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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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Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price leaping 5% on Wednesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with the ASX tech sector today?

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BNPL shares

Up 10%, what's going on with the Zip share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a rollercoaster for this ASX BNPL share in recent days, and today is no different.

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Best Shares

This is the one ASX share I would spend $10,000 on today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which is the ASX share I would be happy to invest $10,000 into right now? Hint: It's certainly got some…

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Technology Shares

When were insiders last buying up Appen shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have Appen's insiders been buying shares lately?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares rocking new, multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX 200 shares hit new multi-year highs today...

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BNPL shares

The Openpay share price has cratered 40% in 3 days. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Openpay share price fallen off a cliff this week?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at the ASX 200's most actively-traded shares by volume.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price just smashed its all-time high. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares just hit a new record high.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries share has rocketed 40% in 2 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Qualitas shares still surging higher this Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Down 72% in 2022, Livetiles shares are now delisting from the ASX, here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Livetiles shares are leaving the ASX... here's what this means.

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52-Week Highs

These 3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hit new 52-week highs on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These three All Ords shares just hit new 52-week highs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Endeavour share price is trading near all-time highs. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Endeavour shares still a buy today?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's mostly about lithium with today's most traded ASX 200 shares...

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Share Gainers

Why did the AFIC share price have such a top run in July?

| Sebastian Bowen

The listed investment company beat the ASX 200 last month. How did it do it?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares an inflation-beating investment right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Coles shares a buy to beat inflation in 2022?

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Materials Shares

Why has the Lake Resources share price rocketed 16% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's behind the lithium miner's stellar performance on Monday?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Have Woolworths shares been a market-beating investment over the past 5 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

How has the Woolworths share price stacked up against the ASX 200?

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ETFs

Here are 2 ASX ETFs I would buy for 2022 and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

These tech-heavy ETFs could be worth a look next week...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is down by close to 20%...

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price beating the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Santos shares are shining today. What's happening with this oil share?

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BNPL shares

Sezzle sizzles: What is going on with this ASX buy now, pay later share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sezzle shares are setting new standards for volatility today.

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Gold

Inflation is on the rise, so why isn't the gold price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why isn't gold protecting investors from inflation?

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price an ASX banking buy for the next 12 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at what some of the top brokers are saying.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price lifts amid 50% quarterly production boost

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Pilbara shares rocket more than 6% on Thursday? Let's take a look.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price smashing the All Ordinaries today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Bubs shares rocketing 6% today?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded shares by volume so far today.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the Medibank share price a smart buy for rising inflation?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Medibank shares a buy today? One expert shares their thoughts.

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Share Gainers

Why did ASX buy now, pay later share Laybuy just rocket 95%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are BNPL shares like Laybuy rocketing this week?

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Energy Shares

Do Woodside shares really have a 6% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the petroleum company's dividend yield too good to be true?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's top-traded ASX 200 share was up 25% at one stage...

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Materials Shares

Top broker tips 55% upside for Liontown share price

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Liontown shares really heading up another 55%?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why I think Coles shares are a compelling buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two reasons why investors should consider buying shares in the supermarket giant.

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Share Fallers

After gaining 27% last week, the Novonix share price is struggling this week. What gives?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are the battery metals and tech company's shares floundering this week?

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ETFs

Is the NDQ ETF a no-brainer buy right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

We check the credentials of this ETF for long-term investors today

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

One of the most traded ASX 200 shares today is up 18%...

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ETFs

Does the HACK ETF pay dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

HACK is a high-growth ETF. But does it pay dividends?

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Share Gainers

Why are ASX buy now, pay later shares rocketing higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX BNPL shares on a rocket this Tuesday?

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BNPL shares

Zip share price soars 24% to break $1 mark for first time in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Zip shares rocket as much as 24% this morning?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by trading volume...

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Earnings Results

Why is the AFIC share price outperforming on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

The listed investment company's shares are outperforming today after previewing its full-year results.

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