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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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REVEALED: Australia's Top 10 most purchased stocks last month

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A reasonable list of individual companies, but taken altogether they could just be a perfect storm of wealth destruction.

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Should investors expect a market crash when US interest rates rise?

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There could be some fallout for companies like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) but on the whole…

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G8 Education Ltd gets beaten at its own game: Here's what you need to know

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Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) looks like it will be sold to Anchorage Capital, with G8 Education Ltd’s (ASX:GEM) support.

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Goldman Sachs sees the potential for $20 oil: Time to abandon your oil stocks?

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If oil really did fall to US$20 a barrel, it could be disastrous for a number of companies including Santos…

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Macquarie Group Ltd guides for 40% increase in profit in first half of 2016: Is it a buy?

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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is on a growth rampage.

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Is the Bitcoin Group Limited IPO a guaranteed multi-bagger?

| Sean O'Neill

Or are shareholders likely to get burned by participating in the Bitcoin Group Limited IPO (ASX:BCG)?

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3 stocks at 52-week lows – can they turn it around?

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Are Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Worleyparson Limited (ASX:WOR) a buying opportunity at today’s prices?

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3 stocks soaring into the stratosphere – but are they a buying opportunity?

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Is there any value left at Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Integrated Research Ltd (ASX:IRI), or Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL)?

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3 stocks at 52-week lows – can they turn it around?

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Here’s why Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), and Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) have hit their lowest point…

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585,000 reasons to buy Greencross Limited today

| Sean O'Neill

Lucky investors are being handed a second bite at the Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) apple after its fall recently.

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3 stocks soaring into the stratosphere – have you missed the boat?

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Here’s why Austal Limited (ASX:ASB), Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) and 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) hit their highest point all year this week.

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Education sector slammed as headwinds gather steam

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Lower wages and poorer job outcomes could signal trouble for companies like Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) and Australian Careers Network Ltd…

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Is it time for a punt on oil stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Companies like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) are trading at their lowest point all decade.

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ASX on track for horror August but long-term buy and hold still wins

| Sean O'Neill

Many are the forces convincing investors to trade as often as possible.

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Market crash: 8 stocks to consider at discount prices

| Sean O'Neill

Earnings season means plenty of updates, and plenty of opportunity to pick up market favourites like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES).

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Why these 5 ASX stocks smashed the market today

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Here’s why Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA), ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ), Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN), and 1-Page…

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Price crash: Cash Converters International Ltd plunges

| Sean O'Neill

A deterioration in the UK business turned an otherwise decent year into an ugly one for shareholders in Cash Converters…

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3 stocks at 52-week lows – can they turn it around?

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Here’s why Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV), Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT) and Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) hit their lowest…

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Is Retail Food Group Limited a buy after posting record profits?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) are only up 15% in the past 12 months despite a 50% increase…

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Should you participate in the MainstreamBPO Limited IPO?

| Sean O'Neill

Retail investors of at least one popular online broker are being offered the chance to participate in the IPO of…

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Lifehealthcare Group Ltd shares surge 11% with strong outlook

| Sean O'Neill

Is Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) a good long-term buy and hold opportunity at today’s prices?

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An investor's guide to Touchcorp Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

In its first six months on the ASX, Touchcorp Ltd (ASX:TCH) has been a standout performer.

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Why the Smartgroup Corporation Ltd share price jumped 20% today

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Investors responded positively to the half-year results released by Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) yesterday afternoon.

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Why the Hansen Technologies Limited share price soared 6% today

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Billing provider Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) delivered a cracking full-year report to the market today.

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Ausdrill Limited lifts 5% on massive losses: Is it a buying opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Are investors better off steering clear of Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL) after today’s result?

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Is Speedcast International Ltd a buy after its latest results?

| Sean O'Neill

A couple of big announcements have buoyed the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price, but is it good value?

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3 stocks soaring into the stratosphere – can they run further?

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Here’s why Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA), and Servcorp Limited (ASX:SRV) hit their highest point all year this…

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Is Greencross Limited a buying opportunity after its 13% fall?

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Shares in Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) took a dive after management announced the CEO was stepping down, effectively immediately.

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Westpac Banking Corp's Capital Notes III hybrid issue: Should you subscribe?

| Sean O'Neill

Beware, although they may seem like a safe way to gain a lucrative income stream, Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) Capital…

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Why the Nextdc Ltd share price crashed 10% today

| Sean O'Neill

Despite performing at the upper end of guidance, Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) investors look to be disappointed with the result.

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Is Westfield Corp Ltd your best bet for foreign currency exposure?

| Sean O'Neill

In its first half-year report since the restructure, Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) has performed quite well.

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McMillan Shakespeare Limited reports 22% profit growth and brighter 2016

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Should you buy McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) after its full-year result?

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Have oil and iron ore stocks hit rock bottom?

| Sean O'Neill

Some turnaround potential exists for stocks like Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG),…

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Senex Energy Ltd reports $80.6m loss: Can it turn it around in 2016?

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Should you avoid Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) after today’s result?

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Caltex Australia Limited dives 7% on 45% increase in profit: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors are offered an interesting conundrum with Caltex Australia Limited’s (ASX:CTX) half-year results update today.

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Beach Energy Ltd shares crash on massive impairments and losses for 2015

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Here’s what you need to know about Beach Energy Ltd’s (ASX:BPT) 2015 report.

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Affinity Education Group Ltd REJECTS G8 Education Ltd offer

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What will the future hold for Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM)?

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MaxiTRANS Industries Limited crashes 10% on falling profits

| Sean O'Neill

Profits and dividends fell heavily in 2015, making MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (ASX:MXI) look risky at today’s prices.

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Auckland International Airport Ltd profit soars as share price drops 3%

| Sean O'Neill

Is Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX:AIA) too expensive at today’s prices of $4.74?

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My 2 favourite companies from earnings season so far

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what I like about the latest results from Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL).

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