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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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Nearmap Ltd announces a technological leap forwards

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Will Nearmap Ltd's (ASX:NEA) new HyperCamera2 put it miles ahead of the competition?

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Is KFC operator Collins Foods Ltd looking finger-licking good?

| Sean O'Neill

Despite a disappointing set of recent results, could Collins Food Ltd (ASX:CKF) be a buy today?

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3 beaten-up bargains for investors with a cast-iron stomach

| Sean O'Neill

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA), and Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) could be great value today.

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Want to buy the hottest of hot biotechs?

| Sean O'Neill

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) has many times the budget, and consequently many times the potential, of small would-be biotech success stories.

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3 reasons to be cautious about Medibank Private Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Today's announcement revealed some delays providing customer statements as a result of Medibank Private Ltd's (ASX:MPL) technology upgrade.

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Why buying gold shares could be a waste of money

| Sean O'Neill

Thinking of buying EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), or St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) to protect your portfolio? Think…

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The bargain hunter's guide to CSL Limited

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CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is one of the best companies on the ASX.

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How Warren Buffett might view Medibank Private Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) might have done things a little differently if they'd followed Mr Buffett's wisdom.

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3 high-yielding dividend stocks ripe for the plucking

| Sean O'Neill

Consider buying Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG).

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Is there a turnaround chance for Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Recently I've found it necessary to remind myself of the strategy behind my ownership of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL).

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How a Labor party victory would be bad for bank shareholders

| Sean O'Neill

Investors might see the much-hyped Royal Commission into Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), which would…

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How Treasury Wine Estates Ltd could head north of $10

| Sean O'Neill

Shares rise as Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) announces the divestment of non-core commercial brands in the USA.

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Is it time to buy Greencross Limited shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Vet and pet retailer Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) has been down in the dumps since the departure of its would-be buyers…

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3 reasons to hold Medibank Private Ltd shares for the long term

| Sean O'Neill

Health insurer Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) may not be a buy right now, but that doesn't mean you should sell…

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Is beaten-up 1-Page Ltd a buying opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) shares hit a new 52-week low of just $0.47.

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Slammed: Sirtex Medical Limited falls 7% after shock update

| Sean O'Neill

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has advised investors to expect lower growth this year than previously.

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Slammed: 3P Learning Ltd shares sink on trading update

| Sean O'Neill

3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL) advised shareholders this morning that tough trading conditions are hampering growth.

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Virtus Health Ltd and Monash IVF Group shares sink on regulatory worries

| Sean O'Neill

Regulatory risk is on the table for two of Australia's leading IVF clinics, Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT), and Monash IVF…

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Nearmap Ltd jumps on $1 million contract – should you buy shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) doesn't look expensive, despite today's rise.

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Could Woolworths Limited net $1.5 billion for its petrol stations?

| Sean O'Neill

A sale of Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) petrol retailing arm could net a cool $1.5 billion for shareholders.

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Does danger lurk for these 3 high-yielding dividend shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Are dividend investors best served by avoiding Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), and Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA)?

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The bargain hunter's guide to Yowie Group Ltd shares

| Sean O'Neill

Yowie Group Ltd's (ASX:YOW) latest announcement is likely to grow revenue, but will it come at the cost of the…

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd reports rapid growth: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Are today's results a 'Buy' sign for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH)?

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2 high-yielding shares and a growth idea for your portfolio

| Sean O'Neill

With interest rates down in the dumps, now could be the time to stock up on G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM),…

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Thorn Group Ltd reports 35% profit drop – but maintains 8% dividend

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) after today's results?

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Is it time for a second look at Greencross Limited shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Management's latest presentation reveals much about Greencross Limited's (ASX:GXL) strategy going forwards.

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Wesfarmers Ltd reports monster impairments: $1 billion wiped off the value of Target

| Sean O'Neill

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) reported heavy impairments in its Target and coal mining businesses to the market this morning.

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Collection House Limited appoints new CEO

| Sean O'Neill

Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) has brought in a new CEO.

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Is Westpac Banking Corp taking on more property risk than it can handle?

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) lowers the requirements for lending to property investors.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there more where that came from for Bluescope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL),…

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3 dirt cheap value shares under $2

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why you should be interested in Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA), and Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV).

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Why this fund manager is betting on Woodside Petroleum Limited and Origin Energy Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Another prominent fund manager has dived into Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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Webjet Limited jumps 7% on company update: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares of Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) rose this morning.

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A Coca-Cola Amatil shareholder's worst nightmare

| Sean O'Neill

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) is no longer able to leverage its brand name to command a higher price from consumers.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there more where that came from for Rhipe Ltd (ASX:RHP), Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF), James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX),…

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Is it time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited and Santos Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Oil shares have taken a beating, is now the time to load up on businesses like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Is there still value in CSL Limited, Cochlear Limited or Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) hit their…

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Why the DuluxGroup Limited share price is falling today

| Sean O'Neill

Paint conglomerate DuluxGroup Limited (ASX: DLX) released its half-yearly results to the market this morning.

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The bargain hunter's guide to Medibank Private Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

A break-down on how health insurer Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) makes its money.

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3 great businesses I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why investors should take another look at Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), and XERO…

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