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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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Is it time for a speculative entry into the bauxite market?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you be buying Queensland Bauxite Ltd (ASX:QBL) and Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) shares now?

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Here's why low oil prices are here to stay

| Sean O'Neill

Oil markets may not rebound any time soon, which is bad news for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Santos Ltd…

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Want a comfortable retirement? Buy and hold these 3 stocks

| Sean O'Neill

Holding shares for the long term can see you retire very comfortably. Here’s what Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), G8 Education…

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Is it time to revisit Reject Shop Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

With shares falling again despite a lift after February’s half-year results, is it time to revisit Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS)?

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Should I buy Woolworths Limited, G8 Education Ltd or Sirtex Medical Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to stock up on Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) shares?

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Will store closures turn things around for Myer Holdings Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Lower store numbers could improve financial performance, but I’m not sure it’s the answer to Myer Holdings Ltd’s (ASX:MYR) woes.

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DuluxGroup Limited announces big new growth plans: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Construction of new production facilities means a heavy hit to the books for DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) over the next few…

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Crown Resorts Ltd raises funds for growth: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

How would Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) spent $400 million?

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Is it time to buy Lifehealthcare Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Up 54% in the last three months, is Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) too expensive to buy right now?

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Woodside Petroleum Limited halts Pluto LNG production: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

A temporary setback following recent cyclones, but will it reduce earnings for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shareholders?

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6 star stocks I'd buy if I won the lotto today

| Sean O'Neill

The long-term prospects of Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) could carry you comfortably…

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3 companies hitting 52-week lows: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD), Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), and UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) have plummeted this week.

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Iron ore bulls: Watch out below

| Sean O'Neill

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have reiterated their commitment to growing production, making the iron ore…

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Fund managers are hoarding cash: Should you do the same?

| Sean O'Neill

The stock market looks expensive, but shares like Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) are still great…

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3 bargain companies I'd snap up right now with $10,000

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) all look to be a buy…

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Have mining services companies like Monadelphous Group Limited got further to fall?

| Sean O'Neill

Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) latest words to suppliers could be bad news for the likes of Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND).

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Is Myer Holdings Ltd employing the wrong strategy?

| Sean O'Neill

Heavy investment in ‘big data’ analytics could be misplaced for Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).

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Will Rio Tinto Limited's cost cutting boost its share price?

| Sean O'Neill

Will Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) shareholders win out from the use of driverless trains in its mines?

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Can Rio Tinto Limited sustain its massive iron ore expansion?

| Sean O'Neill

Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) coal, diamond, and iron ore reserve figures released recently are deserving of a closer look.

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How to identify a medical stock offering blockbuster returns: Part 2

| Sean O'Neill

We turn again to Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) to get some more insights.

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Woodside Petroleum Limited makes big acquisition: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shareholders can look forward to a full-year production increase this year.

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3 great shares to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should take a closer look at Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP).

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Sirtex Medical Limited announces important clinical trial news

| Sean O'Neill

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has completed patient recruitment for an advanced trial of its SIR-Spheres treatment.

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Are Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd's petrol businesses bad investments?

| Sean O'Neill

With volumes continuing to decline, further investment in the sector doesn’t look like a sound move for either Woolworths Limited…

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Is Crown Resorts Ltd's Macau venture running into trouble?

| Sean O'Neill

Revenues at the joint venture in Macau continue to fall, raising question marks over Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) earnings going…

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Here's what you need to know about FlexiGroup Limited's NZ telecom acquisition

| Sean O'Neill

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) has entered into a binding agreement to buy Telecom Rentals from Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX:SPK).

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Could Orica Ltd's $1 billion in cash could be a game changer for shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Sale of the chemicals division and a recently announced buyback could be a winner for shareholders in Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI).

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Myer Holdings Ltd CEO and CFO resign: Should investors be concerned?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what you need to know about the sudden departure of two senior executives and this morning’s update on Myer…

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Graincorp Ltd announces major profit downgrade: Is it time to sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) continues to look overvalued in the face of tough agricultural conditions.

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Here's why Woodside Petroleum Limited issued US$1 billion in bonds

| Sean O'Neill

US$1 billion is a major increase to Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL) existing cash reserves and could fund a lot of…

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Cynata Therapeutics Ltd leaps another 25%: Have you missed the boat?

| Sean O'Neill

Despite the hype, Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) might not be the wonder stock its share price movements seem to indicate.

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Rio Tinto Limited takes aim at costs: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

First it was BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), now it’s Rio Tinto Limited’s (ASX:RIO) turn to simplify its operations and cut…

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Is Worleyparsons Limited looking to buy its way out of a slump?

| Sean O'Neill

Shareholders beware, a bad acquisition could be disastrous for your investment in Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR).

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Collection House Limited wins big new contract: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

While the contract is already accounted for in earnings predictions for 2015, it’s still a strong vote of confidence in…

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What's next for Retail Food Group Limited after its latest set of bumper results?

| Sean O'Neill

Is the sky really the limit for Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) after 2014’s explosive growth?

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Are BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited going to flood the iron ore market?

| Sean O'Neill

Both Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) could force costs even lower, which is bad news for…

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Is the eBay Inc partnership a winner for Woolworths Limited shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

If successful, the deal could be a long-term winner for Woolworths Limited shareholders (ASX:WOW).

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Mortgage Choice Limited reports: Is it time to buy this mortgage broker?

| Sean O'Neill

A decent first half is a good full-year omen for investors in Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC).

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BC Iron Limited reports half-year results: Is it a bargain?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors need to look at companies like BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) through a different lens in the current iron ore…

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McAleese Ltd reports: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Half-year 2015 results show that McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) is stabilising its balance sheet and divesting ‘non-core’ assets to pay down…

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