Claude Walker, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Bentham IMF Limited positioning to profit from Forge Group Limited collapse

February 20, 2014 | Claude Walker

Bentham IMF looks attractive for long-term investors at current prices.

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My top 3 speculative stocks for 2014 revisited

February 19, 2014 | Claude Walker

The risks and rewards of speculative investments can be quite a distraction from the search for a great business at…

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CSL Limited results presentation: Hizentra, Kcentra and buying back shares

February 19, 2014 | Claude Walker

Do you know the difference between Hizentra and Kcentra?

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My 3 most embarrassing investing mistakes of 2013

February 18, 2014 | Claude Walker

It's a lot harder to write about your mistakes than your successes, I've learnt that much already!

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Fairfax missing the point on the failed Forge Group Limited

February 17, 2014 | Claude Walker

Anyone can see that Forge Group did not display adequate respect for shareholders.

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7 solid stocks yielding over 7%

February 15, 2014 | Claude Walker

These 7 companies will pay you more than twice as much as a term deposit; but which are the best…

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Superstar stock: CSL Limited

February 14, 2014 | Claude Walker

This famous biotech has seen almost unparalleled growth, especially in the last decade.

Telco watch: Will Turnbull block TPG's fibre plans and could iiNet Limited team up with Vodafone?

February 13, 2014 | Claude Walker

The Australian telecommunications industry is constantly changing. How does it impact your portfolio?

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CSL Limited results rundown: first half of FY 2014 was solid, not spectacular

February 12, 2014 | Claude Walker

Low growth might disappoint the market: should you buy, sell or hold?

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David Jones Limited chairman and directors finally resign

February 11, 2014 | Claude Walker

Could a refreshed board pay greater respect to shareholders, or even retain the outgoing CEO, Paul Zahra?

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Admedus wins US Food and Drug Administration approval to sell CardioCel in the USA

February 10, 2014 | Claude Walker

Is Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest onto another winner?

Will you become a victim of changing energy trends?

February 6, 2014 | Claude Walker

Note the words of the President of the World Bank and avoid future losses.

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3 discounted growth stocks you could buy today

February 6, 2014 | Claude Walker

Don’t be a victim of market sentiment; take the opportunity to profit!

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3 safe stocks to buy at good prices

February 5, 2014 | Claude Walker

Don't miss an opportunity to buy a share of these 3 excellent businesses at a discount price.

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A stock picker's guide to REA Group Limited in 2014

February 3, 2014 | Claude Walker

Is REA Group Limited the best business on the ASX?

Exposure to foreign markets makes ANZ riskier than the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

January 31, 2014 | Claude Walker

Which bank shares are the safest?

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Are new coal mines a path to wealth?

January 30, 2014 | Claude Walker

Is it wise to bet on growing demand for coal?

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6 top rollup companies for your watchlist

January 29, 2014 | Claude Walker

Smart acquisitions make these ASX companies profitable investments.

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The stock picker's guide to Sonic Healthcare Limited in 2014

January 28, 2014 | Claude Walker

Buy, sell or hold? What you need to know about Sonic Healthcare Limited in 2014.

3 high-conviction stocks and why you should own them

January 28, 2014 | Claude Walker

What stocks would you hold, even during a market panic?

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ResMed Inc's results release makes today a good day to buy

January 24, 2014 | Claude Walker

ResMed’s share price is down despite solid results and bright prospects.

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Insurance Australia Group Limited upgrades FY 2014 guidance

January 23, 2014 | Claude Walker

Is now the time to buy Insurance Australia Group?

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Is this one sector you should avoid?

January 23, 2014 | Claude Walker

Investing in coal companies is insufficiently profitable to justify the risk.

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Is now the time to buy SEEK Limited?

January 22, 2014 | Claude Walker

Will planned asset sales provide a big payday for Seek shareholders?

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Telstra to battle iiNet Limited and Vocus Communications Limited in court

January 22, 2014 | Claude Walker

Telstra is suing the ACCC, Vocus and iiNet because it wants to charge the smaller telcos more for access to…

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Is your portfolio ready for a slowing Chinese economy?

January 21, 2014 | Claude Walker

George Soros has warned that China’s growth model is unsustainable.

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These 5 healthcare stocks will secure you a healthy financial future

January 20, 2014 | Claude Walker

Demographic changes, an ageing population and the end of the mining boom mean that all long-term stock market investors should…

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Morgan Stanley says divestment campaigns are gaining traction in 2014

January 17, 2014 | Claude Walker

How can divestment campaigns hurt your portfolio?

Telstra Corporation Ltd, Vodafone and Optus: buy, sell or hold?

January 16, 2014 | Claude Walker

Are you planning to profit from the mobile data boom?

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Is this your opportunity to buy Wotif.com or Webjet Limited at an attractive price?

January 14, 2014 | Claude Walker

Increasing competition is putting pressure on Australia’s dominant travel booking companies, but is this creating an opportunity for investors?

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Should you buy Insurance Australia Group Limited?

January 14, 2014 | Claude Walker

How can the teachings of Warren Buffett help us analyse insurance companies?

The 10 most shorted stocks on the ASX

January 13, 2014 | Claude Walker

Is this your big opportunity to profit from short sellers who are betting against Cochlear?

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Should you avoid IT companies, or is now the time to buy?

January 13, 2014 | Claude Walker

Data#3 and UXC have recently provided pessimistic guidance: is this just the beginning of a slump?

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7 ways to play the ageing population

January 11, 2014 | Claude Walker

Owners of these 7 stocks will prosper as the average age of the Australian population increases.

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3 top telcos that continue to grow by acquisition

January 10, 2014 | Claude Walker

Investors in Australia’s best telecommunication companies will continue to make impressive capital gains on top of receiving regular dividends.

Should you buy more Insurance Australia Group shares?

January 9, 2014 | Claude Walker

Existing IAG shareholders can currently apply for shares at $5.47.

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3 small-cap stocks for smart money in 2014

January 6, 2014 | Claude Walker

How do the words of Charlie Munger apply to these three underrated investments?

Will Telstra continue to dominate in 2014?

January 2, 2014 | Claude Walker

Telstra looks to be winning the competition for mobile customers.

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3 medical micro-caps with global ambitions

December 24, 2013 | Claude Walker

Resonance Health soared 200% in a single day: Is there still an opportunity?

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Will you profit from the emerging pathology services duopoly?

December 24, 2013 | Claude Walker

Sonic Healthcare and Primary Healthcare are consolidating the industry, with smaller players suffering from excessive rents.

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Bentham IMF Limited positioning to profit from Forge Group Limited collapse

⏸️ Investing

My top 3 speculative stocks for 2014 revisited

⏸️ Investing

CSL Limited results presentation: Hizentra, Kcentra and buying back shares

⏸️ Investing

My 3 most embarrassing investing mistakes of 2013

⏸️ Investing

Fairfax missing the point on the failed Forge Group Limited

⏸️ Investing

7 solid stocks yielding over 7%

⏸️ Investing

Superstar stock: CSL Limited

⏸️ Investing

Telco watch: Will Turnbull block TPG's fibre plans and could iiNet Limited team up with Vodafone?

⏸️ Investing

CSL Limited results rundown: first half of FY 2014 was solid, not spectacular

⏸️ Investing

David Jones Limited chairman and directors finally resign

⏸️ Investing

Admedus wins US Food and Drug Administration approval to sell CardioCel in the USA

⏸️ Investing

Will you become a victim of changing energy trends?

⏸️ Investing

3 discounted growth stocks you could buy today

⏸️ Investing

3 safe stocks to buy at good prices

⏸️ Investing

A stock picker's guide to REA Group Limited in 2014

⏸️ Investing

Exposure to foreign markets makes ANZ riskier than the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

⏸️ Investing

Are new coal mines a path to wealth?

⏸️ Investing

6 top rollup companies for your watchlist

⏸️ Investing

The stock picker's guide to Sonic Healthcare Limited in 2014

⏸️ Investing

3 high-conviction stocks and why you should own them

⏸️ Investing

ResMed Inc's results release makes today a good day to buy

⏸️ Investing

Insurance Australia Group Limited upgrades FY 2014 guidance

⏸️ Investing

Is this one sector you should avoid?

⏸️ Investing

Is now the time to buy SEEK Limited?

⏸️ Investing

Telstra to battle iiNet Limited and Vocus Communications Limited in court

⏸️ Investing

Is your portfolio ready for a slowing Chinese economy?

⏸️ Investing

These 5 healthcare stocks will secure you a healthy financial future

⏸️ Investing

Morgan Stanley says divestment campaigns are gaining traction in 2014

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, Vodafone and Optus: buy, sell or hold?