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Phil Harpur

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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Why I'd buy Wesfarmers and 1 other quality ASX dividend right now

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Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and one other are quality ASX dividend shares to add to your portfolio in September. Here's…

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Elixinol share price edges higher on half year earnings release

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The Elixinol share price has edged 3% higher today after the company released its half year financial results. We take…

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2 top ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

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Here's why I think WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and one other are quality ASX tech shares to buy and…

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Zip share price plummets 8% despite strong FY 2020 result

| Phil Harpur

The Zip share price is falling today after releasing its full year results for FY 2020. This follows a 27%…

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Accent share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Accent share price is on watch today following the release of the company's full year financial results. We take…

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Zip share price surges 20% on eBay partnership

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The Zip share price has soared by 20% in morning trade following the company's announcement of a new major partnership…

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2 quality ASX shares to buy for long-term growth

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Why I think JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) and 1 other are quality ASX shares to add to your portfolio…

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Seven Group share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Seven Group share price is on watch today following the release of the company's full year financial results. We…

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Seven West Media share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full…

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Integral Diagnostics share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Integral Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: IDX) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full year…

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Is the Altium share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

Is the Altium share price in the buy zone in light of its recent financial results? Here, we take a…

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4 exciting ASX tech shares surging higher today

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It has been a strong day for a number of ASX tech shares. Here are 4 quality ASX tech shares…

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Identitii share price has rocketed on Mastercard agreement

| Phil Harpur

The Identitii Limited (ASX: ID8) share price soared 77% higher this morning after the company signed a deal with Mastercard.

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Top fund manager sees sharp fall in global dividend payouts

| Phil Harpur

Leading fund manager Janus Henderson has reported a sharp fall in global dividends declared in the June quarter.

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Zip share price surges 8% on QuadPay update

| Phil Harpur

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has surged 8.5% higher in morning trade. This follows a trading update…

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Infomedia share price sinks lower on FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Infomedia share price is falling lower this morning following the release of its full year 2020 financial results. We…

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Mcgrath share price on watch after strong FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Mcgrath Ltd (ASX: MEA) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its full year 2020…

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Integrated Research share price falls 13% on FY 2020 earnings

| Phil Harpur

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price has slumped by 14% today despite the company posting its 7th year…

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Growthpoint Properties share price rises after full year earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd (ASX: GOZ) share price has risen by 1.4% in trading so far today, following the…

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Domain share price rises on FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price is up 2.2% following the release of its full year FY…

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Qantas share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price will be on close watch when trade opens this morning, follow the…

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The Afterpay share price is up a massive 700% since March. Is it still a buy?

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is still in the buy zone despite a rapid surge in…

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4 ASX tech shares surging higher today on strong FY 2020 earnings

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at WiseTech Global and 3 other ASX tech shares surging higher today after reporting strong…

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Here's why the Enegex share price has surged 103% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Enegex Ltd (ASX: ENX) share price has surged 103% higher today following the announcement of a successful capital raising.

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Scout Security share price soars 91% on new Amazon deal

| Phil Harpur

The Scout Security share price surged 91% today before being placed in a trading halt. This followed news of a…

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Fletcher Building share price sinks 3% on disappointing FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Fletcher Building share price has fallen more than 3% in morning trade following a disappointing FY 2020 earnings release…

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NRW Holdings share price soars 9% on strong FY20 results

| Phil Harpur

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price has soared more than 9% in early trade, following the release of…

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WiseTech share price jumps 12% on solid revenue growth and dividend

| Phil Harpur

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price has rocketed more than 12% this morning, following the release of the…

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Earnings season: Vocus share price on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Vocus Group Limited (ASX: VOC) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its FY 2020…

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Why the Abacus Property share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Abacus Property Group (ASX: ABP) share price is on watch this morning following the release of its FY 2020…

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2 top ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX tech shares with strong long term growth prospects: Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) and…

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2 five-star ASX growth shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Why I think Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) and one other are quality ASX growth shares worth adding to your…

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Computershare share price dips on FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) share price is trading slightly higher in early morning trade following the release of the…

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Earnings: Transurban share price on watch after reporting full year revenue decline

| Phil Harpur

The Transurban share price will be on close watch this morning following the release of the company’s full year financial…

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3 quality ASX shares to buy in August

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 quality ASX shares to buy this month: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC), and Nanosonics…

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2 quality ASX shares to buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Here's why Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) and one other quality ASX share are in my buy zone right now

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2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy and hold till 2025

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Why I'm choosing Carsales.Com and 1 other exciting ASX tech share to buy and hold for the long term

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Growth Shares

A2 Milk and 1 other top ASX growth share to buy this month

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX growth shares to consider adding to your ASX share portfolio: A2 Milk Company…

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3 quality ASX shares for a beginner's share portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Here we look 3 quality options for anyone beginning or expanding their ASX share portfolio.

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Earnings: News Corp share price up 5% today despite posting major loss

| Phil Harpur

The News Corp (ASX: NWS) share price is rallying following the release of its fourth quarter and full year financial…

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