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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (27 November, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Is it time to buy Fortescue Metals Group?

| Chris Koenig

The miner has always been a controversial company with big plans and seemingly massive debt to match.

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Programmed posts half-year profit over $12 million

| Tom Richardson

Investors seem to be impressed with the steady progress of this West Australian-based business.

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Consumer sentiment up in October with property market rise

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Job security concern still remains.

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China may surpass India as #1 gold importer

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

India government import restrictions may cause the company to slip to #2.

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Corporate travel a battlefield for airline companies

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Qantas controls about 84% of Australia's corporate travel market, but others want a bigger piece.

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4 Australian companies with international diversification

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Domestic companies cope better with international business divisions.

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Ingenia Community Group to sell 3 NZ building assets

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The retirement accommodation company is ramping up its development pipeline for the growing demographic.

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Use Buffettology to spot good growth stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Think of stocks like bonds with growing returns.

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5 companies set to win from Australia's population explosion

| Tim McArthur

The data points towards a massive and fast increase in Australia’s population.

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4 logistics companies delivering results

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Goods shipping growth suggests a growing economy.

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This company has a 9% dividend yield!

| Tim McArthur

It’s pretty rare to discover a company with a forecast dividend yield of 9% but this stock is one to…

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Which bank is the best buy right now?

| Andrew Mudie

Morgan Stanley analysis points to Commonwealth Bank.

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One type of investment I'll never make

| Claude Walker

This kind of investment is so toxic it’s radioactive.

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3 companies with strong total shareholder return

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Look for consistent past growth that signifies quality companies.

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Resources boom to end with a bang

| Mike King

Mining investment dropping rapidly

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Is Woolworths a buy?

| Tim McArthur

The AGM reinforced the potential for Masters to add meaningful earnings to the group.

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CSL's potential new treatment for heart disease could boost profits further

| Claude Walker

Is CSL the highest quality business on the ASX?

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Elders chief executive in sudden exit

| Tom Richardson

The struggling business is now on the lookout for a successor.

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5 questions you must ask yourself before buying any stock

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Before you buy anything, you must ask yourself these questions!

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Apple hopes to benefit from halo effect this holiday season

| Motley Fool Staff

The iPhone is Apple's central 'gateway product' to other devices like iPads and Macs

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ADM sweetens Graincorp offer

| Mike King

Archer Daniels Midland keen to get its deal over the line

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Why Facebook's acquisition of Instagram was a smart move

| Motley Fool Staff

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

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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?

| Tim McArthur

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?

| Motley Fool Staff

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

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

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?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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

| Tim McArthur

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

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

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

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Is it time to buy TV stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

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

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Tech boom 2.0?

| Mike King

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

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Westfield receives first regulatory approval for UK store

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

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)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Competition keeps coming for Myer and David Jones

| Tom Richardson

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

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Macquarie directors buy more shares

| Tom Richardson

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

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

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

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3 stocks with 7% dividend yields

| Tim McArthur

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?

| Andrew Mudie

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

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Small energy companies continue to see big growth

| Regan Pearson

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

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