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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Aussie beef shares bounce back from tariff lows

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Global demand for Aussie beef surges as Trump’s trade war plays out.

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Communication Shares

Why are News Corp shares trading 4% higher today?

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Investors respond to News Corp’s quarterly results announcement.

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Warren Buffett
How to invest

What is the 'Buffett Indicator'? And what is it signalling right now?

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Warren Buffett believes this tool is one of the best ways to value the market.

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Data Centre Technology
Technology Shares

Is it too late to buy NextDC shares?

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NextDC's share price has surged over the last couple of weeks. Will it continue?

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Bank Shares

Is it time to buy Westpac shares?

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The Westpac share price has taken a hit this week. Are the bank’s shares ripe for a rebound?

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Materials Shares

Is it time to buy this beaten down lithium share?

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This diversified miner’s share price has been hit on multiple fronts. What does it mean for investors?

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Real Estate Shares

Are property focused ASX shares a good buy in the current market?

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Recent changes in market conditions could have created a buying opportunity for these ASX real estate shares.

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Real Estate Shares

Are Domain Holdings shares undervalued?

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The Domain Holdings share price has skyrocketed this year. Does it have more room to run?

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Resources Shares

What China's rare earths ban means for these ASX shares

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Some ASX rare earths shareholders have seen rapid gains lately. Will it last?

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares: How EVs in China are reshaping lithium demand

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In 2024, more than 90% of Australia’s lithium exports were shipped to China, and the Middle Kingdom’s appetite for lithium…

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Share Market News

After hitting a five-year low, does the Australian dollar have further to fall as the trade war plays out?

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The Australian dollar has been hit on multiple fronts. Where is it heading from here?

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Resources Shares

Which ASX lithium share should I buy?

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The ASX is one of the best markets in the world to get exposure to the lithium space.

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Healthcare Shares

Why I'm taking a closer look at ResMed shares

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The ResMed share price hasn’t escaped recent market volatility. Is it time to buy?

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Resources Shares

Has the lithium price bottomed out?

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The sinking lithium price has hit ASX lithium companies hard. But are we on the verge of a turnaround?

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How to invest

What happened to the gold price during the COVID market downturn and GFC?

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Gold is regarded as a hedge against market volatility. But is that really the case?

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How to invest

Back to basics: How to decide how much to pay for ASX shares?

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It’s a fundamental question all ASX investors must ask. What’s the answer?

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Economy

Trump tariffs target Aussie beef: are ASX beef stocks impacted?

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US President Donald Trump has slapped a 10% tariff on Australia’s exports.

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Resources Shares

Down 68 percent from its 12-month high, is this ASX 200 lithium favourite an irresistible bargain to me now?

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Lithium shares have suffered more than most ASX stocks over the past year. It is time to buy?

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Resources Shares

Why I'm keeping a close watch on the Fortescue share price

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The Fortescue share price has plummeted in the past year.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett's greatest GFC investments, what can we learn?

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Not everyone agrees with all of Warren Buffett’s investing strategies. But it’s difficult to disagree with his results.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'm regularly buying ASX shares no matter what happens

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Share markets around the world are in free fall. For some, opportunity knocks.

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How to invest

Investing through volatility: 'Don't pass up something that's attractive today because you think you will find something better tomorrow' – Warren Buffett

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When opportunity knocks, will you be ready to seize the moment?

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Technology Shares

Why I think the Xero share price is in the buy zone

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The Xero share price has lost about 17% of its value over the past two months.

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How to invest

How often do ASX investors get a chance to buy quality ASX shares on sale?

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Now looks like a good time to scoop up a bargain on the ASX. How long will it last?

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Resources Shares

Is the lithium price set to rise?

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The past few years have been a bit grim for the ASX’s lithium shares. But things look set to change.

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Dividend Investing

Where are my dividends? A small error costing shareholders big dollars

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There’s millions of dollars in unclaimed funds floating around. Does some of it belong to you?

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Resources Shares

Australia's iron ore export earnings to slide, Government report warns

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The future may no be so bright for Australia’s iron ore miners.

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Gold

Why gold is not immune from a pullback

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For many gold is seen as a hedge against market volatility. But things don’t always go to plan.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre shares haven't traded this low since the pandemic, what's going on?

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The Flight Centre share price has suffered over the years. It continues to hit turbulence

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the NextDC share price?

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The NextDC share price has been tanking. What’s going on?

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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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