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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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3 financial services stocks that could make you big money

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) can take advantage of growing financial markets and long-term…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd or TPG Telecom Ltd: Which telco should you own?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Do you go with the telco giant Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or up-and-coming industry rival TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM)?

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Harvey Norman Holdings Limited, Super Retail Group Ltd and JB Hi-Fi Limited: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

3 major retailers are setting up for a stronger second half and investors who missed out on earlier share price…

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Is Woolworths Limited a bargain or not?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and joint partner US-based Lowe's drop more money into Masters DIY Hardware as running losses mount.

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2 cheap looking stocks and the secret of value investing

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) may show more value than the market realises.

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3 top growth stocks to drive your returns

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) are solid earners with good track records.

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Here's why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd is a turnaround stock you should own

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) basic business is solid and the $100 million restructuring plan will focus company improvement in the…

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Your instant 3-stock diversified growth and income portfolio

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) combine growth, dividend income and overseas…

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3 stocks poised to rise from China's growing food demand

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP), Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) and Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) can help feed China's hunger…

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3 stocks to help protect your wealth as interest rates head lower

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

China's continued slowdown could mean a showdown for much lower interest rates. Here are three kinds of stocks investors need…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd and REA Group Limited: 2 star stocks with room to run

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

On the 6th anniversary of the ASX's lowest point during the GFC, look back at the fantastic returns you could…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited vs Super Retail Group Ltd: Which stock should you hold?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) are put to the test for dividend income and earnings…

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Will Crown Resorts Ltd win big from its move into Sydney?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd's (ASX:CWN) Sydney casino development plans proceed after Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) hammers out profit share agreement with…

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3 reasons why you should own REA Group Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is a fast-growing company in the property search and advertising industry that is expanding into the…

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Should Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd be worried about Aldi supermarkets?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) may have their long-time supermarket duopoly challenged by the German discount retailer.

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2 reporting season winners: Crown Resorts Ltd and Retail Food Group Limited

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) have racked up strong gains following the February reporting season.

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4 reasons to own Challenger Limited shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF) can take advantage of the long-term demand to grow superannuation wealth.

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Ansell Limited and CSL Limited: Are these growth stocks too cheap to ignore?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Invest like billionaire Warren Buffett and buy wonderful companies at fair prices like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN).

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd and Automotive Holdings Group Ltd: Should you own these high-yield stocks now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Half-year dividend growth outpaced earnings for ASX 200 stocks. Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:…

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Here's why you should stick with your Suncorp Group Ltd shares

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Cyclone Maria has piled onto Suncorp Group Ltd's (ASX:SUN) yearly natural hazard costs, but investors should focus on the long…

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Sirtex Medical Limited, Slater & Gordon Limited and Flexigroup Limited: Can they outperform in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Strong earnings gains have Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and Flexigroup Limited (ASX:FXL) looking at a…

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Warren Buffett outlines 6 big mistakes investors must avoid making

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Buffett lists the ways investors make investing less profitable in Berkshire Hathaway's 50th letter to shareholders.

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Nextdc Ltd reports interim results: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Cloud and data centre service provider Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) generated its first positive operating earnings and looks to be on…

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Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd reports half-year results: Should you buy in weakness?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) increases its home loan volumes through acquisitions, yet profits prove elusive in the highly…

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd reports interim results: Is this stock still hot?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG) progresses US-located Magnolia LNG project, yet development costs result in a half-year net loss.

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Mayne Pharma Group Ltd reports interim results: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Pharmaceutical Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) is to make an important acquisition.

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Treasury Group Limited reports solid earnings growth: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Funds management company Treasury Group Limited (ASX:TRG) gets more overseas exposure after merger with US-based boutique investment fund firm.

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Select Harvests Limited posts higher earnings from rising almond prices: Is it a buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Half-year revenue for almond producer Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) was flat , but higher international almond sales prices helped raise…

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Qantas Airways Limited half-year earnings fly higher: Is it a buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) does a turnaround in interim profit thanks to savings from $2 billion transformation program and there's…

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Ramsay Health Care Limited upgrades profit guidance: Is there more to come in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Healthcare provider Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) achieves double-digit revenue and profit growth as it expands internationally.

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iCar Asia Ltd takes market-leading position: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Auto sales advertising website operator iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) now controls the number one auto sales websites in its three…

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Tox Free Solutions Limited reports soft half-year earnings: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Tox Free Solutions Limited's (ASX:TOX) waste management work in WA and Queensland is solid, but weaker offshore oil and gas…

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AP Eagers Ltd raises full-year profit 20%: Will 2015 be even better?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

AP Eagers Ltd's (ASX:APE) sales were boosted by acquisitions.

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Mcmillan Shakespeare Limited half-year earnings climb: Is it a buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Mcmillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) returns to earlier profit levels as its business shows solid recovery.

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Village Roadshow Ltd reports half-year earnings: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A rained out holiday season and more big name movie releases set for the second half take their toll on…

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Oil Search Limited doubles full-year earnings: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

LNG revenue for Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) is up 110% thanks to first complete half-year production at its PNG LNG…

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Nanosonics Ltd delivers big sales surge: Should you snap up some shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Medical equipment producer Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) is expanding sales into the huge North America healthcare market. Can it follow the…

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MMA Offshore Ltd reports strong half-year profit: Should you pick up some shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Double-digit half-year earnings gains from MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM) still may not be enough to make skittish oil and gas…

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Here's why Greencross Limited shot up 7.5% today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

High-double digit earnings growth and continued acquisitions have Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) ready to expand more in the $9 billion pet…

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Lend Lease Group reports big profit increase: Is it time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Strong Australian and UK property markets lead the way for developer Lend Lease Group (ASX:LLC) with a big surge in…

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