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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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Carsales.com, Seek, Trade Me Group: What you need to know

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Popular online portals have control of their markets and can demand premiums.

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4 housing materials stocks leading the housing boom

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New home sales are driving the housing construction industry up.

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Winning engineering companies diversify business

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Different industries and geographical regions will boom and bust at different times

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Queensland offers royalty discount to kick start development

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Several companies have mining interests in the coal-rich region.

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Catch earnings growth from the housing market's rise through mortgage lenders

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Low interest rates and a rising market are leading to more loans and higher profits

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Diversify your stock-picking with these 3 investment companies

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Managed investments can be the bedrock for a healthy portfolio.

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These 4 companies will thrive with higher new car sales

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid financials and clear earnings growth always show the winners.

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2 companies to reap profits from expanding coal seam gas

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Thousands of skilled workers will be needed to develop sites in Surat Basin over next 10 years.

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These 4 All Ordinaries gainers had extraordinary rises

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Five-day gains of 14%-22% would make would make any investor happy.

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Iron miners, Domino's Pizza and Australand top the ASX 200 winners

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The ASX 200 has strong earners and lots of growth potential.

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ASX 100 top gainers last week

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Banks, iron miners, department stores and support services top the list of gainers.

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This micro-cap iron miner is one for the watch list

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

With positive news expected, investor groups are showing interest.

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3 micro-cap shale oil companies exploring in Canning Basin

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

WA shale oil potential could rival the current offshore oil development.

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Which of these 3 property stocks will be a winner?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These companies look to benefit from a revitalised property market, but is there still value left?

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Collection House or Credit Corp: Which could give you the better return?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Even between good companies, look for the stronger long-term growth.

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Bradken earnings guidance in line; Forge Group in trading halt

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

When market consensus is gloomy, it's usually a good time for stock-picking.

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RCG Corporation shareholders enjoy 219% 5-year total return

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The Athlete's Foot store earnings up 10.4% for 2013, and running strong into 2014.

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Valuing BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto — Warren Buffett-style

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use the equity/bond concept to see the bargains of the future.

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Why is Transfield Services up 59% in 3 months?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The sale of non-core assets and NBN contracts are fueling the rise.

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Telstra's Chinese auto website to list on New York Stock Exchange

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Carsales.com can give you just as a good an investment.

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2 small players and 1 big rail company are moving into the Pilbara

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Recent iron ore resurgence shines light on potential growers.

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3 IPOs that could pump up your portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The country will need more storage, packaging and transport and these three IPOs help to fill those needs.

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Banks, building materials, online jobs and flight bookings: ASX 100 stocks hitting new yearly highs

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Stocks hitting new highs can help you focus on successful businesses.

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Flat construction outlook is seen for 2014, 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telecom projects to fare the best, and mining, chemical-related projects to suffer.

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Could retirement communities be a long-term winner for these 3 companies?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Companies that specialise in this growing demographic plan to command a premium for their service

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Manufacturing index at a 3-year high with food and beverages leading the way

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

People still eat and drink in bad times, and more in good times.

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China's manufacturing sector continues expansion

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Australian mining exports turn up the volume

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Overseas fashion brands to flood in during 2014

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

More retail competition may mean more income for real estate investment trusts.

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Warren Buffett's valuable lesson from the GFC begins to pay off

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.

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3-year housing price highs point to growth for developers, builders

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Investors can still catch the stronger housing market is in its early stages.

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5 stocks with phenomenal 5-year total shareholder return

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Total shareholder return helps you see the whole income picture.

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4 housing stocks on the move

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Housing statistics say the industry is moving into a higher gear.

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Oroton fills in the revenue void with The Gap

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

New brand agreements and Asian expansion to make up for departure of Ralph Lauren.

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Crown, Echo Entertainment and Skycity Entertainment: 3 casino stocks to watch

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Macau's "City of Dreams" casino investment has a big payout; QLD's new casino licences open up competition.

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5 companies that shot up over the past week

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Moves like these can give investors hints at where to look at next.

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World food demand is making Aussie producers takeover targets

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Position yourself in the food industry for the long haul.

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Could you profit from overseas investment interest in Australian property?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

US property fund Blackstone looks to Australia's stable economy and attractive returns for acquisitions.

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3 rare earths miners to watch for future growth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sought after heavy metals are needed by mobile phone and advanced electronics companies.

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6 companies that will supply Asia's natural gas hunger

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Asian energy demand is calling for more Australian gas.

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4 small caps with momentum and room to grow

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

High earnings growth and attractive margins are attracting attention.

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