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Westpac: The highest dividend yielding bank

Falling share prices have altered the forecast dividend yield for the “Big 4”.

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Why you should bank on Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

Strong mask sales set FPH up for record profits.

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James Hardie to pay special dividend

Shareholders will enjoy a 13 cent per share ordinary dividend plus a 24 cent special dividend.

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iiNet has its Telstra moment

The company has reached agreement with NBN Co for the $9 million sale of its TransACT fibre-to-the-premise network.

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Information the key to success for Aussie investors

Newspapers, annual reports, and friends and family are investors' main sources of information.

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Online share trading's popularity grows

Full service brokers also saw an increase in trading.

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More share trades, but no more profits

Number of trades rises 32% but average value of each one falls 11%.

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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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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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UGL is the latest victim in mining services

UGL led the mining service sector down on Tuesday with its share price down a thumping 15%.

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We're watching CSR & Dulux this week

It's a big week for the building materials sector as several companies report results.

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Why Santos and Origin are lagging the market

Energy companies are trailing the ASX, but could be set to fly.

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Iress, Crown among companies that enjoy high profit margins

Four industries, four companies, four huge profit margins.

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Boral downgrade highlights industry woes

Project delays, poor weather and a decline in residential construction are blamed for the downgrade.

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Telstra readies for battle

The telecom is planning a renewed attack on competitors to win back consumers.

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Why AGL is underperforming

This gas and electricity supplier is widely held, controls strategic assets and has an enviable position in the retail market.…

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All eyes on Newcrest now

The gold miner fared relatively well in a suffering sector.

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Coke searches for fix to SPC woes

Domestic producers are feeling the squeeze from the big supermarkets.

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BHP in the spotlight

Mining giant faces tax questions, asset sales, and negative sentiment.

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All eyes on Tabcorp now

Gaming Services and Keno divisions showing growth.

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Suncorp told to lose its 'bad bank'

Total lending is up, but troubled loans and Oswald claims mar quarterly report.

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Copper price hammers Oz Minerals

Is there any good news for shareholders?

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The stock picker's guide to Brambles

Over the past five years, the company has underperformed. Now it's back up. Is it time to buy?

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Should you buy shares today?

Market jitters, plummeting gold prices, and the attack in Boston have many investors asking themselves whether they should be selling.

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Why Computershare is up 34% this year

Computershare is a top quality stock, but is now a good time to buy?

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All eyes on CSL now

Recent reports of avian flu in China have put the spotlight back on this vaccine developer.

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All eyes on Fortescue now

Morningstar downgrades Fortescue over debt concerns.

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Click Frenzy readies for blockbuster

The sale event website is back again this month.

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Are gold stocks a trap?

Investors fear the long bull run in gold may be ending.

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Rio Tinto downgraded

China woes cause concern for investors.

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3 ways to be a better investor in 2013

It's never too late to make those investing resolutions and commit yourself to improvement in 2013.

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BHP facing the perfect storm?

What else could go wrong?

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Quality is king on the ASX again

When quality is cheap, it’s usually a golden opportunity

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