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| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

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Are ASX 200 bank shares like CBA 'too expensive' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are banks overpriced or good value today?

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Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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How this 'rare window of opportunity' is opening for ASX small-cap shares

| Bernd Struben

The senior fund managers at Ophir believe ASX small-cap stocks are set to trounce their larger peers.

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Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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After passive income? Check out these ASX 200 dividend shares

| Kate O'Brien

ASX dividend shares can provide a reliable source of passive income

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2 ASX growth ETFs I think could double in value over the next year

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Recent BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) News

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Why BHP & Rio will outperform mining services

| Tim McArthur

While BHP and Rio are upbeat, mining services companies are getting clobbered.

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All eyes on Rio Tinto now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio’s current pricing, growth prospects and undervaluation makes it a cautious but appealing investment.

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Should you buy Rio Tinto today?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After yesterday's drop, the shares are looking like even more of a bargain.

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Your instant 5-share mining portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It's a good time to consider investing in quality resource stocks.

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All eyes on Fortescue now

| Tim McArthur

Morningstar downgrades Fortescue over debt concerns.

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Dark days for Rio and BHP?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

As global markets rally, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have been hit with some bleak iron ore forecasts.

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10 stocks driving the ASX 200

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Despite a dip in the index experienced in May last year, investors have welcomed the 15% ascent of the S&P/ASX…

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Outlook weakens for mining services

| Tim McArthur

Signs that the resource sector is slowing have continued with mining services and construction contractor Leighton Holdings.

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Resource stocks still a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Last week, many investors were dumping gold and resource stocks at any price they could, but this week they have…

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Will Shell sell stake in Woodside Petroleum?

| Regan Pearson

Woodside Petroleum’s investment in Israel LNG field may force Shell to sell its 23% stake to avoid conflict with Middle…

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BHP floats massive LNG plans

| Regan Pearson

BHPs new joint venture with Exxon-Mobil could be biggest floating LNG facility in the world.

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Rio Tinto downgraded

| Tim McArthur

China woes cause concern for investors.

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Strong Aussie dollar helped economy says RBA

| Tim McArthur

RBA appears comfortable to keep the cash rate at historically low levels.

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Woodside chalks up win in LNG war

| Regan Pearson

The battle lines in the war to supply liquid natural gas are being drawn.

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Why diversification matters

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Steer clear of bubbles by following this simple principle.

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Fear: An investor's worst enemy and closest ally

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fear is a powerful factor in the stock market. During times of economic uncertainty, investors are driven by their fear…

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The last hurrah for bank shareholders as the 'new normal' ends

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Are banking investors missing the signs?

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A Fool's guide to earnings season

| Tim McArthur

Think twice before relying too much on the PE ratio.

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Top US stocks for 2013… and beyond

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Ignore the US at your peril

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Explosives remain stable

| Tim McArthur

No blowups expected for 2013

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BHP Billiton sets a 12-year record

| Motley Fool Staff

Iron ore production up an impressive 19% over last year's performance

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Why I'm ready to buy the miners

| Motley Fool Staff

The commodities industry is likely to move from flat-out expansion into a more mature "cash cow" phase

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Greece votes for stability — for now

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Greece gives the market reason to cheer, but will it last?

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Will Rio Tinto help you retire rich?

| Motley Fool Staff

Rio could take you on a wild ride in turbulent markets

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All aboard the ASX rocking-chair express

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Lots of motion, but no meaningful change on our market

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10 ASX stocks hitting 52 week lows

| Mike King

Market panics usually offer calm investors excellent buying opportunities.

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ASX to follow the Dow lower as investors fret about the unknown

| Bruce Jackson

Just when you thought it was safe to pile back into shares, along comes "the unknown" to spoil the party

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Fact: Apple got cheaper last week

| Motley Fool Staff

Can share price increases make a company less expensive?

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Foolish Preview: The Dow hits new highs, good news for the ASX

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

With the Dow Jones finally recovering the highs of 2007, our market looks likely to open up this morning

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ASX Market Wrap: Few losers as the market gallops ahead

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Winners were grinners (with a few exceptions) with the ASX up 0.8%

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Foolish Preview: Strong gains in the US should propel ASX upwards

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Apple delivers blowout earnings - again - and two nights of US gains

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ASX Market Wrap: A resilient ASX and more evidence for a rate cut

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The ASX fought off a weak lead from the US, and a rate cut looks more likely

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Still waiting for the market crash of 2012

| Bruce Jackson

The wait for the 2012 market crash goes on, and the cheaper share prices it will bring.

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Triple-digit losses for the Dow, ASX set to open lower

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Dow was off over 100 points - and our market is expecting losses

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ASX Market Wrap: Weather, retail sales and a court case

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Another company blames the weather for lower profits and iiNet wins High Court case

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A rising ASX tide lifts almost all boats

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There aren't too many unhappy ASX investors after today's 1.4% gain

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Temperature check for ASX companies

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Earnings season gives us a chance to take the temperature of corporate Australia... and see what themes are affecting our…

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One lucky ASX winner, or just good common-sense investing?

| Bruce Jackson

ASX shares are up, Richard Goyder and Marius Kloppers join the ranks of the optimists, Dean Morel gets excited, and…

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Rio Tinto Limited: $17.3bn reasons why BHP is a better bet

| Mike King

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) management has presided over a sorry state of affairs. That, plus their over-reliance on iron-ore,…

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Telstra results, interest rate-gate: the final chapter, and accountabilty

| Bruce Jackson

We have the final chapter of the Interest Rate-Gate saga, take a look at Telstra Corporation's (ASX: TLS) first half…

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