The S&P/ASX200 closed lower Friday, dropping 25 points or 0.33% to 7,392. The tech sector shed 2.6%, and Nasdaq futures are down with Amazon and PayPal missing sales guidance. The iron ore giants started well, BHP hitting fresh highs for lunch, before Dalian iron ore futures crashed - Fortescue Metals down 5%. Next week: reporting season, lots and lots to watch and as we say here at ausbiz - dividend and conquer!

Our top three VODs today:

Three stocks to hold for 12 months

SMSFs are "more confident" in value stocks and property

Fiona Clark talks reporting season and mergers that don't acquire

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