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What will Telstra Corporation Ltd do with its $7 billion dollars?

A special dividend or share buy-back appear most likely, but there could be another purpose

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The January barometer is a distraction from investing

Investors should consider a company's long-term earnings to measure growth potential.

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Why did Ten Network Holdings Limited's share price jump 31% last week?

Big audiences for the T20 Big Bash provide investor confidence.

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Earnings growth to drive share market and miners in 2014

Australia’s iron ore miners could be the way to go in 2014.

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US recovery looking shaky – how should Aussie investors respond?

Recent jobs data has put a cloud over the US recovery.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group eyes Asian viewers at Aus Open

Tennis sponsorship is likely to be a worthwhile strategic investment for Australian companies seeking to grow in Asian markets.

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Is your portfolio positioned to withstand a Chinese debt disaster?

Billionaire investor George Soros is believed to have put his money where his mouth is!

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Should you avoid IT companies, or is now the time to buy?

Data#3 and UXC have recently provided pessimistic guidance: is this just the beginning of a slump?

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Are these 3 stocks set for a rebound in 2014?

They may have underperformed in 2013, but have their share price declines been overdone?

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4 stocks to watch this week

There’s never a dull moment on the Australian Stock Exchange and this week could be very lively.

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Is it too late to buy telco shares?

The industry has good short and long-term prospects and investors could afford some exposure to the sector.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd sells majority stake in Sensis for $454 million

Telecom giant keeps 30% ownership.

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Higher building approvals bodes well for builders and material suppliers

These companies have bright prospects.

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Is the Kiwi dollar set to pass the Aussie dollar in 2014?

New Zealand's booming economy could see the Kiwi dollar rise above parity to the Aussie dollar

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Should you buy the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund?

A shadow hangs over the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, but is it an opportunity to buy?

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3 companies to grow your wealth

High-frequency trading is unlikely to be a successful investment strategy.

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Qantas Airways Limited gets downgraded to junk status

Moody's lowers rating by two with negative outlook.

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Wesfarmers Ltd, Perpetual Limited and Amcor Limited hit new yearly highs

Two acquisitions and a spin-off start 2014.

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The opportunities of 2014 so far

Fortescue and Twenty-First Century Fox have bright futures.

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3 stocks for incoming-seeking investors

Companies paying bigger than usual dividends offer advantages over pure-income stocks.

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Transurban Group plans to expand toll road portfolio into QLD

Queensland Motorways controls five of the six Brisbane tollways.

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4 stocks for a worry free retirement

Owning a high quality, defensive portfolio of businesses should allow investors to relax and enjoy their retirement.

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ASX 100 gainers and losers of the week

Iron ore miners down and Twenty-First Century Fox plans ASX exit.

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REA Group Limited looks set to gain from housing expansion

Building approvals and housing construction both up.

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7 ways to play the ageing population

Owners of these 7 stocks will prosper as the average age of the Australian population increases.

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RIP Long-Term Thinking: 1800-2014

In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you stop reacting to short-term headlines and stop checking your brokerage account.

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3 stocks to watch in 2014

These three companies look set to grow earnings significantly in 2014, but are they too expensive?

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How will CSL fare in 2014?

2013 was very good for CSL, can 2014 be even better?

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Are these 2 legal eagles set to pounce?

These 2 legal companies have differing income growth profiles; however both remain significantly undervalued.

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Which Aussie telco should you buy?

Should you be looking at the industry heavyweights or the up-and-comers?

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Are there more gains to be made from Aussie retailers?

Signs are looking good for the year to come.

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New Year's resolution No.4 for investors – Follow in the footsteps of Warren Buffett

In the final part of this series we turn our attention to valuing a company.

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This week's top dividend stock: Macquarie Group

With a forecast dividend yield of 5.35% this leading investment bank could be just the ticket for income-seeking investors.

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Will NAB sell its UK businesses in 2014?

Economic conditions in the UK are improving.

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3 oil and gas ideas for the next decade

As the world becomes more environmentally friendly, yet demands more energy, these companies will benefit.

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21st-Century Fox to leave ASX

Shareholder vote in early 2014 would make it official.

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BHP or Rio Tinto: Which iron ore strategy should you bet on?

Rio Tinto’s plan may have greater upside, but it comes with more risk.

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Your instant 5-share small-cap portfolio

Here’s 5 under-researched and innovative companies to watch.

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Why Coca-Cola Amatil could be a bargain

Mr Market is not excited by Coca-Cola Amatil at the moment, so perhaps you should be?

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What are IAG's dividend prospects for 2014?

5.5% fully franked dividend likely in 2014.

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