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Sebastian Bowen

Sebastian Bowen has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2018. Sebastian found his passion for writing and educating others about shares and all things finance after completing his studies in political, economic and social science and enjoys bringing this passion to life at the Fool. His investment philosophy is a simple one – buying high-quality companies at prices that make sense. When he’s not researching his next investment at all hours of the morning, Sebastian enjoys classic movies and likes to unwind with a good book, newspaper or record.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: CannPal Animal Therapeutics (ASX:CP1) shares shoot 25%

| Sebastian Bowen

The CannPal Animal Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: CP1) share price is shooting the moon today. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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⏸️ Diversification

Here's how the ASX 200 compares to other global indices

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered how the ASX 200 compares with other indices around the world, like the S&P 500 or FTSE 100?…

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Share Market News

How the pandemic is making some investors super-rich

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager thinks that the coronavirus pandemic is making some Aussie investors very rich. Here's how it works.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Papyrus (ASX:PPY) share price swells on funding announcement

| Sebastian Bowen

The Papyrus Australia Ltd (ASX: PPY) share price rocketed more than 26% this morning. Here's why this company is swelling…

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Share Market News

Here are the shares Magellan has been buying recently

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan's managed funds have been sticking with tech companies like Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) recently. Here's some more share picks

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Share Market News

Top fundie, Wilson, names ASX shares to buy

| Sebastian Bowen

Top ASX fund manager, Wilson Asset Management, has named some ASX share picks from its various LICs like WAM Research…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX continues to hit post-COVID highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our Foolish ASX 200 Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

Top fund manager tells investors to 'go long' in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

Top fund manager Bill Ackman is advising investors to 'go long' on shares in 2021. Here's why he's so bullish…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares offering a yield of more than 5%…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: 3P Learning (ASX:3PL) shares rocket on takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

The 3P Learning Ltd (ASX: 3PL) share price is rocketing today, up 13.28%. Here's why this ed-tech company is in…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

What has Warren Buffett been up to lately?

| Sebastian Bowen

What has billionaire investor Warren Buffett been doing with Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves lately? That's what we're discussing today

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Share Market News

Why this broker is calling Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares a buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Goldman Sachs is rating the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price a buy today. Here's why Goldman is bullish…

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Share Market News

After 8 months, ASX 200 shares are finally out of correction territory

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (AS:X XJO) is finally out of technical 'correction' territory for the first time since March. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Dubber Corp (ASX:DUB) share price is surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX: DUB) is up almost 3% and at a new all-time high. Here's why this ASX…

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares all over the place today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares like Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) are bouncing around like crazy today. Let's…

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Share Market News

Here's how ASX investors have reacted to a Biden win

| Sebastian Bowen

After the election of Joe Biden, ASX investors have been putting their money to work in China and in cannabis…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Axiom (ASX:AXI) shares spike on sale news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Axiom Properties Ltd (ASX: AXI) share price has spiked today, rising as much as 75% after open. Here's why…

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Defensive Shares

One ASX infrastructure share to consider for dividend income today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Magellan Infrastructure Fund (ASX: MICH) a 'safer', more diversified dividend option than other infrastructure shares right now?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares analysts rate as a 'buy'

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers and Soul Patts are 2 ASX dividend shares recommended by analysts here at the Motley Fool. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Is the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price really worth $2.45?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price really worth $2.45 a share? One investment bank thinks so, but there's…

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Share Market News

Virgin shareholders left high and dry

| Sebastian Bowen

Virgin Australia Holdings shareholders will be left high and dry after a court ruled they will receive no shareholder compensation.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Enjoying your ASX 200 gains? Here's why you should watch out for January

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has been delivering handy gains to investors lately. But here's why January will provide…

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International Stock News

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)'s 'Teslaquila' tequila sells out in hours

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla has reportedly just sold out of its new Tesla Tequila, mere hours after the spirit went live. Here's what's…

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Defensive Shares

An ASX ETF for uncertain times

| Sebastian Bowen

The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) is a popular choice for times of market uncertainty. Here's the lowdown…

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares that CommSec customers are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Nio (NYSE:NIO), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) were amongst the top US shares ASX investors were buying last week.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Nine (ASX:NEC) share price surges on sporting venture

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) share price is on fire today, hitting a new 52-week high. Here's why…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 hits 8-month high. Here's why we could go higher from here

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is at 8-month highs. But here are 2 reasons, including interest rates, why it…

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Share Market News

IOUpay (ASX:IOU) shares rally after successful capital raise

| Sebastian Bowen

New ASX payments company IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) rocketed today following the successful capital raise program announced last week.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Elixinol Global (ASX:EXL) shares blaze new highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) shares are blazing higher today, up more than 55%. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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Share Gainers

Here's why ASX gold shares are surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX gold mining shares like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) are outperforming the AS&P/SX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) today

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: US election special

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

Here's what a Joe Biden victory would mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

What would a possible Joe Biden presidency mean for the share market and ASX shares? Here are some areas to…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: DigitalX (ASX:DCC) shares surge on quarterly update

| Sebastian Bowen

The DigitalX Ltd (ASX: DCC) share price is surging by more than 18% today. Here's why this blockchain company is…

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Bank Shares

Here's how much NAB (ASX:NAB)'s new dividend is worth

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) has just announced a final dividend for 2020. Here's what NAB's dividend is worth…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with yields over 8% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares offering a fully franked yield of…

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Share Market News

Top ASX fundie says US election result is 'nirvana' for share market

| Sebastian Bowen

The US election results have made one ASX fund manager very happy indeed. In fact, Magellan's Hamish Douglass thinks this…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: CogState (ASX:CGS) shares up 24%. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Cogstate Ltd (ASX: CGS) shares are surging today, up close to 20%. Here's why this company has been moving so…

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Share Market News

How will the US election affect ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Well, the US election is over, and it wasn't the result anyone was hoping for. Here's what it means for…

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Share Market News

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is in a trading halt today

| Sebastian Bowen

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price is in a trading halt today pending the consideration of a capital raising. Let's…

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Share Market News

PayPal's buy now, pay later service is surging

| Sebastian Bowen

US payments giant PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) is doing very well with its buy now, pay later (BNPL) services. Let's…

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