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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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Commodity investors: Here's why you need to look out below

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Most major commodities slipped again overnight, leaving investors in oil and iron ore the worst off.

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Is Woodside Petroleum Limited preparing to cut its juicy 6.6% dividend?

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With low oil prices here to stay, Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL) shareholders could see their dividends drop as low as…

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Capitol Health Ltd announces major acquisition and share purchase plan – here's what you need to know

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A low cost acquisition of a radiology imaging centre funded by new shares should be good news for Capitol Health…

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Do you know the huge hidden pitfalls of commodity price forecasts?

| Sean O'Neill

Relying on forecasts to make an investment decision can be a huge mistake, as investors in Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)…

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Here's why Woodside Petroleum Limited's Adani deal is a boon for shareholders

| Sean O'Neill

An entrance into India’s rapidly growing energy market could pay big dividends over the long term for shareholders in Woodside…

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Are ratings downgrades on the way for Santos Ltd and other Aussie oil producers?

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Standard and Poors latest 2015 oil price forecasts of US$55 per barrel could lead to a ratings downgrade for Santos…

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What does Trade Me Group Ltd's latest purchase mean for investors?

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What does New Zealand online marketplace Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME)’s 15% stake in P2P lender Harmoney mean for investors?

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The thing I got most right in 2014: Here's why buy and hold strategies are the way to go

| Sean O'Neill

Doing nothing looks like it could deliver a big payoff for my investment in Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC).

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My biggest investing failure of 2014: Here's what you can learn from my mistake

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Thankfully my Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) mistake wasn’t too expensive, but it served as a stiff reminder why ‘buy and…

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Forget commodities – here are three outstanding growth stocks to put the fizz back in your portfolio

| Sean O'Neill

If you’re like most Australians, you have money in commodities. Make it back with some shrewd investments in healthcare, real…

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Attention gold bears: Witness the third best commodity of last year

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It’s now one of the few comparative 'bright' spots in a pretty ugly commodity environment. (ASX:NCM)(ASX:FMG)(ASX:WPL)

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Broker slashes forecasts for Australia's oil players: Here's what you need to know

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The future looks grim for Australia’s oil players, including Santos Limited (ASX:STO), AWE Limited (ASX:AWE) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY)

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Two large-cap shares smashed in December – can they recover this year?

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Here’s what you need to know about the declines at WorleyParsons Limited (ASX:WOR) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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What ASIC's investigation could mean for Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

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Allegations that interest rate traders get paid like CEOs add some spice to the ASX investigation into potential market manipulation…

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Three speculative companies to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

Can you make your fortune in Dyesol Ltd. (ASX:DYE), Queensland Bauxite Ltd (ASX:QBL), or Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO)?

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Three great shares to watch for the transition into 2015

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Could you add some fireworks to your portfolio by buying these three shares over the transition to the New Year?…

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Woodside Petroleum Limited is increasing its investment in oil: Should you buy?

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Here’s the latest market update released by Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and what it means for investors.

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4 top stocks for your stocking this Christmas

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Here are four potential winners you could add to your portfolio in preparation for 2015.

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Will Red Fork Energy Ltd be the first of several junior oil producers to bite the dust?

| Sean O'Neill

Red Fork Energy Ltd (ASX:RFE) might be the first casualty, but it’s not likely to be the last.

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Discover the stocks to benefit from a crashing oil price

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It might be bad news for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), but the falling oil price could deliver a powerful upside to…

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OPEC predicts massive surplus in 2015: Are oil markets going the way of iron ore?

| Sean O'Neill

A greater surplus could steamroll the already battered share prices of companies like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT)…

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Which companies paid their CEOs the most in the last financial year?

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2014 was a strong year for executives, with many recording massive pay increases and several ASX300 companies recording major shareholder…

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Are Medibank Private Ltd shares set to crash today?

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The first day Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) retail shareholders can trade their shares could see an avalanche of selling.

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Is this why Reject Shop Ltd's shares were crushed last week?

| Sean O'Neill

The Reject Shop Ltd’s (ASX:TRS) response to an ASX price query may hold the answer.

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Is Regional Express Holdings Ltd shaping up for an outstanding 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Comments from the chairman of Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) could indicate a substantially better year ahead for shareholders.

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Is OPEC starting a price war with global oil suppliers and what does it mean for Aussie producers?

| Sean O'Neill

The latest decision not to cut production has hurt oil prices, so it could be a race to the bottom…

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Is AWE Limited a total bargain after its recent price falls?

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Weaker oil prices have crushed AWE Limited’s (ASX:AWE) share price more than 30% since September highs.

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What can shareholders expect from Woolworths Limited in 2015?

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Management answered most questions and dodged a few at the Woolworths Limited AGM (ASX:WOW).

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3 companies at 52-week lows: Should you buy them now for a better 2015?

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Here’s why Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS), Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET), and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) have hit their lowest point all…

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3 companies soaring: Will their stellar runs continue into 2015?

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Here’s why CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) have all reached new heights lately .

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Reject Shop Ltd plunges 17% in 3 days: What's going on?

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Without any adverse market updates, here’s a few thoughts on just why Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) fell out of bed…

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Australian Bauxite Ltd shares tumble 8%: Should you sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Ultimately it looks as though low volume may be the cause, even though Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) recently raised cash…

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Were amateur investors really ripped off by the Medibank Private Ltd IPO?

| Sean O'Neill

Some who applied for shares in the float were disappointed by being prohibited from selling their Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)…

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Is Woolworths Limited your best bet for 2015?

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Recent share price falls combined with a struggling Masters are likely to see Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shareholders asking management some…

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Should Retail Food Group Limited shareholders subscribe to the Share Purchase Plan?

| Sean O'Neill

Retail Food Group Limited’s (ASX:RFG) share purchase plan looks like a great idea, and could be heavily oversubscribed.

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Here's why the worst isn't over for Ausdrill Limited shareholders

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Shares in Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL) have been smashed in the past few months as much of the company’s planned work…

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Is this the final nail in the coffin of the mining services industry?

| Sean O'Neill

Commentators have been saying it for a while, but this is a very strong signal that the mining boom is…

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OPEC meets: Is the worst finally over for Australia's oil companies?

| Sean O'Neill

Companies like Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) have been hammered in recent months,…

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Want to buy Harvey Norman Holdings Limited shares for just $2.50? Here's how

| Sean O'Neill

Existing shareholders are also in line for a fully-franked special dividend of 14 cents per share (ASX:HVN).

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited reports: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Currency swings made for a 10% rise in normalised profit; here’s what else you need to know about Aristocrat Leisure…

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