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Bank Shares

Why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price pulled back from record highs in June

| Kerry Sun

The banking giant scaled new heights in June but ended the month back under the $100 per share mark.

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Travel Shares

Auckland Airport (ASX:AIA) share price dips in afternoon trade

| Bernd Struben

COVID-19 continues to impact ASX travel shares.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.3%: SEEK record high, IGO jumps, Lendlease downgrade

| James Mickleboro

It has been a disappointing start to the new financial year...

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Technology Shares

The Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is soaring today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Software company Damstra has secured a new $20 million debt facility. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Why the IPH (ASX:IPH) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is progressing on its digital strategy.

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Industrials Shares

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price drops on latest contract award

| Marc Sidarous

A new contract to maintain 6 wind farms fails to lift the engineering company out of the red today

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price is tumbling today

| Bernd Struben

The coronavirus continues to drag on real estate shares

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Record Highs

Why the SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for the SEEK share price...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Happy New (Financial) Year!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

At midnight, an old year finished and a new one began.

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Travel Shares

3 best ASX travel shares of financial year 2021

| Tony Yoo

The industry that arguably suffered the most from the COVID-19 pandemic produced some gem stocks, with investors betting on a…

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Resources Shares

These are the 5 worst performing ASX mining and resource shares of FY21

| Brooke Cooper

It wasn't such a golden year on the ASX for all mining shares. We take a look at the biggest…

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Share Gainers

Why the Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price is surging 21% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX company has received a takeover approach...

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price remained flat in June

| Aaron Teboneras

This large cap ASX share made two important announcements in June...

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Share Fallers

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price lower despite acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

REA Group has just completed a key acquisition...

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Share Market News

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is up 33% in a month

| James Mickleboro

This meal kit delivery company has raised funds to boost its growth...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price higher after completing $1.9bn transformational transaction

| James Mickleboro

Clean energy is the way forward for this miner...

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International Stock News

Stock markets post a strong first half of 2021

| Dan Caplinger

The bull market continues.

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Resources Shares

These are the 5 best ASX mining and resource shares of FY21

| Brooke Cooper

ASX lithium shares cleaned up in the 2021 financial year.

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX dividend shares could be buys in July 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Pacific Current is one of the ASX dividend shares that could be worth owning this month.

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Investing Strategies

5 lessons for ASX share investors from financial year 2021

| Tony Yoo

We saw a decade of economic, political, social and financial action crammed into just 12 months. So what should stock…

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Share Gainers

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price rocketed 30% higher in June

| James Mickleboro

It was a great month for the tech share...

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ESG

Will ESG concerns really affect companies like Endeavour (ASX:EDV) and AGL (ASX:AGL)?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Endeavour Group and AGL share prices be held down by ESG concerns?

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Are you looking for some quality ASX dividend shares to add to your income portfolio? Then you might want to…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't a good month for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

It was a very good month for these ASX 200 shares...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in July 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Thinking of adding to your portfolio in celebration of the new financial year? These are some of the ASX shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Telstra up, AGL sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today after a big asset sale by Telstra.

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Growth Shares

2 top mid cap ASX shares that could be buys for growth investors

| James Mickleboro

These mid caps could be top options for growth investors...

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Small Cap Shares

2 top small cap ASX shares that might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty and Volpara are two small cap ASX shares that could be worth looking at for growth potential.

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Resources Shares

Why this broker thinks the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price can storm higher

| James Mickleboro

Looking for exposure to the resources sector? Check out what this broker thinks of BHP....

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price jumped 4% higher today

| Kerry Sun

The telco giant's shares are surging above pre-COVID levels.

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Small Cap Shares

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to put on your watchlist

| James Mickleboro

Check out these highly rated small cap shares...

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Share Gainers

Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price gains 7% following co-founder's Honey sale

| Mitchell Lawler

Buy, build, sell... Blundy back at it again with this 'sweet' sale.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares growing their dividends

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are growing their dividends...

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Travel Shares

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price finished 2.5% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

While there haven't been any market sensitive announcements of late, external factors may be playing a role in the price…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares that might be buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Resmed and Cleanaway are two ASX shares that could be ASX 200 growth opportunities.

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Gold

ASX gold shares could be in for a lift: Saxo Markets

| Bernd Struben

Could flagging gold shares be about to rise?

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Resources Shares

Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price hits new 52-week high

| Nikhil Gangaram

Since the end of May, Liontown shares have surged more than 80%.

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52-Week Highs

The Greenvale (ASX:GRV) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Brooke Cooper

The miner's shares have gained more than 1000% since this time last year.

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