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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.

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett has $400 billion invested in these 5 dividend stocks. Here are some ASX shares I think are similar

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The torchbearer for growth investing actually harvests much income from some of his holdings. These are the Aussie equivalents.

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Resources Shares

'Strategic value': 2 ASX mining shares to buy now before they shoot up

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are infamously volatile. Here are two expert recommendations that could guide you to gains rather than losses.

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Small Cap Shares

'Plenty of upside': 2 ASX small-cap shares to buy while they're cheap

| Tony Yoo

One of these stocks has doubled since the start of the year. See what one expert is recommending to add…

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Opinions

Saved $50,000? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into a passive income of $30,000 a year!

| Tony Yoo

Well done for having the discipline to grow your savings to a substantial level. Now let's have some fun with…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Australian stocks will be on tenterhooks as inflation readings from two superpowers dominate headlines in the coming days.

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Investing Strategies

Aussie dollar could dive to 40 US cents: What happens to ASX shares?

| Tony Yoo

How do you feel about paying $50 for a sandwich on your next holiday to New York?

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Investing Strategies

How to decide if an ASX share is cheap or expensive: expert

| Tony Yoo

This expert says investors crave a single metric that indicates whether a company is overvalued or undervalued.

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Opinions

What will happen to ASX shares over the next 12 months?

| Tony Yoo

Stocks went gangbusters in the 2023 financial year after a terrible 2022. Here's what's showing up in Dr Shane Oliver's…

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Share Gainers

'Strong cash flow': 2 soaring ASX shares still good to buy

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been powering ahead this year, but QVG reckons it's not too late to jump on for the…

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy that were punished last month

| Tony Yoo

This is the golden opportunity to add these stocks to your portfolio, according to QVG analysts.

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Investing Strategies

The disappointing ASX sector now ready for a MASSIVE winter revival

| Tony Yoo

Did you just cough? Maybe this heavily discounted industry could be your cure for a sick portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Qantas shares have rocketed 162% since COVID. Two numbers show it's not too late to buy

| Tony Yoo

Investors in the airline have done very well the past couple of years, but you can still join them.

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Opinions

$4,000 annual passive income: How I'd invest $300 a month in ASX shares to rake it in

| Tony Yoo

Money for doing nothing isn't a privilege that only the wealthy can enjoy. Average punters can achieve this.

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 stock's crashed 48% in 8 months. Time to buy now?

| Tony Yoo

No guts, no glory. Are you game enough to add this potential bargain to your portfolio?

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Broker Notes

'Attractive valuation': 2 battered ASX 200 shares to buy for cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

Just like a sofa or a toaster, why wouldn't you purchase stocks when they're 'on sale'? Elvest Fund is bullish…

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Investing Strategies

'Supply is tight': 2 ASX shares ready to grow like teenagers

| Tony Yoo

The economy might be struggling after all the interest rate hikes, but experts reckon this pair will rocket ahead regardless.

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Defensive Shares

'Quality defensive': 2 ASX 200 shares for a battle-ready portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Check out these stock tips from Baker Young Toby Grimm for resilient growth through economically depressed times.

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Share Fallers

'Bright outlook': 2 ASX shares now in a perfect dip for buying

| Tony Yoo

Experts name a pair of stocks that have plummeted in recent times but are worthy long-term investments.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 2,782 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $2,000 a year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Let me show you how you can potentially bring in $12,500 per annum without having to work for it.

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Share Market News

Will ASX shares get smashed on Tuesday?

| Tony Yoo

For God's sake, how can it be that time of the month again?!

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

It's a massive few days coming up for Australian stocks. These are the most critical events for investors to monitor.

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How to invest

The critical number Warren Buffett looks at when buying stocks

| Tony Yoo

Believe it or not, it's not revenue or earnings. Buy-and-hold advocate Brian Feroldi explains.

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Investing Strategies

'Massive opportunity': 2 ASX shares rocketing on irresistible global themes

| Tony Yoo

Economic noise is distracting investors at the moment. One expert names a pair of stocks that could grow strongly regardless.

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Technology Shares

2 'pleasing' ASX 200 tech shares to get your hands on right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks have led the way in 2023. Wilson analysts name a pair they'd still be willing to buy.

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Resources Shares

'Keep printing cash': Not too late to buy these 2 popular ASX 200 mining shares

| Tony Yoo

Experts say these quality resources stocks have massive growth profiles and are still quite cheap.

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Broker Notes

'Compelling' decarbonisation ASX share to buy for dirt cheap right now

| Tony Yoo

This is a rare buying opportunity for a green technology provider, says one expert.

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Opinions

With $5 a day, here's how I'd start earning passive income for life with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

If you can put aside the price of a cup of coffee everyday, I can take you to the promised…

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Investing Strategies

Australia now has a 50% chance of recession. Here's what you should do

| Tony Yoo

Dr Shane Oliver advises how to prepare your stock portfolio in the face of a tanking economy.

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Personal Finance

Do you have more debt than the average Australian?

| Tony Yoo

The ability to save money is the biggest factor in your investment success.

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Investing Strategies

Better interest rate relief stock: Goodman Group or Macquarie shares?

| Tony Yoo

If you were to buy right now, this is the investment that I think will do better once the Reserve…

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Tax

5 things ASX investors need to know for tax time

| Tony Yoo

Many Australians skip over these issues, but they could easily burn you later.

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Broker Notes

The ASX share with 'attractive dividend yield' trading at a 'meaningful discount'

| Tony Yoo

An expert recommends a stock that's now trading for less than what the company's real estate assets are worth.

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Broker Notes

'Significant potential': 2 ASX shares to buy for 'strong growth'

| Tony Yoo

Experts pick out a pair of stocks to add to the portfolio during a time of great economic and political…

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Opinions

Got $50k of savings? Here's how I'd turn that into passive income of $10k a year

| Tony Yoo

Everyone's dream is to get paid for doing nothing. Here's how you can touch the holy grail.

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Investing Strategies

4 booming ASX 200 shares that just started 'earnings upgrade cycles'

| Tony Yoo

The Wilsons team recommends buying these stocks that are just starting their big ascent.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on these developments, as they could impact your share portfolio.

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Technology Shares

Growth AND dividends? 2 ASX tech shares that also pay you income

| Tony Yoo

Technology companies are stereotyped as going for growth at all costs, but some actually pay you a decent distribution at…

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Share Fallers

Now's the time to buy 2 ASX 200 shares that just copped earnings downgrades

| Tony Yoo

The team at Wilsons reckon you need to pounce on these stocks while everyone's distracted.

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Financial Shares

Goodbye La Nina: 2 ASX 200 dividend shares set to soar when El Nino arrives

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One expert explores how the coming climate changes could impact certain stocks.

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Broker Notes

'Dual tailwinds': 2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy for long-term wealth

| Tony Yoo

It's a once-in-a-5-years chance to pick up one of these quality stocks, reckon Alphinity analysts.

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