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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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3 stocks hitting 52-week lows – are they a bargain opportunity?

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Heavy falls at Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) represent fear for some, and…

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Why the Spark New Zealand Ltd share price is 10% higher today

| Sean O'Neill

NZ telco Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX:SPK) reported its full-year 2015 results to the market today.

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Why gold miners are surging on the ASX today

| Sean O'Neill

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN) all rose more than 3% in trade…

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What you need to know about Collection House Limited's 20% profit growth

| Sean O'Neill

Also offering a 4% dividend yield and trading at an attractive price, Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) makes an interesting prospect…

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Why Adelaide Brighton Ltd. reported concrete improvements in 2015

| Sean O'Neill

Even excluding profit from property sales, Adelaide Brighton Ltd.’s (ASX:ABC) profits grew nearly 50% in the first half of 2015,…

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd reports 2015: what you need to know

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A swing from loss to profit saw shares in Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) soar 15% yesterday, but is it…

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Reject Shop Ltd soars on its 2015 report: Will 2016 be even better?

| Sean O'Neill

Embattled bargain retailer Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) released its results for financial year 2015 to the market yesterday.

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What you need to know about the 2015 Woodside Petroleum Limited result

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Here’s what you need to know about Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL) half-year results announcement this morning.

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Double-digit profit growth for GPT Group: Is it the best REIT out there?

| Sean O'Neill

GPT Group (ASX:GPT) released its interim results to the market this morning , but is it a better buy than…

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Why you shouldn't sell your Medibank Private Ltd shares at $2

| Sean O'Neill

It’s déjà vu for shareholders in Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) today, as the insurer falls back to its offer price.

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Monadelphous Group Limited: Result 2015

| Sean O'Neill

Falling revenues and dividends don’t leave much for shareholders at Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) to get excited about.

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The hidden catch to Berkshire Hathaway's Insurance Australia Group Ltd investment

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) can expect to be disadvantaged in future capital raisings.

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

| Sean O'Neill

Is there still value to be found in AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL), 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) and Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT)?

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NATVETCARE FPO soars 27% on debut: Is it an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Not a bad start to listed life, but is NATVETCARE FPO (ASX:NVL) a solid buy at today’s prices?

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3 stocks hitting 52-week lows this earnings season: Are they bargains?

| Sean O'Neill

Are FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) cheap for a reason?

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Newzulu Ltd enters trading halt for 'fundraising': What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Should shareholders in Newzulu Ltd (ASX:NWZ) expect another acquisition?

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What to expect when National Veterinary Care Ltd launches tomorrow

| Sean O'Neill

Will the recent interest in Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) lead to quick profits for National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) shareholders tomorrow?

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XERO FPO NZ announces more strong progress in the ANZ region

| Sean O'Neill

Accounting software provider XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) has grown customers in Australia and New Zealand by 44% since 30 September…

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Why the OrotonGroup Limited share price soared 18% today

| Sean O'Neill

Management at OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL) announced full-year profit will come in some 48% higher than previously announced.

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Goodman Group reports full year results: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Is an 8% increase in profit and a 3.4% dividend a ‘Buy’ signal for Goodman Group (ASX:GMG)?

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Another loss for WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED: Time to sell?

| Sean O'Neill

There are precious few bright spots for WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC) shareholders today.

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Why these 4 stocks are thumping the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Newzulu Ltd (ASX:NWZ), Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) are all beating the…

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Estia Health Ltd reports: How does this hot new IPO shape up?

| Sean O'Neill

As a loss-making enterprise, Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) makes for an interesting investment case.

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AGL Energy Ltd reports: Does this utility present a compelling investment case?

| Sean O'Neill

Is a focus on innovation and productivity going to be enough to propel AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) into the future?

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DEXUS Property Group reports: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Is DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) a buy after today’s results?

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Greencross Limited reports: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Pet store and vet Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) reported a cracking set of results for the past 12 months.

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Is the future of Woodside Petroleum Limited's Browse LNG mega-project under threat?

| Sean O'Neill

At least one partner, Royal Dutch Shell, is considering whether or not to pull out of Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL)…

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3 watch list stocks I investigated this week

| Sean O'Neill

Should I add Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Contango Microcap Ltd (ASX:CTN) or 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG) to my portfolio next?

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

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT), Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) are at their lowest point all year.

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Is Admedus Ltd's fourth-quarter update a bad sign for investors?

| Sean O'Neill

Biotech company Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) is chewing through cash and delivering only modest returns.

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

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Here’s why McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS), Netcomm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC) and iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) are trading at their highest point…

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Beach Energy Ltd to decrease production in 2016: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) releases its quarterly report and earnings forecasts for 2016.

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Will Macquarie Group Ltd win big from its Property IQ partnership?

| Sean O'Neill

An entry into software with partner CoreLogic looks to be another long-term money spinner for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Is Myer Holdings Ltd turnaround strategy a disaster for shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Analysts have warned that plans to cut staff hours are not the solution for Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR).

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What to expect when Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd reports in August

| Sean O'Neill

Will beverage conglomerate Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) prove its worth?

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Should you participate in Westpac Banking Corp's hybrid issue?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) Capital Notes III a safe and reliable way to gain a lucrative income stream?

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How you can profit by investing in the real growth sectors

| Sean O'Neill

RBA statements indicate our top 20, or even top 50 companies in the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) could expect subdued earnings…

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Thorn Group Ltd reports: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Is Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) a buy after a 25% increase in revenue announced in the full-year results?

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

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Here’s why OrotonGroup Limited (ASX:ORL), Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) and a bunch of gold miners hit their lowest point…

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One powerful advantage Macquarie Group Ltd has over the 'big four'

| Sean O'Neill

No dilutive capital raisings for Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shareholders, thank you very much!

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