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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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AGL Energy Ltd to quit gas production and exploration: Should you buy?

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Shares in AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) are up today on the news, but is it really a buying opportunity?

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Macquarie Group Ltd guides for increased profit in 2016: Should you buy?

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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares have declined 17% in the past month, yet the company could grow profits by more…

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

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Is there worse to come for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), and Capitol Health…

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Is there still value in Carsales.Com Ltd, Hunter Hall International Ltd, and Cochlear Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Hunter Hall International Ltd (ASX: HHL), and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) hit their highest…

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Is it time to pounce on Rio Tinto Limited, Orica Ltd, and Select Harvests Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI), and Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) hit their lowest point all year…

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

| Sean O'Neill

The value of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG), Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT), and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG)…

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Help! I'm too old to invest!

| Sean O'Neill

If this is you, better read this first.

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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 shareholders in Farm Pride Foods Ltd. (ASX:FRM), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ),…

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How to invest in emerging markets

| Sean O'Neill

Investors are increasingly interested in harnessing the growth potential of our developing neighbours – but how should you go about…

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Do investors really hate Medibank Private Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Punchy headline, but are things really that bad for Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)?

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Why these 4 shares smashed the market today

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Is there more where that came from for Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG),…

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Is it time to buy Lovisa Holdings Ltd, Healthscope Ltd, and Collection House Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV), Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) hit their lowest point all year…

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Why these 4 shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Could there be worse where that came from for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), AWE Limited (ASX:AWE), WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED…

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How you can make a million bucks in ASX shares

| Sean O'Neill

With or without active share management, making $1 million bucks looks easy, at least on paper.

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

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Worleyparsons Ltd (ASX:WOR), GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD), and Ten Network…

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Is there value in Metcash Limited, AGL Energy Ltd, and WAM Capital Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), and WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) hit their highest point…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN), TFS Corporation Limited (ASX:TFC), Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS), and OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) fell…

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Bell Potter puts $2.97 target on Medibank Private Ltd shares: should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

A number of analysts have upgraded their price targets on Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) after that company’s profit upgrade a…

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Is there any value to be found in CSL Limited, Medibank Private Ltd, and Link Administration Holdings Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) hit their highest point all…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd's 5.6% fully franked dividend the best bet out there?

| Sean O'Neill

Or can investors get a better deal by ignoring Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares and looking elsewhere in the…

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Medibank Private Ltd upgrades profit forecast: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

At today’s prices, is Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) a likely outperformer?

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Oil plunge could hammer energy shares like Santos Ltd today

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) should brace for more pain.

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Here's why these 4 shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there be more where that came from for Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT), Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), and…

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Credit Suisse says Mesoblast limited has blockbuster potential

| Sean O'Neill

According to a research note from Credit Suisse’s US analysts, Aussie biotech hopeful Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) could be worth 90%…

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Is it time to pounce on Santos Ltd and Rio Tinto Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) hit their lowest point all year this week.

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

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND), Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ), WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC), and Select Harvests…

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Should you buy Macquarie Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shareholders stand to benefit again from rising profits and a weaker Australian Dollar.

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Why the oil price could plunge further

| Sean O'Neill

The recent collapse in the value of Brent Crude oil has seen investors in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Woodside Petroleum…

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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 Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Ziptel Ltd (ASX:ZIP), and Metcash Limited…

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2 bargain shares to load up on while the market is down

| Sean O'Neill

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares could be a sound buy for the long term…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Could things get worse for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Ardent…

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

| Sean O'Neill

The share price of BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT), Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO), Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM), and…

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3 ASX shares to gain exposure to south-east Asian economies

| Sean O'Neill

Can Kina Securities Ltd (ASX:KSL), iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ), and Trustee for AMP Capital China Grwth Fund (ASX:AGF) deliver winning…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares crashed today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there worse to come for BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI), Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP), Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT), and Trustee…

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3 top dividend shares to buy for 2016

| Sean O'Neill

Investors could expect great dividends and some capital growth from Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH), and…

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Can Slater & Gordon Limited shares rebound in 2016?

| Sean O'Neill

After a horror 2015, what’s next for the share price of embattled law firm, Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)?

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

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Kina Securities Ltd (ASX:KSL), Australian Dairy Farms Group (ASX:AHF), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:FPO)…

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Is there any value in REA Group Limited, Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd, and AGL Energy Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL), and AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) hit…

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Here's why these 4 ASX shares smashed the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there more where that came from for Australian Dairy Farms Group (ASX:AHF), Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), Select Harvests Limited…

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3 big name shares to be wary of in 2016

| Sean O'Neill

Should investors steer clear of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the new…

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