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Should you buy Sydney Airport?

| Tim McArthur

Sydney Airport plans to double capacity by 2033 -- will that also double returns for shareholders?

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Don't buy these stocks!

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Five companies this investor would not consider buying right now.

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Is it time to buy bank shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia's big banks are among the most profitable and the safest in the world, but they're also among the most…

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Kathmandu can-do

| Mike King

Despite lackluster results in the UK, Kathmandu treks on with strong performance in Australia and New Zealand.

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Santos prepares for oil, gas and LNG expansion

| Justin Loiseau

Santos delivered an investor briefing on its Australian petroleum production and exploration business units last week, providing shareholders with a…

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What does the interest rate decision mean for investors?

| Tim McArthur

Housing, retail among the industries likely disappointed by the decision to hold rates steady.

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Dire warning to iron ore miners

| Mike King

Iron ore demand will rapidly be overtaken by supply says China's largest listed steel maker

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Is it time to trade in Trade Me?

| Tim McArthur

UBS downgrades the company to "sell" -- should you follow that advice?

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ASX Hot stocks: Billabong, Atlas Iron and Fortescue

| Mike King

ASX rises 0.3%, buoyed by miners and banks

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Telstra's juicy dividend yield sure beats term deposits

| Bruce Jackson

Asbestos fears have seen Telstra shares fall 10%. The juicy 6% dividend yield may not last long

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Billabong surfs back onto the bourse but its shares wipe out

| Tim McArthur

Takeover talks have ended. What does that mean for investors?

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Wealthy still confident in share market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Survey results show high net worth investors still favor shares over cash.

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SMS's 7% dividend yield

| Tim McArthur

A sharp drop in the share price on not-so-bad news offers up an opportunity for investors seeking high-yield stocks.

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Billabong takeover dumped

| Mike King

Surfwear maker now in talks with suitors over refinancing

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Should you buy Servcorp?

| Peter Andersen

What’s not to like about a company whose directors and management are depicted as aliens, aviators and butterflies in annual…

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Bargain hunting? Cochlear, GUD & Silex all hit 52-week lows

| Tim McArthur

Recent volatility has created the opportunity to purchase shares at better prices than just a few days or weeks ago.

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4 undervalued small caps with high dividend yields

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The stock market’s recent punishment of good companies has given investors a perfect opportunity to buy stocks with room to…

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ASX Hot stocks: Transpacific, BlueScope & Kingsgate

| Mike King

ASX slides 0.8% on weak Chinese manufacturing data

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Could iSelect float be a winner for investors?

| Tim McArthur

A look at its ASX-traded peers gives us a hint as to its future prospects.

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Is it time to buy Cochlear?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Despite a new product release, Cochlear is among today's worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200. Is it time to buy?

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Is REA Group expensive?

| Mike King

REA Group may have just pushed real estate agents a step too far

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Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, Myer see retail growth

| Tim McArthur

Retail sales rise in April -- who are the biggest winners and losers?

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RBA to cut rates?

| Mike King

Weak economic data could see RBA cut rates as soon as tomorrow

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Which of Australia's biggest retailers should you bet on?

| Andrew Mudie

David Jones, Myer, JB Hi-Fi and Super Retail all have very different strategies. Find out which one deserves your investment…

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Aussie manufacturers must improve

| Mike King

Falling productivity and a lack of innovation killing manufacturing

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Time to buy Suncorp?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Suncorp CEO declares plans to double return on equity by 2015. What does this mean for investors?

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Spotlight on Fortescue

| Tim McArthur

Has iron ore entered true bear market territory?

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Is it time to sell Elders?

| Tim McArthur

It's time for investors to get real about Elders' future.

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Think twice before hiring a financial planner

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Another example that shows why it's essential to shop around and do your own research before entrusting your savings to…

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Will the Aussie dollar fall to 60 US cents?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Economist Ross Garnaut says a drastic fall in the dollar will force the country to make tough choices -- and…

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Should you buy Medical Developments?

| Claude Walker

This small healthcare company may be a breath of fresh air for your portfolio.

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Your instant 5-share portfolio for the falling Aussie dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Five stocks that should add value to your portfolio even as the dollar falls.

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Winning investment strategies for the tech age

| Motley Fool Staff

Tech companies need to be spreading bets across a variety of future platforms.

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Why you never learn from your investment mistakes

| Motley Fool Staff

Successful people ask for the criticism of others and consider its merit.

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What's gone wrong with Telstra shares?

| Bruce Jackson

Telstra shares have fallen 8% from their May high. What's up?

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What should you do if you knew a market correction was coming?

| Motley Fool Staff

It's inevitable that the market will reverse course.

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Bill Gates to Australia's richest: Pay up

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Bill Gates calls on Australia's wealthy to pay more in taxes and give more money away.

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Sell in May and go away holds true

| Tim McArthur

The S&P/ASX 200 Index will close the month of May down nearly 5%. Who were the biggest losers?

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Qantas, Virgin & Cabcharge told to stop ripping off customers

| Tim McArthur

Customers complaints about excessive credit card charges lead to CCAAC investigation.

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The curse of success, and why most mutual funds fail miserably

| Motley Fool Staff

Your money is ultimately your responsibility

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