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Westpac's priorities trend away from other banks

The bank has specified its priorities and is choosing to not follow the crowd.

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Retail earnings season tells where shoppers are going

Strong profits in auto accessories overtakes electronics and food.

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Australian Foundation buys more CSL, QBE and Coca-Cola

Australia’s largest LIC saw value in a number of blue chip stocks during the past financial year.

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There's life left for shopping centres

Although caution has been issued throughout the sector, there are very positive signs for retailers.

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Executive pay cuts a 'commendable' move by BHP

The company’s decision to cut executives’ incentive payments has been recognised as a good move.

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Australia: Now open for business

Miners aren’t the only stocks set to get a boost from our new government.

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3 reasons Santos is a long-term play

And why the company will continue to deliver for shareholders.

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5 small caps for the next 5 years

Don’t wait for blue chips to beat inflation, one of these stocks could be the next big thing.

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Newcrest Mining battles to restore investor confidence

Gold miner fighting hard to once again become ‘miner of choice’.

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Can Harvey Norman improve?

Morningstar and UBS offer differing views of the retailer.

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Job ads approach GFC lows

A 2% decline in August and signs of further weakness ahead doesn’t bode well for job seekers.

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Crude oil price reaches 28-month high

Prices have been rising on the back of increasing geopolitical tensions.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

ASX rises 0.7% in post-election euphoria and rising regional markets

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Next rate move could be up

Housing finance rises for seventh consecutive month, apparently driven by investors

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I'm already an election winner

Stock market pundits are falling over themselves trying to predict the winners and losers from the election.

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IKEA to double number of stores

Furniture and furnishings retailer on target for $1 billion in revenues

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Is merger and acquisition activity heating up?

A change of government and a refreshed offer for The Trust Company suggest it could be.

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Aussie dollar relief stymied by exchange rate hike

Exchange markets think we’re at bottom of rate cycle.

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Westpac's market share loss

The extent to the bank’s market share loss has been revealed.

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Best of the Fool: Top 5 articles of the past week (02 September to 08 September)

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

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Wesfarmers and Woolworths reveal their latest strategic moves

Consumers could be about to get two things they have been screaming for: more Australian produce and a more competitive…

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BHP investing for the long term

The miner has surprised investors in recent times; the opening of its new Daunia mine is the latest example.

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CSL calls for witness to testify in $1 billion cartel case

The anti-trust saga rolls on for CSL shareholders; so far the only winners are the lawyers.

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Virgin wants more flights for Sydney Airport

Airlines are infamous for their robust rules, and this hourly flight cap seems to be a relic from the past.

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Labor is out, but McMillan Shakespeare is back in

Fears of potential earnings loss fade away with new government.

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Qantas CEO snags $1 million raise

For investors, the reward comes as a mixed bag.

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Bankers welcome government probe

Bosses are saying the Coalition's inquiry should focus on the ‘big issues’.

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What does the Coalition's NBN mean for Telstra?

Tony Abbott has promised a cheaper NBN but Telstra has a ‘natural hedge’.

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Six inch iPhones on the way

Apple rumoured to be looking at new large-screen iPhones

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Retailers banking on Abbott

Consumer confidence and spending expected to increase

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Hills Holdings moves away from the clothesline

The Hills Holdings transformation continues.

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Miclyn Express Offshore gets private equity buyout offer

Bermuda corporation laws change the takeover game.

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This gold miner has risen by 88% in 3 months

Medusa Mining has low production costs and is expanding while others are contracting.

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Why I'm banking on Senex Energy

Conditions are perfect for this fast-growing energy producer.

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Mirvac Group appoints new chairman

The real estate and home building company has made another change at the top.

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Westfield gets the go-ahead for Karrinyup acquisition

The ACCC has agreed to let the property group acquire the promising Karrinyup Shopping Centre in Perth.

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More growth planned for Santos in PNG

Oil and gas producer ups the stakes to capitalise on existing investment.

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Commodity prices 'not exceptionally high'

Yet another perspective on the direction of commodity prices.

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Australian economy ticks up 2.6%, exports improve

Consumers still lack confidence and reduce spending.

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Apple's secret sales weapon: the iPhone 4

More first-time buyers are opting for the iPhone 4

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