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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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2 reliable dividend shares and 2 oddball ideas for SMSF investors

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When capital preservation and reliable dividends are key, consider Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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Competition mounts in baby formula sector with new IPO

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Private equity firm PAC Partners is reportedly launching a fundraising for new player Camperdown Dairy.

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Is it time to dump your shares in the big miners?

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Sophisticated short sellers are increasingly betting against BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Worried about getting old? You should be

| Sean O'Neill

The government's biggest expenses are healthcare and the aged pension, and changes here would be most likely to affect older…

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How Medibank Private Ltd could slash costs and lift profits

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Incoming CEO Craig Drummond looks to have his eye on the ball when he takes over Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)…

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Analyst says commodity prices are about to crash again

| Sean O'Neill

Further falls could erase much of the gains made by BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)…

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Is this why shares in Reffind Ltd crashed this morning?

| Sean O'Neill

A recent non-market sensitive announcement may have provided the key to shareholders' disappointment in Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN).

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

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Is there worse to come for Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited (ASX:KME), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC), and…

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Carsales.Com Ltd expands in Chile: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Australian online advertising magnate Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) has expanded further into South America with an acquisition in Spanish-speaking Chile.

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What to expect from Medibank Private Ltd's new CEO

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Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has reportedly landed outgoing National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) executive Craig Drummond as its new CEO.

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Why the Reject Shop Ltd share price is plunging today

| Sean O'Neill

Is today's fall a buying opportunity for Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS)?

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Is there value in Qantas Airways Limited, Star Entertainment Group Ltd and Sealink Travel Group Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR), and Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) hit…

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Is it time to buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders need to be sure of what they're getting when they pick up shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG).

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Shareholders tell CEOs not to expand overseas

| Sean O'Neill

Several times recently, major shareholders have reportedly pressured companies like Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) not to…

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

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Could there be more where that came from for WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC), AWE Limited (ASX:AWE), Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd…

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Why I bought shares in Sirtex Medical Limited and Surfstitch Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Recent price falls at Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) looked like an opportunity.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

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Is there more where that came from for ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ), Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), and…

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Is a quarter of bank revenue at risk from fintech disrupters?

| Sean O'Neill

A recent survey from accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers found that 95% of respondents believe they will lose some business in the…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR), Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL), and Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC)?

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3 explosive small-caps that could be a bargain at today's prices

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what I like about Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), and Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR).

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Is it time to buy Sky Network Television Ltd, Cover-More Group Ltd, and APA Group?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) and APA Group (ASX:APA) hit their lowest points all…

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF), Farm Pride Foods Ltd. (ASX:FRM), McMillan Shakespeare…

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Is there any value to be found in Fortescue Metals Group Limited, Premier Investments Limited, and Iress Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV), and Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) hit their lowest…

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

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Could there be more where that came from for Silex Systems Ltd (ASX:SLX), Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB), Billabong International Limited (ASX:BBG),…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd a buy for its fully-franked dividend?

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are down 10% in the past year – is this a buying opportunity?

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Is the Australian dollar headed back to parity with the USD?

| Sean O'Neill

One economist seems to think so, which would have a profound impact on stocks like Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), Cochlear…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be worse to come for Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Slater & Gordon Limited…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV), Ensogo Ltd (ASX:E88), Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS), and Vocus Communications…

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Why the Lifehealthcare Group Ltd share price could be a bargain

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Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) shares could be a bargain.

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2 great fully franked dividend shares yielding more than 5%

| Sean O'Neill

Looking for big dividends? Consider Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM).

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Medibank Private Ltd shares fall: Is this a buying opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has beaten the market's expectations since its debut, but is it still a buying opportunity today?

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Medibank Private Ltd wins another 5.6% increase in revenue – should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

The government decreed health insurers like Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) could lift premiums by 5.59% from April this year.

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Is it time to buy Slater & Gordon Limited, Select Harvests Limited, and Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) hit their…

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Is Slater & Gordon Limited going broke after yesterday's horror result?

| Sean O'Neill

Could Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) be at risk of insolvency?

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited shares fell 20% today

| Sean O'Neill

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares have crumbled after write-downs and a massive loss were announced this morning.

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2 lucrative dividend shares facing big risks

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should be wary of the risks facing Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG).

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

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be worse to come for Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH), Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC), and…

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3 shares at 52-week highs – is it too late to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG), Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP), and Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) hit their highest point all…

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Yowie Group Ltd revenues soar 1,000% on Walmart rollout – should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

International chocolatier Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) reported its interim results to the market this morning.

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