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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 healthcare shares I'd love to own

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME)

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Why I'm not buying Woolworths Limited shares

| Sean O'Neill

I’m not a big fan of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) at today’s share price.

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Resapp Health Ltd share price bounces 64% off yesterday's lows

| Sean O'Neill

The Resapp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price rebounded 64% after yesterday’s stunning fall.

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One crucial thing to consider before investing in risky biotech shares

| Sean O'Neill

Consider this before owning shares in companies like Resapp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) and Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd (ASX:IIL).

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The AGL Energy Ltd share price is rising on bumper profit results

| Sean O'Neill

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) share price rose 3% after the release of its annual results this morning.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia safe in a housing crash?

| Sean O'Neill

How does everyone’s favourite big bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) hold up during a housing crash?

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Why I'm not buying Westfield Corp Ltd at today's share price

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’m avoiding Westfield Corp ltd (ASX:WFD) at its current share price.

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd jumps 7% as its CNCA suspension gets lifted

| Sean O'Neill

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price jumped 7% after Chinese restrictions on its facility were lifted.

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Resapp Health Ltd smashed down 77% on study update

| Sean O'Neill

The Resapp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price fell 77% to $0.071 this morning after the company released negative results relating…

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Is Reckon Limited an opportunity after yesterday's results?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Reckon Limited (ASX:RKN) at today’s share price of $1.39?

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The Carsales.Com Ltd share price is falling after today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price fell 2% to $12.18 today after it released its annual report.

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Devastated: Why Resapp Health Ltd shares just plunged 80%

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the Resapp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price plunged 81% this morning.

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3 reasons I'm not investing in BHP Billiton Limited

| Sean O'Neill

I’m not keen on BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) even at a lower share price.

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Why I've never owned Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I’ve always avoided Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).

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It's getting harder than ever to find attractive dividend shares

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I prefer Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) to Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL).

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Transurban Group reports: Is its 4.7% dividend worth it?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) at today’s share price for its 4.7% dividend?

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3 simple ways to gain powerful diversification

| Sean O'Neill

There’s no free lunch quite as good as diversification.

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd an absolute bargain at $4?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) at today’s share price of $4?

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Morgan Stanley reckons you should be wary of Webjet Limited

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the broker cut its rating on Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) recently.

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The Paragon Care Ltd share price leaps 8% on booming profits

| Sean O'Neill

The Paragon Care Ltd (ASX:PGC) share price jumped 8% this morning.

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Can Mayne Pharma Group Ltd turn itself around?

| Sean O'Neill

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has fallen 57% this year.

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Why the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price fell

| Sean O'Neill

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price slid 3% on news of a lawsuit against it.

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The Sims Metal Management Ltd share price plunged 13% this morning

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price is taking a dive today.

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Think about this if you want to own shares forever

| Sean O'Neill

Jeff Bezos of Amazon has some solid advice for you.

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Will Amazon destroy Australian retail?

| Sean O'Neill

The arrival of Amazon won’t just affect straight retailers like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) or Greencross Limited (ASX: GXL).

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia broke the law 53,700 times

| Sean O'Neill

Anti-money laundering regulator AUSTRAC has begun legal proceedings against Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).

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Why the XERO FPO NZX share price is at a 3-year high

| Sean O'Neill

The XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) share price hasn’t been this high since mid-2014.

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Why Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd is on a shopping spree

| Sean O'Neill

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has made more than 9 acquisitions in the past 12 months.

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Why the Suncorp Group Ltd share price fell 6% today

| Sean O'Neill

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price fell 6% to $13.63 this morning.

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The 3 biggest unanswered questions this reporting season

| Sean O'Neill

Will Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) cut its dividend, can Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) meet its guidance, and is the banking…

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Own shares for 40 years and you can't lose

| Sean O'Neill

That’s the conclusion of one popular finance website in the USA.

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Is this why short-sellers are targeting Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

The Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) share price has fallen 30% this year after short-seller interest in the company…

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Why I'd buy Fisher & Paykel Healthcare shares over Healthscope Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

I’d much prefer to own Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) than Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) at today’s share price.

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The 3 biggest investing mistakes you can make

| Sean O'Neill

Buying Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares may sound boring, but it’s better than some alternatives.

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Is Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. shrinking its way to growth?

| Sean O'Neill

Media reports suggest that Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) could be investing in smaller pizzas.

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia profit collapses 35%: Here's why

| Sean O'Neill

Despite average results, the Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) share price jumped 4% to $3.14 this morning.

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Should you buy BWP Trust for its 6% dividend?

| Sean O'Neill

The BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) share price fell 1% to $2.92 after it released its annual results this morning.

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Oliver's Real Food Ltd share price plunges 20% on downgrade

| Sean O'Neill

The Oliver’s Real Food Ltd (ASX:OLI) share price fell 20% today.

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Here's why the Webjet Limited share price is plunging

| Sean O'Neill

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has fallen 14% in the past 5 days.

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Iron ore jumps 7% overnight: Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price rose on the news.

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