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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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2 high quality companies to set you up for a great 2015: Part 2

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) have that combination of good growth and dividend income…

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2 high quality companies to set you up for a great 2015: Part 1

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Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Carsales.com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) have the kind of high performance and earnings growth that Warren Buffett…

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Grab these 3 companies growing faster than 15% for a sizzling 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) could be the earnings powerhouses…

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Is Crown Resorts Ltd you best bet for 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A weakening Macau gambling market is taking the wind out of Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), leaving its share price flat.

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Rio Tinto Limited, Santos Ltd and Atlas Iron Limited: Why you should avoid these 3 stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

When commodity markets head south, even the major players are price takers. Set yourself up for better returns in 2015…

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CSL Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited: 2 growth stock stars for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Healthcare leaders CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are rising to new highs while the ASX is…

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How to double your stock portfolio in 5 years

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are great stocks for high growth.

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2 of the best blue-chip stocks for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) could be two blue-chip stocks that help set you up for…

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Suncorp Group Ltd: Will the flash Brisbane storm slam its bottom line?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurer Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) faces a wave of insurance claims as last week's Brisbane storm damage piles up to…

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Can Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd take off in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) may be able pull out of its share price slide with a better second…

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2 rock-solid dividend stocks I'd buy for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) have big yields and could be satisfying income stocks for…

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2 stocks to buy and hold in 2015 and for the next decade

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) have the kind of long-term businesses to help you reach your retirement…

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Is SEEK Limited your best bet for 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The company's international and education businesses are still growing at high rates and its seek.com.au job search website is still…

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Here's why JB Hi-Fi Limited should have a merry Christmas and top 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) should be getting a visit from Santa while others get Scrooged.

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Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd and Greencross Limited: 2 high-growth stocks that you need to know for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are great chain store businesses growing across Australia as well as…

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CSL Limited: Is now the right time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Counter the weaker Australian economy and lower Aussie dollar by holding a growing global healthcare stock like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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2 growing high-yield dividend stocks for the rich retirement you want

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could help you improve your returns over the years to come.

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Here's why SEEK Limited and Slater & Gordon Limited are great stock picks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) have four qualities that stock pickers look for.

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Here's why Beach Energy Ltd looks like a bargain buy

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The recent world oil price slump is pressuring Beach Energy Ltd's (ASX:BPT) share price, but that could be a buying…

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3 great stocks I'd buy for a richer 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Tap into growth stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) to…

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Want higher returns in 2015? Try these 3 rising growth stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), CarSales.com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) are powering into 2015 with expansion plans…

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BHP Billiton Limited, Rio Tinto Limited, Fortescue Metals Group Limited: Here's why the iron ore miners are rocketing up today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Could China cutting interest rates spur on higher iron ore demand and a recovery for Australian miners?

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Woodside Petroleum Limited and REA Group Limited: 2 ultimate stocks to supercharge your retirement income

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) look like good growers for the long term.

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3 good income stocks for smart investors

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) fit the bill for stable long-term dividend…

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National Australia Bank Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd: 2 blue-chip stocks with dividend yields greater than 6%

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) are making changes that could boost their businesses and…

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Woolworths Limited seeing more red from Masters stores: Should you buy, sell, or hold?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has hit 52-week lows recently.

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ResMed Inc (CHESS) ties up with Apple for new e-health product: Could this drive sales higher in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ResMed Inc's (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) new S+ product app will be part of an Apple HealthKit, opening up a huge consumer…

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2 high-yielding bargains to snap up for income and growth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

WorleyParsons Limited (ASX:WOR) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) are cheap looking and have big yields you just can't ignore.

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Here's why Sonic Healthcare Limited has crashed today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Pathology services leader Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) revised its earnings guidance down, but this could be a chance to pick…

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3 compelling reasons to stick with your Amcor Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) is near new highs following a great year, but there's still more to come from recent acquisitions…

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Are AMP Limited and Automotive Holdings Group Ltd ready to take off?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHE) are near new highs and looking to grow in 2015.

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Should James Hardie Industries plc be on your buy list?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Lower interest rates should spur on housing related stocks, but does James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) have some headwinds against…

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Caltex Australia Limited and DuluxGroup Limited: 2 stocks to take advantage of low interest rates

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) should benefit if interest rates go even lower for longer.

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Insurance Group Australia Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd: 2 high-yield stocks to buy now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could become very attractive dividend stocks if interest rates…

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SEEK Limited and Greencross Limited: Is it time to buy these fast growers?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) offer great growth potential at reasonable prices.

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2 growth stocks to buy and 1 to avoid

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Solid growth stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) can boost your portfolio performance.

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Suncorp Group Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd: 2 blue-chip stocks offering compelling value

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Blue-chips Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) can help keep high-yield dividend income flowing.

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Will Telstra Corporation Ltd and TPG Telecom Ltd be the big winners from changes to the NBN plan?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ACCC chairman's comments that NBN monopoly rules should be scrapped to provide more competition could lead to more open business…

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Is it time to own Crown Resorts Ltd shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The integrated resorts and casino operator has an impressive development pipeline, but should investors be patient waiting for it?

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Sirtex Medical Limited are near new highs: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Is it too late to pick up Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX)?

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