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Regan Pearson

Foolish analyst/writer Regan Pearson has been writing for the Motley Fool since 2012. An analyst by trade and a Fool by heart, he revels in giving the numbers meaning and translating them into practical, actionable advice for investors. Regan subscribes to the Foolish philosophy finding and buying shares in great businesses that can grow and reinvest at high rates of return to compound wealth for decades to come. He is a graduate in management and finance, with a particular interest in personal finance, investment psychology and New Zealand dual-listed stocks.

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What Newcrest Mining's latest news means for investors

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More job cuts suggest management is running the rule over every inch of the company.

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Perth mint sales plummet on gold fears

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Buyers for gold almost as scares as the precious metal itself after huge price drop.

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Woodside's Israel venture on rocky ground

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Decision by Israel’s government to set LNG export limit throws project into doubt.

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Santos and Drillsearch to cash in on partnership

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Pooled experience and economies of scale make new collaboration a winner.

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Should you buy Newcrest Mining shares?

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Low price and long-term potential suggest value, but what are the negatives?

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Why Ansell sales could be about to skyrocket

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Increased awareness on safe sex opens up Chinese market to condom maker.

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Newcrest Mining head bets on company future

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Is Chairman Don Mercer’s purchase of Newcrest shares a sign of confidence in the gold miner?

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Unplanned shutdowns hit Woodside Petroleum

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Forecast production for 2013 is set to drop. Should investors worry?

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Why Australia's LNG future could hinge on Browse Basin

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Browse Basin the ‘forefront’ of Australia LNG says Santos.

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Four big-energy dividend ideas

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Four energy companies paying solid, sustainable dividends.

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Newcrest admits analyst briefings as gold price bounces

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Company confirms briefings held, but denies it broke disclosure rules.

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The best overlooked energy dividend play?

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Falling Aussie dollar and bonus dividend catapults potential return from this energy major.

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Newcrest Mining: Bargain of the year or fool's gold?

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Newcrest’s share price may have stopped falling, but should you put your money on it?

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The other big reason Newcrest shares are being dumped

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Lack of faith in management could linger long after gold price recovers.

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Is Woodside Petroleum right for your portfolio?

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Uncertainty of Israel gas project a necessary evil of major exploration.

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Gold bubble burst wipes out $180 billion

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Newcrest writedowns just the beginning of gold industry’s fall from grace.

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Could Woodside Petroleum buy Oil Search?

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Oil Search’s PNG LNG project could fill an important production gap for Woodside say analysts.

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What Santos's new exploration investment means for investors

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Santos keeping growth prospects alive with $100 million investment.

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Why politics could scuttle Woodside's Browse plans

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WA Premier threatens to cancel retention leases over FLNG plans.

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Gold companies take another hammering

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Share prices plunge as gold price hits two-year low.

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News gets worse for Newcrest investors

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Newcrest management comes under fire as share price continues to tumble.

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Beach Energy doubles exploration success rate

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New 3D data aids discovery of oil reserves in Cooper Basin.

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Is QBE Insurance worth $2.2 billion more than last month?

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Earnings from US$31.5 billion investment portfolio dwarf insurance earnings.

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Mighty River Power a mighty flop

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Three timeless lessons for investors in this New Zealand power company's IPO.

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Why you should bet on QBE Insurance

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QBE Insurance to win big from lower Australian dollar.

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Is it time to buy Woodside Petroleum?

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Woodside is undervalued according to major shareholder Shell. Is it time to buy?

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Newcrest Mining officially in retrenchment

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Gold miner's 2014 business plan scraps growth to conserve cash. Will it be enough?

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One big reason to invest in Santos

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New gas discovery could be the tip of the iceberg.

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Should you buy AGL Energy?

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Focus on green energy and good dividend yield two attractive propositions.

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Woodside, Santos, BHP: The next big losers from high costs?

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High costs and low production threaten to choke $100 billion in LNG projects.

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Coal companies desperate to dump port capacity

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Big lesson for investors as port and rail contracts lock in the losses for coal companies.

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Why you should bank on Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

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Strong mask sales set FPH up for record profits.

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Is Seek about to get crushed?

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Shares are up 60%, but a massive new competitor is about to emerge.

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Australians wary of financial planners

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Do we still have trust issues?

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Are we the world's most investment savvy country?

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With a range of quality companies, Aussies are close to the best.

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Is there any future in coal?

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Coal industry is a long way from the top of its game, but is it permanent or just cyclical?

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China spending big to buy Aussie energy assets

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Billion-dollar deal a vote of confidence for Australia’s electricity industry.

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What do James Packer and Russell Crowe have in common?

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Packer takes Crown Casino’s fight for Sydney to the Rabbitohs.

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Could price fixing claims hit Woodside Petroleum?

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BP and Shell raided on suspicions of price fixing, but did it reach our shores?

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Crown, SkyCity casino growth gets green light

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Regulators on both sides of the Tasman clear casinos for growth opportunities.

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