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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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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd a buy after its recent buyback?

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares get a breath of fresh air after its recent off-market buyback.

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Where to next for the oil price?

| Sean O'Neill

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Beach Petroleum Ltd (ASX:BPT) have been among the biggest winners in recent times.

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3 hot tech shares for the millionaires of tomorrow

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) have to offer for investors.

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Oil price surge could be bad news for Qantas Airways Limited

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Yesterday's announcement from OPEC resulted in a bumper day for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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2 defensive businesses for nervous investors

| Sean O'Neill

Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) and another long-term investor are suitable for investors wanting some growth, but with less risk.

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Have oil prices bottomed out?

| Sean O'Neill

OPEC's decision to cut production has lit a fire under Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares…

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Slammed: But insiders are buying Vocus and TPG Telecom Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Looking for 1.5 million reasons to buy Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC)?

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How smart investors read market announcements from ASX-listed companies

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Certain 'market sensitive announcements' over the past few months from the likes of Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN) and Yowie Group Ltd…

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Would Warren Buffett buy Medibank Private Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

How does Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) stack up alongside Buffett's investment criteria?

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A cheap dividend idea – Estia Health Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Estia Health Ltd's (ASX:EHE) 7% dividend likely to prove a good buy for investors?

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Is DuluxGroup Limited still a standout buy for investors?

| Sean O'Neill

Can DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) continue its recent winning run?

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2 beaten-up shares for the contrarian investor

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) and Tower Limited (Australia) (ASX:TWR) look interesting today.

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3 guaranteed ways to destroy your retirement

| Sean O'Neill

Asides from owning risky businesses like Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), there are a number of other ways investors are hurting…

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Here's why Iress Ltd asked investors to spend $85 million today

| Sean O'Neill

Is today's acquisition of Financial Synergy going to be a game-changer for Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE)?

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How a debt meltdown in China could wreck Australian share prices

| Sean O'Neill

The stress on the Chinese lending system could have profound impacts on a number of stocks including Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL),…

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Is Retail Food Group Limited the next Domino's Pizza?

| Sean O'Neill

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares were up today after it completed the announcement of Hudson Pacific Corporation.

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Why Intueri Education Group Ltd shares are in a trading halt

| Sean O'Neill

An announcement to the ASX today suggested Intueri Education Group Ltd (ASX:IQE) could be facing regulatory sanctions.

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Is Tower Limited (Australia) about to get bought out by IAG or Suncorp?

| Sean O'Neill

Can you make a quick buck by buying beaten-down Tower Limited (Australia) (ASX:TWR) shares today?

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Is Bionomics Ltd the next Medical Developments Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) shares soared 43% yesterday.

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This high-risk sector is one ALL new investors should avoid

| Sean O'Neill

Australia's fledging biotech sector, filled with the likes of Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) and Pharmaxis Ltd (ASX:PXS) is not for…

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3 tech stocks wrecked by the market this month

| Sean O'Neill

What's behind the fall in Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) over the…

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TPG Telecom Ltd shareholders: Look away now

| Sean O'Neill

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) shareholders might want to look away now.

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Crash: Why the TPG Telecom Ltd share price is cratering today

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about TPG Telecom Ltd's (ASX:TPM) annual results today.

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3 stocks that would be an outstanding buy if they fell 10% further

| Sean O'Neill

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) would be great value if they were…

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Company insiders are selling Aconex Ltd – should you?

| Sean O'Neill

The latest director dealings at Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) have been interesting.

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Is Cash Converters International Ltd a screaming bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) looks exceptionally cheap, but is that an illusion?

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Are these two boring dividend shares a best buy for retirees?

| Sean O'Neill

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) aren't sexy, but they're reliable.

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Why Telstra Corporation Ltd shares might not be a buy today

| Sean O'Neill

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) faces some big headwinds in the years ahead.

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Is there worse to come for Asaleo Care Ltd shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Recent discounting could hit hygiene product manufacturer Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) hard.

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What you need to know about the Telstra Corporation Ltd and IAG share buybacks

| Sean O'Neill

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) are set to buy back their own shares in an…

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Is it time to buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd for its 5% dividend?

| Sean O'Neill

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares have fallen heavily since its August result.

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Why I sold my shares in Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) looks undervalued, but the returns on offer just aren't that great.

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3 key secrets of every would-be share market winner

| Sean O'Neill

How do Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) stack up alongside this criteria?

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Is CSL Limited headed back to $120?

| Sean O'Neill

After a sharp decline in its value recently, is CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) a buy today?

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Is Ardent Leisure Group overpriced?

| Sean O'Neill

At today's prices, Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) might not be a standout buy for investors.

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3 of the best low-debt dividend stocks around

| Sean O'Neill

Looking for stability and financial security? Don't go past CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL).

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Is Medibank Private Ltd back in the buy zone?

| Sean O'Neill

Now trading at a more reasonable $2.65, is there value to be found in Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)?

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Are Telstra Corporation Ltd shares a buy at $5?

| Sean O'Neill

At its lowest point since February, could Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) be a buy today?

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A Value Investor's Guide to G8 Education Ltd – Part II

| Sean O'Neill

A close look at G8 Education Ltd's (ASX:GEM) profitability over the past five years.

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3 strong performers from earnings season: Are they still a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Are A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) still a buy after…

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