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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.

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Share Market News

Results: MMA Offshore earnings rise 50%

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The MMA Offshore Ltd (ASX: MRM) share price has opened flat today after the company posted its results for the…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

How I would spend $10,000 on ASX shares this week

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CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) is one ASX stock I'd put some cash this week

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Share Market News

How I would build a basic ASX growth portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) is one of the shares I would use for a basic ASX growth portfolio.

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How to invest

2 easy ASX shares for a starter portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is one of my easy shares for a starter ASX portfolio

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Share Market News

Alumina share price opens lower after reporting 26% profit drop

| Sebastian Bowen

The Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price will be on watch today after the company reported a 26% drop in…

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Share Market News

Results: Nine shares rise on 25% earnings growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price has jumped 8.14% today after releasing its results for the…

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Share Market News

Coca-Cola shares hit 52-week high on back of HY19 results

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cocoa-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) has hit a new 52-week high this morning after its results were released to…

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Share Market News

Results: Serko shares lift on revenue growth of 28%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Serko Ltd (ASX: SKO) share price has risen on the company's reported earnings for the 2019 financial year.

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Share Market News

Results: Scentre reports earnings growth of 5%

| Sebastian Bowen

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has reported earnings growth of 5% for 2H19.

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Share Fallers

Why the Platinum share price is at a 7-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

The Platinum Asset Management (ASX: PTM) share price is at 7-year lows. What's next for this ASX company?

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Share Market News

Results: Helloworld Travel reports profit growth of 24%

| Sebastian Bowen

Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) share price has risen today after the company reported its results for the 2019 financial…

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Share Market News

Results: EML share price surges on 283% profit growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price has risen almost 10% after reporting profit growth of 283%

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Share Market News

Results: Medical Developments International profit grows 327%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Medical Developments International (ASX: MVP) share price is up today after reporting profit growth of 327%

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Share Market News

Results: Carsales share price surges 12% on earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

The Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price is up more than 12% today after the company reported FY19 earnings this…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is Soul Patts the best dividend share on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Washington H. Soul Pattinson Ltd (ASX: SOL) shares could be the best dividend investment on the ASX right now.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX shares I would buy for growth and income

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Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) is one of my ASX shares to buy for growth and income.

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Resources Shares

Are ASX gold miners a good long-term investment?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX gold miners like Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) a good long-term investment?

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Share Market News

Results: SEEK shares rise on 18% revenue growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) share price has risen today after the company reported its FY19 earnings

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Defensive Shares

Are these 2 government-backed ASX shares worth a look?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why some ASX shares are more equal than others, including Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL).

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⏸️ International Shares

Is this the best ETF on the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

The VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX:MOAT) is my favourite ETF on the ASX.

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Share Market News

Results: ARB share price rises after 12% profit growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB) share price is up today after the company released its FY19 earnings.

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Share Market News

REIT Report: What's happening with A-REITs this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) is a big mover in the ASX A-REIT space this week.

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Value Investing

2 stocks to watch for value investors this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of my value shares to watch this week.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'm watching this week

| Sebastian Bowen

This week we are watching 2 WAAAX stocks – WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and Altium Ltd (ASX: ALU)

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares I would buy for 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is one of the ASX dividend shares I would buy for 2020 and beyond

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

How I would build a $100,000 ASX portfolio for 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) are part of my $100,000 ASX portfolio for…

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Share Market News

3 quality ASX shares that crashed this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) is one of the quality ASX shares that crashed this week.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

What is ASX dividend harvesting (and should you do it?)

| Sebastian Bowen

Sure, you can buy CBA shares before they go ex-dividend and sell afterwards. But should you?

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Growth Shares

The problem with Magellan shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) shares have hit the roof this year so far. Is it too good to…

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How to invest

What to look for in an ASX 200 ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

There are many options if you're looking for an ASX200 or ASX300 ETF, including BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200).

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Share Market News

Why the Baby Bunting share price is going bananas

| Sebastian Bowen

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price is up 13% today. Is it a buy?

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Share Market News

2 ways to profit from the ASX dropping

| Sebastian Bowen

With the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) dropping today, here are two ways to benefit from a market crash.

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Share Market News

WGB update: Is WAM Global a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX: WGB) share price continues to drift away from its Net Tangible Asset value, despite strong…

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Share Market News

ELMO share price up on FY19 earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) share price has risen on its FY19 numbers.

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Share Market News

Results: Cleanaway shares trashed despite revenue growing 84%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price has dropped after the company released its FY19 results

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Share Market News

Results: InvoCare shares plummet on earnings numbers

| Sebastian Bowen

The InvoCare Ltd (ASX: IVC) share price has plummeted after releasing its 1H19 results this morning.

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Share Market News

Why some experts think you should dump CBA shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares have delivered for ASX investors this year. But could CBA and its dividend…

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Share Market News

Should you invest in Magellan's new High Conviction Trust?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan Finacial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) is launching a new ASX-listed High Conviction Trust. Should you invest?

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Growth Shares

Where I would invest $10,000 in ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) shares are one of the places I would put a $10,000 ASX investment today.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 quality ASX shares with strong dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) is one of my 3 quality ASX dividend shares.

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