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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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ASX Share Market News

Bubs and 1 other exciting small cap ASX share to buy

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Here we take a closer look at 2 exciting small cap ASX shares: Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) and Bigtincan…

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a2 Milk and 1 other quality ASX share to buy right now

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Here I look at 2 quality ASX shares to consider adding to your portfolio: Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd and A2…

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Pushpay and 1 other ASX tech share to buy right now

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Here I look at 2 quality ASX tech shares to consider adding to your share portfolio right now: Pushpay Holdings…

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2 ASX shares for strong retirement income

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Here we look at 2 ASX shares that can provide you with strong retirement income: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and…

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Why I think the WiseTech share price is in the buy zone

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WiseTech Global is a world leading provider of software solutions to the logistics industry. Here's why I think the WiseTech…

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Vocus and 1 other ASX share to buy in July

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Here are 2 ASX shares to potentially add to your portfolio this month. Both have strong market positions and solid…

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Ramsay and 2 other ASX shares to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look 3 quality ASX shares to buy and hold for the long term: TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG),…

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Afterpay and 1 other ASX share to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 2 ASX shares with solid growth potential that I think would make strong additions to your…

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3 quality ASX shares to buy right now with $3,000

| Phil Harpur

If you have some spare cash to spend on ASX shares right now, here are at 3 great options. All…

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Kogan and 1 other ASX share to buy and hold beyond 2025

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Here we look at 2 ASX shares to buy and hold beyond 2025: JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) and Kogan.com…

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2 five-star ASX shares for strong long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Whether this is your first time investing in ASX shares, or you are looking to top up your current ASX…

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Looking to start a share portfolio? Here are 3 quality ASX shares to begin with

| Phil Harpur

My 3 top ASX share picks to get you started in investing. These companies operate in different sectors, providing you…

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Here are 2 quality ASX healthcare shares to buy in July

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Here we look at 2 quality ASX healthcare shares to buy this month: Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX: NAN) and Ansell Limited…

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These are 2 quality ASX shares to buy with $2,000

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Have some spare cash available to spend on ASX shares right now? Great! Both of these quality companies have entrenched…

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These 2 ASX tech shares show stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) and Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) are 2 ASX tech shares showing great growth potential…

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Why I'd buy and hold a2 Milk shares until 2025

| Phil Harpur

Despite their recent growth, here's why I believe a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares are a great buy and…

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Is the Wesfarmers share price a good buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has rallied strongly in recent months. Is it still a good buy right…

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ASX Share Market News

ASX shares vs property: which is a better investment?

| Phil Harpur

In times of economic uncertainty, it can be difficult to know whether it's better to invest in ASX shares or…

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ASX telco sector: A telecom analyst's top share pick right now

| Phil Harpur

The ASX telco sector has gone through some dramatic changes in recent years. These are the top 4 ASX-listed telcos…

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REA Group share price has charged 60% since the market bottomed

| Phil Harpur

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price is up 60% since the March market bottom. This is what's driven…

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Appen share price up 99% since March. Is it still in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

The Appen Ltd share price has rallied strongly over the past few months and is up by 99%. Are Appen…

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Where I would spend $2000 on ASX shares right now

| Phil Harpur

Do you have some spare cash to invest in shares right now? Here we take a close look at 2…

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ASX Share Market News

2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at 2 ASX tech shares to buy and hold for long-term growth. They are: WiseTech…

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Is the Transurban share price a good buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

The Transurban Group share price fell hard during March. But with traffic volumes now improving, is it in the buy…

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ASX Share Market News

Can 5G help push the Telstra share price higher by 2021?

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Can 5G be a game changer for Telstra? Here's why I think the rollout of 5G services could help to…

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Bapcor and 1 other quality ASX share to add to your portfolio

| Phil Harpur

I believe both Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) and 2 quality…

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Here are 3 top ASX tech shares to buy with $5,000 today

| Phil Harpur

The ASX is home to a growing number of exciting tech companies. Here we look at 3 ASX tech shares…

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Consider these 3 quality ASX healthcare shares to buy now

| Phil Harpur

The growing and ageing population is driving an ever-increasing demand for healthcare services. These are my top 3 ASX healthcare…

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Afterpay share price up 550% since February. Is it too late to buy?

| Phil Harpur

It has continued to deliver explosive underlying sales growth despite subdued economic times, but is the Afterpay share price now…

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Is the Blackmores share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

The Blackmores share price has struggled recently. Now the company is undertaking a turnaround strategy but does this make its…

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Transurban share price falls despite a positive market update

| Phil Harpur

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price has fallen this morning despite a positive market update. What did Transurban have…

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Consider these blue chip ASX shares for strong dividend yields

| Phil Harpur

Interest rates look set to remain at historic lows for the next few years. I think these 3 blue chip…

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ASX Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast share price has soared 310% in the last 3 months

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at why the Mesoblast share price has soared 310% in the last 3 months and what…

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Why the Splitit share price has shot up 135% in 2 days

| Phil Harpur

Splitit's share price surges following a major deal with Mastercard announced yesterday. This pushes its share price up by 135%…

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ASX tech shares: 2 exciting small caps to watch closely

| Phil Harpur

Here are 2 exciting small-cap ASX tech shares to consider buying: Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) and Audinate Group Limited…

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Is the Cochlear share price in the buy zone now that it's down 23%?

| Phil Harpur

The coronavirus caused a sharp reduction in elective surgeries, but numbers are improving. Is the Cochlear share price in the…

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Up 250% since March: is it too late to buy Kogan shares?

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan share price has had an amazing ride on the ASX over the last few months. Increasing over 250%…

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Should you buy Domino's shares right now?

| Phil Harpur

Domino’s shares have recovered since the early stages of the pandemic. Stores globally are re-opening but are its shares in…

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2 fast-growing ASX tech shares to buy right now

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Here we look at 2 fast growing ASX tech shares to consider buying right now: Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH)…

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Why I think Xero shares are a great long-term buy

| Phil Harpur

After assessing the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) business model and recent financial performance, are Xero shares are a great long-term…

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