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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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Telstra Corporation Ltd reports 36% jump in profit: Is it a bargain?

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With a $1.5 billion buyback into the bargain, are Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares a good buy today?

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Here's why these 4 stocks crashed on the market today

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Is there worse to come for AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited-Ord (ASX:SKC), iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ), and…

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Why the AGL Energy Ltd share price fell despite a jump in profit

| Sean O'Neill

Is it a good idea to buy shares in AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL)?

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3 things to watch when Telstra Corporation Ltd reports later this week

| Sean O'Neill

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) looks likely to remain a dividend stalwart for the foreseeable future.

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Is Scentre Group Ltd still worth buying for its 4% dividend?

| Sean O'Neill

Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) announced this morning it will acquire another premier property in Sydney's CBD.

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The key metrics to watch when Greencross Limited reports this week

| Sean O'Neill

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) is worth watching, while junior vet National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) also looks interesting.

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Is G8 Education Ltd a good buy for its quarterly dividends?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) for its fully franked, 6.7% dividend?

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Can FlexiGroup Limited's deal with Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd see it take off?

| Sean O'Neill

Interest free travel packages could be a match made in heaven for both FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and Flight Centre Travel…

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Is Kathmandu Holdings Ltd a bargain at today's prices?

| Sean O'Neill

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) released another update to the market this morning.

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What you need to know about Rio Tinto Limited's profit report and outlook

| Sean O'Neill

Mega-miner Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) released its half-yearly results to the market yesterday afternoon.

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3 dividend stocks that smash term deposits

| Sean O'Neill

After the latest cut to interest rates, investors might want to check out high-yielding stocks like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and…

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Why it could be time to sell your Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Are today's buyers making the right choice in picking up shares in Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP)?

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Are Pepper Group Ltd shares a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

The most recent update from Pepper Group Ltd (ASX:PEP) makes the company even more interesting, in my opinion.

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What's up with the Medibank share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Price should be an important consideration for would-be buyers of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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Admedus Ltd plunges 15%: Should you participate in its capital raising?

| Sean O'Neill

Junior biotech Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) is raising funds again, but is it in your best interests to participate?

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2 consumer-centric businesses to buy and one to avoid

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) are worth looking at…

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Why the Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd share price is falling today

| Sean O'Neill

Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) reported its fourth quarter results to the market this morning.

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Could Medibank Private Ltd really hit $4.43 a share?

| Sean O'Neill

Despite its recent success, I'm not convinced Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are a buy today.

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Yowie Group Ltd plunges – is it a buying opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Or are investors better off steering clear of Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW)?

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5 small-cap shares I actually bought with $5,000

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why I own shares in Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), and Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR).

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3 growth shares you won't need to babysit

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Washingon H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) could be a…

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Why the Yowie Group Ltd share price got smashed today

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What's going on with Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) shares?

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Why the Woolworths Limited share price is going nuts today

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Here's what you need to know about today's operating update from Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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3 things to consider before buying shares in Telstra Corporation Ltd

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) right for you?

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Here's why these 4 shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there an opportunity in Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY), Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), and 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG)?

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Santos Ltd shares fall on quarterly report: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have traded flat after the group's second quarter report was released today.

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Revealed: The secret investment lesson from 'The Richest Man in Babylon'

| Sean O'Neill

Much can go wrong when companies like Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), and TFS Corporation Limited…

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Is it worth buying Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Medibank Private Ltd today?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) have to offer investors today.

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2 stocks offering outstanding value and great dividends

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why you should think about adding Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Flight Centre Travel…

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Macquarie Securities names list of reliable growth stocks

| Sean O'Neill

Do you own some of Macquarie Securities' winners like Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), and Domino's Pizza Enterprises…

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3 reasons to top up your Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd holdings

| Sean O'Neill

Not only is it cheap, Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has a lot else going for it.

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd's 5.4% dividend sustainable?

| Sean O'Neill

Income investors need to know this before buying Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) for its dividend.

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The bargain hunter's guide to Primary Health Care Limited shares

| Sean O'Neill

After recent restructuring initiatives and divestments, is there some value to be found in Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY)?

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Are Computershare Limited and Pepper Group Ltd at bargain prices?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Pepper Group Ltd (ASX:PEP) hit new 52-week lows this week.

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Why Kathmandu Holdings Ltd, Appen Ltd, and Aconex Ltd catapulted to 52-week highs this week

| Sean O'Neill

Is there any value to be found in Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX)?

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2 dividend shares that thrash Telstra Corporation Ltd's 5.5% yield

| Sean O'Neill

Are G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) a better bet than Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) for income…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited rockets as the iron ore price pops

| Sean O'Neill

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) lead the charge today in what has been an impressive turnaround for shareholders over the…

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Should you buy the Viva Energy REIT IPO?

| Sean O'Neill

Retail investors can invest in the Viva Energy Ltd (ASX:VVR) IPO through some brokers, but should they?

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Is Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd on a health kick?

| Sean O'Neill

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) product portfolio is not nearly as bad as consumers think.

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2 healthcare stocks that look better value than CSL Limited

| Sean O'Neill

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) isn't the only big player in the medical research and development sector.

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