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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (24 September, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Higher Chinese exports spell more Australian sales

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Rising manufacturing shows China GDP is stable.

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Why you should bet on these 3 food producers

| Tim McArthur

Legendary fund manager Jeremy Grantham says the world is running out of food.

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Coca-Cola Amatil prepares for the beer to start flowing

| Tim McArthur

As the beverage firm prepares to re-enter the beer market, latest data shows Aussies might be losing their love of…

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One huge gold myth busted!

| Regan Pearson

Waiting for hyperinflation to send gold prices souring? Think again.

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5 tips for prospective investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Given its gains over the last 12 months, the stock market is tempting, but it carries risks. Use these tips…

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Why stock selection and timing is so important

| Peter Andersen

In real terms, some blue chips are yet to produce capital returns after 45 years.

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Why $1 million in your super won't be enough

| Motley Fool Staff

Live below your means. Save more. Invest more!

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Newcrest execs get bonus for Lihir

| Mike King

Some executives still receiving a bonus for acquisition that destroyed shareholder value

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The best investments Warren Buffett ever made

| Claude Walker

Investors should favour productive assets over cash and speculation.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (23 September, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Jetstar and Qantas cleared for Singapore coordination

| Justin Loiseau

The move is obviously a win for both companies.

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Gen Y, first-time buyers optimistic on housing costs

| Tim McArthur

According to a recent study, it’s not all doom and gloom out there for property buyers.

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Twiggy ups Fortescue stake

| Mike King

Andrew Forrest buys $23 million worth of shares

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Will Telstra sue Vodafone?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Vodafone boss Bill Morrow thinks a lawsuit over advertising claims is unlikely.

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Is Qantas set to take off?

| Andrew Mudie

Tailwinds could see big share price gains in coming years.

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Attention Rio Tinto investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

4 facts you can't ignore.

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Kathmandu reports $41 million profit

| Tim McArthur

Niche retailing has some advantages over broad-based department stores.

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OzForex to debut on ASX

| Mike King

Disruptive foreign exchange services provider to list on ASX in early October

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Margin lending loses its popularity

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors remain spooked by the horrors created by the GFC.

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Farmers fight back against Woolworths and Coles

| Justin Loiseau

Farmers are fed up with minimal market margins.

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Vinyl sales back in black

| Mike King

Vinyl record sales surge as they go mainstream

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Wesfarmers' insurance sales gain momentum

| Tim McArthur

Cross-selling to the Coles customer base offers significant opportunities.

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Boart Longyear's debt troubles make borrowing more costly

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Offering entices debt buyers with 10% interest.

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3 stocks with over 20% upside potential

| Tim McArthur

These above-average companies have below-average multiples.

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Dick Smith, Nine Entertainment coming back in growing IPO market

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

What are they offering to fire up investors?

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Will Woodside Petroleum strike oil in the Porcupine Basin?

| Regan Pearson

Woodside gets green light for Ireland exploration, but is there any oil and gas there?

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Is now a good time to buy NAB?

| Tom Richardson

The bank’s share price has been turning heads recently.

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What to buy, sell and hold right now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

There are still plenty of opportunities for investors who look hard enough.

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Macquarie sets its sights for improved performance

| Peter Andersen

It's has a good medium-term outlook, but is Macquarie a good value?

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September's outperformers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The ASX 200 has climbed to new highs, but which companies have also performed strongly?

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Have these dividend stocks run too far?

| Andrew Mudie

The banks and Telstra are still attractive on any share price dips.

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX sinks 0.5%, following the lead of offshore markets

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Retirement: How much do you need?

| Mike King

$1 million isn't enough

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Applying for a home loan just got more difficult

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Banks have reportedly increased the home loan “buffers” they use to assess potential home buyers.

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News Corp reports $506 million profit

| Tim McArthur

Murdoch’s beloved newspaper business has reported its first results since separating from Fox.

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Super to hit $7.6 trillion in 20 years

| Mike King

But most Australians probably still won't have enough for their retirement

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2 very attractive small caps announce rights issues

| Owen Raszkiewicz

They’ve got huge potential but small balance sheets. Are they still attractive investments?

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Treasury Wine Estates down the gurgler

| Mike King

Share price slammed after CEO leaves

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3 stocks primed to outperform

| Tim McArthur

Here are 3 out-of-favour stocks whose share prices could be poised to rally.

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