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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SEEK Limited, Newcrest Mining Limited, Navitas Limited: 3 stocks making big moves

February 20, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

All three have risen by over 20% in share price since November.

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6 stocks UBS said were reporting well in February

February 20, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Housing-related and discretionary retail stocks were standouts.

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Which of these 3 IT stocks gave the best total shareholder return?

February 20, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Information technology helps people do their jobs better and faster.

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Why is Boral Limited up 17% in the past 2 months?

February 19, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Strengthening Australian and U.S. housing markets are raising earnings.

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Australand Property Group build profit gains

February 19, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Underlying profit up 4.1%, strong investor appetite for prime assets.

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4 reasons to like Computershare Limited

February 19, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Increasing share transactions and corporate activities point to a stronger 2014.

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Challenger Ltd half-year underlying net profit up 10%

February 19, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

It now has $45 billion in funds under management.

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Use Buffett's return on total capital analysis to find stock winners

February 18, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

This stock picking tool shows the power of debt and equity.

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Toll Holdings Limited: the road freight transport market leader you should know

February 18, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its large scale of business keeps it in the lead.

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iiNet Limited expands service network and strategic partnerships

February 18, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Convergence of mobile, internet and digital entertainment is driving force for company interconnections.

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Energy and classified advertising: 2 themes for investing

February 18, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

They supply what we want and need.

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Weaker Australian dollar brings down SkyCity Entertainment half-year profit

February 17, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Adelaide casino renovations are ongoing, but disrupted gaming.

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David Jones Limited: quarterly like-for-like sales up 2.1% and online sales grew 150%

February 17, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Aggressive discounting cuts into sales growth.

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Stockland Corporation Ltd residential construction up with strengthening housing market

February 17, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

First-half 2014 results show growing settlement numbers.

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Aurizon Holdings Ltd hits new all-time high

February 17, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Quarterly rail haulage volumes have been on the rise over the past year.

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Why did Carsales.com Limited, OZ Minerals Limited and Qantas rise over 10% in 1 week?

February 17, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The ASX 100 top gainers for the week.

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Newcrest Mining Limited, Regis Resources Limited and other gold miners see strong share price gains

February 17, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gold back up above $1,300/oz from December lows.

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Stock picking tools: Find strong earners with good returns on equity

February 17, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

How much is a company earning on your invested equity?

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Transpacific Industries Group Ltd makes big half-year profit, pays down debt by $266 million

February 14, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sale of commercial vehicles group and cost-cutting measures improve company outlook.

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G8 Education Ltd and Affinity Education Group Ltd: childcare services on a growth path

February 14, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Childcare is in constant demand from busy parents.

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Challenger Ltd, Asciano Ltd: 2 bargain growth stocks

February 14, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance, retirement annuities and rail transport can make good long-term returns.

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AGL Energy Ltd and Collection House Limited: 2 stocks to watch

February 14, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

These two companies look to have bright futures.

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A stock picker's guide to Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd

February 13, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Australia's largest holiday and flight reservations company is expanding into US and UK markets.

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James Hardie Industries, Oz Minerals Limited and David Jones Limited: why are they up by over 15% in the past two months?

February 13, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Housing market growth, rising copper and gold production, and a surprise board reshuffle set the stage.

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Carsales.com Limited moves into high gear with 17% half-year profit gain

February 13, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

All business segments up in revenue, and Brazilian car website investment performs well.

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Village Roadshow Ltd and Indoor Skydive Australia Group Ltd: 2 leisure and entertainment stocks to know

February 12, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Theme parks, film production and simulated parachuting attract customers and investors.

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A stock picker's guide to Recall Holdings Ltd

February 12, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Information management services are growing with business data storage and retrieval needs.

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Investment properties and home construction rise seen in housing finance commitments

February 12, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Value of investment home commitments rises more than owner occupier.

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Breville Group Ltd: 4 reasons to cook up profits

February 12, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Household appliance innovation and brand name development sets it apart.

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Tox Free Solutions expands footprint into east-coast industries

February 12, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Top and bottom line growth supported by acquisitions in QLD.

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2 stocks under $5 on investors' radars

February 11, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Energy and gaming machine industries are growth themes now.

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How to pick good stocks : the power of consumerism

February 11, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use your own consumer experience to find rewarding stocks

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Graincorp Ltd, Australian Agricultural Company Ltd, Bega Cheese Ltd: Food producers to watch

February 11, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Emerald Agribusiness Group becomes takeover target of Japanese Sumitomo Corporation.

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Aurora Oil and Gas Limited takeover bid could attract more attention to Eagle Ford shale oil

February 11, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Energy producers are eyeing acreage in the resource rich Texas oil region.

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Slater and Gordon Limited is growing brand awareness and earnings

February 10, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The law firm has high name brand recognition in Australia and is expanding in the UK.

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Could Orica Ltd spin off another business like DuluxGroup Limited?

February 10, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its chemicals business is in external review and a sale or float could be an option.

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4 stocks to watch with housing construction still expanding

February 10, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Was 2012-2013 the low point in the property cycle?

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The intelligent way to invest

February 10, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Benjamin Graham's four investing principles.

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Mayne Pharma Group half-year update points to 20% revenue rise

February 10, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Acquisitions, more products and increased US market penetration have raised expectations.

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Aurora Oil & Gas skyrockets on takeover offer, while gold miners Newcrest Mining Limited and Regis Resources shine

February 10, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The weekly top gainers and losers on the ASX 100.

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