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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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Ardent Leisure Group's Dreamworld to close Thunder River Rapids ride

| Sean O'Neill

Dreamworld parent Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) has announced the permanent closure of its Thunder River Rapids ride following the death…

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Here's why I'm selling my iCar Asia Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) has failed to make the grade…and the market knows it.

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Why the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) share price is soaring

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) rose today.

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Why profits just bombed at Incitec Pivot Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Is Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) a buy today?

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The bargain hunter's guide to ASX oil shares

| Sean O'Neill

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and even Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are struggling with prices in the mid…

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Why the US election is a golden opportunity for stock pickers

| Sean O'Neill

Election fears have wiped billions off the values of Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD), Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB), and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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Why the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd share price is diving today

| Sean O'Neill

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) revealed tough trading conditions will hit profits this year.

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Smashed: Mayne Pharma Group Ltd shares dive on DoJ investigation

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) have crashed 15% this morning after an announcement from the company.

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Is Inghams Group Limited set to be the next disastrous IPO?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Inghams Group Limited (ASX:ING) likely to reward shareholders, or set their cash on fire?

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What will happen to Ardent Leisure Group if Dreamworld closes?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) at risk of breaching its lending covenants?

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Why I think Sirtex Medical Limited shares look good value

| Sean O'Neill

Is Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) good value today?

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CSL Limited is below $100: Time to buy shares?

| Sean O'Neill

With recent reinvestments in its core business, CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) will start to look attractive pretty soon.

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Ardent Leisure Group flags significant impact to theme parks at AGM

| Sean O'Neill

At its Annual General Meeting today, Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) reported continued growth in its Main Event franchises, and flagged…

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Why MMA Offshore Ltd could be screaming cheap

| Sean O'Neill

With $1.70 a share in net assets, is MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) an overlooked asset play?

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4 high-quality dividend stocks that smash term deposits

| Sean O'Neill

Low savings rates putting a hole in your expected income? Check out Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Flight Centre Travel…

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How to avoid one simple investing mistake that could cost you thousands

| Sean O'Neill

Think an ageing population will make you a millionaire? Don't be so sure.

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Why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares are in a tailspin today

| Sean O'Neill

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares are down more than 6% in early trade today.

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Yowie Group Ltd sales rocket 104% – is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Are shares in Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) good value?

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Look out below: Healthscope Ltd crashes 22% on profit warning

| Sean O'Neill

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) updates the market: No growth this year.

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Here's why the SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited share price is plunging today

| Sean O'Neill

A negative first quarter update from SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC) could send shares into a nosedive today.

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Why Lifehealthcare Group Ltd shares popped 8% today

| Sean O'Neill

Could yesterday's announcement about the review of the Prosthesis List be the reason Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) shares jumped today?

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Crash: Is Reject Shop Ltd a buy after plunging 28% this month?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) have been sold off heavily today again.

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Why 1-Page Ltd is down a monstrous 96% in 12 months

| Sean O'Neill

Is the situation terminal for former market darling 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG)?

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One simple, overlooked way to improve your investing returns

| Sean O'Neill

Applying this simple process could save you a stack of money on speculative companies.

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Why Afterpay Holdings Ltd could shoot the lights out today

| Sean O'Neill

This morning's quarterly release showed Afterpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:AFY) revenues almost doubled in the last 3 months.

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2 small-caps for when you want growth and BIG dividends

| Sean O'Neill

Contango Microcap Ltd (ASX:CTN) and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) are small-caps with good growth prospects and dividends north of 5%.

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Up 3% in the past year – is Medibank Private Ltd a buy today?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) are substantially cheaper than they were six months ago.

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Here's why I just put 2% of my portfolio in Tower Limited (Australia)

| Sean O'Neill

Tower Limited (Australia) (ASX:TWR) appears to have an attractive upside on offer, but it's not for everybody.

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Here's why Nearmap Ltd shares soared 18% today

| Sean O'Neill

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are enjoying a strong run thanks to a solid first quarter update today.

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Should you buy into the upcoming float of Inghams Group Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Chicken corporation Inghams Group Limited (ASX:ING) is likely to be one of this year's biggest floats.

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Could the latest trading update from MMA Offshore Ltd sink the shares?

| Sean O'Neill

MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) continues to struggle in the face of a highly competitive boat services market.

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3 surprising habits of smart investors

| Sean O'Neill

Is it better to invest in a Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), or a Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT)?

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Is Collins Foods Ltd a delicious decision for income and growth?

| Sean O'Neill

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) is Australia's largest KFC franchise operator and could be good value today.

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3 stocks with bigger dividends than Telstra Corporation Ltd's 6.1%

| Sean O'Neill

Check out WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM), Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA), and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM).

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Is it time to buy Westfield Corp Ltd and Scentre Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

How do property titans Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) stack up in today's low-rate environment?

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Crash: Executive resignations shock Vocus Communications Limited investors

| Sean O'Neill

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) now appears to be run almost entirely by the M2 Group executive team.

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Is it time to go bargain hunting in the aged care sector?

| Sean O'Neill

Or "Why I wouldn't touch Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE), and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) with a…

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Are oOh!Media Ltd shares set to pop on its $70 million acquisition?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about oOh!Media Ltd's (ASX:OML) acquisition of Executive Channel Network today.

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Why owning Sirtex Medical Limited shares should be a lifelong venture

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) is a 20-year + company.

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MMA Offshore Ltd: A high-risk, high-reward play on higher oil prices?

| Sean O'Neill

Small-cap oil services stock MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) has significant upside potential…IF oil prices recover.

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