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Phil Harpur

Phil Harpur has been contributing to Motley Fool Australia as a Freelance Writer since late 2019. Phil has spent the last 25 years working as a Senior Technology Analyst for some of the leading global technology research firms. Over the years, his market insights have been quoted in publications such as the AFR, SMH and the Australian, and he has appeared on business TV programs including Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business and the ABC. Phil is passionate about the share market and investing. He has post-graduate qualifications in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia. In his spare time, Phil likes to chill out listening to his favourite jazz artist or hanging out at the beach.

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Why shares in this ASX small cap are surging 16%

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The shares of high-flying ASX small cap Frontier Digital Ventures Ltd (ASX: FDV) have surged by as much as 16%…

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Why the Coles share price is on the move today

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The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is on watch this morning following the release of a trading update from…

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GrainCorp shares on watch following demerger update

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Here's why the GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price will be one to watch this morning.

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Why Service Stream shares will be on watch tomorrow

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The Service Stream Limited (ASX: SSM) share price will be on watch tomorrow after the company released its half-year results…

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Why the NRW Holdings share price climbed higher today

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The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price surged 5.52% today after the company announced it had been awarded a…

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Genworth share price sinks on FY19 results

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The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) share price has been on watch today after the company announced its FY19 results.

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2 top ASX 200 tech shares to buy right now

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Here's why I think Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) and Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) are 2 top ASX 200 tech shares…

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Is it too late to buy this high flying ASX fintech stock?

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With the Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS) share price up nearly 50% since November last year, is it too late…

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Down 35% since mid-Jan, is the Kogan share price a buy?

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The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has fallen 35% since the company's disappointing first-half update in mid-January. Is this…

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Computershare shares higher on $142 million acquisition

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The Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) share price is pointing higher this morning after the company announced its latest acquisition.

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Why this gold producer's shares are on watch today

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Alacer Gold Corp. (ASX: AQG) this morning announced its annual results for the year ending 31 December 2019. Here are…

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2 ASX 50 shares to buy right now

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Here's why Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) is 1 of 2 ASX 50 Industrials sector shares I'd buy…

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Why the Bubs share price is down 11% this week

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The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is on watch today after the company released an investor presentation providing…

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Why the Harvey Norman share price is surging 7% higher

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The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) share price has surged more than 7% today on the back of no…

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Why the Resonance Health share price is rocketing 20% higher

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The Resonance Health Limited (ASX: RHT) share price has rocketed 20% after the company released an announcement this morning.

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This ASX small cap just revealed strong profit and revenue growth

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The Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX: ANO) share price will be on watch today as the company released its half-year results…

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CBA has launched a standalone digital business – X15 Ventures

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) says it intends to launch 25 start-ups over the next 5 years with X15…

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1 ASX micro-cap share with increased sales due to coronavirus

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The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX: JAT) share price was up this morning on news that the trade specialist has seen an…

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3 ASX shares I'd buy in today's falling market

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Here's why I would buy shares of ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these 2 other high-quality ASX shares in today's falling…

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Lynas shares drop despite new Kalgoorlie plant announcement

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Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) shares are down today despite the resources company announcing its new plant has been awarded…

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IOOF shares dive following acquisition and 1H20 guidance

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The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL) share price fell as much as 5% in early trade following the company's acquisition…

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Why the Paragon share price has plummeted 19% today

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The Paragon Care Ltd (ASX: PGC) share price has plummeted by 19% in morning trade after the release of the…

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Origin Energy shares drop on mixed quarterly results

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The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price remains flat after the ASX energy company delivered mixed results in its…

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Newcrest Mining share price rises after $90 million mine divestment

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The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price is up after the ASX miner agrees to divest its Gosowong mine…

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3 top ASX shares for income in retirement

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Here's why BHP Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 others are my 3 top ASX shares for income in retirement.

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5 ASX growth shares to boost your portfolio performance

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Here's why I would pick A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2m) shares and these 4 other ASX shares to boost your…

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1 ASX 100 tech share I'd buy and hold beyond 2023

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Here's why I think this ASX100 tech share, Altium Limited (ASX: ALU), is one I would buy and hold beyond…

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Openpay shares dive on release of quarterly results

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The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price has dropped by 3.91% after the buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) provider released its…

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ResMed share price lifts on double-digit Q2 revenue growth

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The ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) share price is rising in early trade after the company announces strong Q2 2020 revenue…

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3 ASX 100 shares I'd buy right now

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Here's why I think REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) and these 2 ASX 100 tech shares are good options to…

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Clean TeQ shares dip on quarterly market update

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Here's a closer look at Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) shares and the company's recent quarterly market update.

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Sandfire Resources share price drops despite strong quarterly production

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The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) share price is down after the miner released its December 2019 quarterly report to…

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Is it time to buy into this ASX 100 healthcare share?

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With a solid year of share price growth behind it, is the timing right to buy shares in ASX 100…

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2 top ASX shares that I think are buying opportunities

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Here's a closer look at Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and 1 other top ASX 200 share that I think are…

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The Webjet share price was hit hard yesterday. Is now a buying opportunity?

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With the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price hit hard yesterday amid coronavirus concerns, is now a buying opportunity for…

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Why I would buy and hold this ASX 200 tech share beyond 2025

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Here's a closer look at NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) and why I think it is a great ASX 200 tech…

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Damstra share price soars 10% on strong Q2 revenue growth

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The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX: DTC) share price has rocketed more than 8% higher in morning trade on the back…

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2 ASX shares I would buy with $2,000

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Here's why REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) is 1 of 2 ASX shares I would buy with $2,000.

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Is the Blackmores share price a buy right now?

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Is the Blackmores share price a buy?

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Kathmandu shares sink lower as coronavirus fears spread

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The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) share price is down 3.83%, in a turbulent day for shares with exposure to…

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