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Fixed rates move higher for first time in 18 months

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Could this be a sign that the RBA’s easing cycle is over?

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Non-mining sector expected to lift, which stocks should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac research suggests the non-mining sector will push Australia’s economic growth in the new year.

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What you need to remember about the Dotcom bubble

| Motley Fool Staff

Some investors have a history of repeating mistakes and not learning from the past

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Iron ore price to remain strong, but for how long?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The price is likely to remain high in the short term, but the long-term outlook is unclear.

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33,000 jobs at stake in the retail sector

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The GST-free threshold on imported goods gives local retailers an enormous price disadvantage.

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Optus testing fixed-wireless networks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia’s number 2 carrier wants to set itself free from Telstra.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (20 November, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Has Apple already lost the smart watch war to Samsung?

| Motley Fool Staff

Samsung is succeeding while Apple remains nowhere to be seen

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Are Woolworths' shareholders $400 million poorer?

| Tim McArthur

Some investors are wondering if Woolies got the Dick Smith sale wrong.

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Myer hopes for Merry Christmas

| Mike King

But retailer is still cautious about the year ahead

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400 junior explorers at risk of going bust

| Mike King

Small resource stocks running out of cash

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Are Santos and Origin running low on coal seam gas?

| Regan Pearson

US drilling service company raises questions over coal seam gas supply for Queensland projects.

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Paladin chief commits to the future, but what of the company's?

| Tom Richardson

Tumbling uranium prices spell trouble for this business.

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This company has provided shareholders with a 3,742% return!

| Tim McArthur

Owning private hospitals has certainly been one way to grow shareholder value.

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Telstra, Macquarie Telecom, Vocus: 3 companies set to win from the cloud computing boom

| Tim McArthur

Companies at the forefront of providing cloud-related services are well placed to capture business from this growing sector.

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Can McDonald's give Apple a boost?

| Motley Fool Staff

Apple's iPad is working its way into the world's largest restaurant operator

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Does your super fund deserve to manage your money?

| Claude Walker

One honourable money manager is calling for lower fees.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX drops 0.8%, its third down day in a row

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Why would you buy banks when there are 160% winners like this to be had?

| Bruce Jackson

Who doesn't like to snap up a bargain or three?

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JP Morgan's top five stocks for 2014

| Mike King

Should you consider any of these stocks?

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Apple could be heading for an iPad holiday blowout

| Motley Fool Staff

Is it an iPad Christmas?

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BHP under pressure to increase shareholder returns

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Executive pay will be under the microscope as investors push for greater shareholder returns.

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3 biotech stocks for a healthy portfolio

| Andrew Mudie

Biotechs poised for a 2014 bull run.

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Ainsworth Game Technology predicts 40% rise in profit

| Mike King

Growing revenues at a fast rate, this company could be one for the watchlist

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BC Iron up 74% in six months

| Sean O'Neill

Investors magnetised by meteoric dividends and high iron prices.

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iiNet founder takes a break

| Sean O'Neill

Should shareholders care?

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Why you should buy Qube Holdings

| Tim Roberts

Instantly diversify your portfolio by buying this logistics solutions powerhouse.

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Quickflix teams up with Amazon as it seeks to change Aussie TV

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The way we watch television is about to change.

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BHP recommends against activist board position

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

An activist vying for a position on the miner’s board looks unlikely to succeed.

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Your instant 3-share small-cap healthcare portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These companies have returned fantastic gains to shareholders, and they’re likely to continue growing earnings in coming years.

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BHP's Mackenzie says "resources industry is worth backing"

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Confidence has been restored in the sector; should investors consider buying in?

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Online furniture sales to grow: Are Harvey Norman, Fantastic and Nick Scali prepared?

| Tim McArthur

These firms need to position themselves to capture a 17.8% growth rate.

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1 growing agribusiness making massive returns for shareholders

| Claude Walker

Select Harvests is growing production and is likely to receive increasing prices for its products.

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WorleyParsons dives 22%

| Mike King

Mining services train wreck continues

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Is QBE Insurance a buy?

| Tim McArthur

This broker thinks so!

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Why the gas boom is bad for Australia

| Mike King

Higher gas prices and missing our carbon reduction targets are on the cards

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (19 November, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Rio sells down European aluminium stake

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The sale of a majority of its Constellium shares will bring in approximately $330 million.

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Are Australia's tech stocks in a bubble?

| Andrew Mudie

Sky-high valuations risk a severe pull back in worldwide technology stocks.

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Telco private networks could make the NBN unprofitable

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wholesale networks could force the government to recognise the NBN as an expense.

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