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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.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

Leading fund manager sees good ASX buying opportunities

| Phil Harpur

The ASX saw particularly strong gains during April, with the ASX 300 up by 9%. Here's why a leading fund…

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Share Market News

ASX small-cap sector rallies strongly during April

| Phil Harpur

The Australian small-cap sector performed particularly strongly during April. Here we examine what was behind this strong market rally.

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Retail Shares

This ASX growth share has rocketed 150% higher since March. Is it too late to invest?

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has seen a very strong rally since mid-March. Is it too late for…

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two exciting, smaller ASX tech shares to add to your portfolio: Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR)…

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Share Market News

ABS reveals overseas travel arrivals plummeted a massive 99% in April

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine the devastating impact the coronavirus is having on our local travel industry, with statistics just released by…

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX shares to buy for long term growth: Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co.…

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Share Market News

Carsales share price down 26% since February. Is it now a good buy?

| Phil Harpur

Australia’s leading online automotive classifieds website Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) has seen a partial rebound in its share price since…

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Share Market News

REA Group shares are up 53% since late March. Is it too late to invest?

| Phil Harpur

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price has risen very strongly by 53% since late March. Has the buying…

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Share Market News

2 bargain ASX shares to buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Here's why Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and this other ASX 200 share are 2 of my top bargain ASX shares…

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Share Market News

2 high yield ASX dividend shares to hold for a decade

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for a decade: Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Share Market News

2 blue chip ASX healthcare shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at 2 ASX healthcare shares that I think are buying opportunities right now: Cochlear Limited…

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Share Market News

Why these 4 exciting ASX tech shares are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

Despite the ASX 200 falling lower today, these 4 ASX tech shares including Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) are soaring higher.…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL to develop world-leading COVID-19 treatment

| Phil Harpur

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) has announced it will immediately begin local development of an immunoglobulin product with the potential to…

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Technology Shares

2 top ASX tech shares with strong long-term growth potential

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I like the look of WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and this other top ASX tech share for…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I would pick Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) and this other top ASX dividend share to buy and hold…

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Share Market News

The combined first-half profit of the major ASX banks has sunk by a massive 43%

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine the findings from a new report from a major professional services firm that reveal the aggregate profit…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 100 shares with stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX 100 shares with that have excellent growth prospects over the next 5 years: A2…

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is up 50% in 12 months. Is it too late to invest?

| Phil Harpur

With CSL shares up 50% in the past 12 months, we take a look at whether or not it is…

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Share Market News

Why high dividend paying ASX shares are still the best way to secure a regular investment income

| Phil Harpur

Here's why high dividend paying shares are still the best way to secure a regular investment income, despite the challenges…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 top high-yielding ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 top high-yielding ASX dividend shares to buy right now in light of the coronavirus crisis:…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Afterpay share price soared 66% higher in April

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at the factors that led to the Afterpay share price soaring 66% higher in April.

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Healthcare Shares

2 leading ASX healthcare shares to buy and hold beyond 2030

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 leading ASX healthcare companies to buy and hold beyond 2030: CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and…

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Technology Shares

Why these 3 ASX tech shares are surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

As the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) climbs higher today, we take a look at 3 ASX tech shares that are…

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Technology Shares

2 top ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

The ASX has a growing number of exciting tech shares that are exposed to significant long-term tailwinds. Here are 2…

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Coronavirus News

3 diversified ASX shares that will endure beyond the coronavirus crash

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 diversified ASX shares to consider buying that I believe will endure beyond the coronavirus crash.

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Altium, Nearmap and Vocus shares surge strongly today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 4 ASX shares that saw particularly strong share price gains today: Altium Limited (ASX: ALU), Nearmap…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 healthcare shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX healthcare shares that have seen strong share price rises today: ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD),…

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Coronavirus News

Worley share price on watch following coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is on watch today following a business update in light of the growing…

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Coronavirus News

Ramsay, JB Hi-Fi and Fisher & Paykel shares all saw strong gains today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX 200 shares that have seen particularly strong share price rises today: JB Hi-Fi Limited…

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Coronavirus News

Nine Entertainment shares soar 11% on rising audience numbers

| Phil Harpur

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price is soaring higher today following a well-received business update in…

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Resources Shares

OZ Minerals share price falls on COVID-19 update

| Phil Harpur

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price is lower today after the miner released a business update relating to the…

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Coronavirus News

Caltex, Sydney Airport and Soul Patts shares are falling today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX 200 shares that have seen further falls today: Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX), Sydney…

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Coronavirus News

IAG share price rises on positive coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) share price has moved 4% higher so far today, following a positive business…

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Coronavirus News

Ansell share price surges 18% higher on positive business update

| Phil Harpur

The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price is surging this morning following a business update in light of the growing…

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Coronavirus News

Myer share price on watch as it closes stores nationwide

| Phil Harpur

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) share price share price is on watch this morning following an announcement that its…

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Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares offering strong long term growth potential

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares offering strong long term growth potential – Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) and…

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Resources Shares

South32 shares remain flat despite positive coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares are trading flat today despite a relatively positive business update on how the miner's global…

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Resources Shares

Saracen share price rises on positive update amid coronavirus crisis

| Phil Harpur

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price is higher today as the gold miner provided a business update…

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Technology Shares

Chorus share price pushes higher on COVID-19 update

| Phil Harpur

The Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) share price is climbing higher today after the telco provided a market update in light of…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue-chip ASX dividend shares with long-term resilience

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 blue-chip ASX dividend shares offering strong long-term resilience in the current market: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:…

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