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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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Gold

Why did the Newcrest share price just slump to a 6-year low?

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ASX gold miners are getting panned today. Here's the tea.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is a familiar name.

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF having such an awful start to the week?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF is having a forgettable Monday so far...

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Share Gainers

Guess which little-known ASX coal share just rocketed 100%

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did this ASX coal share double in value this morning?

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Resources Shares

Could the BHP share price be set to benefit from 'China reopening'?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a solid earnings report, what's next for BHP shares?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the monster Ampol dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

The petroleum company will be paying out an all-time record dividend.

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Travel Shares

2 years on, how close is the Flight Centre share price to its pre-COVID levels?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have Flight Centre shares regained their former altitude?

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Energy Shares

Is the AGL share price in the buy zone following the company's latest results?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are AGL Energy shares worth a post-earnings look?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares today...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares cracking new highs on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

These three All Ords shares are smashing new highs on Friday...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price whizzing 5% higher on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woodside shares are smashing the market today. What's going on?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is this ASX 200 share ESG-challenged or a recession-proof buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

These experts are calling Aristocrat shares as a buy today...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX copper share has exploded 182% this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX copper share has risen 182% since last week alone...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Coles share price just smash its all-time high?

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a good day on the ASX for the supermarket giant. Here's what happened.

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Communication Shares

The Telstra share price is still trading 50% off its all-time high. Is right now a good time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Telstra shares a post-earnings buy today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is down by more than 5%.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price behaving so strangely on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares have been wild on Thursday. What's going on?

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Materials Shares

Down 16% in 3 days: Why is the Lake Resources share price still sliding?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's behind Lake shares dropping 16% in three days?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Transurban dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

How big is Transurban's new dividend yield?

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Dividend Investing

Treasury Wine share price defies market slump. Could it be the dividend boost?

| Sebastian Bowen

The winemaker just lifted its dividend. Here are the details.

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ETFs

Here's how much the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) has paid in dividends over the past 5 years

| Sebastian Bowen

How much dividend income does the VAS ETF throw off exactly?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Guess which ASX 200 sector is dominating the market's volume charts today.

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX 200 retail shares having such a stellar run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 retail shares are on fire today. What's put a rocket under this ASX 200 sector?

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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares just cracked new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check which ASX shares have had a particularly good day on the market.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price careering 5% lower today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Core Lithium shares plummeting in value on Wednesday?

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Earnings Results

Magellan share price in freefall despite 44% rise in profits

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has just released its full-year earnings for FY22...

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Dividend Investing

Will Lynas shares pay a dividend in 2022?

| Sebastian Bowen

When can investors expect a maiden dividend from the rare earths company?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares an ASX buy ahead of the company's earnings next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at what the brokers are saying abou the Coles share price.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's lithium losers are leading our trading volume charts today...

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ETFs

2 reasons to consider buying the Vanguard International Shares ETF (VGS) right now

| Sebastian Bowen

What's to like about this popular ETF from Vanguard?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price outperforms on Tuesday to smash new, all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Endeavour shares are at a new record high today...

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Bank Shares

Is the Bendigo Bank share price in the buy zone following Monday's sell-off?

| Sebastian Bowen

A broker gives its thoughts on the bank share's outlook following its post-earnings slump.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price lag the ASX 200 on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

What went wrong with Woodside today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Treasury Wine share price a buy before the company reports this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Treasury shares a buy today ahead of its earnings?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price rebounding 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Lake Resources shares shot up 5% today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

One of our most-traded ASX 200 shares has dropped 12 % today.

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Earnings Results

WAM Capital share price rises despite $426 million loss

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Capital has just released its annual earnings report for FY2022...

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price leaping 5% on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Liontown shares on fire this Monday?

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Materials Shares

Is Novonix considered an ASX lithium share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Novonix be considered an ASX lithium stock?

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Dividend Investing

Will Kogan shares ever pay a dividend again?

| Sebastian Bowen

When are the online retailer's dividends coming back? Let's take a look.

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