Darryl Daté-Shappard, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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REA Group Limited, Amcor Limited, Aurora Oil and Gas hit new highs

February 10, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

A big takeover offer premium and impressive half-year earnings set new records for these companies.

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Eagle Ford oil producer Aurora Oil & Gas Limited gets $1.84 billion takeover offer

February 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Baytex Energy Corporation offers $4.10 per share, drives share price up over 50%.

FlexiGroup Limited acquires rival Rentsmart and scores a 14% half-year profit rise

February 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its payment solutions and leasing footprint expands into big retailers.

Wesfarmers Ltd, Woolworths, Metcash Limited: Food retailing industry rises the most

February 7, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

ABS retail trade estimates are 2.5% higher for December.

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How to survive corrections and pullbacks

February 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Stocks need to take "breathers" during their ascent.

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Mortgage Choice Limited, Macquarie Group Ltd and Xero among service sector winners

February 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Finance and insurance is seeing the biggest expansion.

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd aims to grow sales with online and international push

February 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

New boss to drive expansion with his Trade Me experience.

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Stocks to watch: food, beverages and building materials are expanding

February 6, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Performance of Manufacturing Index down in January, but bright spots are evident.

Stay in the market with the dollar-averaging strategy

February 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

This is one of the most common investment methods.

3 fast growing stocks putting cash in shareholders' bank accounts

February 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

You don’t have to be a financial wizard to find these companies.

4 stocks worth knowing as they may be heading higher

February 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

The revenue and earnings advances will please investors.

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Mirvac Group, National Australia Bank, APA Group: 3 high-dividend stocks to bank on now

February 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

High yield and strong earnings growth equal great returns.

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Flight Centre, Fortescue Metals Group Limited: 3 high-growth stocks

February 5, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

These companies all had earnings-per-share growth more than 20% in 2013.

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Why it's time to get bullish on mining with BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited

February 4, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Buying cyclical stocks when their industry is down sets you up for future returns.

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Which companies will benefit from the upward trend in building approvals?

February 4, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Building approvals for December were down, but the general trend is still up.

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Goodman Group: one of the best REITs in the ASX 100

February 4, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Long-term growth, steady returns and financial strength make this business attractive.

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Juice your returns with Senex Energy Ltd and M2 Group Ltd

February 4, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Stable financial bases and further expansion potential make these companies winners.

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JB Hi-Fi Limited sees solid 10% half-year profit rise

February 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

February reporting season opens with positive news from a retailer.

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3 bullish growth stories carrying on into 2014

February 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

These growth stories are still in play.

3 great stocks for total shareholder returns

February 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Share price gains and dividends go hand-in-hand with growth.

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These 3 debt-free companies prove cash is king

February 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Low or no debt takes stress off the balance sheet.

Fortescue Metals Group Limited: strong top line growth heading into 2014

February 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sustained earnings growth comes from revenue expansion.

5 ASX 100 gainers for the week

February 3, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Navitas and Recall Holdings performed best in the last week of January.

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3 lifestyle investment stocks for a long-term horizon

January 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Pubs, homes and retirement options for an investor's portfolio.

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Is this stock a new power in electrical generation?

January 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

NSW public asset sale of Macquarie Generation may make a 4th pillar in power industry.

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3 pharmaceutical stocks with strong prospects

January 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Product pipelines needs to be wide and full for strong and growing earnings.

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Why is Newcrest Mining Limited up 23% over the past month?

January 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Its benefited from a mini gold price rally.

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The stock picker's guide to Arrium Ltd

January 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher iron ore spot prices and a weaker Aussie dollar have seen a big share price movement.

Higher new home sales will ring the register for these stocks

January 31, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Home sales in 2013 have reversed previous downward trends.

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3 engineering companies to watch

January 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Diversity in industry and geography keep strong companies going.

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3 rival healthcare stocks for Healthscope's potential return

January 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

IPO could be one of the largest in several years.

High-yield dividend stocks to grow your returns

January 30, 2014 | Darryl Daté-Shappard

Dividends are the foundation of your portfolio.