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Claude Walker

Claude Walker

Claude was an analyst and advisor at The Motley Fool.

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Servcorp Limited rejects takeover offer from Regus

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An approach by Servcorp’s major competitor suggests that the company is undervalued.

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3 ways you can profit from Seven Network's dominance

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Buying shares in Seven West Media is not the only way you can profit from Seven's strong ratings

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Which fund management company should you own?

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Macquarie Bank, Hunter Hall, Perpetual and Fiducian Portfolio Services will all benefit from the rising market.

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Whitehaven Coal ramps up production while New Hope and Anglo cut costs

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Is Whitehaven Coal getting desperate, or will its boldness pay off?

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Australia's least popular brands

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Does a low rating mean you should dump these stocks?

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David Jones directors exploit information asymmetry, ASIC does nothing

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David Jones directors bought shares just before releasing positive sales numbers.

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3 sturdy stocks that easily resist recession

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These three defensive companies will be around for another 20 years.

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Aurizon eyes rail and port expansion in the Pilbara

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Aurizon owns valuable infrastructure, but is it worth buying?

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China to introduce pollution taxes and expand emissions trading schemes

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Global trends vindicate BHP’s decision to shelve its Abbott Point coal terminal.

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Battle of the titans: Coles vs. Woolworths, Pepsi vs. Coke

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How Coles bought a top Woolworths store, and how Pepsi can hurt Coke.

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2 outstanding companies still guided by their founders

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These two companies have excellent prospects and particularly capable manager-owners.

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Is Orica hiding evidence of environmental harm?

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A secret report from 20 years ago has sparked outrage.

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IMF Australia profits when others fall

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Litigation funder IMF is backing a case against Treasury Wines Estates.

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Will Washington H Soul Pattinson and Brickworks divorce?

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The proposed split may not be in the interests of all shareholders.

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5 top stocks to diversify your portfolio today

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These 5 companies are still available at attractive prices

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One of my favourite, cheap ASX small caps just got more attractive

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Is now the time to get on board with Beyond International?

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Big superannuation funds continue to lack transparency

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Are superannuation funds treating members with the respect they deserve?

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David Jones executives get richer while shareholders get poorer

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The big retailers pay their boards and senior executives handsomely.

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2 steadfast stocks to buy for your children

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Vocus Communications and Washington H Soul Pattinson are secure investments for the long term.

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Woolworths wants longer trading hours in Western Australia

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Woolies wants an end to some seemingly silly laws.

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TPG Telecom fibre optic plan not threatened by ACCC

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The regulator will allow TPG to lock out rivals.

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3 reasons bank shares are no bargain

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Are there better opportunities on the market?

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3 stocks for the real estate boom

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How will you take advantage of rising property prices?

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Macquarie Bank vies for Lloyds International

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Westpac and the other big banks have failed to submit final bids.

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Can you profit from the US government shutdown?

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The combination of a looming debt ceiling and government shutdown could well spook markets.

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Is now the time to buy Clover Corporation?

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This company may help you profit from China’s growing middle class.

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Will new government regulation hurt self-managed superannuation funds?

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A prominent ex-Liberal is lobbying in the interests of the big superannuation funds.

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to challenge ResMed for market share

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This NZ-based medical devices company is up over 50% in the last six months.

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2 dividend-paying small caps with good growth ahead

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Beyond International and My Net Fone are both trading at attractive prices.

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The best investments Warren Buffett ever made

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Investors should favour productive assets over cash and speculation.

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What Origin Energy could learn from Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett and Grant King have divergent views when it comes to running an energy company.

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Should you buy Washington H Soul Pattinson?

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This Aussie conglomerate is trading at an attractive price.

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Will TPG wipe out BigAir Group with wireless broadband?

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TPG Telecom to build fast wireless broadband in major cities.

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TPG Telecom to offer unlimited fibre plans to residential customers

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What impact will TPG’s plans have on competitors Amcom and Vocus?

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What future for coal mining in Australia?

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Glencore hits pause on plans to develop Wandoan coal mine.

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Should you buy Hansen Technologies?

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This little-known Australian software company is growing its international reach.

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Warren Buffett's formula for investing success

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The Berkshire Hathaway formula may be decades old, but it still works wonders.

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Should you sell your bank shares?

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The market capitalization of the banks continues to grow relative to the market.

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These 2 telcos are both up more than 75% in the last 12 months

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Which is the better buy -- market minnow My Net Fone or M2 Telecommunications?

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Medical Developments International still flying under the radar

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This tightly held company is on track to diversify revenue and increase margins.

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