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Darryl Daté-Shappard

Darryl Daté-Shappard

I started investing after finding a copy of Peter Lynch's "Beating the Street" in the English book section of a library in Japan, where I was living at the time in 1997. Seeing that regular people can find investment ideas just as easily as professionals, I used the philosophy of that book to invest in stocks in Japan, and later in Australia after moving in 2001. I also have experience in property investing, and went on to complete my masters degree in Applied Finance at QUT in Brisbane. I follow the investment style of Peter Lynch, Phillip Fisher and Warren Buffett-- knowing what you invest in, doing your homework to keep up with a stock's story and holding a healthy skepticism of what the stock market calls "value".

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Want to invest like Buffett? Start with these stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use the "Oracle of Omaha's" four-step process to find great stocks like Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK)…

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2 growth stocks and 3 ways to help spot winning stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

See how ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) display quality growth characteristics.

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CSL Limited to become world's number 2 influenza vaccine maker: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The US$275 million acquisition will transform CSL Limited's (ASX:CSL) flu vaccine business by giving it first class facilities and global…

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REA Group Limited : What every investor ought to know about this fast growing stock

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The highly profitable property search company is set to get bigger with the acquisition of a leading US property website.

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Here's why you should take the 6-month portfolio check-up to improve your returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Are some of your investments holding back your portfolio's performance?

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Is now the right time to buy JB Hi-Fi Limited?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) is way down from its $20 August high, but could it be time to pick it…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd, Retail Food Group Limited: 2 solid stocks to buy right now

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Investing for the future is key to growing businesses on a consistent basis.

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2 fast growers to juice your returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) have been phenomenal growth stocks over the past five years.

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Oil Search Limited shoots the lights out with record LNG production: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The explorer's remarkable revenue gains will lead to higher dividends and fund further LNG expansion and acquisitions.

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Here's why you should stick with your TPG Telecom Ltd's shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The telecom company's high-speed broadband network plan could be a boon to business.

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Is it time to buy Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The market-leading travel agency's impressive growth overseas could help offset weakness at home.

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Create your retirement wealth with these 3 investing rules of thumb

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Use these simple guides to retire richer and have the lifestyle you want.

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited hits new 52-week high: 3 things every investor ought to know

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The gaming machine market leader has been turning on the juice in US acquisitions with 3 times more gaming machines…

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Buy these 2 blue-chips of tomorrow for a richer retirement

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Some of the companies that will be paying out big dividends many years from now are the nimble and expanding…

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4 stocks I'd have in my power portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Investing power comes from a balance of share price gains and reliable dividend income to build your future wealth.

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Want better gains? Here's one way to spot rising stock stars

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

How can you find the next big thing in stocks?

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Here's why I'm banking on Slater & Gordon Limited for solid growth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Australian and UK acquisitions have set this law firm on a road to expansion.

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3 reasons to stick with your Sonic Healthcare Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) has a solid earnings growth track record and an expanding international business.

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Here's why TPG Telecom Ltd's high-speed broadband business could soar

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

TPG Telecom Ltd's potential urban customers could go way over 1 million if it carries out network expansion plans.

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Snap up these 2 blue-chip bargain stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) and Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) have unnoticed value on sale today.

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Smash the market over the next decade with these 2 stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) are on long runways towards impressive growth.

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What sell-off? Here's why Cochlear Limited is up while the market slides

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Product launch delays are over and pent-up customer demand will drive earnings in FY 2015 for Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH).

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Westpac Banking Corp and Transurban Group: Get rich slowly with these 2 growing high-yield stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Build your retirement riches with the help of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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Are these the best companies to hold if the market tanks?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Help protect yourself from market sell-offs with high powered stocks like SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and REA Group…

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How to double your stock portfolio in 6 years

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Hit your target with the dividends and earning power of stocks like Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Suncorp Group Ltd…

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2 big investing trends to ride for richer returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Challenger Limited (ASX:CGF) and Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) are two stocks you can use to tap into these long-term trends.

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2 undervalued stocks for intelligent investors

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) are down in price, but still have good growth…

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2 tech stocks to turbo-charge your portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

IRESS Ltd (ASX:IRE) and Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM).

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3 reasons why Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. is a great growth stock

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Explosive store number expansion plans are making this restaurant chain a hot stock for earnings growth.

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited and Woodside Petroleum Limited are poised to gain from US shale oil expansion

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) have opportunities which could be major growth drivers.

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JB Hi-Fi Limited down 30% in 6 months: Is this a juicy bargain to snap up?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Could new Apple iPads and Apple Watches give the electronics retailer a boost from here?

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3 reasons to hold onto your Insurance Australia Group Ltd shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) is paying a yield higher than the big four banks and has further strengthened its…

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This market-leading auto dealer's 6.2% yield beats the banks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A compelling yield is just the beginning for Automotive Holdings Group Limited (ASX:AHE) as it expands its nationwide dealership network.

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd hits new 52-week low again: Is it beaten down enough to buy now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

This year has been a shocker for the licenced bottler and distributor, but the stock could be a contrarian buy…

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Who else wants 4 value stocks ready to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Lower prices reveal attractive value for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL), UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) and Ansell Limited…

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Your instant 7 share high-growth portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

If you want high-octane growth in your portfolio tank, then this is your list - it's hot!

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4 blue-chip stocks to buy and hold for a decade

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Set yourself up for a richer future with Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN)…

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Attention bargain hunters! Is it time to pick up Crown Resorts Ltd near a bottom?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) may catch a tailwind if joint venture company Melco Crown's shares rally.

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How to avoid the big investing mistake that snared Warren Buffett

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A $10 billion mistake can be an important lesson about emotions and investing.

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Are these the best stocks to hold going into a market correction?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

It’s been a year to nowhere for the ASX, but shareholders of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), Sonic Healthcare…

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