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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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Echo Entertainment Group Ltd – getting ready for big changes

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There's a QLD development opportunity for the casino operator.

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The stock picker's guide to Primary Health Care Limited in 2014

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The earnings outlook is for up to 13% growth this year.

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Orica Ltd and Incitec Pivot Limited – how will they grow?

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Mining explosives and chemicals makers adjust to softer mining outlook.

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3 professional services companies making the right changes

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Investors need companies with sound financials and growth potential.

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4 stocks with good earnings growth potential

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A combination of past growth history and analyst forecasts looks good for these stocks.

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Monadelphous Group Limited: Is the share price near fair value?

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Has the mining services pullback been overdone?

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3 telecom service companies to add to the watchlist

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This staple of modern living generates good profits.

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4 ASX 100 companies hitting new yearly highs

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Demergers, acquisitions, record transport volumes and share buybacks have created price growth.

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Whitehaven Coal and BHP Billiton Limited: 2 coal miners in the spotlight

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Production is up as coal spot prices improve.

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5 Reasons to like STW Communications Group Ltd.

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Australian media innovation is the next great export.

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4 food and dairy companies for investors to consider

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Look for quality, then for opportunity when picking stocks.

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ASX 200 gainers and losers for the week

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A gold miner is on top and a retailer had the biggest fall.

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4 gold miners rising this month

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Are gold stocks a bargain?

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4 retail REITs you should know about

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REITs are great long-term investments.

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Watch these 3 software services companies

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Financial services, enterprise and IT infrastructure needs power their demand.

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Trade Me Group Ltd and Fairfax Media Limited: 2 classified advertising stocks to follow

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Real estate, jobs, and vehicle sales websites can be great investments.

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5 stocks for the upcoming housing rise

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Brisbane housing market to take off after Sydney's market climbs.

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4 stocks giving more bang for your buck

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These companies have high earnings and revenue growth with attractive prices.

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Asciano prepares for 3-way competition in stevedoring industry

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There's big money to be made at our major city ports.

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4 top share price gainers over the past 6 months

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Will consumer discretionary companies reap the benefits of higher revenues?

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3 telecom stocks increasing networks and cloud computing capacity

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Mobility is key for consumers.

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Asciano Ltd and Aurizon Holdings Ltd – which is more bullish?

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Rail transport grows in strong cyclical upturn.

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Why is Harvey Norman Holdings Limited up 29% over the past 6 months?

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A turnaround in sales set stage for share price run-up.

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What companies will benefit from new vehicle sales increasing?

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Automotive Holdings Group and AP Eagers are both seeing higher sales.

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Home builders and big four banks are winners in November housing finance

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There's evidence of increased investment property purchases.

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4 ASX 50 stocks with a high ROE and net profit margin

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Blue-chip companies need to stay innovative and growing.

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4 stocks under $10 on the move up

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Start a position cheaply and easily.

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ASX 100 top 5 gainers for the week

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Iron ore, gold and copper producers were on the way up.

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4 stocks to diversify your portfolio

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Know the category of stocks for better returns.

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Top 4 ASX 50 performers over the past 2 months

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2014 looks better for business.

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5 stocks to watch in the Cooper Basin gas development

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Near-term LNG exports will drive even more business and acquisition activity.

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3 reasons to like David Jones Limited

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Post-Christmas sales may beat the $15.1 billion forecast.

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4 companies growing revenue and earnings over 10%

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Top and bottom line growth reveal true winners.

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4 stocks for the energy and housing themes of 2014

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Position yourself to be ahead of the market.

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Why is BlueScope Steel Limited up 13.6% over the past 3 months?

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Acquisitions and expansion of export operations point to business growth

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The January barometer is a distraction from investing

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Investors should consider a company's long-term earnings to measure growth potential.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd sells majority stake in Sensis for $454 million

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Telecom giant keeps 30% ownership.

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Higher building approvals bodes well for builders and material suppliers

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These companies have bright prospects.

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Qantas Airways Limited gets downgraded to junk status

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Moody's lowers rating by two with negative outlook.

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Wesfarmers Ltd, Perpetual Limited and Amcor Limited hit new yearly highs

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Two acquisitions and a spin-off start 2014.

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