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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.

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Spark New Zealand share price on watch after lifting profit

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The Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) share price will be on watch this morning following the telco's first-half earnings…

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SG Fleet share price drops 7% after disappointing HY20 results

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The SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX: SGF) share price slumped 7.2% lower today following the release of the company's first-half…

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Abacus Property shares close higher on 1H20 results

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The Abacus Property Group (ASX: ABP) share price rose 3.05% today on the back of the property group's first-half earnings release…

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Emeco share price surges 7% on earnings release

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The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX: EHL) share price surged 6.67% higher today following the release of the company's first-half results.

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ResApp share price flat following news on prototype devices

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The Resapp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price has fluctuated today after the company provided a business update this morning.

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Ingenia Communities share price dips despite 25% revenue lift

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The Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) share price has dipped nearly 2% on the back of its half year earnings…

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Here's why the Graincorp share price is on watch today

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The Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price is on watch following an update on its crop production contract with White…

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Temple & Webster share price on watch following 1H20 results

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The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is on watch today following the release of online retailer's…

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The ARB share price has dropped sharply on H1 FY20 earnings release

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The ARB Corporation Ltd (ASX: ARB) share price dropped sharply on H1 FY20 earnings release.

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Why the Zoono share price rocketed another 25% today

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The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price rocketed today after the company announced the appointment of an exclusive distributor…

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Seven West Media share price sinks 16% on disappointing earnings release

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The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price has been slammed today, down by 16.54% at the time of…

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Why the Virtus Health share price is climbing higher today

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The Virtus Health Ltd (ASX: VRT) share price is climbing higher this morning after the fertility services company released its H1…

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Why this NZ banking share is on watch today

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The Heartland Group Holdings Limited (ASX: HGH) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of its…

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Bubs share price surges 10% on new Woolworths deal

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The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is rocketing this morning after announcing a new deal with Woolworths Group…

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BHP shares on watch after first-half profit jump and dividend increase

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The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price will be one to watch today, after the resources giant released its…

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Ansell share price on watch after half year earnings release

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The Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of its earnings for…

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Why I would buy shares of this ASX 200 health-technology company

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Despite being up 170% since the beginning of 2019, here's why I think Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX: NAN) still has plenty…

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Why Blackmores, Corporate Travel and Wisr shares dropped lower today

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With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) closing marginally down by 0.07%, here are 3 ASX shares that performed worse…

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Here's why this ASX materials stock shot up 7% today

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The GR Engineering Services Ltd (ASX: GNG) share price has popped more than 7% today on the news it has…

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Why the Prospa share price is charging higher today

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The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX:PGL) share price is surging higher today after the online lender made an announcement to the…

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Why Polynovo and these 3 ASX shares are surging higher today

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Here are 4 ASX shares that have performed well in today's trade, and a closer look at what's driving their…

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Why this small cap biotech has rocketed 2,511% in the last 5 months

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The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price has rocketed 22% higher so far today, taking 5-month returns to a…

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Johns Lyng share price rises on acquisition announcement

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The Johns Lyng Group Ltd (ASX:JLG) share price has surged 3.5% so far today following the announcement of a new…

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Why shares in this ASX environmental company have soared 9% today

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Here's a closer look at why the Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX: PET) share price is soaring today.

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Why the Ridley share price is on the move today

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The Ridley Corporation Ltd (ASX:RIC) share price is trading lower this morning following two announcements to the market.

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Brambles share price lifts on solid half-year results

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Here's why the Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) share price has risen more than 3% in early trade.

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Why the AUB share price is racing higher today

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The AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) share price is racing higher this morning on the back of announcing two strategic acquisitions.

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Imdex share price drops despite strong half-year results

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The Imdex Limited (ASX: IMD) share price is down 2% in early trade, despite the company reported strong half-year results.…

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GWA share price on watch following earnings release

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The GWA Group Ltd (ASX: GWA) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of the company's half-year…

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Can TPG's merger with Vodafone revive its fortunes?

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With the Federal Court overturning the ACCC's block on the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) and Vodafone merger, will TPG…

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Why ASX shares are a better investment than property

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Here's why I think ASX shares are a better investment than property.

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2 ASX shares to buy and hold for a decade

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Here's why I would buy and hold Corporate Travel Management Group Ltd (ASX: CTM) and 1 other ASX share for…

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4 ASX shares to get you started in investing

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If you're looking to get started in investing, here's why I think BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and these 3…

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2 top ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for the next decade

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Here's why you can't go past these two top ASX dividend shares as long-term investments over the next decade.

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Why I'll be watching the National Storage share price on Monday

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National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) shares will be on watch on Monday following news of a takeover proposal by Public…

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2 high-yielding ASX property shares to buy right now

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Here are 2 high-yielding ASX shares to gain exposure to the property sector and receive a generous income stream along…

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Lifestyle Communities announces latest contract of sale

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This afternoon, Lifestyle Communities Limited (ASX: LIC) released an announcement in relation to the purchase of a new site in Melbourne.

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Why TPG, FAR and Southern Cross shares are lower today

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While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) is up by 0.50% at the time of writing, here are 3 ASX…

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Here's why these 3 ASX shares are trading higher today

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Here are 3 ASX shares performing strongly today, providing some indication as to what's pushing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO)…

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Why shares in this ASX small cap are dropping lower today

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Shares of ASX small cap People Infrastructure Ltd (ASX: PPE) are dropping lower today on the back of the company's…

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