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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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The ASX 100 top 4 gainers in the past week

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A shortened holiday trading week still saw good price gains.

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Are these the 2 best stocks to benefit from rising consumer credit?

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Vendor finance and personal loan businesses will expand with consumer spending.

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Growing Chinese demand for Aussie beef could drive these stocks' earnings

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Foreign interest in high-quality food sources could revitalise Australian agriculture.

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7 stocks that Deutsche Bank thinks will have impressive earnings in 2014

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Cyclical stocks are set to shine this financial year.

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Take advantage of lower interest rates and a stronger Aussie dollar with these 7 stocks

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Sometimes the investment opportunities already in front of us can give us decent returns.

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3 reasons to pick-up Woolworths now

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The stalwart stock performs well when the economy is growing, yet holds its value in downturns.

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Woolworths Limited, Lend Lease Group and other ASX100 stocks hit new highs

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Is there momentum to drive them further?

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Top 4 ASX 100 gainers in the past week

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A shortened trading week still produced attractive share price moves.

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3 stocks with attractive dividend growth

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Rising dividends are just as important to portfolio returns as current yields.

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5 stocks that could service China's growing urbanisation

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5 service industries in demand that Australia could expand into.

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6 stocks for an expanding housing construction market

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How can you benefit from the rising demand in housing?

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ARB Corporation Limited and Blackmores Limited set to shine

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Short-term setbacks make buying opportunities for long-term successful companies.

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SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited and Crown Resorts Ltd: which should you own?

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Casino stocks may benefit from higher consumer spending and a growing Asian middle class.

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4 stocks to help plan a comfortable retirement

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Take control of your financial future.

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Could Suncorp Group Ltd be paying a special dividend in August?

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Insurer considers returning surplus capital to shareholders.

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Morgans thinks these 4 stocks have the power to drive earnings

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2 themes for potential returns this year and the next.

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2 utility stocks that could give your portfolio a little juice

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Having some basic portfolio earnings that you can count on is a good investing strategy.

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Is this the best healthcare business on the ASX?

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Private health insurance is in demand because people realise how costly it is without it.

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2 media stocks to own now

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Advertising and media go hand-in-hand to maximise earnings and business growth potential

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Build up your returns with these 3 building materials stocks

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Higher building pre-sales and housing finance for construction are pushing up materials demand.

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Your 4-stock high performance portfolio

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Sticking with quality stocks gives you a better chance for decent returns.

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Is this engineering company a buy now?

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A business restructuring and cost savings are expected to improve margins in next financial year.

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3 stocks to keep on trucking as the economy and consumer spending improve

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Higher sales volumes will lead to higher demand in transportation service.

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Is it time to pick up these stocks at a discount?

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Stocks coming down from new highs may offer buying opportunities.

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These healthcare companies may give you rosy cheeks of financial health

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Healthcare stocks can be defensive plays as well as offer earnings growth.

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3 stocks hitting new highs in the past week: Could this be the time to own them?

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A takeover bid sets one stock on fire and a major infrastructure developer gets its buy rating reaffirmed.

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Top ASX 100 gainers of the past week

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A South African bid for one of Australia's leading department stores leads the list.

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Which retail REITs should you own?

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Retail real estate investment trusts can be good long-term investments from growing property values and rising rental income.

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Pocket these 2 utilities companies now to power future returns

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Current acquisition plans may open up investment opportunities.

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3 fashion retailers you should have on your radar

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New brands, new stores and business restructuring could expand earnings as consumer spending rises.

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3 stocks that will benefit from rising consumer credit

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Increasing credit card applications and personal loans show demand for consumer debt is growing.

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3 gold stocks to watch as spot prices head above US$1,300/oz

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A weak US$ buoys prices and is China building up its gold reserves?

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These stocks could gain from the new Australia-Japan free trade agreement

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Tariffs and quotas will be changed allowing more exports and cheaper imports.

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2 cheap iron ore miners for your portfolio

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Chinese economic stimulus and infrastructure investments may drive iron ore demand up.

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Can the ASX All Ordinaries keep rising with the US S&P 500 for several more years?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The indices have a pattern of trending up and down together.

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2 engineering companies to buy as the mining industry resets

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Shifting to other sectors helps offset the loss of extra work coming from mining.

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Why is Premier Investments up over 20% in the past 3 months?

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Rising first-half earnings and a successful brand expanding in the UK offer good potential.

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3 stocks with the twin joys of rising revenue and attractive profit margins

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Strong revenues and decent profit margins give your investments the best chance to grow.

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4 reasons to own Sirtex Medical Limited

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Success in the US market and strong profit margins are propelling this healthcare innovator.

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2 professional service stocks offering buying opportunities

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Long-term growers with temporary setbacks can turn out to be bargains.

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