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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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Federation Centres Ltd reports solid half-year gains: Should you buy now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Federation Centres Ltd (ASX:FDC) sees good earnings growth as it moves toward the proposed merger with Novian Property Group (ASX:NVN).

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Transpacific Industries Group Ltd sinks on reported net loss: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Transpacific Industries Group Ltd (ASX:TPI) is struggling with weak market conditions as company is turning around the business.

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iProperty Group Ltd reports annual results: Could 2015 be a big year?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) is growing its marketing-leading South East Asian property search website network at a quick pace.

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Magellan Financial Group Ltd doubles half-year profit: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

International investment management company Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) once again gains big from rising overseas markets.

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Origin Energy Ltd reports interim results: Should you buy on price weakness?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) reports small half-year net loss, but the market seems focused on the expected completion of Origin's…

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iiNet Limited sinks on flat half-year earnings: What you need to know

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Organic revenue growth has been gained from the NBN rollout, while iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) expands into east coast markets.

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ARB Corporation Limited reports interim results: Is it set for stronger growth in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARP) is looking towards further growth based on expected higher new vehicle sales in 2015.

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The Reject Shop Ltd reports interim results: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Comparable store sales are improving but still negative. Could the stock be a contrarian buy at multi-year share price lows?

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Toll Holdings Limited in shock takeover bid: Is it too late to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Buyout bid surprises market and Toll Holdings Limited (ASX:TOL) shareholders may get a 51% premium.

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Here's why Folkestone Education Trust is rising on half-year results

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Childcare centre REIT Folkestone Education Trust (ASX:FET) maintains its earnings uptrend with a growing property portfolio.

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Invocare Limited reports strong full year earnings gain: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid 11.6 % profit growth and stable market share from Australia's largest funeral home and cemetery operator Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC)…

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Monadelphous Group Limited reports disappointing results: Should you sell?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The oil price collapse in the energy sector on top of depressed mining prospects shows it's still too early for…

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Which ASX stock will be first to $100 a share? Here are the odds

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A major online bookmaker has set real odds on six companies to reach $100. Which are the favourites and long-shots…

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G8 Education Ltd delivers huge profit rise: Is it too late to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Childcare service provider G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) added over 200 centres in 2014 and may become the largest childcare company…

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Should Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd worry about a new online challenger?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Discount retailer Kogan plans to take grocery shopping market share from retail giants Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Here's why Crown Resorts Ltd could be a buying opportunity

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd's (ASX:CWN) Macau casinos may be in for a soft 2015, but the stock may be on its…

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Automotive Holdings Group Ltd climbs 3.5% on big profit gain: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Higher passenger vehicle sales drive double-digit half year revenue and earnings growth for Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE).

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Should you buy these 4 cheap looking stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Take advantage of short-term price weakness and pick up a good discount.

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3 big reasons to buy and hold REA Group Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) still dominates the online property search market with growing profits and fat margins.

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Mirvac Group reports 13.4% half year earnings gain: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid performance in commercial property and a rising housing market look set to push property developer Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) up.

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2 blue-chip stocks with huge yields over 6%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) offer dividend investors long-term income potential.

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Do the results of CSL Limited present a buying opportunity?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) disappoints the market with lower full-year guidance.

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2 sizzling stocks too hot to ignore

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) are near new highs, but their growth stories are nowhere near…

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These 3 mid-cap stocks may be tomorrow's blue-chips

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MGF) could have what it…

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The patient investor's way to make millions and 2 high-yield stocks to get started

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A 92-year-old US janitor and secret stock picking wonder has died with a US$8 million fortune. Find out how he…

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Here's why Cochlear Limited delivered booming profits

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Market leading hearing aid and "bionic ear" producer Cochlear Limited's (ASX:COH) half year earnings are up 94%.

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3 stocks to watch closely in reporting season

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Earnings results from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) represent important market topics.

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Here's why Oil Search Limited is the best energy stock to buy

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) is about to score a big US$800 million+ payday from its PNG LNG project.

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Here's why Crown Resorts Ltd's fortunes could turn up this year

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) may get a boost from rising Macau tourist numbers visiting its new venue opening this year.

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Are Ansell Limited and Primary Health Care Limited poised to run higher?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These healthcare sector companies are two solid defensive stocks for steady returns.

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Here's why Mcmillan Shakespeare Limited is a screaming buy

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Leading salary packaging company Mcmillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) looks to be returning to earlier earnings levels, which should really boost…

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Here's why you should snap up Wesfarmers Ltd shares now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Retail giant Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) may be preparing for some big moves in 2015.

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4 big dividend stocks for a secure retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Start creating your future wealth now with Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE) and two more solid…

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2 growth stocks yielding over 4% for a richer retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Bank term deposit rates heading south? No problem. Get growth stocks with decent yields like IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and…

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Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CEO Patrick Snowball oversaw the turnaround of Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and investors can look forward to further earnings and…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia and CSL Limited: Which will be the first $100 stock?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is leading CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) to $100 a share, but could next week's earnings results…

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Here's why Crown Resorts Ltd is climbing in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) gains more than 10% in just one month. Two new casinos opening this year could change…

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Here's why these 2 stocks are rising from the RBA's rate cut

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) and DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) took out new multi-year highs following the central bank's 0.25% rate…

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3 solid buy and hold stocks to build long-term wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are good choices for growth.

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Are these the best companies to own going into reporting season?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) are two stocks to watch.

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