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Steve Holland

Steve conducted business and management due diligence research for hedge funds and private equity firms in Europe before rejoining The Motley Fool in 2025. Prior to that, he worked as a journalist for various organisations, reporting on business, finance, tech, and the resources sector. He holds a Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) degree from Monash University and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Queensland University of Technology. Steve in on the lookout for great companies he can invest in for the long term. When he's not researching investment ideas he enjoys cooking and hiking.

Recent Articles

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Materials Shares

Is this beaten down lithium share now in the buy zone?

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Mineral Resources has sunk amid an array of bad press. Has that created a buying opportunity or is there more…

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Share Market News

Is this the best ASX sector to invest in for 2025?

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For many ASX investors, 2025 hasn’t been a great year so far. But one sector is shining bright.

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Defensive Shares

Is Pro Medicus a defensive ASX stock?

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Is this the kind of stock to hold steady in tough times? Here's what you need to know

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How to invest

Long term investing: 'The big money is not in the buying and the selling but in the waiting' – Charlie Munger

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Patience is a virtue in investing, as in life

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ESG

Impact investing with Fortescue shares

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Is investing in Fortescue shares ethical?

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How to invest

How you could profit from Trump's tariffs

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Every trade war creates winners and losers.

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Communication Shares

Can Nine's new CEO lead a turnaround?

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It hasn’t been a great year for the stock.

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Gold

Why this ASX 200 gold share is up 10% in a week

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It hasn’t been a bad week for all ASX shareholders.

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Growth Shares

Should you buy this top ASX share in the dip?

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Down, but certainly not out.

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Resources Shares

Is the Fortescue Metals Group share price in the buy zone?

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The miner is down nearly 40% in the past year.

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Opinions

Is the Woolworths share price a buy today?

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Things could be looking up for this supermarket giant

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Share Market News

Prediction: Harvey Norman's share price set to rise, according to these analysts

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Several analysts are increasing their price targets. Here's why.

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Opinions

Is the Harvey Norman share price in the buy zone?

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After the recent price increase, I still see a lot of value

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Opinions

Why I think Xero shares are still a buy

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While the company's results speak volumes, one specific metric stands out for me.

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Technology Shares

The push to double the NextDC share price over 5 years

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The company execs have laid out bold plans

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Share Market News

Nine Entertainment's half year results buoyed by golden goose Domain Holdings

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With Nine holding a commanding stake in the company, Domain could prove a big winner

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⏸️ Residential Property

Property prices up in major mining towns

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Australia’s property prices have been falling. But some key mining towns are bucking that trend…

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Resources Shares

Why Aurelia Metals Ltd (ASX:AMI) looks a golden opportunity

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The Aurelia Metals Ltd (ASX: AMI) share price has almost tripled over the past year. Here’s more…

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Share Market News

Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Limited shareholders approve Lone Star takeover

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Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Limited (ASX:SEH) shareholders have voted in favour of US private equity firm Lone Star Fund’s…

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Speculative

Why I'd put Global Geoscience among 3 fast-rising shares for your watch list

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Why these three shares are posting solid gains…

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Share Market News

Are Australia's Big 4 banks in trouble?

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Australia’s big banks have had a bad run over the past year. Will it get worse?

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⏸️ Investing

CEO sells shares as CSL Limited climbs ASX

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CSL Ltd. (ASX: CSL) CEO Paul Perreault made a lot of money from CSL. He is not alone.

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⏸️ Investing

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) profits as Australians turn to chicken

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Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) has increased profits amid growth of core chicken and turkey business

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⏸️ Investing

Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price up following results

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The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX: AAD) share price continues to recover ground on the back of results…

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Share Market News

Newcrest Mining Limited lifts profit amid record production at PNG mine

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Another year of record production at a PNG mine sees Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) increase profits.

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⏸️ Investing

Why did the Retail Food Group share price jump 24%?

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The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price has gained more than 50% in less than a week. What’s going…

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⏸️ Investing

Why Altium still looks like a buy

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Altium has a great track-record. And it looks like the good times will continue for the company’s shareholders.

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⏸️ Investing

Results in: Seven West Media back to black amid hints of merger

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Seven West Media Limited (ASX:SWM) has announced that is has returned to profit.

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Share Market News

Is Global Geoscience a rising ASX lithium star?

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ASX investors have made tidy profits from lithium players. Is Global Geoscience (ASX:GSC) the next lithium hopeful to make investors…

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Share Gainers

Is Nearmap Ltd still a buy?

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The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price has more than doubled over the past year. Will it continue?

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⏸️ Investing

What's behind the rise and fall of Clean TeQ Holdings Limited shares

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Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) delivered shareholders with staggering returns for years. But things have changed…

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Share Market News

Brambles Limited denies misleading shareholders

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Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) has denied misleading and deceiving investors as the company prepares to face a class action suit.

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⏸️ Investing

Up in smoke: What happened to the ASX pot stocks?

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ASX pot stocks have taken a hit. Will they recover?

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Technology Shares

Why these 3 shares are taking off

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These three shares posted solid gains on Monday. Here’s why…

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Share Market News

Why these 3 shares moved higher this week

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These three shares notched up solid returns on Thursday…

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Dividend Investing

Can 5G save Telstra Corporation Ltd?

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Long-suffering Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shareholders have watched their stock sink over the years. But is that going to change?

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Share Fallers

What happened to Domain Holdings Australia Ltd?

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The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) share price has dwindled alongside Australia’s property prices. Will it continue?

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Share Market News

Why Carnarvon Petroleum Limited gained 700% in a year

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A “major” oil discovery has added to more gains for this company’s shareholders…

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⏸️ Investing

Will the NRW Holdings Limited share price keep climbing?

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It’s been a good year for NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NRW) shareholders. But will it continue?

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⏸️ Investing

ASX miners tumble amid Trump-fuelled trade concerns

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Australia’s miners continue to feel the impact of Trump’s tough trade talk

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