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Facebook: Teenage wasteland?

Facebook is becoming less relevant to teens. Should investors panic?

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Google's super-secret project

What's the deal with those floating barges?

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How LinkedIn can solve its growth problem

LinkedIn adds two new members per second, but it may be facing revenue growth challenges.

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Why I bought an iPad Air

The author returned his last iPad -- he won't be doing that with his new iPad Air.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

ASX slides into the close, losing 0.4%

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3 companies near 52-week lows — is this the bottom?

If you’re confident in a company’s future despite short-term troubles, then a price plunge could mean opportunity.

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Harvey Norman shows strong growth

Profit before tax rises 16% over previous corresponding period

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Should investors buy into the Nine Entertainment float?

With the prospectus released, the highly anticipated IPO is off and racing.

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BHP shelves coking coal operations

The miner will cease work on each of its growth projects in its Queensland coking coal business.

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2 outstanding companies still guided by their founders

These two companies have excellent prospects and particularly capable manager-owners.

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What does strong Chinese growth mean for iron ore?

According to the Chairman of Chinalco, industrialisation and urbanisation will push-up demand for resources faster than GDP growth.

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Banks, building materials, online jobs and flight bookings: ASX 100 stocks hitting new yearly highs

Stocks hitting new highs can help you focus on successful businesses.

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BT, Henderson, Perpetual: Spotlight on fund managers

These three firms are performing well and their outlook is bright.

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ANZ maintains strong lending standards

With interest rates at all-time lows, it’s important for both homeowners and shareholders that banks keep adequate buffers in place.

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Has Coca-Cola lost its fizz?

Coca-Cola Amatil forecasts 5-7% fall in full year earnings

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Westpac records $7.1 billion profit, announces special dividend

The bank has capped off a strong reporting period for the big four and appeased shareholders’ concerns over dividends

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Flat construction outlook is seen for 2014, 2015

Telecom projects to fare the best, and mining, chemical-related projects to suffer.

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5 stocks that have returned over 100% in the past year

Investors haven’t had to stray into micro-cap territory to get amazing investment returns.

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Sirius and Tiger show disdain for smaller shareholders

Another two companies dilute retail shareholders with placements to the big end of town

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Crown changes name and announces dividend freeze

Capital expenditure in future years will limit payout to shareholders.

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Could retirement communities be a long-term winner for these 3 companies?

Companies that specialise in this growing demographic plan to command a premium for their service

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Qantas invests $60 million in Asian expansion

The Jetstar Japan joint venture expected to break even after year three.

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Manufacturing index at a 3-year high with food and beverages leading the way

People still eat and drink in bad times, and more in good times.

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China's manufacturing sector continues expansion

Australian mining exports turn up the volume

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Abbott and Aldi target Woolworths and Coles

Lower profits are on the horizon for Australian retail giants.

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Overseas fashion brands to flood in during 2014

More retail competition may mean more income for real estate investment trusts.

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Warren Buffett's valuable lesson from the GFC begins to pay off

Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.

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3-year housing price highs point to growth for developers, builders

Investors can still catch the stronger housing market is in its early stages.

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Why are Drillsearch shares up 18% in two days?

Investor interest jumps as oil producer hits record sales revenue.

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5 stocks with phenomenal 5-year total shareholder return

Total shareholder return helps you see the whole income picture.

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Why you should avoid Qantas

Airlines are notoriously bad businesses and have been for more than 100 years

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Warren Buffett doesn't like your brand

our job is to look for companies whose managers are following Buffett’s advice

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Macquarie Group beats forecasts with strong interim profit rise

Macquarie now positioned for growth.

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Banks have relaxed lending standards, says NAB

The bank’s CEO says lending standards for business customers have slipped amongst its rivals

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NAB may have to reassess dividends

APRA’s new rules have left the big banks reconsidering their capital situation.

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Sydney Airport set to take off from Macquarie

The Millionaires’ Factory has announced a distribution of Sydney Airport shares.

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Is Orica hiding evidence of environmental harm?

A secret report from 20 years ago has sparked outrage.

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Holden to leave Australia 'no matter what'

Government ministers convinced Holden will cease manufacturing in Australia in the near future

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The tide turns for David Jones

Department store retailer posts first quarterly sales growth in 9 months

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Coca-Cola Amatil to benefit from 'locally grown' focus

The latest move by Coles is another win for SPC Ardmona.

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