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Why Facebook's acquisition of Instagram was a smart move

Creating, rather than destroying, value through acquisitions is probably the most difficult process in business management

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Rio expects Simandou investment framework by early 2014

The huge 100 million tonne per year iron ore project is likely to get the go ahead in coming months.

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Is it time to buy Ansell?

Could the recent US$615 million acquisition by Ansell be a game changer?

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Are people really switching from Apple's iPhones to Google's Android?

Will Android ever surpass the iPhone in the US?

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Telstra and Fox need a triple-play to ward off competition and increase customers

Free-to-air TV protecting broadcasting from Foxtel while Netflix is planning an Australian entry

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Should you buy Coca-Cola Amatil?

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for shareholders, but at its current price, shares are looking tasty

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Contango Microcap's 5.8% dividend yield

The small cap specialist offers a firm dividend policy.

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Hotel and leisure stocks let you have fun and earn good returns

Research this industry through your own experience and double-dip on good times

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Is it time to buy TV stocks?

The end of traditional broadcast television is near. What stocks stand to gain?

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Tech boom 2.0?

Will this all end in tears, or is it different this time?

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Westfield receives first regulatory approval for UK store

The company has taken a ‘significant step forward’ as it continues to expand in the UK

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (26 October, 2013)

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

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Competition keeps coming for Myer and David Jones

Competition and consumer trends are posing problems for traditional Australian retailers.

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Macquarie directors buy more shares

The business has hit a 52-week high as it rides a wave of growing confidence.

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4 stocks that will get a boost from higher house starts in 2014

Building materials companies are expanding overseas business in US and Asia.

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3 stocks with 7% dividend yields

It’s important for investors to be forward-looking and not rely on the rear-view mirror.

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Foxtel thinks you should pay for sport — would you?

Foxtel proposes the removal of a law favouring free-to-air TV.

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Small energy companies continue to see big growth

Senex Energy and Drillsearch on track to hitting bold growth targets as Cooper Basin discoveries rocket.

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Your instant 3-share telecommunications portfolio

The world’s technology stocks are in high demand, here are 3 of the best.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

ASX ends up just 0.1%, echoing the performance of the Dow Jones index overnight

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States support lowering GST threshold

Treasurers to meet in Canberra to discuss GST threshold

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Why big companies are rarely prosecuted by ASIC

The regulator is now under investigation by a Senate committee.

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Forge continues trading halt

But the financial outcomes are uncertain.

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Chandler Macleod, Countplus, Myer: 3 more stocks with dividend yields over 6%

These companies are all providing higher forecast yields than the big banks.

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Woolworths: Hardware will take time

Company asks shareholders to be patient

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Ruralco Holdings earnings down from lower livestock prices, drought conditions

Agribusiness is attracting overseas interest for quality food sources.

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BHP to replace two shiploaders, improve reliability

The investment will increase loading capacity by approximately 25% per hour.

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Banks reassess exposure to mining towns

As rental yields in some areas become unsustainable, the banks are protecting themselves from the chance of borrowers defaulting.

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3 stocks for the dining boom

Australian agriculture is well placed to reap the benefits of increased demand at home and abroad.

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Should you be buying SingTel?

Although management is focusing on long term goals, there might be better alternatives for investors.

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3 ASX 200 gainers and 3 losers over the past 3 months

Iron ore led the way up, and gold producers brought up the bottom.

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BHP's Jimblebar mine opening cancelled

Although the official opening was cancelled, Jimblebar should continue to reap results for the miner.

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3 stocks with dividend yields above 7%

Yield-seeking investors may want to take a closer look at Korvest, Dicker Data and DWS.

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Rio's future at Gove refinery uncertain

After backing away from talks, it looks likely that Rio will cut back its presence at its Gove refinery.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (25 November, 2013)

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

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Mining boom hasn't benefitted Australia

That's the view of the CFMEU

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AMP steps up challenge to the big 4 banks

The strategic deal with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi will raise the competition in the Australian mortgage market.

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3 stocks for a 6% dividend yield

High yields are getting harder to find.

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Skin-in-the-game companies outperform

Nassim Taleb says skin in the game is a moral imperative

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Sonic Health, AGL and Webjet: Buy, hold or sell?

Investors are looking for growth, growth and more growth.

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