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Sebastian Bowen

Sebastian Bowen has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2018. Sebastian found his passion for writing and educating others about shares and all things finance after completing his studies in political, economic and social science and enjoys bringing this passion to life at the Fool. His investment philosophy is a simple one – buying high-quality companies at prices that make sense. When he’s not researching his next investment at all hours of the morning, Sebastian enjoys classic movies and likes to unwind with a good book, newspaper or record.

Recent Articles

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Party pooper? Why the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price is slumping today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Endeavour shares falling today?

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Share Gainers

Why did the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price leap 8% in February?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares picked up their game in February...

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Share Fallers

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price has lost 17% in a month. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara has been giving back some of its gains of late...

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Dividend Investing

Coles (ASX:COL) shares will trade ex-dividend this week. Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares trade ex-div this week. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Earnings Results

InvoCare (ASX:IVC) share price jumps as earnings surge 22%

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors have reacted positively to the company's earnings release this morning, sending its share price to the heavens.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 shares have delivered the biggest dividend payout increases this earnings season?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares have upped their dividend game...

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Dividend Investing

Here's what you need to know about the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

What's the latest in Woolworths' dividends?

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Gold

Expert reveals why not all ASX gold ETFs are created equal

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold ETFs come in all shapes and carats...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Dividend Investing

Why Treasury (ASX:TWE) shares could be a hidden dividend trove

| Sebastian Bowen

How does Treasury's dividend record stack up?

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price sliding lower on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Newcrest is turning gold into cash...

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Technology Shares

Back on the horse! ASX tech shares stage stunning comeback following sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech is back, baby!

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price slips 6% as funds continue mass exodus

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Magellan shares falling today (again)? We take a look...

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Dividend Investing

Why Russia was not the only thing that dragged the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lower today

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares have tanked today, but it might not be as bad as you'd think...

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Bank Shares

Bad ATM? The ANZ share price was hammered more than any other ASX 200 bank today

| Sebastian Bowen

What happened to ANZ today? We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Index investing

How BHP (ASX:BHP) has become 'The Bigger Australian' and why this might not be good news for the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP now dominates our share market like never before.

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Share Market News

These are some of the only ASX shares in the green today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are consumer staples and gold ASX shares doing better than other sectors today?

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares have been smashed today as market hits 3-week low

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX tech shares in the firing line today? Let's take a closer look.

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Earnings Results

Dusk (ASX:DSK) share price slumps as revenues plunge 12%

| Sebastian Bowen

Dusk's candle is flickering after this earnings report...

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Resources Shares

How have ASX lithium stocks been faring this reporting season?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's catch up with lithium...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Economy

Why did ASX 200 shares leap on the latest wages data released today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The latest wages data is out and ASX 200 shares are responding positively.

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Resources Shares

Does BHP (ASX:BHP) really have a 14% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is BHP's dividend too good to be true?

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Retail Shares

Ups and downs: Why is the Cettire share price leaping 10% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The luxury online retailer's shares are on the rebound...

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How to invest

Looking for ASX shares that perform under higher inflation? Read this

| Sebastian Bowen

How does one deal with higher inflation?

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Dividend Investing

These 5 ASX 200 shares are trading ex-dividend today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares are going ex-div today...

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Gold

Here's why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price had such a stellar day

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold was glittering today...

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52-Week Lows

Opportunity? 5 ASX 200 shares that traded at 52-week lows today

| Sebastian Bowen

How low can these ASX 200 shares go?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Financial Shares

Banking on the QBE (ASX:QBE) dividend? Here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Are QBE's dividends worth a look?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is plunging 14% today. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cettire share price is having a sale today...

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ETFs

Think VAS is the best ASX index fund? These ETFs have beaten it over the past decade…

| Sebastian Bowen

Is VAS all it's measured up to be?

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price has gained less than $4 in 10 years. Have the dividends been worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

How do the bank's dividends measure up? We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 (ASX:S32) share price rocketed 60% in 6 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares have been heading north...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

Read more »

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Economy

Why inflation doesn't impact all ASX shares equally

| Sebastian Bowen

How does one deal with high inflation?

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Share Market News

Do ASX investors simply have to get used to volatility?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are we still in for a bumpy 2022?

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Earnings Results

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price rises on 46% revenue surge

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie Broadband has just reported its half-year earnings...

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