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Marc Sidarous

Marc Sidarous

Marc is a Master of Journalism and Communications student at UNSW and journalist at The Motley Fool. He has a passion for journalism and news with a keen interest in business, the media, politics, foreign affairs, and how they intersect in everyday life.

Recent Articles

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Bank Shares

Could the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price be about to take off?

| Marc Sidarous

The bank is a good prospect to some investing experts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price wobbles despite class action settlement

| Marc Sidarous

Despite the seemingly good news, investors aren't that impressed.

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price slides on mixed energy market sales

| Marc Sidarous

Investors don't appear very impressed with today's numbers...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price crashes 34% to new 52-week low

| Marc Sidarous

A downward revision is spooking investors. We have the details

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Earnings Results

Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price falls despite optimistic outlook

| Marc Sidarous

The company says the road is smoother further down.

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Healthcare Shares

The Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price is rising this Wednesday

| Marc Sidarous

The medical diagnostics company is having a strong day despite a so-so market.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price rises as it announces changes to its board

| Marc Sidarous

Board member Steve Harker has cited health reasons in his decision to step down.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Need a COVID test? Now you can buy one at Coles (ASX:COL) or Woolies

| Marc Sidarous

Rapid-antigen tests will be available in supermarkets from 1 November.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price up 10% in just 2 weeks?

| Marc Sidarous

There may be a simple explanation.

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Resources Shares

Why the Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price has rocketed 42% in just one month

| Marc Sidarous

The company has shot for the moon over the last 30 days.

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Communication Shares

Enero (ASX:EGG) share price leaps 22% to 52-week high. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

A positive update from the marketing and communications company is exciting ASX investors today.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is having a good month but it's still 30% lower than pre-COVID levels

| Marc Sidarous

The travel company is flying high, but as high as it once was.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price dips amid pledge to halve direct emissions by 2030

| Marc Sidarous

The mining giant is working to cut its carbon emissions even faster.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this supermarket is outperforming the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lately

| Marc Sidarous

This supermarket is almost tripling the Woolies share price over the last month.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price in focus as Twiggy raises the stakes for battery materials

| Marc Sidarous

Wyloo Metals will buy Noront for 70 Canadian cents per share.

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Resources Shares

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is rocketing 9%

| Marc Sidarous

New production news appears to be exciting investors...

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Materials Shares

Brambles (ASX:BXB) share price rises as revenues lift 9% in first quarter

| Marc Sidarous

An increase in sales revenue has been well received by investors...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is down 4% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

It's been a disappointing month for the retailing giant.

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Financial Shares

Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is rocketing 10% this Monday

| Marc Sidarous

Today's quarterly results are exciting investors.

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Record Highs

Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price hits new high on record quarterly inflows

| Marc Sidarous

A record quarter sees the wealth manager hit a record high.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star (ASX:SGR) share price falls again; reaches new 52-week low

| Marc Sidarous

The selloff continues for the casino operator, with investors flocking to the exit door

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Share Gainers

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price lifts amid new board appointments

| Marc Sidarous

The new appointments are the first steps in the demerger of the company.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price have such a great FY22 first quarter?

| Marc Sidarous

There's a couple of reasons for Macquarie's success.

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BNPL shares

How did the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price perform last quarter?

| Marc Sidarous

Zip had a so-so first quarter to the new financial year.

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is storming 5% higher this Thursday

| Marc Sidarous

It's proving a good day for investors in the buy now, pay later provider

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price lifts in latest push for API

| Marc Sidarous

The retail conglomerate is a fifth of the way to securing its target...

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Financial Shares

What happened to the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price in the FY22 first quarter?

| Marc Sidarous

The insurance company had a topsy-turvy start to the financial year

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Healthcare Shares

Australian Pharmaceuticals (ASX:API) share price lifts following Wesfarmers 19% stake

| Marc Sidarous

Wesfarmers has bought nearly a fifth of the company...but it still wants it all.

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Bank Shares

How did the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price perform in the last quarter?

| Marc Sidarous

Westpac had a relatively stable quarter to start the new financial year

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Resources Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is down 10% in a month. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The rare earths producer has had a terrible run the last 30 days.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX:VAS)? Here's what you're invested in

| Marc Sidarous

ETFs are a good way to diversify your portfolio without investing thousands of dollars with a fund manager.

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price falls as Mastercard opens up the BNPL sector

| Marc Sidarous

Mastercard wants to muscle into this growing sector.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

September hasn't been a great month so far for the Coles (ASX:COL) share price

| Marc Sidarous

Investors' minds may be looking to the future.

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Travel Shares

Why these ASX 200 travel shares are flying this Monday

| Marc Sidarous

Australia may be about to open up, and investors might be sensing an opportunity.

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Travel Shares

How has the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price been performing since reporting results?

| Marc Sidarous

Shares are soaring since reporting full-year results

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BNPL shares

When was the worst ever day on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price chart?

| Marc Sidarous

What was the worst day for Zip shareholders?

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Resources Shares

Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price rockets 18% on rare earths interest

| Marc Sidarous

European car manufacturers are reportedly in talks with the company.

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Technology Shares

Why the Computershare (ASX:CPU) share price has a new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

Could a retirement from the board be the reason?

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ETFs

What were the biggest movers on the Nasdaq 100 (ASX:NDQ) overnight?

| Marc Sidarous

What might be affecting your NASDAQ ETF in today's trading?

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Energy Shares

Senex (ASX:SXY) share price up on new gas sale agreement

| Marc Sidarous

Senex Energy has announced it will sell 2.5 petajoules of natural gas to 29 Metals.

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