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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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Investa Office Fund reports: What you need to know

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Here’s what investors need to know about Investa Office Fund’s (ASX:IOF) performance in financial year 2014.

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Amcor Limited reports: What you need to know about the results

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Huge profits and a leap in dividend payments are likely to make Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) the darling of investors.

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2 great shares to watch this week

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Investors should have a closer look at the potential of Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX:COE) and Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) after…

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These 3 companies are at 52-week highs: Is there still value to be found?

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We take a closer look at the future prospects of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), and Goodman…

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Integrated Research Limited down 15%: Is it time to buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) could represent value at current prices after recent results disappointed the market.

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A stock picker's guide to Acrux Limited

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Down almost 50% in the past year, is Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) a buying opportunity at the current price?

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3 of the most promising shares to buy right now

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Investors should take a closer look at Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (ASX:AGI), Abacus Property Group (ASX:ABP), and Ozforex Group Ltd…

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These 3 shares are at 52-week lows: Is there more to come?

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We take a look at why JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd. (ASX:MAQ) and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY)…

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3 great shares to watch this reporting season

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why you should be watching JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Westoz Investment Company Limited (ASX:WIC)…

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Could BC Iron Limited be Australia's best long-term mining company?

| Sean O'Neill

BC Iron Limited’s (ASX:BCI) proposed merger with Iron Ore Holdings Ltd. (ASX:IOH) will create a miner with great growth prospects,…

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Can big risks lead to big rewards for these 3 tiny resources shares?

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Here’s why Australian Bauxite Ltd (ASX:ABX), ABM Resources NL (ASX:ABU), and Cape Alumina Ltd (ASX:CBX) could see explosive share price…

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These 3 shares are at 52-week highs: Is there more to come?

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Here’s why Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) are at 52-week highs. Here's…

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Here's why you might want to take a second look at Auckland International Airport Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

Are recent capacity expansions just the beginning of Auckland International Airport Ltd’s (ASX:AIA) future growth?

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Ainsworth Game Technology Limited: A unique buying opportunity?

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First half profit grew 50%, but the share price (ASX:AGI) is only up 1.5% in the past twelve months. Are…

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

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See why two oil producers and a forex company are a buying opportunity.

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2 great property investments with yields above 6%

| Sean O'Neill

Because getting paid twice as much as your bank account does sounds pretty darn good.

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Adelaide Brighton Ltd in profile: 3 big reasons to invest in this concrete producer

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We take a look at the long-term potential of one of last decade’s big earners Adelaide Brighton (ASX:ABC).

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Transurban Group 2014 profit up 44% – is there more to come in 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) records solid results after a busy 2014 and looks likely to lead investors further down the road…

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2 simple ways to add pure foreign currency exposure to your portfolio

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Shares for pure foreign currency exposure are hard to find on the ASX - here are two you've probably never…

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3 shares to watch this week

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Updates to two merger proposals and a new acquisition from Crown Resorts.

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3 of the best investments to buy and hold forever

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Better yet, they all pay great dividends.

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These 3 shares are all at 52-week highs: Is there more to come?

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Just because these shares are at their highest point all year, doesn't mean they're finished climbing.

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Should you be kicking back with Ardent Leisure Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Why should you have to work hard to earn a return on your investment?

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Here are the 3 reasons I'm watching Aussie agriculture stocks like a hawk

| Sean O'Neill

Wheat and beef are two of Australia’s biggest exports, and that’s unlikely to change any time soon.

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3 speculative oil explorers for the top of your watchlist

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A weaker 2015 forecast for two of these three could make their share price appealing.

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Sims Metal Management Ltd plans to grow earnings by 350%: Here's what you need to know

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Will an ambitious plan pay off for this chronic underperformer?

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Why Australia is one of the best places in the world to invest

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Investors should appreciate certain natural advantages we all enjoy.

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Could Affinity Education Group Ltd could be the next G8 Education Ltd?

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Childcare is big business, but is Affinity headed for the stars?

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3 stocks hitting 52-week lows – is this the bottom?

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What do a mining services company, a crowdsourcing marketplace and an aged care provider all have in common?

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The simple way to profit from one of Australia's fastest growing exports

| Sean O'Neill

I’ll give you a hint; it doesn’t involve buying iron ore, gold, or LNG.

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Should you buy Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd?

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Does the recent power outage leave a black spot on this airport's prospects?

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4 shares on the radar this week

| Sean O'Neill

Sydney Airport improves its traffic flow, Dick Smith beats its prospectus guidance, and two tiny energy shares have exciting breakthroughs.

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How are JP Morgan's top 5 stocks for 2014 performing so far?

| Sean O'Neill

They’re not doing too well, but here’s why that’s a good thing.

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Are you too late to find value in these 5 companies at 52-week highs?

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Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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Is this 7.5% yielding mid-cap REIT the perfect income stock?

| Sean O'Neill

Generous quarterly distributions shame even the biggest blue-chips.

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Here's why Westfield shareholders are holding their breath today

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The future of the restructure rests in the hands of Westfield Retail Trust shareholders today.

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Newcrest Mining fined by ASIC – what shareholders need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Preferential treatment of some shareholders over others is not new, but this time it’s being punished.

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3 ASX shares hitting 52-week lows – is this the bottom?

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Another week, another list of prospective bargains.

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Do the iron ore miners offer long-term value?

| Sean O'Neill

With the iron ore price still in freefall, it's going to be one long recovery period.

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3 lessons to learn when it comes to investing

| Sean O'Neill

Without a corporate watchdog to protect you, knowing who to trust becomes critical.

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