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Market alert: Westfield Corp Ltd enters trading halt

| Ian Crane

Trading in Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) shares was halted this morning pending a significant announcement.

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Why these 5 stocks are trading near 52-week highs

| Ian Crane

One of these stocks has increased 58% in price during the last year.

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What is the "Santa Rally" and will it visit investors again this year?

| Ian Crane

The Australian stock market has a history of rising from mid-December into the new year.

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Growth stock Aristocrat Leisure Limited looks a buy at current prices

| Ian Crane

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) recently reported 41% NPAT growth and a $1 billion acquisition.

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These 2 shares are falling following insider sell-offs

| Ian Crane

You shouldn’t automatically sell just because a company insider has reduced their holdings.

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Macquarie Group Ltd shares were just tipped to hit $108 within 12 months

| Ian Crane

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares broke through the $100 barrier for the first time ever earlier this week.

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Why Westfield Corp Ltd is my top pick to buy now

| Ian Crane

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) shares rose 8% in November.

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Up 67% in 2017 should you buy BWX Ltd shares?

| Ian Crane

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) shares have risen almost 200% since listing in November 2015.

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Why I'm banking on Webjet Limited at this share price

| Ian Crane

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are down 10% so far in 2017.

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This growth stock has gone from 35 cents to $9.50 in 4 years

| Ian Crane

One of these stocks has risen from $0.01 five years ago to $9.50 today.

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4 shares spruiked by one of Australia's top investment firms

| Ian Crane

Wilson Asset Management is currently on its November 2017 Shareholder Presentation roadshow.

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Why Baby Bunting Group Ltd shares have collapsed in half over the past year

| Ian Crane

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) shares are 25% lower since listing in 2015.

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Why I think MNF Group Ltd is the best growth share in the telco sector

| Ian Crane

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) share price has increased more than 2500% since listing in 2006.

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Fairfax Media Limited shares fall 30% after Domain Holdings Australia Limited spinoff

| Ian Crane

Domain Holdings Australia Limited (ASX:DHG) listed on the ASX at midday today.

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Will Amazon crush Bapcor Ltd?

| Ian Crane

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price has almost tripled since listing in 2014.

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3 ways to gain overseas exposure through the ASX

| Ian Crane

Individuals needn’t restrict themselves to the Australian economy when investing on the ASX

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S&P/ASX 200 closes the week above 6000 – where to next?

| Ian Crane

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has finished the week above 6,000 for the first time since 2008.

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What you need to know about Fairfax Media Limited's Domain spin-off

| Ian Crane

Domain Holdings Australia Pty Ltd (ASX: DHA) is set to list on 16 November

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Why I haven't bought shares in Afterpay Touch Group Ltd

| Ian Crane

Shares in Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) are trading near all-time highs.

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Should you buy shares in ASX Ltd for growth and income?

| Ian Crane

Shares in ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) are trading near their 52-week highs.

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Why spin-offs like Domain.com can turn into share market stars

| Ian Crane

Spin-offs like South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) can often become high-return investments that outperform their former parents.

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Here's how the S&P/ASX 200 hits 6,000 points in 2017

| Ian Crane

The S&P ASX200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index has risen 4.5% over the last month.

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Why I think Orora Ltd is the best packaging business on the ASX

| Ian Crane

Which of Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) and Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) has the best prospects? 

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3 shares to profit from the falling Australian dollar 

| Ian Crane

The Australian Dollar has fallen almost 5% against the American greenback since hitting a 12-month high in September.

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Why I fancy Challenger Ltd as an investment opportunity

| Ian Crane

Here's why the Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has been on the rise.

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Why I'm a buyer of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares

| Ian Crane

FY2017 cash profit at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) rose 18% to $6.938b.

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Why I'd buy Greencross Limited at today's share price

| Ian Crane

Shares in Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are up almost 10% over the last month 

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Why I think Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd is a buy at this share price

| Ian Crane

Shares in Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) are down more than 12% over the last 5 weeks.

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Is Synlait FPO NZX the next a2 Milk Company Limited?

| Ian Crane

Synlait FPO NZX's (ASX:SM1) share price is up almost 125% in 2017.

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Why I won't buy shares in Australian Agricultural Company Ltd 

| Ian Crane

Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) hasn't paid a dividend since 2008.

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5 ASX shares on my watch list for a U.S dollar recovery  

| Ian Crane

The Australian dollar is currently near 2-year highs against the US currency. 

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Can Ramsay Health Care Limited's share price bounce back after its 16% slump?

| Ian Crane

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is down 16% over the last 6 months.

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Seeking income? 3 high-yield dividend shares to buy today

| Ian Crane

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are three of my favourite dividend…

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Why I think Greencross Limited looks a buy at this share price

| Ian Crane

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price is up almost 10% since its interim results announcement.

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3 huge earnings results I'm watching this week

| Ian Crane

There’s been plenty of action over the last six months for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) recently.

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Why I own shares in Australia's Big 4 banks 

| Ian Crane

 Our big four banks like National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are among the most profitable banks in the world.

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Why the Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd share price could be a turnaround success

| Ian Crane

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is up almost 15% in the last 12 months. 

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Why the Costa Group Holdings Ltd share price just hit another record high

| Ian Crane

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price has been on fire. Here's why.

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Why I'm steering clear of iCar Asia Limited shares

| Ian Crane

iCar Asia Limited (ASX:ICQ) is an online automotive classifieds business that hasn’t been profitable since listing.

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Why I think Retail Food Group Limited is starting to look cheap 

| Ian Crane

Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) has continued to grow whilst managing to increase its dividend on each of the last 20…

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