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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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Share Market News

Why the Collins Foods share price is on a rollercoaster ride today

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The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX: CKF) share price is on the move following a major announcement regarding its KFC restaurants…

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Coronavirus News

2 ASX shares enjoying increased demand due to coronavirus

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Here we look at 2 ASX 200 companies that have seen an increase in demand for their products following the…

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Coronavirus News

Ardent Leisures shares down 10% as US centres close

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The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price share price has been hit hard again today, following an announcement…

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Mirvac share price sinks 8% on earnings guidance withdrawal

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The Mirvac Group (ASX: MGR) share price has dropped more than 8% this morning after announcing it has withdrawn its…

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Pushpay share price rockets 26% higher on coronavirus update

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The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price is rocketing higher today after providing a coronavirus update and upgrading FY20 guidance.

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Here's why the Zoono share price zoomed 13% higher today

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The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price is soaring higher today after a business update on its performance so…

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Why oOh!Media and Corporate Travel shares fell lower today

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Here we look at two ASX shares that have seen significant falls today: oOh!Media Ltd (ASX: OML) and Corporate Travel…

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Share Market News

Why Metcash, Woolworths, and Ansell shares are trading higher today

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Here we take a look at 3 ASX shares that have seen strong gains today: Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS), Woolworths…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX medical technology share surged 43% higher today

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The Medadvisor Ltd (ASX: MDR) share price is surging higher today after the company provided an update on the role…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX medical technology share is up 11% today

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The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price is racing higher today, following the release of an update regarding the coronavirus…

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Coronavirus News

Qantas share price down as international flights cut by 90%

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The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is down today after announcing further cuts to its domestic and international flight…

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Why this small cap ASX fintech share just popped 19%

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The WISR Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has popped more than 19% today following a business update which includes its…

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Coronavirus News

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield share price sinks on coronavirus update

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The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX: URW) share price is sinking lower this morning after the company provided a coronavirus-related update.

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2 ASX shares offering good value in this market sell-off

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With the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) down sharply again today, here are two ASX shares that offer a buying opportunity for…

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Is Soul Patts a safer ASX investment in this extreme market volatility?

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Let's examine whether Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is a safer option for investors during the current…

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Why this small cap ASX healthcare share is up 8% today

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The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC) share price has surged 8% higher today following a business update.

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GrainCorp share price falls as shareholders approve demerger

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The Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price is trading lower today after announcing an update to the proposed demerger of its…

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

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The ASX healthcare sector has been a standout on the share market over the past year. Here are the two…

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Crown Resorts shares down following new social distancing strategy

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The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is down by 9.3% so far today, after releasing details of new…

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Challenger share price falls following coronavirus update

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The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is down by 9.3% so far today, following an update on its current capital…

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Why this ASX biotech share is on watch today

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The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price is on watch today following an announcement it has received a major…

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Coronavirus News

This ASX entertainment share has just withdrawn FY20 guidance

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The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price is down more than 9% this morning after withdrawing its FY20…

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Retail Shares

Reject Shop share price climbs higher on business update

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The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS) share price has opened higher this morning after the retailer announced a business update…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

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Here we look at 2 ASX shares that offer a good buying opportunity for long term growth after the current…

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2 ASX 200 shares that offer good value in this market sell-off

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With the ASX see another savage fall this week, here are 2 ASX shares that offer good value to investors…

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Qantas share price under pressure after staff underpayment revelations

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The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price has come under more pressure today, after it was revealed that the…

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Is the Woolworths share price now in the buy zone?

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With a recent correction to its share price and solid recent financials is Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) now in…

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Coronavirus News

Flight Centre share price slashed after suspending guidance

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) shares have dived after it has suspended its FY 2020 earning guidance.

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Corporate Travel share price down 7% after suspension of FY20 earnings guidance

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The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price is down more than 7% this morning, following a market update…

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This Nearmap rival just announced a $1 million government contract

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The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is down more than 7% this morning, despite announcing details of a major…

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Why this ASX healthcare share has risen over 200% in the past year

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The Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) share price is up more than 200% in the past year. Here we take a…

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2 ASX shares to buy in the current share market crash

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With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) hit savagely, here two great buying opportunities for ASX investors with a long-term…

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Carsales share price down 27% in the ASX crash. Is it time to buy?

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The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price has fallen 27% in the current ASX crash. So, does this present a buying…

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Integrated Research shares on watch following major contract renewal

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The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price will be on watch for the remainder of the day after announcing…

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Is it too late to buy ResMed shares?

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Do ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares offer investors value despite being a star performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) over the…

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Why the Biotron share price has soared 22% higher today

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The Biotron Limited (ASX: BIT) share price is soaring higher this morning after the company released more data in relation…

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2 ASX healthcare shares up more than 100% in the past year

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Here we look at Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) and one other ASX healthcare share that has risen more than 100%…

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PointsBet share price lower despite announcing LaLiga deal

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The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is on watch after being appointed as the official betting partner of LaLiga…

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Why this small-cap ASX gold miner is on watch today

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The share price of small-cap ASX gold miner Red 5 Limited (ASX: RED) is on watch today following the release…

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Soul Patts share price on watch after delivering profit warning

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The Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) share price is on watch today after releasing a profit warning…

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