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Owen Raszkiewicz

Owen Raszkiewicz is a Motley Fool Contributor. Owen has been a Contributor since 2013, having also spent time as a Fool writer/analyst. He also worked as an Investment Analyst at Zenith Investment Partners, Australia's top research house specialising in managed funds. Owen has appeared on Channel 10's The Project and was invited on the BBC. He holds a Masters of Applied Finance, Masters of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Technology, Advanced Diploma of Financial Services and Diploma of Mortgage Broking Management. In addition, Owen has passed Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program. He has taken the Banking + Finance Oath (BFO). When he is not writing, Owen is Managing Director of Rask Finance, an Australian financial education company. You can email him: [email protected].

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3 bustling blue-chip ASX technology shares for 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re looking for big blue chip, dividend-paying ASX technology shares, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and REA…

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Why the SEEK Limited share price could soar in 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price could be in for a rerating following a takeover offer for Zhaopin Ltd (ADR)…

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iCar Asia Ltd delivers record quarter: Time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ) shares are trading higher following the release of another robust quarterly report.

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S&P/ASX 200 to slide: 5 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) and…

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Why these 4 shares are soaring on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) ended up 0.9%, but Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI), SKYCITY Entertainment Group…

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Without Masters is Woolworths Limited a SELL?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The shot of optimism brought on by the potential sale of Masters has worn off, and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares…

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Is it time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has a lot going for it, but patience may be worth exercising.

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Rio Tinto Limited posts record iron ore production: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shipped 336 million tonnes of iron ore in 2015, up 11% on the year prior.

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S&P/ASX 200 to fall: 8 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)…

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Is your ASX share portfolio recession proof?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Having a stable of quality brands like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is…

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Market Wrap: Oil shares crash as S&P/ASX 200 falls

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) continued lower today, falling 0.7%, as Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) and…

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Mirvac Group attracts interest from Chinese investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) has sold the headquarters of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) for $336.45 million.

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Why the Woolworths Limited share price just popped 7%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) share price popped 7% this morning following a key decision to buy its Masters Home Improvement…

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Woolworths Limited to sell Masters Home Improvement business

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has decided to sell its Masters Home Improvement business following a decision by Lowe’s to get rid…

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S&P/ASX 200 to sink: 13 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP),…

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5 amazing facts about ASX share market investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Some of these amazing ASX share market investor facts will shock you.

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Rio Tinto Limited's warning to resources investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has frozen the salaries of all employees, according to an email obtained by Bloomberg.

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Here's why Prophecy International Holdings Limited soared 17%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX:PRO) share price flew 17% higher this morning.

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National Australia Bank Ltd. shares lift on Clydesdale Bank update

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) are trading firmly higher following an ASX update on Clydesdale Yorkshire Banking Group…

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BHP Billiton Limited announces $10.3 billion write-off

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) has announced a $US7.2 billion ($10.31 billion) write-down of its Onshore US assets.

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S&P/ASX 200 to rebound: 5 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Woodside…

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Market wrap: Oil price leads S&P/ASX 200 lower

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) fell markedly today, with shares of oil producers Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL),…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are soaring today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Regis Resources Ltd (ASX:RRL) are soaring ahead…

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Why these 4 shares are plunging on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Godfreys Group Ltd (ASX:GFY), Spotless Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:SPO) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are…

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The ASX market crash is back: 3 bargain dividend stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) goes through a market crash, what will you do? Will you buy shares of Telstra…

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd's Homebase takeover a good deal for shareholders?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is a well-run conglomerate and Homebase appears the perfect target.

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Why these 4 shares are flying higher on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) is flying higher, but Sedgman Limited (ASX:SDM), ThinkSmart Limited (ASX:TSM), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Alumina…

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Oil price slammed: 5 ASX shares to avoid

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT)…

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Will the South32 Ltd share price tumble lower?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With the South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price down 57% since May 2015, it looks to be one to avoid, in…

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Is Rio Tinto Limited really a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is in a world of hurt but it could get worse before it gets better.

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S&P/ASX 200 to jump: 9 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO),…

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Why these 4 shares are sinking on the ASX today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Today, the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) stabilised, but shares of Gindalbie Metals Ltd. (ASX:GBG), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT),…

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3 blue-chip ASX shares for a falling Australian dollar

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The Australian Dollar (A$) -> US Dollar ($) (AUDUSD) has fallen hard, but Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), ResMed Inc. (CHESS)…

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A Foolish market crash share investing strategy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

So much for an ASX crash. If you’re looking for three blue chip dividend shares to add to your watchlist,…

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S&P/ASX 200 to LIFT: 7 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of WHITEHAVEN COAL LIMITED (ASX:WHC), Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 slides 1.1% on China worries

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) closed firmly lower, led down by shares of iSelect Limited (ASX:ISU), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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Here's why the 3P Learning Ltd share price fell 16%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The 3P Learning Ltd (ASX:3PL) share price nosedived following the resignation of CEO, Tim Power.

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Here's why the iSelect Limited share price crashed 33%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

iSelect Limited (ASX:ISU) is down 33% following a profit downgrade.

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S&P/ASX 200 set to fall: 9 shares to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to open lower. Shares of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited…

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Is the share market going to crash in 2016?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Is the ASX share market going to crash in 2016? There’s nothing to say the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) won’t crash…

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