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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

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price lifts amid Alinta acquisition rumours

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the iron giant looking for another way to control its cost?

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Materials Shares

Have insiders been buying or selling Sayona Mining shares over the past year?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are those most involved with the company putting their money where their mouth is?

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Opinions

5 ASX shares with tiny P/E ratios (and why they're not as cheap as they look)

| Mitchell Lawler

It pays to peel back a few layers before piling into the 'cheap' end of town. Learn from my mistakes.

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Technology Shares

Should I be buying ASX artificial intelligence shares right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

'AI' might go down as the most-used term of 2023. So is it time investors wake up to its potential?

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Materials Shares

How many Liontown shares are owned by insiders?

| Mitchell Lawler

The bigger the stake held by insiders, the more aligned they are with the financial interests of investors like you…

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International Stock News

The Tesla share price just ended its longest-ever winning streak. What now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why have investors been ferociously buying up this EV company lately?

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Opinions

Should I buy CSL shares following this week's 6% slump?

| Mitchell Lawler

What is all the commotion circling the CSL share price this week, and could it be a opportunity to add…

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Opinions

100 years of resource: Why this little-known ASX mining share has my attention

| Mitchell Lawler

After stumbling upon this quiet little mining company, I had to take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price slipping on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

A fatal incident occurred at the Onslow Iron site yesterday.

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Opinions

10 stocks for 10 years: How I would invest $10,000 in ASX shares right now

| Mitchell Lawler

I won't be conned into holding a huge stash of cash. Here are 10 investments I'd rather make for long…

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Opinions

Are Nvidia shares still a buy or have they flown too high?

| Mitchell Lawler

What could the future hold for this booming AI play?

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Value Investing

2 'cheap' ASX 200 shares this contrarian investor is buying

| Mitchell Lawler

Outperformance with limited downside. Where Allan Gray is investing to beat the market.

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International Stock News

Nvidia share price leaps 25%, lifting US futures

| Mitchell Lawler

Nvidia is cashing in on the AI gold rush as cloud providers switch to modern hardware.

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Opinions

Around the world: My top buys from 7 global share markets

| Mitchell Lawler

I've searched far and wide to find what I believe to be great opportunities from all corners of the investing…

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How to invest

Silent wealth eater: The hidden danger lurking in ASX stocks and how to avoid it

| Mitchell Lawler

This crippling practice can easily go unnoticed, eating away at your cut of company earnings.

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Opinions

5 must-see images for anyone considering Block shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The most impactful visuals that are worth a glance before making a decision on whether or not to buy.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Commbank share price smashing the banking sector today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Fierce competition for home loans is a concern for bank shares. But, CBA might be better insulated than the market…

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Opinions

3 defensive ASX shares surrounded by wide moats I'd buy with $5,000

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors can secure massive returns over the long term if a company holds a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Opinions

Follow the free cash flow: Could these unloved ASX shares be worth buying?

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't be misled by earnings. Review the free cash flow to help find real value.

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Opinions

On my ASX watchlist: Is ResMed borrowing Apple's multi-billion-dollar playbook?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why I'll be keeping a close eye on this ASX healthcare share.

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Resources Shares

Did Fortescue really just buy 60,000 sheep?

| Mitchell Lawler

From hard steel to soft wool, what in the world is Twiggy planning?

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Share Fallers

Pointsbet share price dives 8% amid potential to cash in with an offload

| Mitchell Lawler

Several parties are kicking Pointsbet's tyres, but shareholders are still selling out on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Megaport share price launches 40% higher amid rosy guidance

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX-listed technology company just posted its quarterly report and the market is eating it up.

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Value Investing

Don't get duped: Why cheap ASX shares can still rip you off

| Mitchell Lawler

This might be the most important lesson I have learnt as an investor.

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Opinions

This ASX 300 share is up more than 70% since making my 2023 buy list. Would I still invest?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is it too late to buy shares in a company that has skyrocketed 76% in under four months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price jumps 10% amid plans for share buyback cash splash

| Mitchell Lawler

Kogan now has the financial firepower to return capital to its shareholders.

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International Stock News

Why did the Tesla share price tumble by nearly 10% last night?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could more price cuts be on the table at Tesla?

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Opinions

5 reasons why I think PWR shares are an unmissable ASX buy in April

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why I can't ignore this outstanding company.

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Value Investing

Capital deities and destroyers: The best and worst at putting money to work among ASX 200 shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out which companies are printing money and which are burning it.

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Opinions

I could have doubled my money in 6 months owning Weebit Nano stock. Why didn't I?

| Mitchell Lawler

I passed up on a 130% return. Here's why I'd do it again if I had the chance.

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Opinions

What to know before giving up on growth and going all-in on ASX dividend shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Dividends could be an anchor on long-term returns if the wrong companies are chosen.

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Opinions

Is it time to sell my Lynas shares after crashing 30% in a year

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the growth drivers that were once a solid argument for holding Lynas shares now depleted?

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Dividend Investing

Supercharge your portfolio: The easy step to unlock compound returns with dividend income

| Mitchell Lawler

Looking to earn dividends on your dividends? This is what I'd be activating to enjoy the fruits of compounding.

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Opinions

This iconic ASX 200 retail share is down 28% over the past year. Is it time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

This well-known retailer is down in the dirt. Here are my thoughts on its upside potential.

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Opinions

How I would build a Warren Buffett-style portfolio with ASX 200 shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie companies I'd invest in to create a local Berkshire Hathaway.

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Dividend Investing

7 ASX dividend shares you can buy for under $10

| Mitchell Lawler

Can a diverse dividend portfolio be built for under $70?

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Opinions

Could this high-yielding dividend share be the best-kept secret on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

A deep dive into a small ASX company with passive income power.

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Opinions

Want wealth compounding? Here are my 3 favourite dividend shares inside the ASX 300

| Mitchell Lawler

I think these companies will be dishing out dividends for many years to come.

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Opinions

One of the most beaten-up ASX 200 shares of 2023 so far. Is it time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

This stock has been setting fire to its investors' portfolios in 2023 (not in a good way).

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Opinions

In search of deep value? I think these 3 ASX dividend shares could be a downright steal

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies could be what value investor dreams are made of.

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