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Your resources watch list for 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Companies are now turning from construction to production, here are 5 that could pay dividends!

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3 great ASX shares trading at 52-week lows

| Mark Woodruff

Having a deep understanding of the stocks lends extra confidence to a purchasing decision.

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Should investors buy Brambles or Recall?

| Tim McArthur

The demerger is done and a simpler structure is on offer for investors.

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NAB and Westpac take a whacking — is this an opportunity to buy?

| Tim McArthur

Two of the major banks have significantly underperformed recently.

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Will Woodside Petroleum shares rise in 2014?

| Regan Pearson

Positive operating conditions could make 2014 a strong year for Woodside Petroleum.

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Is QBE Insurance an opportunity?

| Mike King

After a 30% fall in the share price, are they cheap?

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Should you hold your bank shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

They have rewarded shareholders in the form of dividends and capital gains for a long time. Here’s what we can…

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Venroy: the new boardshort

| Mike King

Small Australian fashion company hits on winning formula

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ASX 200 recovers, but QBE continues its plunge

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Recent falls have created an excellent opportunity for long-term investors.

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2 dividend stocks to watch in 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates are expected to drop, but these stocks will continue to pay great dividends.

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Flight Centre flying ahead of its rivals

| Tim McArthur

There has been one clear winner in the travel industry.

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Should you buy TPG?

| Chris Koenig

The Australian telecommunications industry is firing on all cylinders and here is a stock growing rapidly.

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3 small caps set to deliver 50% upside over 3 years

| Mark Woodruff

There is always a place for small companies in a well-diversified portfolio.

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The world's largest airline takes wing

| Mike King

US Airways and American Airlines officially merge

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Microsoft's CEO search loses its brightest star

| Motley Fool Staff

Mulally announced this week that he plans to remain at Ford through at least the end of 2014

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Did Sony's PS4 really beat Microsoft's Xbox One?

| Motley Fool Staff

The war between Sony and Microsoft for console gaming supremacy is just getting started

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Apple still dominates the U.S. market

| Motley Fool Staff

Apple boasts a 40.6% market share of the installed smartphone user base in the U.S with Samsung not too far…

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (09 December, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Jetstar cutting costs

| Andrew Mudie

Is this the first step towards profitability for Qantas?

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Super Retail Group to expand its business

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Rebel Sports to open in shopping malls, and Workout World is acquired

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3 stocks to spread Christmas cheer

| Tim McArthur

Christmas is coming and fridges are getting stocked!

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Invest like a billionaire

| Tim McArthur

Here’s one way to do it!

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My #1 investment idea for 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Start building your portfolio today and set yourself up for a strong year in the share market.

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4 stocks for a first-class portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

High dividend yields and earnings growth make these stocks oh so appealing.

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How many of the top 20 stocks outperformed in 2013?

| Tim McArthur

As the end of December approaches, it's a good time to assess the past year.

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Seven vs. Nine vs. Ten: Which TV network should you own?

| Tim McArthur

Which channel should your portfolio be tuned into?

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Why gold prices won't rise in 2014

| Regan Pearson

A dire year for gold investors comes to an end, but will anything change in 2014?

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX continues its downwards march, losing 0.8%

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Will the ACCC let IAG buy Wesfarmers Insurance?

| Tim McArthur

The opportunity to swallow up a competitor would be appealing to IAG.

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2 unloved stocks to watch

| Mark Woodruff

Out of today’s top 10 most shorted stocks, two opportunities stand out. Should you go against the bears?

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What's the logic behind Westfield's split?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The proposal to split its assets globally could create a number of issues.

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ASX 50 gainers and losers of the past week

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Oil and iron make up the top, and Qantas' credit rating dropped to junk status.

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Best of the Fool: Top 5 articles of the past week (02 December to 08 December 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Affinity and Vocation's shares rise on listing

| Tim McArthur

Two more businesses join the local bourse.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are a resilient iron ore price and cost-cutting the right ingredients for high-risk investors?

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TPG Telecom just got a whole lot more attractive

| Claude Walker

Have you bought a slice of Australia’s fibre optic network?

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Veda soars 60% — is it too late to buy?

| Tim McArthur

The relisting of Veda has seen a rush by investors to gain exposure to the company.

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Aussie retailers ready for $16 billion fortnight

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Domestic in-store and online sales are expected to increase by 5% this Christmas.

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Is furniture retailers' share price weakness a Christmas bargain for 2014?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Impact of growing housing market make take some time for fully flow through.

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Aussie banks amongst the world's most costly

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Prices might be high, but investors are still finding themselves attracted to them due to their high dividend yields.

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