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Yancoal posts a massive loss, and appoints new CEO

| Claude Walker

A takeover may still be a possibility.

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Telstra to disconnect Kogan Mobile users

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Unfortunately for Kogan’s mobile customers, the cheap rates can’t go on forever.

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JB Hi-Fi is the top performing retailer

| Tim McArthur

In the discretionary retail sector, JB Hi-Fi has been a stellar performer.

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4 gold miners to consider for a rebound in gold prices

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Have we hit the bottom?

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Coca-Cola Amatil's new beer deal

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The company has struck a new deal, but some analysts remain skeptical.

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SMSF contributions declining

| Tim McArthur

AMP survey shows average contributions declined by $12,300.

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Transurban Group announces higher profit, increased dividend

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

An infrastructure stock for long-term income.

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Why FLNG is the only way to go for Woodside Petroleum

| Regan Pearson

New legal ruling makes FLNG more likely for Browse development.

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Bendigo increases dividend

| Tom Richardson

Managing Director Mike Hirst said the bank produced a solid result amidst difficult trading conditions.

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Westfield shares fall to lowest level since March

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are presented with an excellent opportunity to do some shopping for shares.

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Amcor delivers on growth

| Andrew Mudie

Group delivers profit and revenue growth in another strong year.

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Investors call for BHP to slow down potash project

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market eagerly awaits further information on the miner’s potash intentions.

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Four'n Twenty pies can't save Patties Foods from profit drop

| Tim McArthur

Market share gains for the humble meat pie weren’t enough to offset declines in other categories.

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BHP's potential sale stalled

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The deal could be hindered by the discovery of acid contamination at the site.

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Nokia follows Microsoft on the road to nowhere

| Motley Fool Staff

Why is it falling into the same trap this time?

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Best and worst stocks on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX ends flat, with some large cap stocks going ex-dividend

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3 blue chips for your portfolio

| Mike King

Three alternatives to the expensive banks

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Consumers save millions online

| Mike King

ABS estimates $6.2 billion of goods bought overseas fall below $1,000 threshold for GST in last year alone

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Best of the Fool: Top 5 articles of the past week (12 to 16 August)

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

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

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BlueScope shares slammed

| Mike King

Steelmaker reports $84 million loss for the 2013 financial year

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Market pushes higher

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite many companies going ex-dividend and soft leads from the US, the benchmark is pushing higher.

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Challenger posts strong full-year results

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Continued high demand for annuities and strong funds management has enabled it to double profit.

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Rio offloads Mt Davies JV

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The mining heavyweight continues to cut spending and non-core assets.

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Mining service firms continue to disappoint shareholders

| Tim McArthur

The sector is doing it tough and so are shareholders.

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Westpac NZ sparks concern

| Mike King

New home loan product under watch from New Zealand's Reserve Bank

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Infigen Energy writes down US assets by 11%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Free energy always comes at a cost.

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Aurizon hauls in 16% profit growth

| Tim McArthur

The rail freight company has reported solid growth and raised the dividend.

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DEXUS Property earnings hit expectations

| Justin Loiseau

The company's refocusing strategy seems to be working.

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Why Calibre Group soared 18% in a day

| Andrew Mudie

Calibre sets the tone for mining contractors this reporting season.

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BHP expected to increase dividends

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Profits will fall, but dividends are expected to rise. Is this company a good investment prospect?

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3 stocks Gen Y should buy

| Tom Richardson

The earlier an investor starts, the longer he has to realise the benefits of time in the market.

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3 energy stocks in the spotlight

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Comparing Beach Energy, Drill Search and Santos to find the strongest performer.

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BHP and Rio Tinto employees go on strike in Chile

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Poor working conditions and low rates of pay have led to employee resistance.

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Goodman Group takes a big write-down, looks to global recovery

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

When Asia, Americas and Europe right themselves, Goodman Group will shine.

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Three tough observations on Newcrest Mining's annual results

| Regan Pearson

Newcrest management has a lot of hard work ahead.

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A dire outlook for China's economy

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

China’s rate of growth is expected to fall further in the near future.

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What the election means for these three energy producers

| Regan Pearson

Proposed policy changes could have huge impact on energy producers.

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AV Jennings seeing light at the end of the tunnel

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Is this another sign of the turn in housing?

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Westfield to expand in Canberra

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The group has announced numerous redevelopment projects in recent times.

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APN shares bounce 20% in a day

| Andrew Mudie

Better-than-expected results propel APN to a three-month high.

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