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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 discounted dividend stocks to boost your retirement income

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Retiring soon? Retired? Take a closer look at FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH), and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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3 companies making major acquisitions: Is it too late to buy?

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Should you buy into Capitol Health Ltd. (ASX:CAJ), M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU), and Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN)?

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3 companies at 52-week highs: Will they rise further?

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Here’s why DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX), iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN), and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) are trading at their highest point…

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Is XERO FPO NZ set for global domination?

| Sean O'Neill

Could the market have got it wrong with the recent sell-off of XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO)?

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Here's what Medibank Private Ltd could do to boost profits

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An interview with CEO George Savvides shows what to watch for if you’re looking for upside in your Medibank Private…

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Here's why today was a good day to be a Mount Gibson Iron Limited shareholder

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But will the future be quite so glossy for shareholders in Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX)?

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Has the iron ore supply glut now passed?

| Sean O'Neill

Readers might be sceptical, but at least one research house thinks the worst could be over for Rio Tinto Limited…

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The one big risk to healthcare stocks that investors are facing

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Reforms to the healthcare system could have big impacts on Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), and NIB…

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Here's how the healthcare system overhaul could cost health stocks a fortune

| Sean O'Neill

Bad news for Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) and Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ), while insurance changes could be a boon to…

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Can Atlas Iron Limited really buy itself more time on the ASX?

| Sean O'Neill

A meeting with US creditors this week could prove to be critical for shareholders in Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) and…

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An ugly comparison: Scentre Group Ltd and Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Sean O'Neill

Billions of dollars… How will Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) spend it?

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Could aggressive cost cutting orchestrate a global oil supply shortage?

| Sean O'Neill

Delayed capital expenditure from Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) could lead to supply shortages in future years.

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Will the RBA cut rates again next month? 3 dividend stocks to buy if it acts

| Sean O'Neill

Surely not, but pundits think ‘yes’, which could see an influx of cash into dividend-paying stocks like Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)…

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AGL Energy Ltd to transition away from coal: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Australia’s largest coal power generator announces plans to transition away from coal. Should you sell AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL)?

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3 companies at 52-week lows: Are they a turnaround story?

| Sean O'Neill

Can Bluescope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL), New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC), and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) turn it around?

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Here's why G8 Education Ltd is in the doldrums today

| Sean O'Neill

Looks like a non-market-sensitive announcement was a little more sensitive than anticipated for shareholders in G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM).

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Are global markets headed for a GFC-style boom and bust?

| Sean O'Neill

A decision to cut Chinese banks' reserve requirements could have profound implications for everyone from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) to…

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Can Rio Tinto Limited really beat its 350Mt production forecast this year?

| Sean O'Neill

If both Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) manage to beat their own guidance it will mean…

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Senex Energy Ltd takes on its first debt: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

With JP Morgan tipping Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) to rise 78% this year, could the establishment of an $80m debt…

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Does falling Chinese coal demand spell doom for WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED?

| Sean O'Neill

Falling use of coal-fired electricity is not great news for struggling coal producers like WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC).

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Here's why there are more mining collapses on the way

| Sean O'Neill

Own shares in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) or Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL)? Here’s why you might want to rethink your…

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Austal Limited wins another US contract: Here's what you need to know

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Is it too late to buy shares in Austal Limited (ASX:ASB)?

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How likely is Australian government intervention in the iron ore sector?

| Sean O'Neill

The chief of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has called for government intervention, and the arguments are persuasive.

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Iron ore back below US$50 per tonne: Is it time to sell your mining stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

It’s never too late, and at these prices even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) are at…

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2 overvalued companies you should consider selling right now

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) look like value traps.

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd hits a 52-week high: Is it time to sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Australia’s largest publicly traded winemaker, Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) continues to look overvalued.

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Find out why these 4 oil stocks could jump over 50% in 2015

| Sean O'Neill

JP Morgan reportedly expects Buru Energy Limited (ASX:BRU), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) to…

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Is the Ardent Leisure Group gym business headed for a fall?

| Sean O'Neill

With health clubs accounting for nearly one third of Ardent Leisure Group’s (ASX:AAD) profit, any slowdown could have a major…

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How to identify a medical stock offering blockbluster returns: Part 3

| Sean O'Neill

An in-depth look at Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ), and the challenges a business faces after it successfully develops a product.

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Is Elders Ltd a turnaround opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Profits from the premium meat business and plans to expand in south-east Asia could be a winner for shareholders in…

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Are Wesfarmers Ltd and Woolworths Limited getting too big to grow effectively?

| Sean O'Neill

Stiff competition has seen Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) cross some lines in the pursuit of profit.

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Here's why the Rio Tinto Limited and Glencore merger may never happen

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Is the sun setting on Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) as a buyout target?

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Here's the most compelling reason yet to avoid Australian iron ore miners

| Sean O'Neill

China has slashed taxes on its domestic miners to improve their competitiveness against the likes of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO),…

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Will Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd get its fizz back in 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors who bought Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares during 2014’s slump should find a lot to like here.

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Should you buy into InvoCare Limited's US expansion plans?

| Sean O'Neill

I personally would wait for a better price before picking up shares in InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC).

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Here's why you should hold your Woolworths Limited shares

| Sean O'Neill

Short sellers and options traders are betting against Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) in record numbers. Should you?

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3 discount shares to stock up on for the Easter holidays

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why you should be locking in shares of G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and Ainsworth Game Technology…

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Slater & Gordon Limited and Vocation Ltd: 2 companies to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why investors should be taking a closer look at Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares…

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Attention bank investors: Are these the signs of a coming market crash?

| Sean O'Neill

Could it finally be time to sell your Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and…

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Two acquisitions propel Freelancer Ltd upwards: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

An acquisitions bonanza has nearly doubled Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) shares – but is it a sound investment?

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