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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 potentially cheap large-cap stocks to beef up your portfolio

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Patient investors take advantage of price weakness.

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5 reasons Leighton Holdings shares might be cheap at today's prices

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Business changes may signal a company revival.

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3 big name stocks set to become BIGGER

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Asian expansion to open new markets, help maintain strong growth.

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5 reasons why beaten down Fortescue Metals Group Limited could be a contrarian buy

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Market anxiety and short-term setbacks can open up opportunities.

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3 money spinning stocks to own for the next 5 years

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Potential growth and value of these companies in the mid-term is very attractive.

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4 reasons why Oil Search Limited could be a takeover target

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Woodside Petroleum Limited may have it in its sights as oil production is set to boom.

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2 big stocks paying huge dividend yields over 5%

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Give your portfolio that extra oomph in income.

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3 reasons it's time to pick up Crown Resorts Ltd shares

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Short-term price weakness could be a bargain opportunity.

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5 reasons to stick with your DuluxGroup Limited shares

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Rising housing market and higher margins are driving growth.

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2 cheap stocks to buy if there is a market correction

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Look for deep discounts in good companies.

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Missed out on SEEK Limited's 54% gain? Try these hot growth stocks

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Strong gainers could be right in front of us.

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Try these 3 stocks to support a comfortable retirement

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Making the best investments now is essential for your future.

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4 reasons why Oil Search Limited shares are rising

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LNG producer to take a gigantic step up in production.

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Is $40 the next stop for BHP Billiton Limited shares?

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Shareholders look to gain from asset sales and a capital return.

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Why Western Areas Ltd shares dropped last week

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Watch this nickel producer as nickel prices climb 50% in only four months.

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3 blue-chip stocks paying BIG dividends

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Target these stocks for any May sell-off

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3 ASX100 stocks that could profit from the $50B Federal infrastructure plan

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Government wants to boost economy with big works projects

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3 things that could make Senex Energy the right oil stock for you

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New Cooper Basin oil development is raising earnings

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4 reasons why Origin Energy is hitting new highs

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The APLNG project's first LNG in mid-2015 is raising earnings expectations

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3 reasons Northern Star Resources may be a strong gold stock to Newcrest Mining

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New acquisition will make it the ASX's second largest gold miner

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3 stocks set to gain from housing's upswing

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Housing construction finance continues to rise, and building materials are still in demand.

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Do Stockland, JB Hi-Fi and Woolworths belong in your portfolio?

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Good stocks reward their shareholders over time.

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4 reasons why fast growing Ramsay Health Care should be in your portfolio

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Further expansion in French healthcare will add to revenues and international hospital network

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Macquarie, Perpetual, IOOF: tipped for Super growth

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Fund inflows expected to increase, expanding management fees

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3 things Computershare Limited has going for it in a bull market

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Rising stock markets and high volume share transactions keep the company in the black

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3 things that could make Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd ready to take off again

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Domestic and international store expansion is driving earnings

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4 reasons why you should own Aurizon Holdings Ltd before it leaves the station

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Expanding into the resource rich Pilbara would be a major move for the rail transport company

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Can Metcash Limited transform itself to turn around its declining share price?

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Wholesale distributor and retailer acquires Midas Australia stores, expanding auto services business

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3 things that could make APA Group a good choice for your energy portfolio

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Gas pipeline operator already handles half of all gas used in Australia and wants to grow network more

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Drillsearch Energy Limited is a hot stock for these 3 reasons

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New oil discoveries producing more than projections, share price pullback from recent high may be opportunity

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5 ASX 100 stocks hitting new highs in the past week: will they buck the trend in May?

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Energy, engineering and property companies moved forward

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The top 5 ASX 100 gainers over the past week

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A resurgence in engineering companies took the lead

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2 good reasons why Crown Resorts Ltd could be a smart play in the entertainment and leisure industry

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Domestic and international gambling venue expansion builds up the bull case for growth.

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Leighton Holdings Limited and Maca Ltd: 2 stocks for contrarian investors

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Industry woes open up opportunities for out-of-favour stocks.

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3 reasons why Santos Limited is looking forward to earnings gains in the next year

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New LNG production to drive revenues.

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Here's why Harvey Norman Holdings Limited and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd are taking the lead in retail

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These stocks are ahead of the rising retail trend.

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Fairfax Media Limited has a brighter outlook for these 3 simple reasons

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Share price recovery is strong and moves to build up digital media is showing returns.

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4 reasons to add Suncorp Group Ltd to your portfolio

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Business costs are expected to come down and changes are brightening prospects.

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Low interest rates and a high Aussie dollar should spur on these 3 stocks

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Higher sales and lower costs can lead to stronger earnings.

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3 solid dividend stocks you can buy today

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A good yield and a growing dividend is the best combination.

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