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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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Where I'd invest $2,000 in ASX shares right now

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Here's where I would be looking to invest $2,000 on the ASX right now in light of the current market…

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MoneyMe, Nanosonics and Data#3 shares soar higher today

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As the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) dropped lower again today, here are 3 ASX shares that bucked the trend and…

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After recent falls, does the Blackmores share price offer good value?

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The Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) share price has been under a lot of pressure for over a month. With shares…

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CIMIC share price edges higher on new contract wins

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The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging higher today after the company announced two new major rail…

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Why Qantas, Nearmap, and Jumbo shares are tumbling lower today

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As the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) eases lower again today, let's take a look at why these ASX 200 shares…

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Why this small-cap ASX energy share is surging higher today

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Here's why the Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) share price is trading 6% higher today, after initially achieving gains of…

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Do the big 4 ASX bank shares offer value to investors right now?

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Let's examine the pros and cons to investing in the big four ASX bank shares in light of the current…

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Why the Cooper Energy share price is on the move today

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The Cooper Energy Ltd. (ASX:COE) share price is on the move this morning after the company provided an update to…

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What are the 2 best performing ASX mid-cap shares over the past year?

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Let's take a look at the two best-performing ASX mid-cap shares over the past 12 months: Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and…

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Why the Sydney Airport share price is on watch tomorrow

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The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price will be on watch tomorrow morning after releasing its February traffic…

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2 top-quality ASX shares to buy now in the market correction

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Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and this other ASX 200 share are buys right now in the…

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ASX 200 rebounds into positive territory following yesterday's sell-off

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) is back in the green on what has been a somewhat tumultuous day of…

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Why the Appen share price surged 10% higher today

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Let’s take a look at why the Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is surging higher today after suffering heavy…

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Why these two ASX tech shares are flying higher today

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Here's why WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) are pushing the ASX 200 higher today.

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Why Webjet, BlueScope, and Beach Energy are soaring higher today

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As the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) trends back into the green, here are three ASX 200 shares leading the…

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Why the SEEK share price offers a good buying opportunity right now

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Let's review why the SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price could be a good buying opportunity right now in the current…

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Why this ASX 200 gold miner has been a top performer over the past year

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Here we review one of the top-performing ASX large-cap shares over the past 12 months: Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST).

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Why the South32 share price is on watch today

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The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price will be on watch this morning after the ASX miner announced an extension to…

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Here's where I'd invest $2,000 in ASX shares right now

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With the current market sell-off, here are 2 ASX shares that I think offer good value right now.

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3 blue-chip ASX shares to buy at bargain prices today

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Here are 3 of my top ASX blue-chip shares to buy right now, all of which currently offer great value…

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Down 65% in 6 months, is the WiseTech share price a buy?

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Down 65% from September highs, does the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price offer a good buying opportunity to…

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2 top-quality ASX shares to buy right now

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Let's take a look at two ASX shares that I believe offer good value right now: Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA)…

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Does the Domino's share price offer good value right now?

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With a recent correction to its share price, let's examine whether or not Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) offers…

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Here are the 2 worst performing ASX 20 shares over the past year

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Let's take a look at the 2 worst performing ASX20 shares over the past year, and examine what could be…

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Is the Bapcor share price a buy in the current ASX correction?

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The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price is dropping sharply today, caught up in the wider ASX sell-off. Does this…

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Which ASX 20 share has been the best performer over the past year?

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Let's take a look at was the best performing ASX 20 share over the past year in terms of share…

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How to approach the current ASX share market correction

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With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) crashing lower, let’s take a look at what’s happening and examine where you should…

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2 ASX dividend shares to buy right now for retirement

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Are you currently in (or nearing) retirement and looking for a way to get some extra income? Check out these…

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After recent falls, is the JB Hi-Fi share price a bargain buy?

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The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price was a top ASX performer last year. Down around 15% in recent weeks,…

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2 ASX shares to buy this week with $2000

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With the share market volatility this week, here are 2 ASX shares to now with $2000

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Why the Austal share price will be on watch on Monday

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The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price tumbled 5.31% today as the broader S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) experienced further falls.

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Why Qantas and oOh!Media shares took a big hit today

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With the ASX 200 Index again falling heavily today, let’s examine two ASX shares that have seen particularly sharp falls.

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Why Clinuvel, De Grey, and Advance NanoTek are soaring higher today

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On a day that's seen another sea of red across the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO), here are 3 ASX shares…

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Is the REA Group share price a buy right now?

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Amongst the current market turmoil surrounding the coronavirus, is the REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price a buy right…

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Is the A2 Milk share price a buy right now?

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Amidst all the current market turmoil, is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price a buying opportunity right…

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Are Transurban shares a safe buy right now for stable dividends?

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With the current market turmoil, is Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) a top ASX share to buy because of its defensive nature…

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PointsBet share price surges on Indiana launch

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The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is moving higher today after the bookmaker received authorisation and launched in Indiana.

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Why the Nufarm share price is on the move today

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The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is on the move today after announcing an update on Nufarm Brazil and…

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Why Elders and Blackmores shares raced higher today

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Let's take a look at why Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) shares and Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) shares showed strong share…

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Why Freedom Foods and Vocus shares soared higher today

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Here's why Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) shares and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) shares soared higher today.

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