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Motley Fool Take Stock

Are you ready for GFC Mark II?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The regulator won't say it but I will: they're worried about a GFC.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Santos share price beat the ASX 200 in May?

| Bernd Struben

Oil and gas prices moved sharply higher again in May.

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Dividend Investing

The BHP special dividend is being paid today. Here's the lowdown

| James Mickleboro

BHP is paying its latest dividend today. There's something special about this one...

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Opinions

I'd buy these two ASX dividend shares in June 2022

| Tristan Harrison

The consistency of dividend shares can be useful when it comes to the unpredictability of the ASX share market.

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International Stock News

This Dow stock is soaring after hours Tuesday

| Dan Caplinger

Markets were generally downbeat for much of the day.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

South32 shares are falling on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

NAB share price higher after completing $1.2bn Citi consumer business acquisition

| James Mickleboro

NAB has completed a major acquisition...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price lag the ASX 200 in May?

| Zach Bristow

Investors sold off Woodside shares in May.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Regis Resources share price struggle to gain ground in May?

| Zach Bristow

May was a difficult month for ASX miners like Regis.

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for the Macquarie share price in June?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the banking giant have whipsawed in 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Adore Beauty share price tumbled 20% in a month?

| Tristan Harrison

The tech sector has seen a decline, and Adore Beauty hasn't escaped the downturn.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to buy if you don't want to invest in the share market: experts

| Tony Yoo

Sick of falling stocks? How about real estate? A pair of advisors reveal how they would invest right now.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in May

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off last month...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price go backwards in May?

| Zach Bristow

It was a flat month for Core Lithium even before yesterday's selloff.

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Cryptocurrencies

Down 17%, what went so wrong for the Bitcoin price in May?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos were hit both by interest rate hikes from leading central banks and the collapse of the Terra stablecoin.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in May

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these were the best performing ASX 200 shares in May...

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Retail Shares

What went wrong for the Wesfarmers share price in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers had a shocker last month. Let's see why...

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Ask a Fund Manager

What to do with these 3 pummelled ASX shares: advisor

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Shaw and Partners' Adam Dawes reveals whether he'd cut or keep a trio of stocks that…

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Opinions

Stocked up: Kogan shares are not alone in their inventory woes

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's why I think Kogan could make a comeback...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult start to the month for the ASX 200...

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Best Shares

Best ASX shares to buy in June 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to brighten up your portfolio before the end of the financial year with some new ASX shares?

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Growth Shares

Analysts say these ASX tech shares have over 40% upside

| James Mickleboro

Here are two tech shares to buy in une...

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 excellent ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 dividend shares could be quality options for investors...

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Share Gainers

What's the outlook for Lynas share price in June?

| Monica O'Shea

A number of brokers think the rare earths producer's shares are set to surge even higher.

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Technology Shares

Why the TechnologyOne share price could be a top option for investors in June

| James Mickleboro

TechnologyOne shares could be a top option in June...

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ETFs

3 top ETFs to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top ETFs to buy in June...

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Real Estate Shares

Why has the Goodman share price tanked 14% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Goodman shares were sold off in May...

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Materials Shares

Why has May been such a great month for the Allkem share price?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's to like about the lithium company's recent performance.

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Share Market News

VAS is a unique ETF on the ASX. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is the ASX's most popular exchange-traded fund. But that's not what makes it special...

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Travel Shares

Down 15% in a month, is the Corporate Travel share price a bargain?

| Aaron Teboneras

A couple of brokers weigh in on the Corporate Travel Management share price.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price decouples from tech shares, but not as hoped

| Bernd Struben

Investor confidence is a vital component of crypto markets.

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Resources Shares

Could another demerger be on the cards for BHP shares?

| Tristan Harrison

With BHP in a divesting mood, could another demerger be considered?

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IPOs

3 junior miners with initial public offerings and ASX floats in June

| Brooke Cooper

These small-cap miners are getting ready to go public next month. Here are all the details.

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, PolyNovo, Suncorp, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the month in the red...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can A2 Milk shares cash in on a US deal like Bubs?

| Monica O'Shea

A2 Milk has applied to the US Food and Drug Administration to supply infant milk formula.

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Share Gainers

Why Argosy, Arafura, Beach, and De Grey Mining shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Best Shares

Fund manager names 3 ASX shares with monopoly moats

| Sebastian Bowen

These 3 ASX shares could have monopolistic moats right now...

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Technology Shares

Why has the BrainChip share price performed so strongly in May?

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip shares have been strong performers in May...

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Financial Shares

Can the Magellan share price stage a comeback in June?

| Sebastian Bowen

After steep recent losses, is it buy or sell for the Magellan share price today?

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