Sean O'Neill, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Toll Holdings Limited to chase higher returns on capital: What investors need to know

November 26, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Given that it already pays a 5.1% fully franked dividend, higher returns on invested capital can only be good news…

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Retail Food Group Limited orders another coffee franchise: Should you buy?

November 25, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

The second major acquisition in just over a month and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) is still hungry for more.

ALS Ltd delivers better-than-expected results: Should you buy?

November 25, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Shares in ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) spiked on the announcement yesterday, but average volume shows investors are pretty clued in to…

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What will a new CEO bring to the table at Primary Health Care Limited?

November 25, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) has been a healthy investment since its launch in 1998, but has lagged the market…

BHP Billiton Limited slashes costs: Should you buy this mining giant?

November 25, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

A focus on costs will be key to BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) remaining competitive through gloomy times in the resources…

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Paladin Energy Ltd raises capital: Is the smart money buying shares?

November 24, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

The price of uranium has enjoyed some positive support recently, which combined with Paladin Energy Ltd’s (ASX:PDN) low issue price…

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Is Woolworths Limited's 'Project Oxygen' sucking the company's life force?

November 24, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

With competition in the supermarket space heating up and losses from its home improvement business mounting, Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is…

XERO FPO NZ continues to sizzle: Is revenue growth of 85% an outstanding buying opportunity?

November 24, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) is still focused on cracking the North American market.

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What investors need to know about the Caltex Australia Limited and Woolworths Limited fuel deal

November 21, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) focusses on its brand power as it shifts from production to distribution, while Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)…

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Another banking scandal… but who's counting?

November 21, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has stood down 7 traders over allegations of manipulating interest rate markets.

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd reports half-year results: Should you buy?

November 20, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Having nearly tripled since 2012, continued growth is likely to send Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares even…

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2 turnaround stocks shaping up for a substantially better FY2015

November 20, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

After pretty average reports in the past financial year, Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) and Mermaid Marine Australia Limited (ASX:MRM) look like…

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Orica Ltd reports a lacklustre 2014: But will big changes turn the company around?

November 19, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

With a demerger, major cost savings and at least one analyst viewing the company as undervalued, should you buy, hold,…

RBA meets: A snapshot of the Australian economy and what investors need to know

November 18, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

The mining boom is over, low interest rates are here to stay, what’s next for the share market?

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The Medibank Private IPO: Trick or treat?

October 31, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

What are investors really getting when they open the door on the Medibank Private IPO? One Fool's not scared to…

2 out-of-favour shares with explosive growth potential

October 31, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Are you missing out by not buying shares in XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) and Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (ASX:AGI)?

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3 companies soaring into the stratosphere: Should you buy?

October 31, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Here’s what investors need to know about Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), and…

Qantas Airways Limited soars: Trick or treat?

October 31, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

With Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) soaring over 15% in the past week, I have to wonder what on earth are…

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Australian Bauxite Ltd revises its production outlook: Should you buy?

October 30, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Overall production costs have risen, but so has the expected profit. Will shareholders in Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) come out…

3 fantastic growth shares to buy right now

October 30, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

There’s a lot to like about the exciting future directors have planned for Mortgage Choice Limited (ASX:MOC), Yellow Brick Road…

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BT Investment Management Ltd reports profit soared 137% in past 12 months: Should you buy?

October 30, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

Record results are likely to leave investors feeling pretty chuffed about their investment in BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX:BTT).

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Here's why you shouldn't buy Mirvac Group after today's quarterly report

October 30, 2014 | Sean O'Neill

It’s not that Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) is a bad investment necessarily, it’s just that there are faster growing, higher-yielding options…