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Darryl Daté-Shappard

I started investing after finding a copy of Peter Lynch's "Beating the Street" in the English book section of a library in Japan, where I was living at the time in 1997. Seeing that regular people can find investment ideas just as easily as professionals, I used the philosophy of that book to invest in stocks in Japan, and later in Australia after moving in 2001. I also have experience in property investing, and went on to complete my masters degree in Applied Finance at QUT in Brisbane. I follow the investment style of Peter Lynch, Phillip Fisher and Warren Buffett-- knowing what you invest in, doing your homework to keep up with a stock's story and holding a healthy skepticism of what the stock market calls "value".

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4 ways to improve your investing

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Slater & Gordon (ASX:SGH) are two quality companies to start your share investing with.

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Look out! 3 stocks to avoid

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Potential headwinds for Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) and Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) could push investors away.

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4 stocks I'd buy for my own retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) could be a strong investment line-up…

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Should you buy these market-beating stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The last six months' gains for Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX: SUN), M2 Group Ltd (ASX: MTU) and Premier Investments Limited…

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Should you chase these 3 fast growers?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The market loves high growth stocks like Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT),…

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Why Santos Ltd, SEEK Limited and Tassal Group Limited are enticing growth stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Do Santos Ltd (ASX: STO), SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) and Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) offer a good trade-off between…

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Are Rio Tinto Limited and Cochlear Limited buying opportunities?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Take advantage of the business cycles Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) are going through right now.

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CSL Limited and Aristocrat Leisure Limited: 2 attractively valued growth stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) offer promising growth over the next few years.

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3 stocks that could be tomorrow's blue-chips

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Which signs make Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) look like they could become attractive…

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3 reasons to like Telstra Corporation Ltd and TPG Telecom Ltd

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) both have rewarded shareholders in the past two years, but they…

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3 stocks surging on the ASX: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Here's why Toll Holdings Limited (ASX:TOL), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) are up around 4%.

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4 high-yield stocks attracting dividend investors

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) are all known for…

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Here's why Suncorp Group Ltd and Computershare Limited could be your ticket to riches

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

After doubling the ASX 200's 12-month gains, here's why there's still more room to run for Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN)…

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4 stocks Credit Suisse names as SMSF investment targets: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

$24 billion in SMSF money is entering the market in the next few years. Challenger Limited (ASX:CGF), Caltex Australia Limited…

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3 stocks beating the market

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX:CAB), M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) have surprised and impressed the market.

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Here's why Santos Ltd and Crown Resorts Ltd look to be 2 attractively valued growth stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) have large expansion plans over the next few years.

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Do you have these 5 rising stars in your portfolio?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Leighton Holdings…

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3 high-growth stocks that could give your portfolio a boost

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) all look hot growth stocks.

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3 stocks near 52-week lows: Are they bargain opportunities?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGK) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) are near 52-week lows, but…

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Which of these 2 high-yield stocks should you own?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Suncorp Group Limited (ASX:SUN) and Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SVW) both have high yields, but one has stronger growth prospects.

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Is it time to own Woolworths Limited and BHP Billiton Limited?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Market leaders BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) still have solid growth plans.

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Buy stocks the Warren Buffett way with Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd and Amcor Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) are growing companies even Buffett might like.

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CSL Limited and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited: 2 solid growers for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) may have more room to run over the next year.

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Former high-flyer Breville Group Ltd near 52-week lows: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Loss of a lucrative US distribution agreement causes an earnings setback for Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG), but its UK and…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) can help build long-term…

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ResMed Inc. and Brambles Limited: 2 solid growth companies to buy now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) have good growth prospects over the next few years.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited got slammed down 4% today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Further iron ore price weakness could cut into Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG).

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Suncorp Group Ltd and Westfield Corp near 52-week highs: Is it too late to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

What growth and dividend opportunities do Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD) have to offer?

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2 fast-rising stocks you need to watch

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

How much higher can Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) go after climbing more than 20% since…

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3 simple ways to start winning at investing

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use these tips to help find good stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and CSL Limited…

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2 high-yield stocks that beat the banks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) offer better yields and possibly more upside.

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd hits new 52-week low: Is it time to snap up a bargain?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) is a good opportunity now.

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3 high-yield stocks to retire comfortably with

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Plan to make retirement easier with high-yielding stocks like Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC), Sydney Airport Limited (ASX:SYD) and IOOF Holdings…

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APN News and Media Limited rockets up 4% on demerger talk: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

APN News and Media Limited (ASX: APN) may spin-off its APN New Zealand businesses into a new listing. Could that…

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3 reasons to hold onto your Origin Energy Ltd shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) is expecting a step-change up in revenue in 2015. Is it time to get ready?

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Transurban Group, Slater & Gordon Limited hit new highs: Is it too late to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Great profits have driven up Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), but…

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Macquarie Group Ltd, Harvey Norman Holdings Limited, Stockland Corporation Ltd: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The rising housing market is spurring growth for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Stockland Corporation…

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Avoid these 2 investing mistakes to make yourself richer

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) are good examples of how to avoid common investing mistakes.

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4 results season winners paying bigger dividends

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The income tap is wide open with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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4 rock-solid growth prospects for the year ahead

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC): 4 solid growth…

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