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Sean O'Neill

Sean is a freelance contributor to The Motley Fool Australia, and is a keen investor and an optimist at heart. Believing that excessive short-termedness and a lack of knowledge hurts everyday investors, Sean aims to write articles that fulfill The Motley Fool's stated goal: Helping the world invest - better.

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You could have paid 1,902x earnings for this share, and still made 100x your money

| Sean O'Neill

If you bought this company for 1902x earnings 47 years ago, you would have turned $10,000 into well over $1…

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Did Domino's Pizza Enterprises just hammer the first nail in Coca-Cola Amatil's coffin?

| Sean O'Neill

Recent menu changes at Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) show that one of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd’s (ASX:CCL) major advantages could…

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A big beneficiary in the fintech space: Class Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) released its latest quarterly report, with more positive news for shareholders.

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Why Vocus Group Ltd is letting KKR look at the books

| Sean O'Neill

KKR, the would-be buyer of Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC), has been granted non-exclusive due diligence.

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3 ASX shares I'd buy before MMJ Phytotech and Auscann Group

| Sean O'Neill

Here are 3 shares I’d buy instead of MMJ Phytotech Ltd (ASX:MMJ) and Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8).

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3 reasons I'm avoiding Resapp Health Ltd at all costs

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I think that Resapp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) is not a great deal at today’s share price.

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2 promising tech shares I would buy today

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Here’s why I like XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) at today’s prices.

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Should you buy A2 Milk Company Ltd at today's share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Is A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) a good opportunity at today’s share price?

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Some badly-needed good news for Sirtex Medical Limited shareholders

| Sean O'Neill

The science update released to the market this morning has some positives for Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) shareholders.

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Is BWX Ltd set to explode into the USA?

| Sean O'Neill

Today’s acquisition of Mineral Fusion gives BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) a platform for expansion in a much larger market.

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6 signs you should sell your shares

| Sean O'Neill

Chris Stott of Wilson Asset Management recently weighed in on the tricky topic of when to sell.

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Property portal Domain pushes into home loans to rival REA Group Ltd

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Two days ago, property advertising mogul REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) announced that it was moving into the mortgage market…

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Up 39% in a month: The Sirtex Medical Limited share price is soaring

| Sean O'Neill

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price has soared after an announcement yesterday.

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Are investors facing 8 interest rate hikes by 2019?

| Sean O'Neill

That’s the disturbing opinion put forward by one former Reserve Bank official, and could have grave implications for share prices.

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3 companies I'm avoiding at today's share price

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m not keen on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK), and Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD)…

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Warning: Every investor should read this before buying speculative biotech companies

| Sean O'Neill

You could lose your shirt investing in companies like Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd (ASX:IIL).

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Is Westpac Banking Corp running out of time to reform its lending practices?

| Sean O'Neill

Recent changes to lending standards imposed by ASIC could have a big impact on Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) customers.

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Debt free: Tips for a wealthier and brighter future

| Sean O'Neill

Buying shares in companies like Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd…

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Have ASX share prices reached their peak?

| Sean O'Neill

With share prices of companies like CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) at record highs, is it time to avoid stocks entirely?

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Why the Sirtex Medical Limited share price is climbing higher

| Sean O'Neill

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price is expected to dive today following a downgrade this morning.

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Here's why I think the market's wrong on Link Administration Holdings Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

I’m avoiding Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) at current share prices.

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Devastated: Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd plunges 91% on announcement

| Sean O'Neill

The Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd (ASX:IIL) share price fell 91% to $0.059 after this morning’s announcement.

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Crash: Is the Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd share price going straight to ZERO?

| Sean O'Neill

The Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd (ASX:IIL) share price could dive today after the release of negative trial results.

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REA Group Limited is about to disrupt the mortgage market

| Sean O'Neill

The REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) share price could rise today after it announced a major market update this morning.

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How stop-loss orders cost digital currency punters thousands

| Sean O'Neill

The recent ‘flash crash’ in digital currency Ethereum is a sure sign of the potential issues with stop-loss orders.

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Media scandal: Why the Aveo Group share price fell 11% today

| Sean O'Neill

The Aveo Group (ASX:AOG) share price fell heavily today following concerning reports in the media.

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Big 4 bank shares: Lucky or just good?

| Sean O'Neill

Failures of banks in Spain, Italy, and Canada have shown the success of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) et…

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Why the Aveo Group share price is set to plunge today

| Sean O'Neill

Media reports about Aveo Group (ASX: AOG) could hit the company’s share price hard today.

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Is the Ardent Leisure Group share price over-hyped?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you sell Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) at today’s share price?

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Are Grange Resources Limited shares an undiscovered bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Grange Resources Limited (ASX:GRR) has more than its market capitalisation in cash.

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6% dividends: Are Retail Food Group Limited shares a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Retail Food Group Limited’s (ASX:RFG) a dividend bargain at today’s share price?

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Analysts sharpen their knives on QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to avoid QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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Downgrade: Is it time to sell Yowie Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

The Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) share price fell 6% today after another downgrade.

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Why the Retail Food Group Limited share price fell 8% on today's downgrade

| Sean O'Neill

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price dived after management updated the market this morning.

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Why the share price is the most useless piece of information you can use

| Sean O'Neill

The share price of companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is among the least useful…

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The Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price is now up an astonishing 90% in the last 3 months

| Sean O'Neill

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has rocketed on recent strong investor interest.

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What is the share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Why is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) worth $40 and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) worth $82?

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Booming car sales could deliver a better second half for AP Eagers Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

The latest figures from the RBA show new car sales have shot to a new record high.

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Should you sell your shares for the tax loss?

| Sean O'Neill

Would selling some of this year’s biggest losers like Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) or Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX: SRX) be…

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Adairs Ltd: Value, or value trap?

| Sean O'Neill

With a low price and a monster dividend, is Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) an opportunity today?

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