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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Take advantage of higher financial markets with Macquarie Group Ltd and Magellan Financial Group Ltd

May 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise, the ASX is hitting multi-year highs.

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Suncorp Group Ltd and Fortescue Metals Group Limited: 2 cheap stocks to buy now

May 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Business changes are catalysts for future earnings growth.

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Are Tabcorp Holdings Limited, Tatts Group Limited and SkyCity the best gaming stocks?

May 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

As consumer discretionary spending increases, people will use more money for entertainment activities.

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3 auto stocks to keep your portfolio revved up

May 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Improving economy and low interest rates environment will help auto sales growth

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Plan for long-term growth with Woolworths Limited, Brambles Limited and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd

May 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Foolish investors need not worry about high frequency trading.

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Stockland Corporation Ltd, Mirvac Group and Lend Lease Group: revenues to rise from growing housing market

May 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher new home sales driving housing construction.

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Is it time to buy these 3 growing leisure and travel businesses?

May 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Find quality companies by following the flow of money.

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Can Fairfax Media Limited take back market share with a stronger domain.com.au?

May 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Real estate website business restructure will help focus earnings growth potential.

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3 stocks with strong share price growth in the last 3 months

May 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gains may continue into the new financial year.

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Get ready for cyclical growth with these 4 stocks

May 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Demand for basic materials for business rises as economy expands.

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4 ASX 100 stocks making new highs: can they rise more in May?

May 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

All Ordinaries Index hits 52-week high; good start heading into typically weak period

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Top 5 ASX 100 gainers over the past week

May 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Lower iron ore prices cause index to sag, but these stocks had a different story.

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Is Myer Holdings Ltd at bargain prices?

May 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flat comparable sales in third quarter hold share price down.

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3 stocks Credit Suisse thinks could be ripe for takeover offers

May 2, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Mergers and acquisitions growth signals a stronger economy.

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4 stocks that climbed over 10% in April

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Business restructures and strong reporting results pushed share prices higher.

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4 stocks that would be good to pick-up cheap in a market sell-off

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Don't worry about "sell in May and go away" - pick up discounts after it's done.

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3 resources stocks with turnaround potential

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Buying opportunities sometimes come when companies are waiting for the next big project.

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UGL Limited and Austal Limited: 2 up-and-coming stocks for your portfolio

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Take advantage of market weakness and find good stocks in beaten-down industries.

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2 energy stocks to make big gains from new LNG exports in the next 12 months

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The PNG LNG project and the APLNG project are scheduled to start production soon.

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Should you buy these 2 hot housing construction stocks?

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The building materials producers see revenues up from Australian and US property market recovery.

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Are these the best 2 REITs to build your wealth?

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Real estate investment trusts round out and balance portfolios for stable returns

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When bank stocks are high, Macquarie Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Limited may be good value

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Focus on market leaders to help portfolio returns potential.

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Why investors should know about JB Hi-Fi Limited's new growth plan

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Next phase in store creation will capitalise on rising housing market.

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4 companies with growing dividend records to buy

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Money spinning companies reward shareholders over the long term.

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2 cheap stocks in unloved industries

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

When the market gets disappointed about an industry's prospects, bargains can develop.

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3 growth stocks at reasonable prices

April 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Past track records can be fair indicators of future performance.

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JB Hi-Fi Limited, Orica Limited and Incitec Pivot Limited: Could Wesfarmers be interested in them?

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

What would be a good fit for the retailing giant?

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Is it time to buy Caltex Australia Limited or Boral Limited?

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Good companies make tough decisions to implement change.

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Are these the 2 best long-term healthcare buys?

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Healthcare companies can be good drivers of growth.

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Super Retail Group, Flight Centre and Resmed Inc are reasonably priced for future growth

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use Peter Lynch's earnings to price rule of thumb to recognise reasonable prices for good growth.

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Is it time to buy beaten-down Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Has the market punished the share price too much?

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Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd: which telco should you own?

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Adding more digital content services and the NBN rollout are keys to growth.

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Should you buy Bluescope Steel Limited for some strong gains?

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Improving earnings and a number of acquisitions tell the story.

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These 3 stocks could potentially double earnings in 5 years

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use the "rule of 72" to discover high-growth opportunities.

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Pick up these 3 retailers as shoppers return to stores

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Low interest rates and rising consumer spending make a good climate for retailing.

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Strengthen your dividend income with these 3 utilities stocks

April 29, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Growth can come from meeting new energy demands.

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Build a road towards higher returns with Transurban Group and Lend Lease Group

April 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

New projects and an acquisition of a toll road portfolio improves company outlooks.

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3 energy stocks that could give some bounce to your portfolio

April 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Two oil companies with growing production and one potential US LNG play.

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Could Westpac Banking Corp, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Origin Energy Limited be ready to rise?

April 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

These 3 ASX 100 stocks hit new highs in the past week.

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Get exposure to the growing housing market with these 3 companies

April 28, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The winners are the sites where sellers want to be seen and buyers can get the most property info.

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