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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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Why I'm not buying the big miners

| Sean O'Neill

I’m not keen on Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Is Vocus Group Ltd an opportunity at today's share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) an opportunity at today's share price?

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6 big things I'm watching out for in 2018

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s 6 things I expect will have an impact on the market in 2018.

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Why I'd buy QBE Insurance Group Ltd before Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

The ASX has a wide variety of listed insurers including Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and…

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Why the Yowie Group Ltd share price collapsed 35% today

| Sean O'Neill

The Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) share price fell 35% this morning after the company announced a downgrade.

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3 reasons why you should always hold some cash

| Sean O'Neill

Holding cash can be a great benefit to your performance over the long term.

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The Colonial First State IPO could be one of the biggest events of 2018

| Sean O'Neill

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (ASX:CBA) spinoff of Colonial First State could be one of next year’s biggest events.

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Is cashed-up Ardent Leisure Group now an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Is Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) a buy at today’s share price?

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Was I right to sell my Retail Food Group Limited shares?

| Sean O'Neill

I sold my Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares a few months ago. Was this a good decision?

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6 questions for Retail Food Group Limited management to answer

| Sean O'Neill

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price fell 7% after a surprise downgrade today.

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Why I'd avoid Medibank Private Ltd at this share price

| Sean O'Neill

Is Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) an opportunity at today’s prices?

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The Retail Food Group Limited share price is sinking as media storm continues

| Sean O'Neill

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) is being sold off again as media outlets release further coverage.

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a2tonishing: a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) announces new CEO

| Sean O'Neill

A2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) will lose its CEO some time in 2018, to be replaced by the former…

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Retail Food Group Limited shares have collapsed…Now what?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) shares an opportunity here?

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Why the Retail Food Group Limited share price just dropped 23%

| Sean O'Neill

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price has fallen 23% to $3.41 this morning.

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Is your portfolio prepared for a financial thunderstorm?

| Sean O'Neill

A financial ‘lightning strike’ could do more than ruin your day.

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Why is Amazon such a threat to Australian retailers?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shareholders of JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) should be worried.

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Borrowing to invest? Here's 5 strategies to reduce your risk

| Sean O'Neill

Markets are looking frothy, so investors using margin loans need to be wary.

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Can you benefit from the booming cybersecurity industry with the HACK ETF?

| Sean O'Neill

What is the Betashares Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and is it worth investing in?

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How much value is XERO FPO NZX creating for shareholders?

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How much value is XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) creating for shareholders?

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Should you borrow to invest in shares?

| Sean O'Neill

What are the risks and rewards of borrowing to invest in shares?

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Are Insurance Australia Group Ltd shares a good dividend investment?

| Sean O'Neill

Is it worth buying Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares for the dividends?

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Is Australia's house price boom really over?

| Sean O'Neill

Or is this just an interlude?

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Why I think Propel Funeral Partners is grave news for Invocare Limited

| Sean O'Neill

I’m not a buyer of either Propel Funeral Partners (ASX:PFP) or Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC) today.

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The risks and rewards to understand before investing in insurers

| Sean O'Neill

How does the insurance business actually work?

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Is APRA looking to clamp down on bank profitability again?

| Sean O'Neill

The latest comments from APRA, if turned into regulation, could hurt lending at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and peers.

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Down 60% in 2017: Is Metro Performance Glass Ltd an opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

The Metro Performance Glass Ltd (ASX:MPP) share price has fallen 60% this year.

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4 shares to watch like a hawk in 2018

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I think QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) are all looking…

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Cash Converters International Ltd reports security breach and ransom demand

| Sean O'Neill

Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) announced a cybersecurity breach last night.

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Is PSC Insurance Group Ltd a promising growth share?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy shares in the fast-growing PSC Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:PSI)?

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Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd share price rockets 21% on IPO debut

| Sean O'Neill

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price rocketed as it made its debut on the ASX this morning.

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What is a fair price for a Listed Investment Company (LIC)?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you always aim to pay a discount to NTA for companies like Forager AU Units (ASX:FOR) or Australian Foundation…

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3 things you should know before you invest in a fund manager or LIC

| Sean O'Neill

Consider this before buying units in Forager AU Units (ASX:FOR), WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM), or a fund manager.

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Why the a2 Milk Company Ltd share price is rising on today's update

| Sean O'Neill

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is up this morning after the company released a presentation.

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3 warning signs with high-risk speculative investments

| Sean O'Neill

Here are three things you should look for with companies like Resapp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) and Mustang Resources Ltd (ASX:MUS).

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Could the REA Group Limited share price could soar further in 2018?

| Sean O'Neill

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is off to a racing start this quarter.

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Why it would be a mistake to sell your XERO FPO NZX shares today

| Sean O'Neill

Is the XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) shares price too expensive??

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Why investors are selling their XERO FPO NZX shares on today's result

| Sean O'Neill

The XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) share price is down 6% in early trade.

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Are Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd shares trading at bargain levels yet?

| Sean O'Neill

The recent weak results mean Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares still don’t look like a bargain.

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Cochlear Limited share price hits $180: Is it still a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price has had a cracking run recently.

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