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Proportion of first home owners at record lows

Rising property prices are pushing home owners from the market but there might be other options available.

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Winners and losers from the repeal of the carbon tax

Don’t expect to see a drop in the retail power price, but do think about how to profit.

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4 common mistakes in selling stocks

Whether to continue holding a stock is just as important as whether to buy in the first place.

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Is it time to buy Forge Group?

Forge has been kicking goals with both feet.

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4 housing materials stocks leading the housing boom

New home sales are driving the housing construction industry up.

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BHP's Petrohawk records profit for September quarter

An uplift in output and prices has helped deliver a profit for the quarter.

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These 6 stocks still offer 5% dividend yields

The property sector is one of the few spaces still offering relatively appealing yields.

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BHP or Rio: Who's got the best iron ore strategy?

Australia’s biggest iron ore miners appear to have mixed views on China, and so do analysts.

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Winning engineering companies diversify business

Different industries and geographical regions will boom and bust at different times

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Casino wars heat up: Crown signs with NSW while Echo spends up in Queensland

Serious amounts of shareholders’ money are being committed to each casino’s respective projects.

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3 growth stocks for your portfolio today

The ASX might be riding high, but these stocks have travelled under the radar.

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These 4 growing companies could have doubled your money in a year

Buying growth at a reasonable price is a great way to build wealth.

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Property stocks looking expensive? Try these 4

One outperforming investor sees opportunity in housing stocks.

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Why Microsoft's Windows phone could succeed

Microsoft still has a very real shot at being successful in the handset market -- provided that investors temper their…

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Apple's big iPhone is a big deal

The rumor mill is buzzing with claims that Apple is planning to launch two larger iPhones

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (11 November, 2013)

Here are yesterday’s most popular stories on Fool.com.au

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Queensland offers royalty discount to kick start development

Several companies have mining interests in the coal-rich region.

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Mining production to soar over next 5 years

A report has given a very positive outlook for the sector; should you be buying shares?

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ASX drops after showing strong signs

The index has fallen away after strong trading early on, giving investors an opportunity to pick up discounted stocks

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Infrastructure assets continue to appeal – here are 3 worth a closer look

The latest move by Transurban reminds investors of the strategic appeal of ‘monopoly-type’ assets.

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Why these two insurance companies will smash the market

Suncorp and QBE are set to win as the industry’s poor run comes to an end.

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My top 2 turnaround stocks

Can these companies defy their critics?

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

The S&P / ASX 200 Index (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has closed lower by 0.3% at 5,387.1, despite a more than 1%…

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Fortescue cuts US$50m off interest bill

Renegotiating debt facility sees 1% cut from the miner's interest margin

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Catch earnings growth from the housing market's rise through mortgage lenders

Low interest rates and a rising market are leading to more loans and higher profits

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Stuck on 2.5% interest? These dividends pay twice as much!

With interest rates at record lows (and likely to go lower), it’s time to start searching for a better return.

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Qantas shares rebound on job cuts

Qantas continues its relentless pursuit of cost reduction.

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Santos, Origin, Oil Search, Woodside: Gas outlook paints a rosy picture

Recent reports suggest these firms stand to benefit greatly from the demand for LNG.

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Are the big banks really that profitable?

ANZ Chief warns of a ‘double whammy’ in the event of a future economic downturn.

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Air wars: The battle for Virgin

Speculation rises that we could see the company go private within the next 12 months

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China's economy shows continued strength

Concerns over inflation have lessened as the economy shows signs of improvement in the fourth quarter.

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Diversify your stock-picking with these 3 investment companies

Managed investments can be the bedrock for a healthy portfolio.

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Big banks push credit to maintain market share

Despite a “hot property market”, it might not be time to buy bank shares.

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Global plans for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter

Canadian giant Saputo has big plans for Warrnambool, should its bid for the company get up

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Orica reports $602 million profit; shares rally

Could Orica’s future be looking up?

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Sydney's second airport is coming

But we may have to wait up to 21 years before it's ready.

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Best of the Fool: Top 5 articles of the past week (04 November to 10 November 2013)

Here are last week’s most popular stories on Fool.com.au

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Twitter vs. Facebook: no contest

Twitter's stellar IPO debut has seriously raised the bar of investor expectations

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We will remember them

Lest we forget

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These 4 companies will thrive with higher new car sales

Solid financials and clear earnings growth always show the winners.

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