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WA premier gives conservative forecast on steel production

Chinese steel production could have less growth than some miners have been anticipating

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Can LNG save the mining services sector?

Investors shouldn’t write-off mining services companies just yet.

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3 strategies to diversify your portfolio

The turbulence that has rocked global sharemarkets has highlighted the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio

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Apple holds PCs back, again

Apple's tablet held PCs back in recent years, but now Apple's revolution is only holding itself back.

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Can Apple right the ship with iPad 5?

The next product due for a refresh is the iPad, and Apple might provide a significant upgrade for tablet users…

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

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

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5 examples of people being completely irrational with money

A baseball and a bat cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does…

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

ASX soars 1.6% higher as US political stalemate thaws

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Protest closes BHP's Colombian mine

Operations have stalled, halting 4% of the world’s supply

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Finally, Microsoft Office is coming to your iPad

Microsoft's productivity suite will finally come to Apple's App Store

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Reckon loses a major contract, but may still be a buy

The business accounting software field is becoming crowded.

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4 property plays for your watchlist

With property prices heading to new highs, are there still opportunities out there to participate in?

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Seven Network and Prime Media agree to stick together

Despite some suspecting a takeover was imminent, it looks as though a long-term agreement may suffice.

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BRW magazine goes digital only

A trend that is likely to continue for Fairfax publications

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An open letter to Tony Abbott

The government must resist lobbying by the financial services industry to allow conflicted advice.

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Westpac's St George Bank focuses on small business market

New positions will be made available as the bank offers free office space to start-up small businesses

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Should you buy OzForex?

Investors need to look through the hype when considering public offerings with a brand name.

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New car orders surge in September

Car lease orders up after federal election.

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Amcor and Brambles set to prove breaking up is good for you

Demergers can work wonders for businesses and shareholders alike.

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3 reasons Newcrest Mining shares are tanking

Global economics and internal problems drag out the pain for Newcrest mining

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (10 October, 2013)

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

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US has its eye on Aussie shale gas

Cooper Basin ranked as one of the best prospects outside North America

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Should you sell your Telstra shares?

The company isn’t making any guarantees, but the bulls are happier than ever.

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Westpac buys Lloyds' assets

The bank has acquired Lloyds’ Australian assets as it looks to boost earnings

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Rio soon to be world's biggest iron ore miner

The mining giant’s head of iron ore says it’s about creating value, not monuments.

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Swedish retail invasion

World's largest clothing group, H&M, to setup shop in Australia

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Flight Centre, Wotif, Webjet: Turbulence in the travel sector

Shareholders in these three travel companies have had very different experiences over the past 12 months.

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The next online threat to Myer, JB Hi-Fi and David Jones

Click-to-buy applications are expanding to magazines, television shows, and more. How will Aussie retailers cope?

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A turning point for Fortescue?

Since the release of its FY2013 profit results, there has been a noticeable shift in sentiment toward the company.

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A prediction for Woolies, Telstra and the ASX

What the ASX is going to do over the coming years.

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Aussies see decline in local manufacturing

Manufacturing important to Australia, but seen as uncompetitive and declining

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ACCC to review Westpac's bid for Lloyds

The acquisition of Lloyds’ Capital Finance business would give the bank an enormous share of the leasing finance market

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Capitol Health, Greencross, G8: 3 up-and-coming growth stocks

Consolidators such as these can often keep growing at above average rates for many years.

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Google just scored another victory in its war with Microsoft

When it comes to enterprise productivity suites, Microsoft Office remains far ahead of Google's competing Apps -- but that could…

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Samsung, not Apple, could start the next great smartphone trend

Samsung's curved phone could turn out to be the next big thing

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Unemployment rate sees surprise drop

RBA forecast to keep rates on hold after job numbers

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Challenger sitting pretty in annuities space

The ASFA is calling for a shake-up of the superannuation industry.

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3 well-priced core stocks for your portfolio

It remains as important as ever to ensure your portfolio maintains a strong foundation and core

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6 stocks with 6% dividend yields

Interest rates could drop further -- be proactive and buy some high-yielding stocks today.

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Woolworths wants longer trading hours in Western Australia

Woolies wants an end to some seemingly silly laws.

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