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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.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX tech shares have rocketed today

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Here are 3 ASX tech shares that have performed particularly well today: Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR), WiseTech Global Ltd…

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Coronavirus News

Dexus share price climbs higher on response to coronavirus

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The DEXUS Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is rising today after the company provided a coronavirus update and withdrew…

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Coronavirus News

Flight Centre reveals detailed strategy to ride out coronavirus crisis

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Here we go through the key points announced by Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) today with regards to…

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear share price edges lower on successful completion of capital raise

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The Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) share price is edging lower today as the company announced it has successfully raised $880…

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Resources Shares

Northern Star share price sinks 11% lower on coronavirus update

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The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price has opened lower today after the ASX gold miner provided a…

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Coronavirus News

AMP share price on watch following coronavirus business update

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The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price is on watch today after the Australian wealth manager provided a business update…

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Share Market News

BHP, Sydney Airport, Breville and Scentre Group all rise strongly today

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With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) in positive territory again today, here we look at 4 ASX shares that saw…

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Personal Finance

Should I access or change my super during the coronavirus crisis?

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Here we look at whether its a good idea to access your super or change your super investment strategy during…

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Coronavirus News

Shopping Centres shares rise 7% on coronavirus update

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The Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group Re Ltd (ASX: SCP) share price has by 7% so far today, following a…

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Share Market News

Qantas share price soars 31% on additional $1 billion of funding

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The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is soaring higher today following an update regarding an additional $1 billion…

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Coronavirus News

InvoCare shares fall sharply as stricter COVID-19 rules are introduced

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The InvoCare Limited (ASX: IVC) share price has fallen sharply today after a business update in light of recent developments…

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Share Market News

Nufarm share price soars 13% following 1H20 earnings release

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The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is soaring higher this morning after the company released its half year results…

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Coronavirus News

Bapcor share price on watch following coronavirus business update

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The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price will be on watch after a business update was provided by the auto…

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Defensive Shares

Why this ASX 200 share could be a safer buy during the coronavirus crisis

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Here we look at why Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) could be a safer ASX share buy in amongst the current…

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Ansell and Challenger shares all rise strongly today

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Here we look at 3 ASX 200 companies that have seen strong share price rises today: Corporate Travel Management Ltd…

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Bank Shares

Will ASX banks be forced to close branches during the coronavirus crisis?

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Here we examine the potential closure of retail branches of our big 4 ASX banks and what likely impact this…

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Healthcare Shares

Healius share price falls on coronavirus update

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The Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) share price has fallen lower today following a business update in light of recent market…

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Share Market News

Seven West Media withdraws guidance as Olympics look set to be postponed

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The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch this morning after the ASX media conglomerate withdrew its…

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Share Market News

2 top-performing ASX 200 healthcare shares over the past year

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Here we look at two ASX healthcare shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) that have performed very strongly over…

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Coronavirus News

SkyCity share price falls 15% as New Zealand prepares for lockdown

| Phil Harpur

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) share price has fallen by 15% after announcing the closure of facilities due…

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Sonic, Sydney Airport, and Clinuvel post strong gains today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at four ASX shares that have defied the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sell-off and have seen strong…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 companies playing a vital role in the coronavirus crisis

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Here, we look at 2 ASX companies playing a vital role in the coronavirus crisis – Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS)…

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Coronavirus News

2 safer ASX shares to buy in the coronavirus crisis

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Here we look at two of my current top ASX shares to buy, which offer a hedge against the current…

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Coronavirus News

Event share price falls as all cinemas close across Australia

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The Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) share price has fallen 10% today, following an announcement that all its…

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Coronavirus News

Virtus Health shares tumble following coronavirus business update

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The Virtus Health Ltd (ASX: VRT) share price has fallen lower today, following a business update that was given in…

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Coronavirus News

Caltex share price sinks on rapidly declining jet fuel demand

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The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price has fallen today following a market update on the impact of its…

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria shares plummet 31% following COVID-19 update

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The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is falling today, following a market update on its business performance in…

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares well placed to ride out coronavirus volatility

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Here, we examine two companies well placed to ride out any further market volatility in the months ahead - Coles…

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Share Market News

Why Woolworths, Freedom Foods and Fisher & Paykel shares have fallen today

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A closer look at 3 ASX 200 shares that have fallen today: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH),…

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Share Market News

Qantas, NAB, and Domino's shares soar higher today

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With the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) up by 4% today at the time of writing, let's take a look at 3…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares will benefit from more children staying home from school?

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With more children staying home from school, and the possibility of more school closures, which ASX shares stand to benefit?

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Coronavirus News

Why this ASX buy now, pay later provider is up by 6% today

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The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL) share price is up by 6% today following a business update in light of recent…

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Coronavirus News

Wesfarmers share price higher following coronavirus update

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The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is higher today after providing an update on its recent performance and response to…

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 shares defying the market fall today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 4 ASX shares that have defied the slide in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) today…

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Coronavirus News

Harvey Norman shares down despite revealing sales growth in March

| Phil Harpur

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN) shares are down today despite a positive business update on how it has performed in…

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Coronavirus News

Why the BlueScope Steel share price is 8% higher today

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The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price is soaring higher today after it provided a business update regarding the…

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Retail Shares

City Chic share price falls on coronavirus update

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The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX: CCX) share price is trading lower after the ASX retailer released a trading update…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high-yielding ASX dividend shares to buy right now

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Here we look at BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 other high-yielding ASX dividend shares that offer good value…

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX retail shares fell heavily today

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Here we look at 3 ASX retail shares hit particularly hard today as the market grows anxious about reduced foot…

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Technology Shares

Why Telstra could be a safer ASX share to buy right now

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Here's why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS), could be a safer buy right now with all the current market volatility.

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