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Is Apple Microsoftening?

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Apple needs some really big ideas, not just profit-boosting add-ons or even disappointing product extensions

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New CEO at Rio's Oyu Tolgoi mine

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Mongolian government replaces its representative to get mine back online.

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Dow trades out three companies from index

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Low share prices and changing economic mix bring changes.

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Could an LNG glut wipe out Aussie producers like Origin and Santos?

| Regan Pearson

Planned increases in global LNG projects could exceed supply says ConocoPhillips.

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Aristocrat Leisure expanding its US online gaming business

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Smartphone and social media gaming growth opportunities make the math easy.

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Ingenia makes a sea change with $61 million rights issue

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

First of eight planned NSW senior living development sites purchased.

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When will Facebook join the S&P 500?

| Motley Fool Staff

It's looking increasingly apparent that the index will have to admit the social-media giant into its ranks sooner or later

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Newcrest, Silver Lake, Kingsgate take a hit on uncertain gold prices

| Regan Pearson

Not even experts can agree on where the gold price is going.

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Twitter and the fear of missing out

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Twitter is planning to hit the boards.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (13 September, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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The 20 smartest things Jeff Bezos has ever said

| Motley Fool Staff

He created a culture that's not only different from, but often totally at odds with, how most business leaders think.

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What future for coal mining in Australia?

| Claude Walker

Glencore hits pause on plans to develop Wandoan coal mine.

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Apple's big announcement could come next month

| Motley Fool Staff

Apple is preparing a big announcement next month -- new Apple TV hardware

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This new Xbox One ad shows exactly why it will sell like crazy

| Motley Fool Staff

Microsoft's new ad is proof of an emerging trend: video game consoles aren't just for gamers anymore

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6,000 in sight for the ASX 200

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Analysts have predicted that 6,000 points could be reached by June, so there are still gains to be made!

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Tabcorp takes first place in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

| Justin Loiseau

This is the eighth time in the past nine years it's snagged the top spot.

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Is the iPhone 5C the new Surface RT?

| Motley Fool Staff

Apple will begin taking pre-orders for the 5C -- not the more full-featured 5S -- at midnight

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Indonesia to buy 1 million hectares of Aussie land for beef

| Justin Loiseau

Beef prices are hitting record highs in Indonesia, forcing the government to look overseas.

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Astro Japan – a rising sun?

| Peter Andersen

Some Japanese property exposure is likely to prove rewarding.

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Microsoft can't take a hint

| Motley Fool Staff

You only get one chance to reSurface.

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5 small caps for your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Growth, dividends, cash and much more – don’t miss out on these.

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Should you buy Hansen Technologies?

| Claude Walker

This little-known Australian software company is growing its international reach.

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BHP, Rio, other resource companies' earnings expected to soar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

An analysis of the nation’s top 20 resources companies has revealed enormous potential for the sector over the next year.

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Job ads up, employment down

| Tim McArthur

It’s a week of mixed messages for investors.

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Best of the Fool: Top 3 articles of the day (12 September, 2013)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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Headaches for Sigma Pharmaceuticals

| Tom Richardson

Subdued retail conditions add to an already difficult trading environment.

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AGL's acquisition to put pressure on Origin

| Tim McArthur

Power retailers may increasingly struggle to grow their customer bases.

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Optus signs $530 million ANZ contract

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ANZ joins the rest of the banks spending big on technology upgrades to remain competitive.

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Court rejects Rinehart's appeal

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The mining magnate's bid for a stake in a multibillion deposit has been dismissed.

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APRA warns banks over dividends

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A second warning has been issued to the banks by the prudential regulator.

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Weaker Aussie dollar pumps up exports

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

WA iron ore shipments up 33% for year.

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Market hits a new 5-year high

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

There is an important lesson for investors to take from the market’s recent climb.

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Tesco's lesson for Woolworths

| Mike King

Aussie retailer rumoured to be a bidder for Hong Kong supermarket grocery chain

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McMillan admits hit from fringe benefits tax, but stays silent on amount

| Justin Loiseau

McMillan shares are still down 30% from their previous $18 price.

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Forge Group awarded $100 million Rio Tinto contract

| Andrew Mudie

With cash in the bank and growing order book, Forge is well placed to outperform its peers.

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3 reasons Brambles should be on your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

There are many reasons to get excited about this blue-chip stock.

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Japan makes a stand against LNG pricing

| Regan Pearson

Prospect of rising prices has Japan fighting back. Will LNG producers be affected?

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Turnbull to appoint more expertise to NBN Co

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The communications minister puts the poorly executed NBN down to a lack of experience.

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Bega bids for Warrnambool

| Mike King

Combined business would be Australia's largest listed dairy company

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Myer comes in flat, looks toward developing more online sales

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Store upgrades and IT business expansion cost take a bite out of profit.

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