1. Authors
    2. /
  2. Mitchell Lawler
    3. /
Mitchell Lawler

Mitchell Lawler

Mitchell Lawler is a site writer at The Motley Fool Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and previously worked in the consulting space while his interest in equities grew. Mitchell is now completing his studies in finance and wealth management and hopes to help others in their investing journey.

Recent Articles

Worker on a laptop at an oil and gas pipeline.
Energy Shares

Oil price uncertainty jolts ASX energy shares amid conflict

| Mitchell Lawler

An attack on Israel over the weekend has ignited the price of oil as investors ponder the impacts on supply.

Read more »

A young boy with a sombre face looks down at the zip fastener at the bottom of his jacket as he concentrates on unfastening the clasp.
Opinions

Is it time to consider buying Zip stock in October?

| Mitchell Lawler

Zip is having a hard time winning over investors lately. Yet, those within the company are loading up.

Read more »

poor flight centre share price represented by plane flying away from lightening storm
Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price hit turbulence this week

| Mitchell Lawler

The airline is still yet to find its way into blue skies as the barrage continues to rain down.

Read more »

ASX uranium shares represented by yellow barrels of uranium
Energy Shares

Why ASX uranium shares could be in for a runaway reaction

| Mitchell Lawler

Governments around the world are putting nuclear energy back on the table, but will there be enough uranium to keep…

Read more »

Two funeral workers with a laptop surrounded by cofins.
Opinions

I doubled down on this unloved ASX All Ords share post-earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Water the flowers, cut the weeds. This outstanding company was in full bloom in FY23.

Read more »

a man weraing a suit sits nervously at his laptop computer biting into his clenched hand with nerves, and perhaps fear.
International Stock News

The Dow Jones just tumbled 431 points! What happened?

| Mitchell Lawler

Another signal for more interest rate increases is taking a toll on the share market.

Read more »

Two mature women learn karate for self defence.
Defensive Shares

Booming bond yields: I'd still buy these 3 defensive ASX stocks instead

| Mitchell Lawler

Bonds might be offering a 'risk-free' return of 4.6%, but they lack a unique advantage of investing in defensive companies.

Read more »

A golfer celebrates a good shot at the tee, indicating success.
Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in an ASX ETF for an extra month off work each year?

| Mitchell Lawler

A little extra time to enjoy life without taking a pay cut could be more achievable than you think.

Read more »

a man sits on a rocket propelled office chair and flies high above a city
Materials Shares

Why are lithium shares dominating the ASX index on Friday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Excitement towards ASX lithium shares has been spreading like wildfire on Friday.

Read more »

A woman looks questioning as she puts a coin into a piggy bank.
Bank Shares

Bank of Queensland share price inches ahead despite $79 million earnings hit

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is refraining from severely punishing the Bank of Queensland share price for a rude cost shock.

Read more »

A surprised man sits at his desk in his study staring at his computer screen with his hands up.
Earnings Results

Soul Pattinson share price falls 5% as war chest nears $1 billion

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are not satisfied by Soul Pattinson's bigger dividend and increased cash flows.

Read more »

Three rock climbers hang precariously off a steep cliff face, each connected to the other with the higher person holding on and the two below them connected by their arms and rope but not making contact with the cliff face.
Share Market News

Why surging bond yields are dragging the ASX 200 lower

| Mitchell Lawler

Bonds are singing their siren song as interest rates look to be higher for longer.

Read more »

Man sitting in a plane looking through a window and working on a laptop.
Travel Shares

Qantas share price glides lower as Joyce summoned

| Mitchell Lawler

The former CEO will have to face questions at a later date after being summoned while overseas.

Read more »

A man and a woman sit in front of a laptop looking fascinated and captivated.
Materials Shares

Guess which other ASX 200 mining stock is being snapped up by a billionaire buyer

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's resources are attracting big buyers. Find out who is buying a majority stake in a multi-billion-dollar coal company.

Read more »

a female miner looks straight ahead at the camera wearing a hard hat, protective goggles and a high visibility vest standing in from of a mine site and looking seriously with direct eye contact.
Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price slides on $1.3 billion debt plan

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors growing anxious of how much debt Mineral Resources could soon be carrying?

Read more »

A man sits in deep thought with a pen held to his lips as he ponders his computer screen with a laptop open next to him on his desk in a home office environment.
Materials Shares

Here's how many Core Lithium shares directors snapped up in the latest capital raise

| Mitchell Lawler

This lithium company's directors are putting their money where their mouth is.

Read more »

sad party goer sitting alone after celebration
Record Lows

Endeavour share price sinks to new all-time low amid ACCC blow

| Mitchell Lawler

Endeavour might need to rejig this acquisition. Here's why the ACCC is initially not fond of a Rye Hotel takeover.

Read more »

A man sleeps in a bed with white sheets while holding a teddy bear and a smile on his face.
Opinions

Here's why I added Resmed shares to my portfolio last week

| Mitchell Lawler

Fear is consuming the Resmed share price. I've decided to take action while the market is panicking.

Read more »

A man holds his hands to the sides of his face and pulls it down in despair as he sits at the wheel of a car that is not moving, as though in a traffic jam.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Transurban share price cracks following ACCC verdict on Horizon stake

| Mitchell Lawler

The toll road operator has become a victim of its own success.

Read more »

Hydrogen bubble in green
Share Gainers

Hazer share price rockets 9% on 'important' hydrogen milestone

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX hydrogen share is making positive steps toward reaching production in 2023.

Read more »

A male doctor wearing a white doctor's coat shrugs and holds his hands up to indicate the unimpressive CSL share price as a result of OOVID-19
Healthcare Shares

This ASX 300 stock just returned to profit, so why is its share price sinking?

| Mitchell Lawler

This pharmacy chain operator is back into the black. So why are investors sitting on their hands?

Read more »

IPO written in circles with a man holding a smartphone and a laptop open.
International Stock News

The highs and lows of the Instacart $11 billion IPO

| Mitchell Lawler

Here is a closer look at the latest company to hit the Nasdaq exchange.

Read more »

A man in his 30s holds his laptop and operates it with his other hand as he has a look of pleasant surprise on his face as though he is learning something new or finding hidden value in something on the screen.
Growth Shares

I found the most 'expensive', profitable ASX All Ords share: rip-off or bargain?

| Mitchell Lawler

A single number in isolation can be dangerous to an investor's decision making.

Read more »

Man pointing at a blue rising share price graph.
Earnings Results

The ASX All Ords telco share taking off amid 50% revenue jump

| Mitchell Lawler

This small telecommunications company is getting closer to profitability after another year of growth.

Read more »

Two businessmen shake hands against a tech backdrop, indicating a company IPO or a merger between two technology stocks.
IPOs

This $85 billion company is about to start trading on the Nasdaq. Here's what you need to know

| Mitchell Lawler

Arm is set to join the ranks of other AI high-flyers on the Nasdaq tonight.

Read more »

Shot of a young scientist looking stressed while conducting medical research in a laboratory.
Healthcare Shares

Trading near 52-week lows, are Polynovo shares too cheap to ignore?

| Mitchell Lawler

Polynovo revenue keeps on growing, while the share price is falling. Is it presenting an opportunity for investors?

Read more »

Hand of a woman carrying a bag of money, representing the concept of saving money or earning dividends.
Bank Shares

How does the CBA dividend compare with other ASX 200 banks right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out whether CBA holds the mantle as the top yielding dividend pick among ASX 200 bank shares.

Read more »

illustration of laptop with down arrow and the word zip representing zip share price going down.
52-Week Lows

The big dipper: Why has the Zip share price slipped 36% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors beginning to grow nervous of what 'higher for longer' interest rates could mean for Zip?

Read more »

Two male ASX investors and executives wearing dark coloured suits sit at a table holding their mobile phones discussing the highest trading ASX 200 shares today
Communication Shares

Buying Telstra shares? Here's the current state of the telco's balance sheet

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the balance sheet in a good enough condition to weather a recession?

Read more »

Broker looking at the share price on his laptop.
Technology Shares

Is the Appen share price an AI bargain-buy yet?

| Mitchell Lawler

The AI arms race continues to march forward. Why haven't investors latched onto Appen as a winner? Is it a…

Read more »

A cool young man walking in a laneway holding a takeaway coffee in one hand and his phone in the other reacts with surprise as he reads the latest news on his mobile phone
International Stock News

Why did the Tesla share price just surge 10%

| Mitchell Lawler

One analyst is expecting big potential from Tesla's supercomputer under the hood.

Read more »

A businessman carrying a briefcase looks at a square peg or block sinking into a round hole.
Technology Shares

Why is the Block share price being hit so hard on Friday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Square merchants are forced to use cash or turn away customers as Block experiences a bug.

Read more »

A man with a suitcase puts his head in his hands while sitting in front of an airport window.
Travel Shares

Competition and clawbacks: Why the Qantas share price just hit an 11-month low

| Mitchell Lawler

The bumpy ride continues as shareholders call into question the departing CEO's $24 million golden handshake.

Read more »

One hand giving $100 notes to another hand, symbolising ex-dividend date.
Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares sinking over 5% after trading ex-dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

Anyone buying these companies today will be missing out on the upcoming dividend.

Read more »

Miner looking at a tablet.
Materials Shares

Why did the Arafura share price tumble another 11% in August?

| Mitchell Lawler

Idealistic rare earth oxide prices might have left Arafura shareholders with some questions.

Read more »

A dog looks confused and a little sad, indicating a dip in share price movement
Opinions

3 underdogs on my ASX watchlist after being punished in August

| Mitchell Lawler

I think the market might have overreacted to the results of these companies. Here's why I'll be watching them more…

Read more »

a man stands with a finger to his mouth in a confused pose while his wheeled luggage is next to him with handle extended at a deserted airport.
Travel Shares

Could the Qantas saga benefit Flight Centre shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Would letting Qatar Airways duke it out with Qantas give this travel agent more mileage?

Read more »

A man holds his hand under his chin as he concentrates on his laptop screen and reads about the ANZ share price
Bank Shares

Westpac share price slips as ASIC brings the bite

| Mitchell Lawler

The corporate watchdog is showing it's not playing around when it comes to lender's obligations as cost-of-living and interest rates…

Read more »

a doctor in a white coat makes a heart shape with his hands and holds it over his chest where his heart is placed.
Opinions

Why I think this ASX healthcare share is starting to get ridiculously oversold

| Mitchell Lawler

Be careful to write off a high-quality company if the fundamentals are still holding strong.

Read more »

Two researchers discussing results of a study with each other.
Earnings Results

Mesoblast share price rises as losses narrow in FY23

| Mitchell Lawler

Mesoblast is cutting costs as it continues to work on bringing its therapies to market.

Read more »