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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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Putting $10,000 into BHP Billiton Limited shares might not be a smart idea

| Sean O'Neill

Has BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) been able to convert low cost assets into sustainable growth in shareholder earnings?

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Is there value in REA Group Limited, Vocus Communications Limited, and Servcorp Limited shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share prices of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC), and Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) hit their…

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Is it time to buy shares in Santos Ltd, Healthscope Ltd, and Primary Health Care Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) hit their lowest point all year…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd shares flat on update to expansion plans

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about Insurance Australia Group Ltd's (ASX:IAG) 'new structure and leadership team.'

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Why these 4 S&P/ASX 200 shares soared today

| Sean O'Neill

The market closed down slightly, but Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA), Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) and…

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

| Sean O'Neill

It was a down day for the market, but the share prices of Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO),…

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iSelect Ltd announces share buyback: what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) announced yesterday that takeover talks had been canned and the company would instead engage in capital management…

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

| Sean O'Neill

Are Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO), and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) a buying…

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3 gigantic growth stocks I'd buy with $10,000

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why you should buy shares in Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA).

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares are immune to a weak Australian dollar

| Sean O'Neill

Investors could be forgiven for thinking that Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) would be under threat from a weaker…

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Did you catch these major events in the market last week?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what happened at Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO), and…

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Rio Tinto Limited share price hits six-year low: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

It's been a rough ride for Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shareholders, and there's no end in sight.

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The IPH Ltd share price is up 153% since January: Should you sell?

| Sean O'Neill

The share price of IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) competitors like Xenith IP (ASX:XIP) could be more appealing.

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What's happening with Brookfield's Asciano Ltd acquisition?

| Sean O'Neill

Brookfield is reportedly looking at teaming up with Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) to get its bid for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO)…

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Why these four ASX shares ended down today

| Sean O'Neill

After today's falls, are Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Lynas Corporation Limited soars 114% in past month – is there more to come?

| Sean O'Neill

Can speculators and well-researched investors make a quick buck in Lynas Corporation Limited (ASX:LYC)?

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Is it time to sell Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

The share price of both Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) has risen more than…

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The Myer Ltd share price is up 40% in 10 weeks – is it time to sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Has Myer Ltd's (ASX:MYR) share price moved beyond fair value?

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Is it time to buy BHP Billiton Limited, Dick Smith Holdings Ltd, and Directmoney Ltd shares?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share price of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH), and Directmoney Ltd (ASX:DM1) hit…

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Should you buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd, or Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Know this before investing in QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG)…

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Is there any value to be found in Bellamy's Australia Ltd, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd, and Rent.com.au Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share price of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), and Rent.com.au Ltd…

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Metcash Limited share price soars on strong trading update

| Sean O'Neill

The share price of Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) has lifted more than 30% since the start of November.

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Will Slater & Gordon Limited go broke?

| Sean O'Neill

What do the numbers have to say about Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)?

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Slater & Gordon Limited share price soars again after horror week

| Sean O'Neill

The share price of Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has soared again today after a 35% rise yesterday.

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Why these five ASX shares were smashed by the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share price of Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH), ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ), St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM), EVOLUTION FPO…

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Slater & Gordon Limited shares fly on NO CHANGE to financial guidance

| Sean O'Neill

The managing director of Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) has suggested there may well be no material impact on its…

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited shares are soaring higher today

| Sean O'Neill

Is it the dawn of a new day for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shareholders after this morning's announcement?

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3 screaming bargains I'd buy right now with $10,000

| Sean O'Neill

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) all have a lot to offer investors.

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Should you buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd at today's share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Where and how, exactly, does Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) make its money, and does it stand to make a…

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Is the Slater & Gordon Limited share price poised to crash again?

| Sean O'Neill

Surely Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) couldn't fall any further from today's low levels…could it?

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4 huge losers among ASX shares today

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC), Reffind Ltd (ASX:RFN), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), and Spark Infrastructure Group…

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Where to from here for the Macquarie share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy, sell, or hold Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares?

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Whiplashed: Slater & Gordon Limited share price tanks on UK outlook

| Sean O'Neill

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares were massacred today, losing over 50% of their value on the announcement of a…

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How A2 MILK FPO NZ can help you profit from the baby formula boom

| Sean O'Neill

Investors are clearly hoping that A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) will be the next Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL).

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What does Rio Tinto Limited's bauxite expansion mean for shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) shareholders' good fortune could mean a good deal of pain for bauxite investors.

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Is it time to buy shares in BHP Billiton Limited, Slater & Gordon Limited, and Dick Smith Holdings Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), and Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) hit their lowest…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Netcomm Wireless Ltd share price soared 26% today

| Sean O'Neill

A newly won contract in the USA sent Netcomm Wireless Ltd's (ASX:NTC) share price up 26%, but have they become…

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Is there any value to be found in Cochlear Limited, Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd., and Surfstitch Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why the share price of Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), and Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF) hit…

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Should you buy Insurance Australia Group Ltd at today's share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Will technological developments like the driverless car crush profits at Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd…

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Where to now for the FlexiGroup Limited share price?

| Sean O'Neill

At its Annual General Meeting yesterday, FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) announced a new CEO and provided guidance on its outlook for…

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