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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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Record Highs

What a Wednesday! Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price hits new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

This retail giant reached dizzying new heights today, but it might not be for the reason you think it is.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 top trading ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at the volume movers and shakers on the market today.

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Bank Shares

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is gaining today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank share price outperforming the ASX 200 today?

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ETFs

Here's why the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) is outperforming this year

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is this tech ETF such a high performer?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the ASX 200's most heavily traded shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today? Let's take a look

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Share Market News

ASX investors were buying GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

GameStop is as popular as ever with ASX investors...

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Share Market News

This ASX fund manager is predicting big things for biotech shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager is bullish on biotech shares...

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Cryptocurrencies

This top ASX fundie reckons Bitcoin is going to zero

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Bitcoin heading for a sad ending?

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Dividend Investing

The AGL share price is now trading on a 10% dividend yield

| Sebastian Bowen

Is AGL's10.2% dividend too good to be true?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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Financial Shares

Why is the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price up 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Douugh shares rising today?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price up over 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this online furniture retailer a lockdown winner?

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Share Market News

2 defensive ASX 200 shares that brokers rate as 'buys' this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why does Goldman Sachs like Telstra and Coles shares right now?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX shakes off lockdowns to rise higher

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 shares are getting the most attention from investors today?

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IPOs

F45 Training share price (NYSE:FXLV) debuts in wild US IPO

| Sebastian Bowen

F45 shares have just hit the public markets...

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Bank Shares

It hasn't been a great week for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price so far

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with ANZ shares this week? We take a closer look

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Retail Shares

Why this broker thinks the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is in the buy zone

| Sebastian Bowen

There's plenty to like about this strong ASX performer, says one broker

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Transport Shares

It's been a great month for the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

July has been a stellar month so far for the airport's shareholders.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are offering trailing yields of 10% today

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at 2 ASX dividend shares catching the eye today

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Capital Raising

Why isn't the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price trading today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The online wine retailer has requested a trading halt ahead of a potential capital raising

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Share Fallers

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price down almost 3% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

This comes despite no new announcements today.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price outperformed Westpac over the past 3 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank has been a great performer in recent months. But will the good times continue to roll?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Endeavour share price gone nowhere this month?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a slow start for Endeavour since debuting on the ASX last month.

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Bank Shares

How is the NAB share price reacting to the possible Citi buyout today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with NAB shares today?

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ETFs

Why do some ASX ETFs have dividend yields of 20% right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

How is it that some ETFs are delivering such eye-watering returns?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Eroad (ASX:ERD) share price halted today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why aren't Eroad shares trading today?

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Share Market News

ASX investors were buying Tesla and Apple shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Which US shares were ASX investors buying last week?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares flying around the markets today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price has rocketed up 14% in a week. Let's see why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Zip shares up 14% in the past week?

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Share Gainers

The Boral (ASX:BLD) share price is up 9% in a month. What's next?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a tumultuous month, what's next for Boral investors?

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Technology Shares

How did the S&P/ASX All Technologies Index (XTX) perform in FY21?

| Sebastian Bowen

The last financial year proved to be a quite a ride for the ASX's newest index...

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Communication Shares

Is your money safe in Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

One broker gives its opinion.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were big movers this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

A lot of shares in these three companies swapped hands today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price down this Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the investment house's share price down today when the rest of the ASX 200 is up?

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 20 shares are up more than 60% in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 20 shares have given investors 60% gains in the past year?

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price is flying high on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are up in trading today but, according to Goldman Sachs, this is not likely to be a long-term…

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price see-sawing today

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with Strike Energy today?

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