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Lucas Radbourne

Lucas joined The Motley Fool in March, 2021. He's an experienced journalist who has written for The Guardian, SBS and News Corp. He has an active interest in economics, geopolitics and global financial systems.

Recent Articles

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Resources Shares

Why is the Caspin Resources (ASX:CPN) share price exploding 40%?

| Lucas Radbourne

The mineral resources explorer is having a bumper day after announcing new copper, nickel and iron discoveries.

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Healthcare Shares

What's with the AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX:AFP) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The AFT Pharmaceuticals (ASX: AFP) share price is still in the starting blocks this morning after the company released a…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Synlait (ASX:SM1) share price on watch after guidance downgrade

| Lucas Radbourne

The milk producer's shares will be in the spotlight after more bad news regarding its FY21 guidance.

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Share Market News

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price lifts on 'critical' court win

| Lucas Radbourne

Cleanaway has won a crucial court case, sparking a rise in its share price.

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Resources Shares

Estrella (ASX:ESR) share price is exploding today, up 17%. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Estrella Resources Ltd (ASX: ESR) share price is up 17% today after the company intersected massive nickel and copper…

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Industrials Shares

ASX construction giants under fire over cost blowouts, lack of competition

| Lucas Radbourne

Why the Macquarie (ASX: MQG) share price and other Australian construction giants are under fire in a report from the…

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Technology Shares

Technology, Toyota and The Big Short: The myriad problems with Tesla

| Lucas Radbourne

Infamous investor Michael Burry calls the Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price "ridiculous" and its lithium batteries "inferior". Here's why.

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Resources Shares

SKY Metals (ASX:SKY) share price jumps on copper update

| Lucas Radbourne

The SKY Metals Ltd (ASX: SKY) share price was up 3.4% today after the company noted copper sulphides in its…

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Share Market News

Why is the SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price falling today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The SkyCity (ASX: SKC) share price closed slightly lower today after the company revised the details around its bond offer.

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Resources Shares

Aldoro (ASX:ARN) share price booms 8% on new drilling project

| Lucas Radbourne

The Aldoro Resources Ltd (ASX: ARN) share price was booming today after the company commenced drilling at its Narndee project.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Moelis (ASX:MOE) share price has lifted today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX: MOE) share price is rising today after the company released an investor presentation and operational…

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Healthcare Shares

HeraMED (ASX:HMD) share price tanks despite US healthcare deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The HeraMED Ltd (ASX: HMD) share price is tanking today despite signing a pilot deal with US healthcare player

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Healthcare Shares

Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price is sinking, but why?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Advanced Human Imaging (ASX: AHI) share price has sunk 8% today after the company released a commercial agreement with e-Mersion…

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Resources Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price slides following Malaysian update

| Lucas Radbourne

The Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) share price is on the slide today after the company updated investors on its Malaysian…

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Share Market News

Pure Foods (ASX:PFT) share price surges on major revenue deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd (ASX: PFT) share price has surged today after the company released a positive customer update.

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Share Market News

The Redcape (ASX:RDC) share price is flying 5% higher today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Redcape (ASX: RDC) share price is surging today after the company announced an upgrade to its FY21 guidance.

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Resources Shares

Alicanto (ASX:AQI) share price surges 8% on high-grade copper

| Lucas Radbourne

The Alicanto Minerals (ASX: AQI) share price is on the rise after the company revealed new high-grade copper assays. Here's…

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Resources Shares

Why the Astron (ASX:ATR) share price is up 8% today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Astron Ltd (ASX: WKT) share price is rocketing today after the company revealed new Metallurgical Testwork on its Donaldson mine.

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Share Market News

The Aeris (ASX:AIS) share price is flying 20% on 'massive' copper find

| Lucas Radbourne

The Aeris Resources Ltd (ASX: AIS) share price is dipping today after the company revealed its found massive copper sulphides.

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Real Estate Shares

Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price rises on Macquarie acceptance

| Lucas Radbourne

The Vitalharvest (ASX: VTH) share price was rising today after the company advised it has accepted Macquarie's latest buyout offer.

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Resources Shares

What's with the Podium (ASX:POD) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Podium Minerals Ltd (ASX: POD) share price is bumpy today after the company revealed two new drilling targets at Parks Reef…

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) 'on track' to meet ambitious 5G targets

| Lucas Radbourne

Telstra (ASX: TLS) advised yesterday that it is well on track to cover 75% of Australians with its 5G network…

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price on watch as new gold drilling joint venture announced

| Lucas Radbourne

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is on watch today after the company announced a new joint-venture diamond drilling gold project.

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Resources Shares

Coronado (ASX:CRN) share price on watch amid legal action

| Lucas Radbourne

The Coronado (ASX: CRN) share price is on watch today as the company announces it's facing legal action over a fatality at…

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Resources Shares

Investigator (ASX:IVR) share price surges on silver in Paris

| Lucas Radbourne

The Investigator Resources Ltd (ASX: IVR) share price is surging today after the company confirmed Regional Silver Potential at Paris. 

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Resources Shares

Galilee (ASX:GLL) share price jumps on 'encouraging' gas results

| Lucas Radbourne

The Galilee share price is rising today after the company reported its Glenaras Gas Pilot Operations Update.

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Resources Shares

Up 9%, the Matsa (ASX:MAT) share price is booming today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Matsa Resources Limited (ASX: MAT) share price is surging today after the company started drilling at its Devon Gold Project.

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Resources Shares

E2 Metals (ASX:E2M) share price storming a huge 26% higher today

| Lucas Radbourne

The E2 Metals Ltd (ASX: E2M) share price is surging today after the company announced Emilia drilling has returned high-grade silver results.

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the Redflex (ASX:RDF) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Redflex Holding Limited (ASX: RDF) share price is flat today after the company released the Results of its the Scheme Meeting.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price up more than 3,000% in 12 months?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX:CRO) share price has been a huge mover on the S&P/ASX All Technology Index this year, but…

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Resources Shares

SSR Mining (ASX:SSR) share price surges 8%. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The SSR Mining (ASX: SSR) share price was among the top performers on the All Ordinaries index today. Let's take…

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Share Market News

Mighty Kingdom (ASX:MKL) share price runs into a ditch with Peter Rabbit

| Lucas Radbourne

The Mighty Kingdom Ltd (ASX:MKL) share price is flopping today after the company released its newest game, Peter Rabbit Run!

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Resources Shares

Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price surges 5% on lithium, boron project

| Lucas Radbourne

The Ioneer (ASX: INR) share price is up 5.7% today after the miner talked up its lithium potential in a…

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Resources Shares

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price slides 6% on project updates

| Lucas Radbourne

The Venture Minerals (ASX: CYC) share price is sliding today following the company's release of its Sydney presentation. Here's the…

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Healthcare Shares

Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price falls despite 'exciting future ahead'

| Lucas Radbourne

The Next Science Ltd (ASX: NXS) share price slumped today following the company's 2021 AGM presentation. Let's take a closer look.

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⏸️ Investing

Resimac (ASX:RMC) share price lifts after settling another $1 billion deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The Resimac Group Ltd (ASX: RMC) share price is up 1.2% today after big news for the company, as it settles a…

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Resources Shares

Octanex (ASX:OXX) share price booms 11% with 'exciting period ahead'

| Lucas Radbourne

The Octanex Ltd (ASX: OXX) share price is surging today after the company announced its Exploration Program Funding has been…

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Resources Shares

Carnaby (ASX:CNB) share price strikes gold and shoots 14% higher

| Lucas Radbourne

The Carnaby Resources Ltd (ASX: CNB) share price is shooting higher today after the company announced positive test results at its Shelley…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Black Cat (ASX:BC8) share price falling 5% today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Black Cat Syndicate Ltd (ASX: BC8) share price is falling today after the company announced a successful share placement. Here's the…

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Resources Shares

Great Boulder (ASX:GBR) share price goes bonkers again, up 50%

| Lucas Radbourne

The Great Boulder Resources (ASX: GBR) share price is on a tear again today after the company announced new, "exceptional" gold…

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