JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's BizNews.com Sunday, July 27 2014:

1. John Biccard on stock-picking: Seven tips from an investment great 

2. Hilarious: Man calls to ban dogs on 4th Street in Parkhurst - the internet responds

3. More rental agents target ‘"psycho" property investors. Wealth-building in real estate

4. Strikes cost R8bn per week, hurt us all: Chilling numbers, analysis - Jammine 

5. Decluttering - 7 simple steps to clear home, office, body and mind   

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