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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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Investing Strategies

ASX shares could get a MASSIVE boost on Tuesday

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Investors, consumers, businesses and mortgage holders alike will all hold their breath this week.

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Broker Notes

'Attractive price': Rare buying opportunity for this quality ASX 200 share just opened

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See why the experts are so positive on this healthcare technology company.

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Cheap Shares

'A cracking market': 2 'compelling' ASX 200 shares Airlie just bought

| Tony Yoo

It's hard to distinguish between bargain buys and value traps. Here's a pair of stocks that could be the former.

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Broker Notes

5 for 5: Classic long-term ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for the next half-decade

| Tony Yoo

Every investor needs a strong core to their portfolio. Wilsons' Rob Crookston names a few stocks he'd be happy to…

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Resources Shares

'Indispensable: 2 ASX mining shares to buy for a precious metal no one's talking about

| Tony Yoo

MP Markets' Kai Chen reveals a mineral that's suffering from severely low supply and high demand.

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Resources Shares

Exclusive: Expert tips 2 ASX battery metals shares that aren't lithium stocks

| Tony Yoo

These small caps are set to break out from electric vehicle adoption, reckons Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff.

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Investing Strategies

The biggest impact on ASX shares for years is now coming

| Tony Yoo

And these are the sectors that are best positioned to cash in, according to Datt Capital founder Emanuel Datt.

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Dividend Investing

8.7% + dividend yields! 3 ASX shares I'd buy now for passive income

| Tony Yoo

You should never buy stocks because of massive yields alone, but these ones might have a chance to grow your…

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Investing Strategies

How I'd generate a passive income from ASX shares starting today

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Commit to investing now and this is how much wealth you could create in 10 years.

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Cheap Shares

'Oversold': 2 ASX shares to buy now at a heavy discount

| Tony Yoo

Don't overpay, as that just eats into future returns. Here's a pair of bargains recommended by one expert.

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Resources Shares

'Best positioned': 2 ASX mining shares about to explode

| Tony Yoo

It's tricky to know when to jump on junior miners. Here are two suggestions from Argonaut's Harrison Massey.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd buy ASX dividend shares with more than just high yields right now

| Tony Yoo

We may live in The Lucky Country, but you need to control your own destiny.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the events most critical for your stock portfolio in the coming days.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd invest $5,000 in ASX dividend shares right now

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After 10 years, you could get your initial investment back each year in perpetuity.

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Growth Shares

2 'longer-term growth story' ASX shares that ECP loves right now

| Tony Yoo

One of these stocks plunged and the other rocketed last month, but they're both excellent prospects in the long run.

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Investing Strategies

'Materially undervalued': 2 popular ASX 200 shares that are long-term bargains now

| Tony Yoo

Firetrail analysts believe buying these stocks at the current dip will prove fruitful in the long run.

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International Stock News

Tesla share price tumbles 4% as profitability sinks

| Tony Yoo

Tesla investors 'aren't accustomed to being disappointed'.

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Broker Notes

Down 87% in 5 years: The ASX share to buy for cheap now

| Tony Yoo

Do you have the courage to invest in a stock that has done nothing but disappoint? IML analysts have a…

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Investing Strategies

'Earnings upgrade cycle': 2 ASX 200 shares taking off right now

| Tony Yoo

Some businesses are on an irresistible upward curve. Here's a pair of stocks Alphinity analysts are bullish on.

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Broker Notes

The ASX 200 stock that 11 top analysts say is a buy

| Tony Yoo

Here are two inflation-proof shares that IML analysts are bullish on, including one that their peers are unanimously keen on.

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Broker Notes

Copper, gold, & 4WDs: 2 ASX shares to buy with a 'brighter outlook'

| Tony Yoo

Destiny in their own hands: One expert is bullish on these stocks that aren't fazed by a turbulent outside world.

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Share Fallers

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for compelling turnaround stories

| Tony Yoo

2023 has been pretty ordinary for these stocks, but one expert reckons their long-term prospects remain attractive.

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Opinions

Why I'm worry-free with this sturdy ASX 200 share for the next decade

| Tony Yoo

The world is full of anxiety, but some stocks will allow you to turn down the noise.

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Resources Shares

Which is the best ASX mining stock to buy: BHP, Rio, or Fortescue?

| Tony Yoo

It's the question on Aussie investors' lips since the dawn of time. What's the best bet at the moment?

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Broker Notes

'Strong value': The ASX share at near all-time low but now ready to rocket

| Tony Yoo

This stock has plunged 85% since 2019. Are you gutsy enough to take a chance, as one expert has suggested?

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 giant with 'the best risk-reward proposition' in the mining sector right now

| Tony Yoo

This resources monolith, believe it or not, is heading in the right direction in the ESG race.

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Investing Strategies

$10k with Warren Buffett vs Cathie Wood: Who would've made you richer?

| Tony Yoo

The two celebrity investors have diametrically opposite styles. Here's who won if you put money in each fund back in…

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive portfolio': 2 ASX shares to buy while the economy is down

| Tony Yoo

Grab these stocks while pessimism bounds, say experts, as they could rocket when consumer sentiment eventually turns.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Let's take a look at the most important events for the stock market coming in the next few days.

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Investing Strategies

Why bother picking stocks? Why not just invest everything in index funds?

| Tony Yoo

Professionals and amateur investors alike have trouble beating the market. So why is anyone putting together their own portfolio?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares cashing in on the electric vehicle craze

| Tony Yoo

While there are no ASX companies actually making EVs, here are two going gangbusters from the transition away from petrol.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a stellar run on Thursday?

| Tony Yoo

Australian shares are going gangbusters. Here are the reasons why.

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Resources Shares

What will happen to Fortescue shares after Andrew Forrest's separation?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's second wealthiest man is separating from his wife Nicola. These are the consequences for the iron ore giant.

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Broker Notes

Energy transition is irresistible. Expert tips the ASX share to cash in

| Tony Yoo

This company is helping its customers squeeze more mileage out of every gram of lithium.

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Opinions

I have $20k in savings. Should I go for passive income or ASX growth shares?

| Tony Yoo

You've worked hard to rack up a nice balance to invest with. Now what?

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Broker Notes

The best investments start with 'discomfort'. Here's one ASX share that fits the bill

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This construction stock has delivered 'spectacularly poor' returns to investors over the past few years, but Allan Gray now reckons…

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Broker Notes

ASX trifecta! Why Wesfarmers is a growth, value, and dividend stock all in one

| Tony Yoo

The Western Australian company is a true conglomerate, which is hardly seen in Australia.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $300 a month in ASX shares to target a $20,000 passive income for life

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Here is an example of how you could achieve financial freedom using Aussie stocks.

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Opinions

4 things to look for in ASX shares right now

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Hamish Tadgell tells us what's in his crystal ball for the rest of 2023, including a few stock tips.

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Opinions

3 popular ASX shares I wouldn't touch with a bargepole

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Here's a trio of stocks that couldn't beat an egg. Don't be tempted into buying these value traps.

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