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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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All eyes on Oil Search now

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PNG growth opportunities give Oil Search solid long-term outlook.

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Why Santos and Origin are lagging the market

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Energy companies are trailing the ASX, but could be set to fly.

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Iress, Crown among companies that enjoy high profit margins

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Four industries, four companies, four huge profit margins.

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Why you should bank on BHP

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Position in shale gas another reason BHP is a good long-term company.

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Origin unable to woo buyer for APLNG stake

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Failure to sell may not be bad news for investors.

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ASOS poses huge threat to Aussie retailers

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Every second counts for Australia’s fashion retailers as online rivals boom.

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The dire state of Australian agriculture

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Is there any solution to the agriculture industry's continuing woes?

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NZ tries to tempt oil and gas giants

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New exploration permits and lower costs could put NZ on the energy map.

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Has ResMed found the 'holy grail' of healthcare?

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Record revenue for March quarter could be just the start for healthcare company.

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BHP, Rio driving big growth for WA

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Energy and mining companies helping the western state to grow twice the pace of national GDP.

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Your instant five-share ANZAC portfolio

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Five companies with promising futures operating on both sides of the Tasman.

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Does QBE's credit downgrade matter for investors?

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New rating suggests insurance giant may have ‘speculative characteristics’.

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Is the gaming industry about to take off?

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Jump in activity in the gaming and casino industry as global economies gather steam.

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QBE continues to bleed from US operations

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Company agrees to pay US$10 million for dodgy insurance practices.

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How automation could save the mining industry

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Efficiencies and cost savings from automation see huge jump in the number of autonomous trucks used in mining.

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Why IAG shares are skyrocketing

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Milder weather conditions drive outstanding results.

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Three reasons Santos will smash the market

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Santos is in line to perform particularly strongly over the next decade.

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Is Woolworths headed for a fall?

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Woolworths' slow and steady growth could be about to come to an end.

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Can online sales save the fashion industry?

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Online sales a silver lining for slump in 2013 growth.

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Will Shell sell stake in Woodside Petroleum?

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Woodside Petroleum’s investment in Israel LNG field may force Shell to sell its 23% stake to avoid conflict with Middle…

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How does Mighty River Power stack up?

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The New Zealand electricity company comes public next month. Should you invest?

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Rio Tinto starts slashing assets

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Resource giant looking to focus more on its core activities.

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Cyprus to gamble on casinos

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Are casinos the answer to Cyprus’s debt ravaged economy?

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Rio Tinto's crucial lesson for investors

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Rio Tinto’s pricing power threatens to derail NZ government asset sales.

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BHP floats massive LNG plans

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BHPs new joint venture with Exxon-Mobil could be biggest floating LNG facility in the world.

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Milk demand leaves Fonterra smiling

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Fonterra lapping up the profit in strong first-half result.

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PNG opens door to LNG investment

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PNG government encouraging LNG joint ventures could be big for Australia’s gas producers.

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Developers holding Aristocrat back

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Warning signs despite strong recent performance.

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Why Oroton Group is set to boom

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Fashion vogues change on a yearly basis, but OrotonGroup has a strong long-term strategy.

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Perfect storm approaches for coal miners

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The dark clouds on the horizon are not just the mark of a long hot summer drawing to an end

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Is Indonesia the new 'promised land'?

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Australian companies looking to the South Pacific for future growth.

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What investors can learn from Metgasco

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New regulations have negative results for CSG producers.

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Bank customers revolt!

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The days of shelling out big bucks in fees for bounced cheques and overdrawn accounts may be numbered.

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Woodside chalks up win in LNG war

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The battle lines in the war to supply liquid natural gas are being drawn.

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Caltex profit finally strikes oil

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Reduction in refining capacity swings profit in Caltex’s favour, but what next?

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Why Origin needs $800 million

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Slipped in amongst Origin Energy Limited’s (ASX: ORG) half-year 2012 result announcements last week was the news that the energy…

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The resource boom you can see from space

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What does the future hold for fracking?

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3 reasons SkyCity is on a growth roll

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Casino operator has a few aces up its sleeve.

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Three alternatives to Fonterra

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Want to invest in milk or Hobbits? We've got some options to consider.

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Does China have us on the ropes?

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Growth forecasts are down for 2013.

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