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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 undervalued dividend stocks for the bargain hunter

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Shares in Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) look like a real bargain at today's prices.

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Why Slater & Gordon Limited shares were smashed 10% today

| Sean O'Neill

The wolves are circling around Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) after last week's Annual General Meeting.

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Cochlear Limited and Macquarie Atlas Roads Limited share prices hit all-time highs: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Both Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Macquarie Atlas Roads Limited (ASX:MQA) are trading at their highest price ever, but only one…

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Should you buy Austal Limited shares at today's prices?

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Or is defence contractor Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) starting to look overvalued?

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Why the Slater & Gordon Limited share price crashed today

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Investors didn't like what they saw at Slater & Gordon Limited's (ASX:SGH) Annual General Meeting today.

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Is it time to buy Greencross Limited shares?

| Sean O'Neill

A large number of analysts have 'buy' ratings on Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), and the company does look cheap at today's…

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Is there any value to be found in Netcomm Wireless Ltd, Link Administration Holdings Ltd, and Webjet Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC), Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) hit their highest…

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Oil dips back below US$40 per barrel – Should you dump your oil stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) even making a profit at today's prices?

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Is it time to pounce on Woolworths Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and the iShares S&P/ASX High Dividend Index Fund?

| Sean O'Neill

Does recent price weakness represent an opportunity in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), and the iShares S&P/ASX High…

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Is it time to dive into these 3 market rejects?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy shares in Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR), and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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Thorn Group Ltd offers a 6% fully-franked dividend: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) for the income after today's half-yearly results announcement?

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Is it time to jump ship on Origin Energy Ltd and Sims Metal Management Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Both Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) have been chronic underperformers over the last ten years,…

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Are Newcrest Mining Limited, EVOLUTION FPO and Regis Resources Limited no more than fool's gold?

| Sean O'Neill

Gold miners Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) and Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) jumped at the open today despite…

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Collection House Limited wins ATO contract: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Is the new contract with the Australian Taxation Office likely to be a game-changer for Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH)?

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Is it time to pounce on National Australia Bank Ltd., Cabcharge Australia Limited, and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX:CAB), and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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Is there any value to be found in BT Investment Management Ltd, Estia Health Ltd, and Vocus Communications Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE), and Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) hit their highest point…

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4 reasons to pick Macquarie Group Ltd over big banks

| Sean O'Neill

It might look expensive to some, but Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is still a far superior choice to the likes…

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Is there any value to be found in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Now trading on a P/E of 38, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares have come a long way…

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More than just an investment bank: Macquarie Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

According to recent research, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is the largest asset manager in Australia, and in the top 50…

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Is G8 Education Ltd's massive 7.2% fully-franked dividend sustainable?

| Sean O'Neill

Or should investors seeking reliable dividends steer clear of G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM)?

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Two growth alternatives to an overpriced Blackmores Limited

| Sean O'Neill

Consider buying shares in XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) or Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) instead of Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL).

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3 ways to smash the interest on your savings account

| Sean O'Neill

Investors will find a lot to like about the massive dividends on offer at G8 Education Limited (ASX:GEM), AMP Limited’s…

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Are AMP Limited Capital Notes a reliable way to boost your portfolio income?

| Sean O'Neill

Or are investors better off steering clear of AMP Limited’s (ASX:AMP) hybrid offering?

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Could iron ore hit US$45 per tonne by the end of December?

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) economists suspect iron ore still has further to fall, which would be bad news for Rio…

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Is it time to pounce on Dick Smith Holdings Ltd, Credit Corp Group Limited, and Woolworths Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH), Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP), and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) hit their lowest point…

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Is there value in Speedcast International Ltd, Bellamy's Australia Ltd, and Magellan Financial Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA), Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) hit their highest point…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd's huge dividend sustainable?

| Sean O'Neill

As some investors will have learned to their chagrin, not all big dividends are sustainable. Can Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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How the China slowdown might impact your portfolio

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should think twice before piling into stocks like Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE), and Rio Tinto…

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What happened to the share price of Reject Shop Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Up 36% in just one month, is there more to come from Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS)?

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Is it time to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Are investors better served by avoiding Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)?

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Is there any value to be found in Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd., Treasury Wine Estates Ltd and Reject Shop Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE), and Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) hit their highest points all…

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Is it time to pounce on Telstra Corporation Ltd, Origin Energy Ltd, and Nearmap Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) hit their lowest point all year…

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Origin Energy Ltd announces big strategic shift

| Sean O'Neill

Following on from AGL Energy Ltd’s (ASX:AGL) announcement earlier this year, Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has announced it will not…

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Westpac Banking Corp shares return to form: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have returned to previous levels after the completion of the bank’s recent capital raising.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd hits its lowest point all year – is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

At current prices, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is starting to look attractive.

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Can you make a mint in these 3 IPOs?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you invest in Bitcoin Group Limited (ASX:BCG), Link Administration Holdings Limited (ASX:LNK), and Integral Diagnostics Limited (ASX:IDX)?

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Why the Treasury Wine Estates Ltd share price hit a record high today

| Sean O'Neill

Australia’s largest listed wine maker, Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) soared 11.5% upon resuming trade this morning.

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Santos Ltd gives shareholders some good news

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) rose in today’s trade after the company announced it had commenced the first shipments from…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd abandons Chinese expansion plans

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) lifted 8% in the past two days after the company decided not to…

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Is it time to pounce on Stockland Corporation Ltd and GBST Holdings Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Trading at their lowest point all year, can investors find value in Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) and GBST Holdings Limited…

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