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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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Share Market News

Serko shares dragged down by coronavirus concerns

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Serko Ltd (ASX: SKO) hasn't escaped today's ASX travel stocks sell-off, with shares across the sector dropping amid coronavirus outbreak…

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel share price falls 6% on coronavirus concerns

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Here's why the Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price has taken a sharp tumble today.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares for retirement income

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If you're looking to add income shares to your ASX portfolio for retirement, here's why Wesfarmers, Telstra and Soul Patts…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 20 shares to buy and hold for decades

| Phil Harpur

Why Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) are 2 ASX 20 shares I'd buy and…

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Share Market News

5 leading ASX shares to start a share portfolio

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Here are my top 5 picks of leading ASX shares to help start a share portfolio, including Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 100 healthcare shares to buy and hold beyond 2022

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Why ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) and these 2 other ASX 100 healthcare shares are my top picks in the sector…

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Share Market News

3 ASX tech shares I would buy right now

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Here's why I think Appen Ltd (ASX: APX), Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) are 3 ASX…

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Share Market News

Is the Sydney Airport share price a buy for 2020?

| Phil Harpur

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price had a strong year in 2019, but can this growth…

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Share Market News

2 ASX income shares with great growth prospects

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Here's why I'd buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) for income shares with great growth…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX healthcare share hit a 52-week high on Monday

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Here's a closer look at why the Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) share price just smashed its way to a new…

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Share Market News

Why I think WiseTech Global shares are a buy

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Here’s why I think it’s worth buying shares in WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC).

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Share Market News

3 top ASX growth shares to diversify your portfolio

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Here's why A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2M) and these other 2 top ASX growth shares are my picks for a…

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Share Market News

Why I'd buy and hold Xero shares to 2025 and beyond

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Why I think Xero is a great share to buy and hold beyond 2025

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX growth shares I'd buy today

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Here's why I think SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) and Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) are 2 ASX growth shares…

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Share Market News

Here's why I think the Domino's share price is a buy

| Phil Harpur

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) has evolved to become Australia’s largest pizza chain. Here's why I think Domino's shares…

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Share Market News

Is the Domain share price a buy, or is it overshadowed by REA Group?

| Phil Harpur

Is the share price of Domain, REA Group’s rival, a buy?

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Share Market News

4 top ASX dividend shares I'd buy for income in 2020

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I'd buy Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) and these 3 other top ASX dividend shares for income in…

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Share Market News

Is the BHP share price a buy as US–China trade tensions ease?

| Phil Harpur

Is the BHP share price a buy as US-China trade tensions ease?

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Share Market News

2 leading ASX healthcare shares that should be on your radar

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Why ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) and Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) are my 2 leading healthcare ASX share picks for the…

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Share Market News

Why I think REA Group shares are a long-term buy

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Why I think the REA Group is an ASX 100 share to buy and hold to 2030 and beyond

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Share Market News

3 ASX growth shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

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Here's why I think these 3 ASX growth shares are great options to buy and hold until 2025 and beyond.

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Share Market News

Why I think the Bapcor share price is a buy

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Here's a closer look at Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and why I think the Bapcor share price is a buy…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy and hold till 2030

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2 top shares to buy and hold till 2030 - Telstra and CSL

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Share Market News

Here's why I think this top ASX 100 healthcare share is a buy

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Why I think Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) is a great ASX 100 healthcare share to buy

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Share Market News

2 top ASX 20 shares to buy for income and growth

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Why I think that Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) are great shares to buy for both…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Why I think this WAAAX tech share is a great buy

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There is no doubt that Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) shares have had an amazing sharemarket ride over the past year.…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Why I think this ASX 100 travel stock could take off in 2020

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Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) suffered its fair share of negative publicity in 2019, but here's why I think…

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⏸️ Investing

Shares or property – which is the better investment?

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There is no doubt that residential property is a good long-term investment, however I prefer investing in shares. Here's why.

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Healthcare Shares

Why I believe this ASX healthcare share will be a winner through to 2030

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While both CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) have become Australian household names, here's another ASX healthcare…

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Technology Shares

2 top quality ASX blue-chip shares to buy right now

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Here are 2 ASX blue-chip shares that I would put at the top of my list this year. Both companies…

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Share Gainers

Is it still worth buying Wesfarmers shares?

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The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has risen 34% in the last 12 months. Is it still worth buying…

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Share Market News

Why I think this ASX 100 technology company is a great buy

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While the WAAAX tech shares are in the spotlight right now, here's why I think SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) deserves…

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Bank Shares

Why I think this ASX20 share is a great buy right now

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Here's why I think Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares are a great choice for both growth and income, and…

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Technology Shares

Can Afterpay continue its rapid growth through to 2021?

| Phil Harpur

Few ASX 200 companies have received as much publicity over the past 12 months as Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT). Here's…

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Share Gainers

Are Carsales shares still a buy?

| Phil Harpur

The Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price has risen by an impressive 60% since the beginning of the year. So,…

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How to invest

Why I think this ASX 100 share is a great buy

| Phil Harpur

Finding an ASX share that provides market diversification, a proven track record for growth, and a healthy share dividend is…

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Share Market News

Can the a2 Milk success story continue in 2020?

| Phil Harpur

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been growing at a very impressive rate and there are…

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Technology Shares

New home for ASX tech shares with launch of Nasdaq-style tech index

| Phil Harpur

A new tech index is set to launch next February in Australia, known as the S&P/ASX All Technology Index or…

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Technology Shares

Can 5G drive Telstra's share price higher in 2020?

| Phil Harpur

For decades, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) was the undisputed king of the Australian telco market. Can 5G put the…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares that rose strongly today

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3 ASX 200 shares that rose strongly today to help push the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) higher.

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