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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 I think now is a good time to buy Cochlear shares

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The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price has come under pressure recently in the wake of the coronavirus. Is this a…

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Is the BHP share price a buy right now?

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With BHP’s share price falling sharply over the past 2 weeks, does this present investors with a buying opportunity?

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Advance NanoTek share price slides on coronavirus update

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The Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX: ANO) share price is falling today after the company provided a series of updates related…

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What are the 2 top performing large-cap ASX shares over the past year?

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Amidst the current turmoil, let's take a look at the 2 best performing shares of the largest 100 companies on…

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Why the Worley share price is rising higher today

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The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price has risen by 2.9% so far today as the ASX 200 Index is…

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ACCC decides not to appeal TPG-Vodafone merger. What now?

| Phil Harpur

The ACCC has decided not to appeal the TPG-Vodafone merger decision. What does this mean for the telco market and…

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Does the Macquarie share price offer good value right now?

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With many quality ASX shares coming under pressure amidst the current turmoil, is the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price…

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Can Afterpay shares continue their growth trajectory through to 2023?

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Let's examine the growth story of the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price in light of the company's recent financial…

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Why the Newcrest Mining share price is on watch today

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The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price will be on watch this morning following news the miner has finalised a…

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Why the Corporate Travel share price dropped 9% lower today

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Here's why the Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price has fallen a massive 9.25% today to close at…

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Why ASX tech shares tumbled lower today

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Let's look at what was behind the major fall in the ASX tech sector on the Aussie share market today.

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Why Bega Cheese and Chorus shares are soaring higher today

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With the share market dropping lower again today, here are two ASX 200 shares that are seeing particularly strong gains.

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Down 35% since January, is the Nearmap share price now a buy?

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With the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price down by 35% since the end of January, is now the time to…

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Why I think the Telstra share price is a buy right now

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With the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price down by 7% since the start of last week, is now the…

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Why this ASX mining share is on watch today

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The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price will be on watch this morning after the mineral exploration company announced a…

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Why the Westgold share price is on watch today

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The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX:WGX) share price will be on watch today after the WA gold miner announced recommencement at…

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Why the Avita Medical share price is rising 5% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price is soaring 5% higher today as the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) recovers…

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Why Mayne Pharma, Collins Foods, and Perenti are tumbling lower today

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Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) bouncing back today, here are three ASX 200 shares tumbling lower.

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Why the NextDC share price is soaring 6% higher today

| Phil Harpur

As the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) rebounds, let’s take a look at what's driving the Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) share…

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Why Afterpay, Xero, and Bega shares are soaring higher today

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With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) bouncing back today, here are 3 ASX shares that are seeing particularly strong…

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2 blue-chip ASX healthcare shares I would buy right now

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With recent corrections to their share prices, here's why these two ASX healthcare shares stand out to me as good…

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Is the CBA share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

With its share price down and dividend yield now more appealing, is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price…

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Why this ASX small cap share is rocketing 25% higher

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The Scidev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price is rocketing higher this morning after the company announced a major trial purchase…

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Why this ASX energy share soared 8% higher today

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The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) share price soared 8% higher today following an update to the market on drilling…

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Why the Zoono share price rocketed another 19% higher today

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Here's why the Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price has rocketed another 19.26% today to close at $2.26.

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Why the Qantas share price is nosediving 5% today

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Amongst the market turmoil today, one company that has seen its share price down by more than most is Qantas…

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Here's why Costa, Perenti and Next Science shares are moving higher

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Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) facing its sixth straight day of losses, here's why these 3 ASX shares are…

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Why now could be a great time to buy Wesfarmers shares

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With the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price falling by more than 11% in the current ASX market correction, here's…

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Fluence share price down despite announcing first Cambodian sale

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The Fluence Corporation Ltd (ASX:FLC) share price is trading lower despite the company announcing its first SUBRE sale in Cambodia.

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Why the Caltex share price is on watch today

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The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) share price will be on watch this morning after the company announced an update…

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Why this small cap ASX energy share is on watch today

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The Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) share price is on watch today following an announcement on the sale of its…

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My top 4 ASX shares to buy right now

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With the market sell off last week, here's 4 of my ASX share picks that offer good value right now.

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2 high-yielding ASX dividend shares for retirement income

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Here are 2 high-yielding ASX dividend shares to help you set up an income stream in retirement

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Phoslock share price sinks despite posting full-year profits

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The Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX:PET) share price closed 9.45% lower today as the company released its FY19 results.

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Resolute Mining shares tumble 11% after reporting FY19 loss

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The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is being hit today after the ASX miner released its full-year FY19…

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Dubber share price drops despite revealing strong 1H20 growth

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The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX: DUB) share price is trading lower today despite the company revealing strong growth in its 1H20…

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Dicker Data share price falls despite exceeding FY19 guidance

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The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price is falling today despite releasing a strong set of full-year FY19 results.

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Zoono share price rockets 28% on coronavirus test results

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The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price is rocketing higher after the company announced successful test results against the coronavirus.

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Electro Optic Systems shares down despite strong FY19 growth

| Phil Harpur

The share price of Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS) is on watch this morning, following the release to…

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Hansen share price on watch after revising FY20 guidance

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The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price is on watch this morning after the company released its half-year FY20…

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