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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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Why the Inghams Group Ltd share price is on the nose today

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The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) share price is falling fast.

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Where to next for the DEXUS Property Group share price?

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The DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) share price is up today after a strong set of half-year results.

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Why the Sonic Healthcare Limited share price jumped today

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The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) share price rose today after it reported respectable results.

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Where to next for the CSL Limited share price?

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The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price already factors in today’s strong results.

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Why the A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) share price could hit a record high today

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The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price could have a bumper day today.

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2 stocks for the 2017 mining boom

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Could the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share prices rise in 2017?

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Why the Equator Resources Ltd share price is up 425% in 12 months

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Shares in Equator Resources Ltd (ASX:EQU) have had a cracking 12 months.

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Why the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd share price is falling on bumper results

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The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price was unmoved despite a strong set of results today.

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Why I think Newcrest Mining Limited shares are too expensive today

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Can Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) continue its strong run?

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Contact Energy reports: Is this utility a buy for its 5.5% dividend?

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Here’s what you need to know about CONTACT EN FPO NZX's (ASX:CEN) interim report today.

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Has the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd share price peaked?

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) released its half-year results this morning.

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One big reason to buy shares in health insurers like Medibank Private Ltd

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NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) reported annual premium increases of 4.5% today.

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Is Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia the canary in the coal mine for house prices?

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An in-depth look at Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA).

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Takeover: Why Tower Limited (Australia) shares soared 43% today

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A takeover offer has been made, valuing Tower Limited (Australia) at $1.17 per share.

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Why the IDP Education Ltd share price jumped 10% today

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Is IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) still an opportunity after today’s performance?

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AGL Energy Ltd reports: What you need to know

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AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) today turned in another respectable half-year result.

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Should you buy into the Senex Energy Ltd capital raising?

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Is Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) an opportunity today?

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Why Carsales.Com Ltd's profits plunged on its interim report

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Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares could take a hit today.

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3 things to consider before buying Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares today

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Think about this before buying Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares.

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60 minutes: How to shape up your portfolio in less than an hour

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3 simple tricks to get your portfolio into shape.

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The Sirtex Medical Limited share price is tumbling on legal claims

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News of a lawsuit against it prompted Sirtex Medical Limited's (ASX:SRX) announcement this morning.

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2 reasons to avoid Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares

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Here's why I'm not keen on Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares.

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Should you buy an index tracking ETF for retirement?

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2 BIG reasons to avoid buying Exchange Traded Funds that track the popular S&P/ASX200 (ASX: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO).

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Now 16% cheaper: Is Servcorp Limited a buy?

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The recent downgrade at Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) shows a well-managed business struggling to grow.

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Carsales.Com Ltd steps up international growth with more acquisitions

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Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) today announced the acquisition of one of its biggest competitors in South America.

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Where to next for the Carsales.Com Ltd share price?

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3 things Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shareholders should watch when the half-year report comes out.

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Is Sonic Healthcare Limited a buy after its latest acquisition?

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The latest acquisition is expected to grow Sonic Healthcare Limited's (ASX:SHL) earnings this year.

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3 more companies I would steer clear of in 2017

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Here's why I don't like Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX:AAD), JC International Group Ltd (ASX:JCI), and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL).

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UFO: Why Spaceship's GrowthX won't reach orbit

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This exciting new fund for millennials and young professionals might not be all it's cracked up to be.

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3 big names I'm avoiding in 2017

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Here's why I'm not a fan of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING), and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG)…

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2 dividend companies to buy instead of Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG)

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Here's why I think Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are a better buy…

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Are CSL Limited shares still a buy after its profit upgrade?

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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) managed to surprise investors with a profit upgrade recently.

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3 shares I'd buy right now with $5,000

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See why Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) make the list.

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3 things every new investor must know

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3 top tips that will help keep you out of trouble.

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Smashed: Here's why shares in OrotonGroup Limited dived 20% today

| Sean O'Neill

After a strong-ish year in 2016, OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) appears to have lost all the ground it previously gained.

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Is Inghams Group Ltd a buy at this share price?

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Shares in Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) have been quite steady since their debut in November.

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Is Reliance Worldwide Corporation (ASX:RWC) an opportunity at this share price?

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Do shares in Reliance Worldwide Corporation Aus P Ltd (ASX:RWC) offer good value today?

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Origin Energy Ltd hits new 52-week high – is it time to sell?

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Or is Origin Energy Ltd's (ASX:ORG) turnaround just getting started?

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UBS says Bapcor Ltd is worth $6.85 per share

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Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) is worth $6.85 per share, according to investment bank UBS.

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd a buy with the share price under $10?

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Could Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) be set to turn things around in 2017?

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