some time, but according to some, it might be worth it.

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Your instant 5-share technology portfolio

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Take advantage of a booming industry with these five stocks.

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Are our banks at risk if the property market goes belly up?

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Our big banks rely heavily on mortgages and deposits to remain viable and safe.

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Is Rio's cost-cutting good for shareholders?

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Change of management has been a good thing for its long-term viability.

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Should you buy Telstra?

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Ahead of an August rate cut, investors are buying up high-yielding stocks like this telecom giant.

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Start fishing for financial freedom

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Want to diversify your nest egg and receive fully franked dividends above 6%?

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Expectations run high for insurance stocks

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Investors are taking advantage of a benign year in weather conditions and good long-term prospects.

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Likelihood of rate cut is pushing yield plays higher

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Is the yield rush coming back?

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Miners take pay cuts at all levels

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After 21 years on the way up, expect a cut in executive pay.

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Hedge funds go short on Aussie banks

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Our biggest investors are placing downwards bets on banking stocks.

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Banks to lose from Telstra job cuts

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Growth is slowing and tough decisions have to be made.

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Rio Tinto subsidiary impresses investors

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It’s been a good week for the company and points to a brighter future for the stock.

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Suncorp shares up again

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It is already up 52% for the year, how far can it go?

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Which airline stock should you own?

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Australia’s top four airlines do battle for a spot in your portfolio.

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4 small caps with potential

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These stocks have taken a drop in price, perhaps it’s the perfect time to buy in.

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