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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 FlexiGroup Limited share price is roaring today

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FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) looks like good value at today's prices, and pays a huge dividend.

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2 ASX shares I'd buy with $2,000 right now

| Sean O'Neill

Can A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) fly your portfolio higher in 2017?

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A Value Investor's Guide to G8 Education Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

A closer look at the consistency of G8 Education Ltd's (ASX:GEM) operations over the past five years.

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Are these 3 IPOs worth an investment?

| Sean O'Neill

Can Broo Ltd (ASX:BEE), Antipodes Global LIC (ASX:APL), and Powerhouse Ventures Ltd (ASX:PVL) generate instant wealth for your portfolio?

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Here's why these 4 shares were smashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M), Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX), and…

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Corporate Travel Management Ltd reports: Next stop $20?

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Is Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) still a buy after today's results release?

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Should you buy Speedcast International Ltd after its latest report?

| Sean O'Neill

Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) is growing rapidly, but is it overpriced?

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Sims Metal Management Ltd reports: Is it out of the woods yet?

| Sean O'Neill

Everything you need to know before making an investment in Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) shares.

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Could Blackmores Limited fall back below $100?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in vitamin company Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) continued to fall today, after yesterday's results announcement.

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Is Retail Food Group Limited heading back to $7 after today's record result?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) rose today after the release of its annual results and announcement of another…

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Is Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd a buy after today's results?

| Sean O'Neill

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) released its full year results to the market today.

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Woolworths Limited shares rocket despite profit crash

| Sean O'Neill

After yesterday's announcement of the divestment of Masters, how are things shaping up for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) in 2017?

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Crushed: Why A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) shares are tumbling today

| Sean O'Neill

Why did shares in A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) crash despite the company delivering massive profit growth?

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Ardent Leisure Group shares surge on giant US potential

| Sean O'Neill

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) shares are now up 36% in the past month as investors warm to the stock –…

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Crash: Why Nearmap Ltd shares fell to earth today

| Sean O'Neill

What's going on with shares of Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) today?

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REJECTED: Reject Shop Ltd sheds 14% on profit report

| Sean O'Neill

Despite the fall, Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) shares are still up 57% in the past year. Is it an opportunity?

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Why Woolworths Limited is in a trading halt today

| Sean O'Neill

An update on the Masters Hardware venture is expected when Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) reports tomorrow.

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Profit crash: Why Wesfarmers Ltd shares are tumbling today

| Sean O'Neill

Despite a respectable rise in sales at Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), profits dived. Here's what you need to know:

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Why the Lifehealthcare Group Ltd share price is surging today

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about Lifehealthcare Group Ltd's (ASX:LHC) full-year results.

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3 expensive shares I would avoid after their latest results

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why I'm not too keen on Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY), and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR)…

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Why the Healthscope Ltd share price is surging today

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) rose 3% today after the group's bumper full year profit.

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What investors need to know about Greencross Limited's profit report

| Sean O'Neill

I'm not sure if Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) is a buying opportunity today.

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited triples net profit, is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Is all of the upside already priced in to Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)?

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SEEK Limited hits it out of the park with 27% profit increase

| Sean O'Neill

Are Seek Limited's (ASX:SEK) underlying results as good as the headline suggests?

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd reports: Should you buy for its 5.6% dividend?

| Sean O'Neill

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) announced some long-awaited reforms to its business, as well as an off-market buyback.

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Santos Ltd reveals massive loss at half year, should you sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) had to say about its results for the half-year to June 30.

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Why the Woodside Petroleum Limited share price is climbing today

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Everything you need to know about Woodside Petroleum Limited's (ASX:WPL) results release today.

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Medibank Private Ltd's share price plunges – here's why I'm not buying

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what to take away from Medibank Private Ltd's (ASX:MPL) results announcement.

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Bapcor Ltd drives dividends higher: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Burson Group, now Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP), reported its full-year results to the market this morning.

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd made a motza in 2016: What's next?

| Sean O'Neill

What a difference two years has made for Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE).

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Why the Primary Health Care Limited share price is soaring today

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Is Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) a buying opportunity today?

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Sonic Healthcare Limited rises as profits jump 20%: Is it a bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

With profits and debt up thanks to acquisitions, is Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) a bargain today?

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Why the CSL Limited share price plunged today

| Sean O'Neill

Is CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) a buy after today's results?

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Smashed: G8 Education Ltd shares plunge 15%

| Sean O'Neill

The market's reaction to today's results release is unlikely to please G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) shareholders.

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Why the G8 Education Ltd share price is getting smashed today

| Sean O'Neill

Here's how G8 Education Ltd's (ASX:GEM) 6% dividend shapes up after today's half-year results.

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3 high-yielding dividend stocks to buy with $10,000

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why investors should be interested in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Flight Centre Travel Group…

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3 key issues to watch for Medibank Private Ltd shareholders

| Sean O'Neill

Medibank Private Ltd's (ASX:MPL) upcoming report will be the moment of truth for investors.

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Is Yowie Group Ltd a buy at today's share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Yesterday's Canaccord Presentation from Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) was interesting to say the least.

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1300 Smiles Limited reports: Is it still an opportunity for investors?

| Sean O'Neill

Dental practice 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX:ONT) released its full-year results to the market today.

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Magellan Financial Group Ltd jumps 5% on annual results: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) reported another strong set of results to the market this morning.

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