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Billabong: Don't sell this board short

February 29, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Billabong's founder is either dead keen to keep the company public, or he is playing a high-stakes game of brinkmanship…

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The ice cold stock that just won't pop

February 28, 2012 | Bruce Jackson

The ASX is stuck in first gear, The Motley Fool welcomes another optimist to the ranks, and we re-visit an…

4 stock-picking strategies that have worked for decades

February 28, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

Expert studies and analyses over a period measured in decades shines light on the path to successful stock market investing…

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United Overseas Australia: Value hiding in plain sight?

February 28, 2012 | Peter Phan

The appearance of complexity can scare investors away. We peak into United Overseas Australia to unpack some potential value with…

20 must-read quotes from Buffett's letter to shareholders

February 28, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

If you have time, check out Warren Buffett's latest shareholder letter in its entirety. If not, here are 20 important…

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IMF (Australia) Limited: Making a case

February 28, 2012 | Peter Phan

This litigation funding firm makes money when the cases it funds are successful. With a good track record and under-appreciated…

How to invest when the ASX is climbing

February 27, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

After a couple of poor years on the ASX, we're just starting to rediscover our winning ways - and we…

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Warren Buffett's 2011 letter: Dump bonds, buy shares

February 26, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Warren Buffett’s 2011 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders has been released. His letters are an amazing collection of knowledge and…

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The perfect stock-picking formula?

February 25, 2012 | Bruce Jackson

ASX reporting season comes to a close, the Dow hits a high, and has The Motley Fool uncovered the perfect…

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Toll Holdings Results Announced: Time to slim down

February 24, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An appetite for growth has given Toll Holdings serious indigestion. New CEO Brian Kruger is making the right noises, but…

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3 lessons from a master investor

February 24, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Picking winners is important - and so is avoiding losers. One of the best investors of our age has shared…

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Investors take Industrea to the woodshed

February 24, 2012 | Dean Morel

After reported disappointing earnings Industrea (ASX: IDL) was taken out to the woodshed and mercilessly pummelled by investors on Thursday. Industrea…

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OneSteel results announced: Shares up 54%, but it's still no rose

February 24, 2012 | Mike King

OneSteel (ASX: OST) is a business with tough economics and formidable headwinds. A new focus may not be enough

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Temperature check for ASX companies

February 24, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Earnings season gives us a chance to take the temperature of corporate Australia... and see what themes are affecting our…

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Fantastic Holdings: Fabulous results

February 23, 2012 | Mike King

Fantastic Holdings is doing a good job of digging itself out of a tough spot, but competing with Harvey Norman…

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AMA Group: An overlooked ASX opportunity?

February 22, 2012 | Peter Phan

AMA Group Limited (ASX: AMA) may present an opportunity for patient investors who can see opportunity in this under-appreciated business

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9 Warning Signs – and the ASX companies that exhibit them

February 21, 2012 | Mike King

There are some key warning signs that may suggest a company is headed for trouble. They're not a guarantee of…

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Corporate Travel Management: Clear Skies Ahead?

February 21, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

With corporate travel seemingly back in full swing, Corporate Travel Management is well placed to share in the spoils

Fleetwood Corporation: A picks & shovel play on the WA mining boom

February 21, 2012 | Mike King

Fleetwood Corporation Limited (ASX: FWD) is debt free, and a 'picks and shovels' play on the booming WA mining economy.…

The end of the 'Peak Oil' theory

February 21, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Remember the 'Peak Oil' theory? For nigh on 40 years, people have been predicting that oil production will soon hit…

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9 signs your ASX company is heading to the wall

February 20, 2012 | Mike King

One of the most important factors in outperforming the market is avoiding the losers. There are several warning signs you…

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Don't Count Out America

February 20, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

One of my favourite financial commentators is Jim O'Neill, who heads up the asset management division of Goldman Sachs (NYSE:…

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Cash Converters International Ltd: Revenues up but worrying signs

February 20, 2012 | Mike King

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX: CCV) announced its results for the six months to December 2011 on the 15th February…

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One lucky ASX winner, or just good common-sense investing?

February 18, 2012 | Bruce Jackson

ASX shares are up, Richard Goyder and Marius Kloppers join the ranks of the optimists, Dean Morel gets excited, and…

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'Bright Future Ahead' says Treasury Chief – and we Fools agree

February 17, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Starting this article with 'I hope you had a chance to catch the Treasury Secretary's appearance at today's Senate hearing'…

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Beware Directors Spinning Yarns

February 17, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It must be February. Twice a year – usually February and August for most companies – we enter 'earnings season'.…

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Apple: Why design matters. A lot.

February 17, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

If there's a lesson that Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has taught us with product strategy, it's that industrial design matters. A…

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Optimistically gunning for ASX growth stocks

February 16, 2012 | Bruce Jackson

Growth stocks are the holy grail of investing. But great investing opportunities are not handed to you on a platter,…

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Noni B Limited: Shares and profits surge, proving the death of all retailers has been greatly exaggerated

February 16, 2012 | Mike King

Noni B Limited (ASX: NBL) shares jumped more than 10% after the women's clothing retailer posted a 58% improvement in…

Dow down 100, ASX set to follow

February 16, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEX: ^DJI ) is slipping today, down 100 points near to the close. The ASX is…

Slater & Gordon Limited: Shares not for the faint hearted

February 15, 2012 | Peter Phan

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX: SGH) is one of two listed law firms on the ASX, the other being Integrated Legal…

Fortescue Metals Group: Growing headwinds, staying on the sidelines

February 15, 2012 | Peter Phan

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) was covered in my article in October 2011. I stated then that investors should…

Back off bank bashing, but don't rush to buy ASX banking stocks

February 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) – or ANZ to the rest of us – last week made…

The Reject Shop: Shares up 5%, stock no retail reject

February 15, 2012 | Mike King

The Reject Shop Limited (ASX: TRS) today released its first half results with net profit of $16.6m being more than…

Angry Iran makes $100 oil a good long-term bet

February 15, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

Sanctions against Iran are now starting to have an effect on companies who do business there. Some of the first…

ASX opens flat, Dow sprints to the finish line

February 15, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

Markets have bounced around constantly over the past few days. Overnight Tuesday in the U.S. was no exception. Despite…

ARB Corporation: Even nature can't slow this company down

February 15, 2012 | Mike King

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARP) today reported revenues up 2.3% and net profits up 1.6% for the first half FY…

Apple shares hit $500, and why it's still a buy

February 14, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

In the following video, Motley Fool senior technology analyst Eric Bleeker breaks down why Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is still a…

Warren Buffett is cold on gold, and why you should be too

February 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Each year, usually toward the end of February, many investors look forward to the release of the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:…

Greece reaches debt deal: Markets rejoice

February 14, 2012 | Motley Fool Staff

Somebody go wake up the kids — Greece finally hit the pinata. The struggling country appears to have agreed with…

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Temperature check for ASX companies

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Fantastic Holdings: Fabulous results

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AMA Group: An overlooked ASX opportunity?

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9 Warning Signs – and the ASX companies that exhibit them

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Corporate Travel Management: Clear Skies Ahead?

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Fleetwood Corporation: A picks & shovel play on the WA mining boom

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