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Tony Yoo

Tony Yoo is a senior journalist at The Motley Fool Australia. He formerly wrote for Yahoo Finance, Business Insider and Guardian Australia. Please send story tips to tony.yoo(at)foolcontractors.com.

Recent Articles

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Economy

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the numbers you have to pay attention to for the sake of your stock portfolio.

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Jessica Amir
Broker Notes

Holiday cheers: 4 ASX shares to buy right now for a Christmas rally

| Tony Yoo

Expert says it's all about studying behaviours and working out what Australians will do this festive season.

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Share Fallers

Lottery ticket: Is it time to buy this discounted ASX 200 stock?

| Tony Yoo

This is still a monopoly business, so can its stocks recover from the current malaise?

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Energy Shares

9.5% yield but down 10%! This ASX 200 stock looks a bargain to me

| Tony Yoo

Take a look at these shares if you fancy both income and growth prospects at the same time.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that could EXPLODE when their M&A deals are done

| Tony Yoo

A business can change overnight after a corporate buyout. Here are two stocks QVE analysts are excited about on that…

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Investing Strategies

'Significant discount': 2 obscure ASX shares to help you outperform the index

| Tony Yoo

If you want your portfolio to perform better than the average punter, check out these expert picks that you've not…

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Share Market News

Tesla busted and fined by Australian consumer watchdog

| Tony Yoo

The US electric car maker allegedly breached safety standards and was handed 10 infringement notices.

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Energy Shares

'Significant cash flow': 2 ASX shares to buy as energy crisis looms again

| Tony Yoo

The world needs fuel to run, and right now the market is facing severe challenges that it rarely sees.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares on watch after chair Richard Goyder finally steps down

| Tony Yoo

Public fury forces three other board members to also exit in a massive leadership renewal.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'RE-RATE': The ASX stock waiting to explode on an inevitable catalyst

| Tony Yoo

Wilson Asset Management's Anna Milne reckons these shares are just sitting on a goldmine.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I buy whenever they go on sale (like now)

| Tony Yoo

If you're buying a new car, you look for the best deal possible. So why wouldn't you do the same…

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Share Gainers

Up 57% this year: It's not too late to buy these 2 booming ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Is there anything sweeter than backing a winner? Here's a pair that the celeste Funds team are bullish on.

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Investing Strategies

Is this 1987 all over again?

| Tony Yoo

The world is facing so many of the same conditions now in 2023 as it did back in October 1987…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

$15 billion ASX company gets all-clear for takeover from ACCC

| Tony Yoo

Price for this energy stock rockets more than 5% in response to the positive news for shareholders.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive economics': 3 ASX mining shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

When the global economy looks bad, resources are at low demand. Check out which are attracting the interest of the…

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Dividend Investing

'Growth catalyst': 2 ASX dividend shares set to soar from this point

| Tony Yoo

Best of both worlds: Two experts name income stocks that could also see their valuations rocket.

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Cheap Shares

'Buying opportunity': 2 compelling ASX 200 shares to buy for cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

These quality businesses are heavily discounted for the shrewd investor, say experts.

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Investing Strategies

'Powerful trend': The ASX stock cashing in from customers who don't care about interest rates

| Tony Yoo

Here's a company that has clients whose spending power has not diminished from rising mortgage repayments.

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Growth Shares

The ASX growth stock that could 'become exceptional' in the coming years

| Tony Yoo

The Elvest team is riding this consumer discretionary stock through the current anxiety in anticipation of great growth over the…

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $100 a month in ASX shares to aim for annual passive income of $18,000

| Tony Yoo

You don't need a huge pile of money to rake in a pretty decent amount each year without working.

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Resources Shares

Not lithium: The mineral the whole world wants, and the ASX companies that produce it

| Tony Yoo

This metal is already used in everything from electronics to construction, but demand will skyrocket as the globe heads to…

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Technology Shares

Up 80% in a year, this Aussie tech stock still has legs

| Tony Yoo

QVG analysts reckon this telco has more tailwinds to ride, despite already bringing high returns to investors over the past…

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Investing Strategies

Here's why I'm buying ASX shares right now for a 2024 stock market rally

| Tony Yoo

Are you going to be left behind, or are you going to put yourself in a position to cash in…

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Industrials Shares

Novonix share price soaring 2% after market update

| Tony Yoo

The battery materials and technology maker reckons it's on the way to profitability.

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Dividend Investing

9%+ yield: Time to buy these 2 ASX dividend shares for awesome MONTHLY income?

| Tony Yoo

This pair has also had very stable share prices for years, so are they worth adding to your stock portfolio?

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Opinions

Should I rush to buy these fallen ASX 200 blue-chip shares currently at 52-week lows?

| Tony Yoo

When quality companies hit rock bottom, there is potential to pick up an absolute bargain.

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Cheap Shares

'Expect strong returns': 2 ASX 200 shares now at a rare buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

Morgans' Jabin Hallihan is urging investors to 'buy the dip' on these quality stocks.

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Resources Shares

'Attractive buying opportunity' for 2 ASX lithium shares: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

Freefalling prices for the battery ingredient has mining stocks reeling, but Wilsons' Rob Crookston reckons it's time to buy cheap.

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Technology Shares

Up 140% in 17 months: The little-known ASX tech stock that keeps going gangbusters

| Tony Yoo

One expert is 'long and bullish' on these shares, which have rocketed 86% over the last 12 months.

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Economy

Is this the end of interest rate rises?

| Tony Yoo

For the love of God, make the pain stop. So say Australian mortgage holders, businesses and investors.

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Investing Strategies

The common ASX investing mistake that could cost you thousands

| Tony Yoo

Different investors throughout time make the same errors repeatedly. So don't become one of them.

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX 200 stocks that could cash in from a low Australian dollar

| Tony Yoo

Aussie holiday makers are suffering overseas at the moment, but investors can make hay with their misery.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I think are perfect for passive-income investors right now

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are handing cash back to investors, but also have excellent outlooks that could make the yield sustainable in…

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Share Market News

REVEALED: Which ASX companies are the most productive in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

Productivity is a hot topic in Australia, so let's check out which publicly listed businesses are the best at it.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech showdown: Should you buy Altium or WiseTech shares?

| Tony Yoo

Two darlings in the Aussie technology scene go head to head. Which should you buy?

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Investing Strategies

3 hottest themes stock investors are buying into right now

| Tony Yoo

Curious about what everyone else is thinking? Here is where the money is flowing to at the moment.

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Travel Shares

Should you buy Qantas shares now that they're cheap?

| Tony Yoo

The besieged airline has seen its stock price plummet 23% since late July.

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Share Fallers

Down 8% this month, is it time to buy the dip on Goodman shares?

| Tony Yoo

The industrial property manager has always been popular for its association with e-commerce. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Materials Shares

'Significant upside': The cheap ASX lithium stock with massive potential

| Tony Yoo

If you believe battery demand will push upwards from the global transition to net zero, these shares might be worth…

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Growth Shares

20% a year? 3 ASX growth shares that doubled in 4 years

| Tony Yoo

Here are some examples of how ordinary punters can hit the jackpot through diligent research.

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