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Sean O'Neill

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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The Nearmap Ltd share price is heading higher on rapidly growing revenues

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The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price climbed after the release of its half year results this morning.

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Why the A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) share price is going gangbusters again

| Sean O'Neill

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) share price jumped 18% to $10.27 after the company released its interim results…

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Down 28%: The Getswift Ltd share price continues to crater

| Sean O'Neill

The Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) share price continues to tank today as shareholders sell out.

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Why the Greencross Limited share price is falling on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price has fallen 4% to $5.91 following its half-year results this morning.

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Why the Vocus Group Ltd share price dipped 7% on today's results

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The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price fell 6% to $2.69 after the company released its half year results this…

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Crash: The GetSwift Ltd share price plunges 55% upon its return to trade

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The GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) share price plunged 55% following the company’s return to trade this morning.

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Why the Citadel Group Ltd share price fell 8% despite fast growing profits

| Sean O'Neill

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price fell 8% to $6.60 after it released its half year results this morning.

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Why the NIB Holdings Limited share price is up on today's results

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The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price rose 2% to $6.60 after releasing its half year results to the market…

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Devastated: Getswift Ltd share price plunges 60% on its return to trade

| Sean O'Neill

The Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) share price has been annihilated, falling more than 60% on its return to trade today.

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Why Medibank Private Ltd's share price is up 3% on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price rose 3% to $3.12 this morning after the company released its half year…

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Why the Primary Health Care Limited share price climbed 5% on strong results

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The Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) share price rose 5% to $3.72 this morning after the company released decent first…

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Why the CSL Limited share price is up 5% as profits jump 35%

| Sean O'Neill

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price rose 5% to $148.88 after the company reported a 35% increase in profit this…

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Why Warren Buffett's bet on Insurance Australia Group Ltd is looking good

| Sean O'Neill

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price rose 5% this morning after the company released its half year results.

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The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. share price is down 8% on lukewarm results

| Sean O'Neill

The Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) share price dived 8% to $45.63 after it released its half-year results to the…

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Why the Cochlear Ltd share price is falling on its profit result

| Sean O'Neill

The Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) share price fell 3% to $166 this morning after the company released its half year results.

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Getswift Ltd updates the market: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Embattled speculative software company Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) is still suspended following its latest responses to the ASX.

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Why the Big Un Ltd share price is getting smashed

| Sean O'Neill

The Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) share price has fallen 38% to $1.71 following an article in Fairfax media.

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Crash: Big Un Ltd share price dives 30% as Fairfax media takes aim

| Sean O'Neill

Big Un Ltd (ASX:BIG) is the latest company to be targeted by the journalist sleuths at Fairfax media.

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The Janus Henderson Group share price rises 5% as profits rocket

| Sean O'Neill

The Janus Henderson Group (ASX:JHG) share price rose 5% this morning after the company posted strong annual results.

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CBL Corporation shocks shareholders with a $100 million update

| Sean O'Neill

CBL CORP FPO NZX (ASX:CBL) released a terrible market update this morning.

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Wesfarmers Ltd has lost over $800 million on its Bunnings UK investment so far

| Sean O'Neill

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price opened down 4% to $42.55 this morning following announcement of heavy write-downs at its…

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The end of an era: 1-Page Ltd becomes a medical marijuana stock

| Sean O'Neill

Today’s announcement marks the end of an era and a new strategy for former market darling 1-Page Ltd (ASX:1PG).

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Revealed: Getswift Ltd reports revenues up 20% but cash receipts fall

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Suspended software company Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) released its latest quarterly report to the market today.

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Is Sirtex Medical Limited about to make a major acquisition?

| Sean O'Neill

Sirtex Medical Ltd (ASX:SRX) just entered a trading halt pending a 'potential material corporate transaction.'

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A new CEO signals more of the same for Commonwealth Bank of Australia

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The appointment of the head of retail banking to the CEO role of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) suggests it…

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Why Getswift Ltd is still suspended following its response to the ASX

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The ASX has suspended Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) pending further inquiries into the company's announcements.

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Is Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd still a buy at $50?

| Sean O'Neill

I’m not racing out to buy more Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares at today’s prices.

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Getswift Ltd shares are now suspended until tomorrow

| Sean O'Neill

Getswift Ltd (ASX:GSW) has been suspended until tomorrow at the request of the company.

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Can QBE Insurance Group Ltd ever get it together?

| Sean O'Neill

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) announced more losses and another disappointing result to the market this morning.

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Why the Getswift Ltd share price is going to get hammered today

| Sean O'Neill

The Getswift Ltd (ASX: GSW) share price will likely get punished today following a media article over the weekend.

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Franchisees might launch a class action against Retail Food Group Limited

| Sean O'Neill

A law firm announced this morning that it was considering launching a class action on behalf of Retail Food Group…

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Deutsche Bank: Lithium supply could soon catch up with demand in 2018

| Sean O'Neill

Growth in lithium supply would be bad news for the likes of Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE).

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Why the Sirtex Medical Limited share price just jumped 13% to a 52-week high

| Sean O'Neill

The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price jumped 13% to a 52-week high today, following an earnings update.

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Why the Sirtex Medical Limited share price jumped 16% on earnings guidance

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The Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) share price jumped 16% after an earnings update this morning.

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From $4 to $14: The Bellamy's Australia Ltd turnaround

| Sean O'Neill

It’s been quite the turnaround at Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL).

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Why it's important to keep your head in a bull market

| Sean O'Neill

Making effortless money probably hides the risk taken to make it.

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Why I think Carsales.Com Ltd could be a sell at $15

| Sean O'Neill

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) has a lofty share price for a mature business.

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Why Nearmap Ltd shares surged despite a cashflow burn

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The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price jumped 11% this morning but it’s not all great news.

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Why the Retail Food Group Limited share price fell 5% after another downgrade

| Sean O'Neill

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) released what looks like another downgrade this morning.

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Why the boom in speculative mining shares is a sign for caution

| Sean O'Neill

The number of investors chasing big winners in shares like Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY), Castillo Copper Ltd (ASX:CCZ), and Tawana…

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