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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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Ramsay Health Care Limited & Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd: Will they post high growth in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Take Peter Lynch's six-month portfolio check-up and see which stocks stay and which get shown the door.

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Crown Resorts Ltd and Echo Entertainment Group Ltd: Where should you bet for growth in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A winner in the battle to develop a new world-class integrated resort in Brisbane may be declared in 2015. One…

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Here's why you should stick with your Woodside Petroleum Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The cashed-up energy market leader is making new acquisitions and investments to fill its production pipeline and is on the…

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3 growth stocks to watch closely in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) made strong gains in 2014. They could impress…

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2 solid growth stocks at Boxing Day bargain prices

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are at discount prices, but have strong growth in the…

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2 enticingly cheap stocks for your value portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) have that balance of good growth and reasonable pricing that shout…

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2 high-yield stocks for a blue-chip retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Investors can meet their financial goals with quality income stocks even without an SMSF. Keeping it simple is key.

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Here's why it's time to turn bullish on Woodside Petroleum Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A 40%+ fall in oil prices could actually help Australia’s largest energy producer and turn on the juice in 2015…

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Here are 4 top stocks for the falling Aussie dollar

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Turn a weak Aussie dollar to your advantage by buying these four stocks with successful overseas businesses.

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3 stocks that could be set for a big 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) are expanding overseas where the markets could…

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Snap up these 2 beaten-down stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are way off from previous highs and looking like real Boxing Day…

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Should you bet on these 3 fast growers in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) are forecast to have solid earnings growth…

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Are Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd & Magellan Financial Group Ltd 2 stocks with unstoppable growth?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) have strong growth engines to power your returns.

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2 high-yield dividend stocks I'd buy with my Christmas money

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) are high-yield stocks that could be stuffing Christmas…

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2 healthcare stocks you need to keep your portfolio in tip-top shape for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Global healthcare stocks Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) have strong top and bottom line growth heading into 2015.

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Forget the weak market and focus on these 3 growth stocks in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), ResMed Inc (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE) could be an oasis of…

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4 high-growth stocks to supercharge your portfolio in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) may have what…

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3 huge dividend stocks for retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG) have big yields, good five-year earnings…

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Does the NBN deal make Telstra Corporation Ltd a stock to own in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

As Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) expands into Asia and cloud computing services, payments for its copper phone network handover and…

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Suncorp Group Ltd and Carsales.Com Ltd: 2 stocks to double your portfolio in 7 years

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) have the growth and yield you need to help hit your target…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Woodside Petroleum Limited: 2 blue-chip stocks with yields above 5.9%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) have fantastic yields for income and retirement investors.

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Can these S&P/ASX 200 top share gainers turn on the juice again in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG), Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) had spectacular gains in the last…

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Are you missing out on these 3 sizzling growth stocks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and My Net Fone Limited (ASX:MNF) had great results in FY 2014…

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3 cheap big-name stocks to snap up for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Get your Christmas stock shopping done in time for 2015 by picking up REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Suncorp Group Ltd and Telstra Corporation Ltd: 2 blue-chips you'll want to hold in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Load up on popular blue-chips now ahead of the crowd as interest rates could bottom out further in 2015.

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2 buy and hold stocks for a richer 2015 and beyond

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Own stocks like REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) to secure a better retirement.

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2 top dividend stocks to smash the returns on term deposits

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Make 2015 the year of the big, fat dividend with Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Ansell Limited: 2 stealth stocks on the move

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Learn the ways of the stock ninja and find value in the shadows with Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Ansell…

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Woolworths Limited and McMillan Shakespeare Limited: 2 stocks to deliver in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) could be offering good value now for long-term investors.

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Should you bet on Telstra Corporation Ltd for 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has massive growth plans for Asia and its cloud application business, but will it add to…

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Smash the market over 2015 with these 2 stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) could be the two stocks that rock your portfolio returns.

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Woodside Petroleum Limited near 52-week lows: Is this the bottom?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Falling oil prices may have sent Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares spiraling down, but could it be in bargain territory…

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3 hot mid-cap stocks to buy in December

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Thriving mid-cap companies like Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CRZ), M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) can offer surprising growth potential.

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Could these Australian oil companies be takeover targets?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is looking for acquisitions, but Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Senex Energy Ltd…

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Here's why these 3 stocks could make rewarding gifts in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could be the best…

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3 companies to buy for your children's future wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Teach your kids how to make money investing with three great stock tips: Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), Greencross Limited…

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2 rock-solid growth stocks for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) are solid growers and great buy and hold stocks for the next decade.

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TPG Telecom Ltd and Sirtex Medical Limited: 2 top shareholder return stocks ready to rise in 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) had amazing share price gains over the past year and 2015…

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CSL Limited and Cochlear Limited: Snap up these top healthcare stocks for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) could be the two healthcare stocks you need to beat the market's performance.

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Your 5 stock high growth and dividend portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These five stocks help you load up on growth and build a strong income base.

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