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Telstra and News Corp "triple-play" could be a home run for business

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Bundling media and telecom service increases customer “stickiness”.

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Aurizon puts aside equity sale to focus on cost-cutting

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The rail company is still transitioning from a publicly owned organisation.

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Santos: US LNG will not overwhelm the market

| Regan Pearson

Relief for Australian LNG investors as record number of US export terminals get approved.

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Murray Goulburn holds influence in Warrnambool Cheese takeover success

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its 16% stake could sway other shareholders.

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Westpac at forefront for Lloyds Australia business

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Some say the bank has a 90% chance to win the acquisition.

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$2.6 billion war chest sets News Corp on acquisition trail

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

More video assets sought for growing online media, greater subscriptions.

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3 reasons Drillsearch is a potential takeover target

| Regan Pearson

Growing energy producer ticks the boxes as a potential acquisition.

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Billabong, Rip Curl: The tides are changing

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Billabong becomes leaner in balance sheet, and Rip Curl founders depart.

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My Xbox One can beat up your PS4

| Motley Fool Staff

The battle's coming, but that doesn't mean anyone's a lock to win this war outright

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Carl Icahn's Apple investment could make him a billion dollars richer

| Motley Fool Staff

Don't be surprised if his billion-dollar position has swelled a billion dollars higher in a few years

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Apple has a Samsung problem

| Motley Fool Staff

Samsung is a formidable -- and highly profitable -- player in the smartphone business with the broadest product lineup in…

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3 mining stocks that could make you rich

| Tim McArthur

The resource sector has suffered nothing less than a wipe-out in the past nine months, leaving a few discarded bargains…

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Here's how the housing bubble bursts

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Just because something is expensive doesn’t make it a bubble

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Spotlight on Iluka Resources

| Tim McArthur

With 33% of the zircon market, Iluka is no small fry.

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Miners lead ASX 200 to fresh high

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Which companies have contributed to the market’s climb?

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Will new government regulation hurt self-managed superannuation funds?

| Claude Walker

A prominent ex-Liberal is lobbying in the interests of the big superannuation funds.

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Where's all the mining news?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The contentious election topic has passed. Here’s what an investor can learn from all the hype.

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AMP superannuation product receives 5-star rating

| Tim McArthur

The diversified wealth manager is on a three-year roll.

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Is gold headed to $2,400?

| Tim McArthur

This billionaire is as bullish as ever for gold.

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Telstra says to expect more job cuts

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’ll make cuts, even if it doesn’t know where from.

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Wesfarmers online sales hit $1 billion

| Tim McArthur

Australia’s major retailers are reporting strong growth in online sales and Wesfarmers isn’t about to be left behind.

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Westfield is still below $11 — should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This Fool thinks there is still significant growth potential ahead.

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Gold's drop squeezes miners, delights bullion buyers

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Former safe haven play is reverting back to pure commodity pricing.

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No housing bubble… yet

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It’s not high demand for property that’s the issue, it’s short supply.

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BHP's Olympic Dam to remain on hold

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Despite holding a lot of potential, this project will remain on the shelf until further notice.

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Origin Energy strikes deal with APA

| Tim McArthur

Evidence appears to be pointing towards higher gas prices in NSW.

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Which retailer is best positioned for the future?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Online sales and loyalty programs point the way.

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to challenge ResMed for market share

| Claude Walker

This NZ-based medical devices company is up over 50% in the last six months.

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The startling data that points to ASX 10,000 — and beyond

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There’s enough cash in Australian banks right now to buy every last share in the All Ords index, and then…

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2 dividend-paying small caps with good growth ahead

| Claude Walker

Beyond International and My Net Fone are both trading at attractive prices.

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Fonterra looks to a better year ahead

| Tom Richardson

New Zealand’s largest company remains positive about the outlook.

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BHP interested in WA shale gas

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Whilst the US shale boom will remain its priority, this miner wants to know more about what WA has to…

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Nine's $3 billion IPO

| Andrew Mudie

Nine Entertainment seeking to raise up to $1.2 billion.

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Qantas signs $4.3 million tourism deal with Tasmania

| Justin Loiseau

The airline plans to put the island on top of tourists' "must visit" list.

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Apple and the smartphone wars today

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Let's see how the smartphone wars are stacking up

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4 stocks to buy when prices fall

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At current prices they’re expensive, but wait awhile and they might be ripe for the stock picking.

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Two pub IPOs that may whet your appetite

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Is owning a pub as much fun as visiting one?

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Ansell acquires Korean glove manufacturer for $41 million

| Justin Loiseau

The new purchase will expand Ansell's growth and development opportunities.

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BHP confident for the long term

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company has predicted continued improvement in the global economy.

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ANZ bullish on Asian markets

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The region may be experiencing large amounts of volatile and slower growth, but ANZ says it’s up for the challenge.

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