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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 it time to buy Computershare Limited, Lifehealthcare Group Ltd, and Ardent Leisure Group?

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Here's why Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU), Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), and Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) hit their lowest point all year…

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Ainsworth Game Technology Limited reports: Is it a bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Revenue soared but profits fell, and Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) is facing a change of control.

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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 QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), Qube Holdings Ltd…

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Healthscope Ltd jumps on bumper half-year profit: Should you buy?

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Here's why shares of Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) are rising higher today.

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Can Medibank Private Ltd continue its success in 2016?

| Sean O'Neill

After the latest set of results from Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), shareholders are surely wondering if the insurer can continue…

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Where to next for the share price of Greencross Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Will Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) receive a better takeover offer, or will they have to wait for share prices to rise…

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3 stocks to crash-proof your portfolio

| Sean O'Neill

When resilience to a downturn is what you need, it's hard to look past Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Sydney Airport…

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Why these 4 shares crashed on the market today

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Is there worse to come for 3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL), Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM), Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH), and…

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Medibank Private Ltd rises on 58% profit growth – is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares should have a good day on the market after today's results.

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Is there any value in Domino's, Burson Group Ltd, and IDP Education Pty Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Domino's (ASX:DMP), Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP), and IDP Education Pty Ltd (ASX:IEL) hit their highest points all year…

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

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Could there be worse where that came from for shareholders of Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE), Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI), RCR Tomlinson…

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Is it time to buy Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, Cover-More Group Ltd, and FlexiGroup Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI), Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO), and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) hit their lowest point all…

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Great results sent Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), and Monadelphous Group Limited…

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Why the Primary Health Care Limited share price is rocketing today

| Sean O'Neill

Rising revenues and falling profits made today's release a bit of a mixed bag for Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY).

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Profit crash: Insurance Australia Group Ltd disappoints investors

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) after today's lacklustre results?

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Sonic Healthcare Limited reports: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Rising revenues and profits reflect a good first half for shareholders in Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL).

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Why these 4 shares smashed the market today

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Could there be more where that came from for Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB), and…

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Monadelphous Group Limited's revenues and profits crash

| Sean O'Neill

Could a massive dividend encourage investors to buy shares of Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) after today's result?

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Greencross Limited reports and takeover offers will need to be far higher

| Sean O'Neill

After a solid set of results that put the company's best foot forward, Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) is unlikely to be…

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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 Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO), BT Investment Management…

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Why you're richer than you think you are

| Sean O'Neill

Imagine living 'pay cheque to pay cheque' on $200,000 per year.

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Deal or No Deal: Greencross Limited takeover bid increases

| Sean O'Neill

The latest takeover bid from TPG Capital and The Carlyle Group again significantly undervalues Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), according to management.

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Here's why these 4 shares sank on the ASX today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse in store for Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL), Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Lifehealthcare Group…

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An investor's guide to Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

What to expect when Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) reports.

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Is there any value in Scentre Group Ltd and Cochlear Limited shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) hit their highest point all year this week.

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Why these 4 shares smashed the market today

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Could there be more where that came from for Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX), Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC), and…

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Should you buy Healthscope Ltd at today's share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Private hospital operator Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) has lost 17% of its value in the past 12 months, and could be…

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Is it time to buy Ozforex Group Ltd, QBE Insurance Group Ltd, and Mesoblast Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) hit their lowest point all…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be more where that came from for Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), and Computershare…

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AGL Energy Ltd shares jump on half-year report

| Sean O'Neill

Does a heavy statutory loss presage a wipeout for retail shareholders of AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL)?

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Are Carsales.Com Ltd, Greencross Limited, and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd set to crash this reporting season?

| Sean O'Neill

High short interest in Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) could place share…

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

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Could there be worse to come for Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Impedimed Limited (ASX:IPD), and Adacel…

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Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd headed for disaster this reporting period?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares of QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) have been heavily sold off recently.

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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 Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX), 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG), and Liquefied Natural…

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Could a bidding war erupt for Greencross Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Private equity firms TPG, Carlyle Group, and KKR are reportedly running the ruler over Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL).

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Results Preview: Can Slater & Gordon Limited turn it around in 2016?

| Sean O'Neill

What to expect when you’re expecting results from Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH).

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Why these 4 shares smashed the market today

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Could there be more where that came from for Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX:ADA), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton…

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Should you buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd or Medibank Private Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Which is the better dividend share, Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), or Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL)?

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Is it time to buy Macquarie Group Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Has investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) fallen back into buy territory?

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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 Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Santos Ltd…

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