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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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Here are 2 great stocks to profit from the falling Aussie dollar

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The Aussie may slip below US$75 cents by mid-2015. ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and even JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) could…

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Do you know these 4 reasons for selling a stock?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Breaking up is hard to do. When is time to let go of a stock?

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2 solid growth stocks for long-term returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Avoid the comedy market woes altogether. Pick up Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) for better returns…

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Will these LNG producers be sitting pretty come 2016?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Gas producers like Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) could see a revenue surge when three new…

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2 of the best mid-caps to own in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) are set to grow strongly over the next few years.

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Can these 2014 stock stars rise further in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) made high double-digit gains in the past year, but can these winners…

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Is this blue-chip stock with a huge 6.6% yield on your buy list?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Falling oil prices can open buying opportunities for companies in short-term trouble.

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Get rich carefully with these 3 growing high-yield stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE), Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) have high expected dividend growth over the…

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Can you smash the market with these 4 stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Owning a good mix of high growth and solid dividend stocks gives you the edge you need to beat the…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd and SEEK Limited: 2 stocks ready to buy right now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) have ambitious expansion plans over the coming years.

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How to pick stocks like the pros – Part 2: Peter Lynch, rock star fund manager

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Peter Lynch's down-to-earth stock picking methods would have found great stocks like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) and Greencross…

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A stock picker's guide to Carsales.Com Ltd in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Online car sales website Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) still dominates its industry and recent overseas acquisitions expand its presence in Asia…

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8 stocks set to benefit from crashing oil prices

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Companies like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) could see a boost in earnings if oil continues down…

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The lazy investor's way to wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) have maintained upward earnings trends, making it easier for lazy investors…

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2 blue-chips I'd buy for future dividend wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX: SYD) could be steady income stocks…

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A stock picker's guide to REA Group Limited for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

realestate.com.au operator REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is still a fast grower, but can it be a big hit as it…

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How to pick stocks like the pros – Part 1: Warren Buffett, investor billionaire

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use the investing techniques of Buffett, the "Oracle of Omaha", to find ASX stock winners like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and…

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Ramsay Health Care Limited and Woodside Petroleum Limited: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) have good opportunities for acquisitions and business growth…

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Newcrest Mining Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited: Is now the time to own them?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are up over 30% in the past twelve months. Can…

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2 solid growth stocks to beef up your returns in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE) offer both steady growth and high dividend yields

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3 high-yield stocks to buy and hold for the next 5 years

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) , Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) offer solid yields and…

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A stock picker's guide to Suncorp Group Ltd for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Well-known insurer and bank is poised to have a strong year of earnings growth and is a high-yield stock for…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd and Cochlear Limited: 2 stocks for solid growth in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Set these investing goals for a profitable New Year and own quality stocks like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Cochlear…

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Here's why Atlas Iron Limited was up 40%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A quick rally in iron ore prices has catapulted junior miners up. Has iron ore finally hit bottom?

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2 blue-chip stocks tipped to rise in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) could be looking at double-digit earnings growth over the next few…

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6 stocks and 3 big investing themes for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Get a leg up on stock picking in 2015 with these business drivers

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Crown Resorts near 52-week lows- Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) has a number of promising opportunities before it in 2015, but will they be enough to…

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3 compelling reasons to stick with your ResMed Inc (CHESS) shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ResMed Inc (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) is a market leader in the US respiratory aid industry with specialised products about to break…

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2 blue-chip stocks yielding over 5.5% for your children's future wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) have good track records for rewarding dividend growth

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3 rising stocks to make 2015 a happy New Year

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CarSales.com Ltd (ASX:CRZ), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC) offer good growth with more room to run…

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2 beaten down big name stocks for your dividend portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Be greedy when others are fearful and pick up BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT)…

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Here's why Skilled Group Ltd rocketed up 20%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A merger of equals proposal from its competitor catapulted Skilled Group Ltd (ASX: SKE) shares up, but the market is…

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4 big stocks pro fund managers are targeting in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Professional investors are looking for juicy gains in 2015 with names like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and…

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Wesfarmers Limited and Slater & Gordon Limited: 2 stocks that can't be ignored

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are at attractive prices for the growth potential they have.

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3 top investing tips and 2 star stocks to rock 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) have high profit margins and expanding businesses. They could be rising stars…

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Dump your portfolio duds and buy these 3 stocks for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) could be the stocks that fire up your portfolio…

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3 big bargain stocks for your own Boxing Day buys

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) are looking cheap now, but could…

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Will these top 5 ASX 200 gainers be the leaders in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

With gains of over 90% in 2014, can these winners continue upward in 2015? Are you too late to jump…

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Are these 3 mistakes robbing you of investing returns?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Invest the Buffett way with REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM).

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Telstra Corporation Ltd expands Asian business with Pacnet acquisition: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd's (ASX: TLS) purchase of a data centre and sub-sea telecom cable network business is another step in…

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