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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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3 great companies at 52-week lows

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Should you be buying Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI), BC Iron Ltd (ASX:BCI) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN)?

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3 speculative companies set to hit the big-time

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why I already own Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX) and ABM Resources NL (ASX:ABU).

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Is Alacer Gold Corp – CDI at bargain prices?

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Alacer Gold Corp – CDI’s (ASX:AQG) latest finds make the company’s future look golden.

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Why Lifehealthcare Group Ltd still looks a buy despite its recent 20% rise

| Sean O'Neill

Strong annual results, great growth forecasts and a reasonable dividend are the major attractions of an investment in Lifehealthcare Group…

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Here's why these major investors are betting big on Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Recent full year results only confirm expectations of a good year for Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR) shareholders in…

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3 reasons why bauxite might be the best speculative investment you'll ever make

| Sean O'Neill

With a supply bottleneck and prices reaching new peaks, the value of Australian bauxite investments could be set to skyrocket.

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2 junior miners worth watching this week

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Investors should take a closer look at developments at Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) and Cape Alumina Ltd (ASX:CBX).

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Nextdc Ltd falls as excitement wears off: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Data Centre provider Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) has fallen 10% since the start of the month – is it still a…

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Should you buy Auckland International Airport Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

The latest market-sensitive announcement is just one small step in Auckland International Airport Ltd’s (ASX:AIA) master plan.

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What you need to know about Asciano Ltd

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The most recent results report shows why investors continue to hold overpriced infrastructure stock, Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO).

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3 shares to watch this week

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Goodman Fielder Ltd (ASX:GFF) experiences delays with its sale, Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) sells its hotel holdings and Sigma Pharmaceutical Limited…

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Are these 3 shares the greatest value investments on the ASX?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) offer such an exciting…

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3 great foreign currency investments to take advantage of the high AUD

| Sean O'Neill

With the RBA set to increase downwards pressure on the AUD, these three shares with 100% foreign earnings look incredibly…

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These two companies are at 52-week highs: Will they run further?

| Sean O'Neill

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) have impressed investors recently.

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2 popular companies at 52-week lows: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you think twice before splashing your hard-earned cash on BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGK)?

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Have these 3 junior miners got what it takes to survive the iron ore downturn?

| Sean O'Neill

We take a closer look at the competitiveness of BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI), Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX), and Atlas…

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Lifehealthcare Group Ltd reports: Is it time to buy this recent IPO?

| Sean O'Neill

A prospectus-beating report could be just the beginning for Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC).

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Adelaide Brighton Ltd. reports: Is this concrete producer built to last?

| Sean O'Neill

We take a closer look at the flat revenues and reduced earnings of Adelaide Brighton Ltd. (ASX:ABC) in the first…

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Atlas Iron Limited announces record exports: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Does Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) still represent value after the recent iron ore price crash?

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2 great shares at 52-week lows: Is this the bottom?

| Sean O'Neill

We take a look at two of the most undervalued rejects of this reporting season: Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and…

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Is Mermaid Marine Australia Limited set to explode in 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Despite a decline in earnings, Mermaid Marine Australia Limited's (ASX:MRM) future growth prospects are excellent.

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Westfield Corp reports: Is it still a buy after the restructure?

| Sean O'Neill

With strong retail performance and several new developments under construction, Westfield Corp (ASX:WFD) continues to show long-term potential.

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Nextdc Ltd reports full-year results: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

With Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) set to record positive earnings in 2015, it could be a good idea to buy it…

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Auckland International Airport Ltd shows why it's one share to buy and hold forever

| Sean O'Neill

After releasing its annual report this morning, Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX:AIA) earns another big tick in the ‘Buy’ box.

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AGL Energy Ltd's discounted rights issue: What investors need to know

| Sean O'Neill

After negative profit results for the past year, investors will want to know if the MacGen acquisition can turn AGL…

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Beach Energy Limited reports full-year results: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Beach Energy Limited (ASX:BPT) will produce less oil in 2015 than last year – time to buy, or a sign…

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3 great companies to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

Investors should take a closer look at AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGK), NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX:NHF), and Beach Energy Limited (ASX:BPT).

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Should you buy Money3 Corporation Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

With profit rising 114% and only modest share price movements in the past year, Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY) looks like…

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IOOF Holdings Limited reports full-year results: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Continued growth in revenue, profit and dividend payouts are great news for investors in IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL).

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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd reports full-year results: Is it a buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) looks like it might be improving just in time to be bought out.

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Sims Metal Management Ltd reports full-year results: Is it time to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Although this year’s results were again quite poor, investors will be most interested in Sims Metal Management Ltd’s (ASX:SGM) five-year…

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These 3 companies are at 52-week highs – will they run further?

| Sean O'Neill

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Goodman Group (ASX:GMG), and Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) have benefited from rises in investor sentiment this…

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2 companies at 52-week lows: Is it time to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

We take a closer look at JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Transpacific Industries Group Ltd. (ASX:TPI) after their latest results…

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd reports: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

With ambitions for the airport out to 2030 and beyond, Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) is the ultimate ‘buy and…

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Mount Gibson Iron Limited reports full-year results: Is it time to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors will need to look closely to determine whether Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX:MGX) has what it takes to thrive…

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Ausenco Limited reports big profit falls: Can it turn around in 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Ausenco Limited (ASX:AAX) looks like it might be at the end of a very long downhill slide.

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Oil Search Limited reports big profit increase: Is it too late to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Oil Search Limited’s (ASX:OSH) half yearly report looks amazing by contrast with last year, but investors need to keep it…

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AGL Energy Ltd profit drops: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Currently in a trading halt, investors have the perfect opportunity to analyse AGL Energy Ltd’s (ASX:AGK) results and make an…

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Transpacific Industries Group Ltd. reports: Is it time to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

A disappointing 2014 and recent strife doesn’t leave much light at the end of the tunnel for Transpacific Industries Group…

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Here's why Dick Smith Holdings Ltd has soared this morning

| Sean O'Neill

See why Dick Smith Holdings Ltd’s (ASX:DSH) prospectus-beating report got investors excited.

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