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Mining Services: Blood in the water

Might look bad now, but could be about to get a whole lot worse

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Federal Budget leaves consumers wary

63% of survey respondents believe that the budget would leave them worse off.

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What investors can learn from Transfield's downgrade

Earnings downgrade of 27.4% comes a little over a month before the end of the financial year.

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All eyes on Monadelphous

Does this morning's sharp drop indicate that investors are souring on this mining services provider?

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Servcorp, Fantastic Furniture: Company downgrades roll on

Three more downgrades start the week, following last week's downgrades from mining servicers.

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Is there any future in coal?

Coal industry is a long way from the top of its game, but is it permanent or just cyclical?

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Is it time to lock in your mortgage?

Big four banks cutting mortgage rates to the lowest point since the GFC.

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Optus to challenge Telstra for super-fast mobile

Optus to launch new 4G network on Monday.

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WAM CIO: Internet, USA are attractive investment themes

Our interview with WAM CIO Chris Stott continues today with insights into WAM's methodology, how it evaluates management, and where…

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ASX Hot Stocks: APA Group, Leighton and Pacific Brands

ASX rises 0.5%. Here's why these three companies moved

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Leighton to cut costs

Instead, the company will focus on reducing overhead costs and lowering net debt.

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GPT Group: All shopped out

GPT sells $400 million property to Lend Lease.

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Sale of Suncorp's 'bad bank' could be imminent

The sale would release significant funds, possibly allowing for a special dividend to shareholders.

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SKYCITY scoops up Wharf Casino

Casinos have long been enticing investments, but lofty valuations and increasing competition have some investors worried.

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Fortescue told to change pricing structure

Smaller miners want a break on the cost of using Fortescue's Pilbara railway.

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Virgin health care for Australia?

Sir Richard Branson's group has its eyes on Australia's health care industry

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WAM CIO: How we find market-beating stocks

WAM Chief Investment Officer Chris Stott talks investing with Tim McArthur.

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Crown's Packer wants more gamblers Down Under

Billionaire casino owner James Packer wants Australia to do more to attract rich tourists.

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Bega, Warrnambool Cheese may find opportunity overseas

Chinese dairy demand could benefit Aussie producers.

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Boart: No darling, but no ugly duckling either

Even with last week’s plunge, there is still plenty of scope for a turnaround.

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China spending big to buy Aussie energy assets

Billion-dollar deal a vote of confidence for Australia’s electricity industry.

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Congratulations, Microsoft

The software giant has done exactly what it set out to do

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Toll Group opens $300 million Singapore supply base

Centre's completion marks an important milestone in Toll Group's government partnerships.

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ASX Hot Stocks: Virgin Australia, WorleyParsons and Wesfarmers

ASX rises 0.3%, driven by the miners

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8% dividend yield — too good to be true?

Will these companies be able to maintain their dividends or be forced to reduce?

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Will ALS Group be next?

Mining services companies are being hammered, this company could be next

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Metcash fights back

Is this unloved stock ready to make a move?

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Woodside eyes Mozambique oil and gas

Oil and gas producer on the lookout for new projects

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Wesfarmers: Pressure to return to shareholders

Analysts estimate the company has $2.4 to $3.6 billion in excess capital.

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"Gold is going to get crushed"

Expert predicts price below US$1,000 an ounce

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Iron ore officially in bear market

Commodity falls 20% to US$125 a tonne overnight

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AMP & ASX looking good with 4.4% dividend yield

AMP Ltd holds a commanding position

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What do James Packer and Russell Crowe have in common?

Packer takes Crown Casino’s fight for Sydney to the Rabbitohs.

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Can Microsoft Get It Right This Time?

Microsoft will introduce a second generation of its maligned Surface tablet next month

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Graincorp offers up special dividend

Falling results for Graincorp shareholders may have come at the right time.

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Virgin unable to take off

Citing poor economic and trading conditions, Virgin Australia has downgraded its annual earnings guidance.

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Vehicle sales remain near all-time highs

Automobiles are at their most affordable levels in 35 years. Here are the companies to watch.

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ASX Hot Stocks: Wesfarmers, Seek and Coffey

ASX loses 0.5%, dragged down by miners

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Gold miners smashed – again

Newcrest slips below $15 a share, but it wasn't alone

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SP Ausnet provides growth and high yields

Infrastructure stocks are one of only a few industries to be moderately priced in an economic climate that is artificially…

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