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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: Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) shares rocket 11%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nitro Software Ltd (ASX:NTO) share price is rocketing today, Crash Bandicoot-style. Here's what might be behind the Nitro explosion.

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Share Market News

How would Warren Buffett invest in the share market today?

| Sebastian Bowen

How would the great Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway view today's ASX share market? The answer is a little more…

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Dividend Investing

Telstra (ASX:TLS) and 2 other ASX dividend shares offer yields over 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of three ASX dividend shares offering a fully franked yield of 5% or…

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much Telstra's (ASX:TLS) dividend is worth right now

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price is nearing its 52-week high. Even so, its dividend is still looking…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) is one of the three fully franked ASX dividend shares to buy for income…

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Economy

US bank boss Dimon says economy will boom until 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon is predicting a multi-year boom for the US economy. but that doesn't mean nothing can go wrong…

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ETFs

Love tech shares? This ASX ETF is a great buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) is an ASX ETF that could be a great buy for an ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: EML Payments (ASX:EML) shares keep rising

| Sebastian Bowen

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price continues to rise today. Here's why this payments company is hot property right…

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Economy

Why the ASX 200 is at a 15-month high today

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is pushing towards new all-time highs. Here's what's been going right for ASX 200…

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Share Market News

How Westpac (ASX:WBC) is set to cash in on Bitcoin

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) could be about to make a killing from Bitcoin. But not in the way you might…

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Share Market News

Tesla and GameStop were some of the most popular US shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla, Palantir and Amazon.com were some of the most popular US shares that ASX inevstors were trading last week. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is up 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is on the march today, up 5%. Here's what might be pushing up…

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ETFs

This ASX ETF is smashing the ASX 200… and the S&P 500

| Sebastian Bowen

The VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT) is smashing both the ASX 200 and the S&P 500 markets. Here's how…

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Share Market News

Is Canva coming to the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech giant Canva is now reportedly valued at $15 billion, making it an Aussie titan. Is an IPO next…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Tassal Group (ASX:TGR) shares rise 5%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) share price is a top performer on the ASX boards today, rising more than 5%.…

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Technology Shares

Are ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) back to the races?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) have staged a remarkable recovery this week. Here's why investors are falling back in…

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Share Market News

The chocolate industry: An Easter breakdown of who owns what

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered who owns your favourite brands of chocolate? Why not find out this Easter who owns what, and where…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to buy in April

| Sebastian Bowen

Dominos Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) is one of the 2 ASX growth shares to buy this April for long-term…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy this April

| Sebastian Bowen

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) is one of the two ASX dividend shares that might just be worth buying this April…

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Cannabis Shares

Here's why ASX cannabis shares are lighting up today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX cannabis shares are rising today after New York state in the US legalised recreational marijuana use. Let's take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rose 11% in March

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price had a top month in March, rising 11%. Here's what went right for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 boom as Joe Biden unveils massive infrastructure, tax package?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will US President Biden's new infrastructure tax plan be a boon for ASX 200 shares? Here's all the details so…

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Technology Shares

Is the ASX tech sector in for more pain?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX tech shares have had a rough month or two. But there's the potential that things could get a lot…

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Share Gainers

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is up today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price is up nearly 2% today, and 55% over the past year, Here's why…

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ETFs

Vanguard Australian Property ETF (ASX:VAP) announces dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (ASX:VAP) has just announced a new dividend distribution. Here's the yield

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Share Fallers

Why it's turning into a bad week for Airtasker (ASX:ART) shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) share price is dropping today, down 9.09% to $1.20 a share. Here's why ART shares…

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) continue to be the most popular US shares Aussie investors are buying

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Energy Shares

Why an AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) demerger might be a problem

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has had a rollercoaster day after the energy company announced plans for…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Moneyme (ASX:MME) shares in the spotlight

| Sebastian Bowen

The Moneyme Ltd (ASX:MME) share price has been outperforming today. Here's what might be behind this ASX financials' gains.

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Economy

Are red-hot house prices good for ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are red-hot house prices good for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) and ASX shares? Here's why the RBA isn't too…

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Share Gainers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price gains: Is the 52-week high next?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is now within reach of its 52-week high. Here's what's pushing Telstra shares…

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Share Market News

US markets just hit an all-time high. Is the ASX 200 next?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US share markets hit new all-time highs overnight. When is the ASX 200 Index going to follow suit? Here's…

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How to invest

Which is the better investment: An ASX share portfolio or an index fund?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which is better: An ASX share portfolio or just investing in an index fund? Here's the breakdown of which is…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) shares up 7%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price is having a top day today up, almost 7%. Here's what might be…

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Share Market News

Is the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price really up 927% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has the Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) share price really gone up by 927% today? The answer is not as…

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ETFs

Could this ASX ETF be in a perfect storm in 2021 and beyond?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could the BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) be sitting in a perfect storm as this sector faces bigger markets than…

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Economy

Will the ASX 200's 'China problem' get worse?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the ASX have a China problem? And will it get worse before it gets better for ASX 200 investors?…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 gets its mojo back

| 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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

ASX dividend aristocrat? Here's an ASX dividend share that has a shot

| Sebastian Bowen

While the ASX has many great dividend shares, not one can call itself an aristocrat. But Washington H. Soul Pattinson…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares with yields over 4% right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is one of three ASX dividend shares offering a fully-franked yield of 4% or greater…

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