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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

After soaring more than 100% in 12 months, how much further upside does Macquarie predict for Temple & Webster shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Temple & Webster could be heading even higher, if this expert is on the money.

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Travel Shares

Qantas fined $90m: What investors need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas shares are dipping in altitude today.

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Share Fallers

Nasty drop: Why are Kogan shares down 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors got some bad news this morning.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors sent the ASX 200 into higher uncharted territory today.

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Bank Shares

After reviewing its FY25 result, what's Macquarie's price target on Westpac shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac shares are up almost 10% in a week.

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Communication Shares

Telstra shareholders: Here's how you'll benefit from the $1 billion share buyback

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra's new share buybacks will benefit investors enormously.

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Dividend Investing

Interest rates are falling. Here's why you should be buying ASX dividend stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares can run rings around cash investments.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, another record high for ASX shares.

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How to invest

Revisiting the case for investing in US shares

| Sebastian Bowen

American shares have beaten all others, but is it time to sell out?

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Bank Shares

CBA shares in focus: does Macquarie still rate it a sell after reviewing its FY25 result?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert has a clear idea on where CBA is heading next...

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 in savings? Here's a smart passive income plan for investors to consider

| Sebastian Bowen

You only need one ASX share to start receiving passive income.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering hump day for investors this session.

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Bank Shares

Down 6%: Have CBA shares hit a wall of reality?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this the start of a new era for CBA?

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Technology Shares

2 potential buy-and-hold ASX stocks for the AI revolution

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks give you a front row seat to the AI show.

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ETFs

These ASX ETFs could help you beat the market

| Sebastian Bowen

You might have a shot at beating the ASX with these funds.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day for the history books this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for big income? 2 ASX dividend stocks to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Good yields are hard to find these days.

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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news: The Australian stock market has just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been another day for the books for investors.

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Dividend Investing

A 4.5% ASX dividend stock paying cash every single month

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF plans on paying 12 dividends a year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed an optimistic start to the week's trading today.

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Economy

Will the RBA cut interest rates tomorrow?

| Sebastian Bowen

All eyes will be on the RBA tomorrow.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week this Friday.

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Gold

Is gold still a safe haven asset?

| Sebastian Bowen

Doses gold still glitter as an investment in 2025?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a timid session for investors this Thursday.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs: What do Bitcoin and video games have in common?

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds are both up almost 100% in a year.

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Dividend Investing

6% monthly cash flow! This ASX dividend stock is my ATM machine

| Sebastian Bowen

I get a big dividend every month from this stock.

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Best Shares

3 Australian stocks to buy and hold for a lifetime

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these stocks will outlive us all.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's session was one for the record books.

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Record Highs

8,800 points: The ASX 200 hits another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been another momentous day for the markets.

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Communication Shares

Why did TPG Telecom shares just enter a trading halt?

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX has just made a major blunder.

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $500 a month with dividend stocks in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can create a second income with dividend stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular day for investors this Tuesday.

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International Stock News

Berkshire Hathaway has now fallen behind the S&P 500. How might it finish the year?

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a simple reason Berkshire hasn't been firing lately.

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Economy

Why does the US stock market impact the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why do we have to live and die on what happens 'Stateside?

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AI Stocks

I'm investing in an AI future, here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

AI became a focus of my portfolio without me realising it.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wild and woolly trading session.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX ETFs yielding above 7.7% to buy for easy income today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs have rewarded income investors handsomely.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week this Friday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors pulled back from the market's record highs this Thursday.

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How to invest

Navigating earnings season: Why it's important to look at the result before the share price reaction

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors make this common mistake during earnings season.

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