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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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3 reasons to hold onto your Macquarie Group Ltd shares

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Rising financial markets and a vibrant housing market are driving earnings.

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Santos Ltd and Origin Energy Limited : Should you buy?

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Big energy producers are getting ready for the massive LNG export business to open up wide.

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2 cheap blue-chip stocks that you can buy right now

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Choosing established quality stocks offers the best chances for long-term investment success.

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Your instant diversified 4 blue-chip stock portfolio

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Use the power of income producing stocks and improve your investing potential.

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5 income stocks Credit Suisse thinks may have SUPER returns

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Increasing numbers of super and SMSF investments could drive demand in income stocks.

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2 cheap blue-chip stocks to juice your retirement portfolio

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Take advantage of short-term setbacks and build up your future wealth.

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Retire more confidently with these 2 dividend stocks

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Follow Warren Buffett's stock-picking philosophy for long-term wealth creation.

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Here's why it may be time to buy Flight Centre shares

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Strong store growth in big travel markets is generating higher earnings.

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3 reasons why Lend Lease Group is up 20% in 3 months

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Leading property developer shines, real estate and infrastructure become hot market topics.

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3 reasons you should hold onto your SEEK Limited shares

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Australia's number one jobs website is tapping into Asia's massive jobs market.

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5 reasons Amcor Ltd could be the blue-chip stock to power your returns

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Global packaging leader keeps on growing, making Asian acquisitions.

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Resmed Inc and Suncorp Group Ltd: Is it time to buy?

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How can the healthcare provider and insurer help improve your investment returns?

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Why are Stockland Corporation shares up 1.8%?

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Foreign bidder trumps property developer's takeover offer.

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3 hot growth stocks to help fire up returns

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Focusing on quality stocks with high growth leads to stronger returns.

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Here's why you should hold onto Woodside Petroleum Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

What are the next steps for this energy giant? Take advantage of the market's impatience to find out.

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4 reasons Leighton Holdings Ltd shares are up 5% in the past week

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New contracts and proposed $50B Federal infrastructure plan may be improving outlook.

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3 blue-chip stocks to retire with and 5 investing mistakes to avoid

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Learn from millionaires' mistakes and make your retirement more comfortable.

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Is Myer Holdings Ltd at bargain prices?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Weaker sales and possible David Jones takeover by South Africa's Woolworths Holdings have chilled its outlook.

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Why BHP Billiton Limited is looking cheap now

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Ignore short-term herd mentality and look at the big picture.

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4 things that could make AGL Energy Ltd shares attractive now

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Growth and acquisition prospects for one of the leading energy suppliers looks promising.

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SEEK, CSL and Ramsay Health Care: Fast growing companies to buy today

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Market leaders that offer attractive earnings growth and quality.

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2 companies that could double earnings in 3 years

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High growth stocks are out there if you look.

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3 large-cap stocks paying LARGE dividends

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Dividends should be the backbone of any portfolio.

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4 reasons Transurban Group is a long-term growth stock

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Growing dividends and a larger toll road network raise future earnings potential.

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3 reasons to buy Boral Limited shares

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Housing construction rise increases building materials demand.

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Why SEEK Limited and REA Group Limited are hot money spinning stocks

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They have the four things investors look for in great stocks.

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3 things that could make Origin Energy and Oil Search Limited top stock picks

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LNG export business expected to boom as projects begin production.

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4 growing IT stocks that should be on your investing radar

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You don't have to be a tech whiz to see the profit potential.

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3 retailing stocks to set you up for the new financial year

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Escape the warm winter retail blues with all-weather popular stocks

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Is it time to hold onto Suncorp Group Ltd shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Large asset write-down and sagging life insurance business raise questions.

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4 reasons the mining bust may be done and 2 large-cap stocks to hold onto

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Higher share prices and increased takeover activity are signalling the passing of the downturn.

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2 stocks for every retirement portfolio

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They have long-term staying power and growth over the decades.

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2 large-cap stocks that could be in undervalued territory

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Take advantage of short-term market mispricing.

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3 reasons Qantas Airways Limited shares are climbing higher

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Is its restructuring and cost cutting showing progress?

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4 reasons why Beach Energy should be on your hot stock list

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Record oil production is driving revenue and new gas supply agreement made with major energy company

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Suncorp Group Ltd's $500 million write-down: what investors need to know

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How will this change the insurer's restructuring plan and full year guidance?

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3 BIG dividend blue-chip stocks to hold onto for years

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Set up your portfolio for personal wealth in the future

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3 large-cap stocks with high dividend growth to consider

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Portfolio returns can greatly benefit from increasing dividend income.

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How to profit from Nickel's bull run

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Citigroup forecasts nickel metal prices may rise 50% in next year.

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3 reasons Newcrest shares may start to climb as gold prices stabilise

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A new gold mine opening and an Indian election result may change its direction.

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