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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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How to identify a medical stock offering blockbuster returns: Part 1

| Sean O'Neill

Do you wonder why a company soars, when you can’t make head or toe of the the announcement? We use…

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3 of the best stocks to capitalise on a falling Aussie dollar

| Sean O'Neill

A weaker Aussie dollar could send shares in Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) soaring.

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3 property stocks that grew earnings and dividends in February

| Sean O'Neill

DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS), Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) and GPT Group (ASX:GPT) all delivered strong results this month – should…

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Here's what you need to know about Downer EDI Limited's big contract win

| Sean O'Neill

A consolidated contract with Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) presents new opportunities for Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW), but are they…

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Insurance Australia Group Ltd updates investors on cyclone: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

The latest tropical cyclone to hit Queensland could prove quite expensive for Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group…

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UGL Limited reports massive impairments: Is it a turnaround story?

| Sean O'Neill

Exposure to a variety of industries makes the outlook a little better, but investors should think hard before buying into…

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Auckland International Airport Ltd reports: Is it too late to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Although one of the ASX’s best long-term growth stories, Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX:AIA) looks too expensive after its latest…

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Is Cynata Therapeutics Ltd set for blockbuster returns?

| Sean O'Neill

Despite the fuss, Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) may not be a sure winner for your portfolio at today’s prices.

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Drillsearch Energy Limited reports: Will lower costs lead to higher profits in 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Weaker oil prices might see Drillsearch Energy Limited (ASX:DLS) adjusting its medium-term growth targets.

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Did 1300 Smiles Limited put a smile on your dial today?

| Sean O'Neill

1300 Smiles Limited (ASX:ONT) overcame last year’s headwinds to deliver huge rewards to shareholders.

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Crown Resorts Ltd reports interim results: Should you bet on this stock?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s what investors need to know about Crown Resorts Ltd's (ASX:CWN) half-yearly report released this morning.

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DEXUS Property Group reports: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Mixed results for DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) will have some investors confused – here’s why it’s still a buy.

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Mount Gibson Iron Limited reports: Should you sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why investors in Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) need to watch out below.

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Could this be the death of Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

It seems strange to be talking about the death of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) with its shares at multi-year highs,…

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Is it time to buy Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

After a long wait, shareholders have today been rewarded by Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) posting its first cash-positive…

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3 companies soaring into the stratosphere: Here's why

| Sean O'Neill

Here's what you need to know about recent gains at Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN)…

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Are shareholders in Woodside Petroleum Limited in for a late Christmas present?

| Sean O'Neill

Executives from Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are meeting to renegotiate the company’s China contract.

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Crown Resorts Ltd takes bad news in its stride

| Sean O'Neill

ASX investors are getting a stern reminder of what ‘political risk’ is, with Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) the latest company…

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AWE Limited's second quarter report: What investors need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Shrinking production wasn’t enough to affect AWE Limited’s (ASX:AWE) full year forecasts, which remain unchanged.

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Will BHP Billiton Limited and Rio Tinto Limited rebound strongly in the year ahead?

| Sean O'Neill

Who's really going to win from the iron ore expansions of Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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Could Woodside Petroleum Limited's LNG contract with China end up costing the company billions?

| Sean O'Neill

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) has been caught out by a long-term gas contract with China, selling gas for less than…

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Westpac Banking Corp sells its Pacific Island banks: What shareholders need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is selling weaker prospects to focus on higher growth markets.

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Is there opportunity to be found in cheap-looking energy stocks?

| Sean O'Neill

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) both dropped, although at least one Foolish writer thinks Santos Ltd…

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3 companies hitting 52-week lows: Is this the bottom?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX:MRM), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are all hitting 52-week…

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Are the prices of iron ore and oil set to fall further?

| Sean O'Neill

Would more commodity price falls be bad news for the likes of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woodside Petroleum Limited…

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Is it time to take profits on PhytoTech Medical Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why it’s time to sell out of the ASX’s latest hot stock, PhytoTech Medical Ltd (ASX:PYL).

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Buy these 4 diversified growth shares for a low interest rate environment

| Sean O'Neill

Put that idle cash to work with some combined dividend and growth shares.

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Is the Ainsworth Game Technology Limited rally just beginning?

| Sean O'Neill

In just over a month, Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) shares have gained more than 30%. Should you buy?

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited fell out of bed today

| Sean O'Neill

Further falls in the iron ore price have smashed the value of our domestic miners, with Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Reject Shop Ltd: Should investors be patient, or sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) have slipped even further following this announcement last Friday.

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Here's why the worst is yet to come for mining services companies

| Sean O'Neill

The worst isn’t over yet for investors in Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND)… not by a long…

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Santos Ltd's fourth quarter: Is it the last of the good times?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should prepare for some stark changes between now and Santos Ltd’s (ASX:STO) first quarter of 2015.

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Phytotech Medical Ltd leads the way in green investing: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Always wanted to invest in medicinal marijuana? The risks are staggering, but Phytotech Medical Ltd (ASX:PYL) could give you that…

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Senex Energy Ltd to slash costs and expenditure: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

This junior oil producer is cutting costs to stay competitive in tough oil markets.

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Blackmores Limited profit tipped to jump 50% on last year's result: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Although it’s an impressive jump, much of the benefits already seem to be priced in to Blackmores Ltd (ASX:BKL) shares.

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Ozforex Group Ltd to end its relationship with Westpac: Here's what shareholders need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) also provided an update to the market today regarding its exposure to the Swiss Franc, which…

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ALS Ltd reports results ahead of expectations: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why results were 15% better than forecast, and what investors can expect from ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) for the rest…

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Here's why Woodside Petroleum Limited's Apache takeover plan could be blocked

| Sean O'Neill

The ACCC has concerns that Woodside Petroleum Limited’s (ASX:WPL) acquisition could lead to an increase in gas prices for consumers.

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Will Rio Tinto Limited have to pay $150m to the now-defunct Forge Group?

| Sean O'Neill

Forge Group receivers KordaMentha are reportedly chasing Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) for $100 million in service bonds and $50 million…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited reports: Is this the last of the good times for shareholders?

| Sean O'Neill

Record production and revenue weren’t enough to impress investors in Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL).

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