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Newcrest writedown: Told you so

Gold miner to write down assets by between $5 and $6 billion

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Stop whinging: The Optimist's Manifesto

Since when did talking down the Australian economy become the national pastime?

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Brambles signs on to UN corporate responsibility compact

Compact helps companies follow best practices on human rights, labour, the environment and corporate governance.

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Water: More expensive than milk, soft drink and petrol

Consumers could be paying thousands of dollars a year for something they could get for just $1.50

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The best performing stocks in the ASX 200

These two companies have vastly outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index. But can this massive outperformance continue?

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil a buy?

Beverage bottler and marketer Coca-Cola Amatil’s share price is once again at levels that begin to make the stock look…

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All eyes on Virgin now

Virgin Australia has been in and out of the media for the past six months, but is it worthy of…

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Two interest rate cuts to come? BHP and Rio hope so

Westpac's Rob Whitfield has predicted two more rate cuts before the current easing cycle is finished -- good news for…

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Is it time to buy Newcrest?

Australia's largest gold miner has been hard hit, and shares are at their cheapest level in eight years.

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15% dividends? Don't be fooled

When something is too good to be true -- like high dividends and low P/E ratios -- it generally is.

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Want a 19% dividend yield?

A high-risk, high-potential return idea

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Aussie dollar 'massacred' – further falls predicted

The Aussie dollar has slumped to a 30-month low

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Is Sydney Airport bluffing?

Max Moore-Wilton must be one hell of a poker player.

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What have you done for me lately, Telstra, Commonwealth Bank and Wesfarmers?

The recent stock market sell off has been hard on some of the ASX's biggest and most popular shares

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Fortescue: 3rd largest resource stock on ASX

Iron ore miner overtakes Newcrest, as the gold miner's stock crashes

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Ansell: A stock for all seasons

As more and more companies touch their 52-week lows as the market continues to lose steam, Ansell is bucking the…

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Suncorp wins insurance award for third straight year

Money magazine gives AAMI top honors for its product features, competitive pricing and customer service.

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What's next for Wesfarmers?

Despite the steep rise in the share price over the last 12 months, not all of the news coming out…

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3 things smart investors do in a falling market

A falling share market brings attractive valuations and an opportunity to buy cheap stocks... just as I've done today

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Fairfax follows News Corp to the pay wall party

Major newspapers say 'no more' to free online content.

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How low will Woolworths go?

Woolworths shares are down nearly 10% in the last 30 days. How low will Woolies go?

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Lower dollar to hit specialty stores and landlords

Imported product costs to rise

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Ausdrill, Boart Longyear, Emeco: Beware of declining asset values

Why it's essential to pay attention to the asset quality and stated book value of mining service firms’ balance sheets.

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Which telecom stock is right for your portfolio?

Go beyond Telstra to find other worthy investments in this sector.

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Can Fairfax Media make its new model 'pay'?

Fairfax readers will have to pay, as the company places its chips on a digital future

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Apple stock should move higher next week

Apple knows that the heat is on

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Why I'm an optimist

Pessimists are persuasive. They exploit fear and doubt

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Cash Converters gets speeding ticket

Management still sees a positive long-term outlook, but there may be better choices for your investing dollars.

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1 easy way Steve Jobs could have done even more

Few business luminaries of our time have built the kind of resume that Steve Jobs did in his 56 years…

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Should you buy CSL?

With global operations, CSL is a world-class business and a true Aussie success story. Here's why.

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Why resources companies have let investors down

Destruction of shareholder value all too common

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Buffett all clear to buy lifetime supply of ketchup

Berkshire Hathaway is approved to buy Heinz.

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MacMahon Holdings: Another company whacked

Miner cancels contract, as mining services companies feel more pain

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Coles warns critics

Coles division head lashes out at critics, vowing to continue to force prices down.

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Should you buy Sydney Airport?

Sydney Airport plans to double capacity by 2033 -- will that also double returns for shareholders?

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Don't buy these stocks!

Five companies this investor would not consider buying right now.

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Is it time to buy bank shares?

Australia's big banks are among the most profitable and the safest in the world, but they're also among the most…

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Kathmandu can-do

Despite lackluster results in the UK, Kathmandu treks on with strong performance in Australia and New Zealand.

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Santos prepares for oil, gas and LNG expansion

Santos delivered an investor briefing on its Australian petroleum production and exploration business units last week, providing shareholders with a…

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What does the interest rate decision mean for investors?

Housing, retail among the industries likely disappointed by the decision to hold rates steady.

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