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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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Healthcare Shares

50% upside: The small-cap ASX share that has everything going for it

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Novaport Capital reckons this healthcare stock has all the tailwinds in place to make a killing.

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Technology Shares

3 'compelling' ASX tech shares cheap enough to buy now

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And two small-cap technology stocks this CIO says he wouldn't touch with a barge pole.

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Broker Notes

'Strong demand': The 2 ASX 200 shares to pounce on right now

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The stock market has plunged in recent weeks after a buoyant January. Here's a pair to buy for cheap.

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Investing Strategies

Why ASX shares in 2023 are eerily similar to 2019 (and what you should do)

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Here are 5 stocks perfectly positioned to rise if this year truly replicates what happened three years ago.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to buy that no one talks about

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Do you want your portfolio to perform better than the market? Well, you better do something different to the market!

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Investing Strategies

How 'falling in love' can destroy your ASX shares portfolio

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Expert warns of the dangers of developing an emotional connection to a stock.

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Investing Strategies

Bargain hunting: 3 retailer ASX shares that shouldn't be this cheap

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The consumer discretionary sector has been understandably punished, but there are some stocks that could see a nice price rebound.

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Resources Shares

'Sky-high demand': 2 ASX 200 mining shares that could head to the moon

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Lithium and gold is where it's at, argues this expert.

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Opinions

Don't stress! The stock market is 'a long way from a crisis'

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After a bright start to 2023, shares have sunk again after multiple bank failures. What's doing?

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Investing Strategies

This ASX share's halved in 5 years, but I'm still sticking with it

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Ask A Fund Manager: Chester Asset Management's Rob Tucker picks the stock he'd put away in the bottom drawer for…

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Share Fallers

These ASX 200 shares just plunged. Which one's the bargain?

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Both these popular stocks have fallen significantly over the last month. Which one's the best buy-the-dip investment?

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 giant is about to wake up from a 3-year slumber. Are you ready?

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This healthcare stock has been dormant for quite a while. But one expert reckons it's ready to break out for…

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Investing Strategies

Bargain or value trap? Fundie rates 3 ASX 200 shares going for cheap

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Ask A Fund Manager: Chester Asset Management's Rob Tucker offers his thoughts on what to do with these troubled stocks.

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Broker Notes

3 'compelling' ASX growth shares ECP is backing (You won't believe #2)

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Hub24 and Domino's Pizzas might be obvious picks, but how about this other one that the fund is invested in?

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Dividend Investing

'Attractive numbers': Expert names ASX dividend share to buy right now

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This consumer goods stock is looking cheap and is likely to hand out a nice dividend yield. What more could…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Fundie loves these 2 ASX 200 shares that are 'difficult to replicate'

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Ask A Fund Manager: Chester Asset Management's Rob Tucker names a pair of stocks that are the best buys right…

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Bank Shares

Stay away from this ASX sector (and buy this one instead): expert

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One fund manager's warning everyone to reduce their exposure to this industry that's dominant in the Australian market.

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Investing Strategies

'Surprise to upside': 2 ASX shares to buy now for future growth

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This pair of Australian businesses exhibited excellent numbers that could cut through the macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Investing Strategies

Go for gold: Advisors name 2 ASX 200 shares to pounce on

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These are both in the preeminent Australian market index, but are not names investors hear much about.

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Investing Strategies

How we beat the stock market by 7% per year: fund manager

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Ask A Fund Manager: Chester Asset Management's Rob Tucker reveals the secret sauce to running his successful portfolio.

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Resources Shares

This ASX 200 lithium stock could be THE ONE to buy right now

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Producers of the critical battery material have all been hammered in the market in recent times, but this could be…

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Broker Notes

Skydive then fried chicken: 2 ASX shares to party through an economic downturn

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Consumers don't have much spending power after all these interest rate rises, but these businesses seem to be doing just…

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Investing Strategies

Wilson reckons these 2 ASX 200 shares look ready for a massive 2023

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Experts say buy these stocks now and watch the businesses turn their fortunes around.

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Real Estate Shares

Wilson analysts tip 2 small-cap ASX real estate shares to buy for juicy returns

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Interest rate rises are expected to halt soon, meaning these property stocks could stage a nice rally.

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Broker Notes

'Big buy': Wilson's 2 surprisingly defensive ASX shares to cruise through 2023

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Defence doesn't mean giving up capital growth. Here's a couple of great examples.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX health-tech shares that are ready to rocket: Wilson

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Consumers still want to stay healthy even through tough economic times.

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Resources Shares

Copper's so hot right now: Expert names best ASX mining stock to buy

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This important battery and circuitry ingredient has most of its production concentrated in one particular continent.

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Dividend Investing

'Safer than houses': 2 ASX 200 shares that are pumping out the dividends

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Economic troubles have meant dividend stocks are popular at the moment. This pair is the best of the lot, according…

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Broker Notes

Beach and bling: 2 ASX 200 shares Firetrail is loving right now

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2023 could be a tough year for the economy, but this pair of stocks have irresistible themes driving growth.

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Broker Notes

3 'defensive growth' ASX shares perfect for the current climate: expert

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Defence doesn't mean you sacrifice growth. Here's a trio of stocks that will let you have your cake and eat…

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Broker Notes

'Increased confidence': Alphinity reveals 2 ASX 200 shares it just bought

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What are the companies to invest in when we're expecting tough economic conditions to rule this year?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Here's one hot, one lukewarm and one cold ASX share: fundie

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Ask A Fund Manager: Capital H Management's Harley Grosser decides whether he would buy three stocks that have plunged in…

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Investing Strategies

'Significant growth potential': Expert names 2 unfashionable ASX 200 shares to buy

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Prejudice will get you nowhere. Open your mind when you're adding stocks to your portfolio.

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Share Market News

Ex-Tesla Australia boss sentenced 2.5 years for insider trading ASX lithium shares

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He secretly knew that a publicly listed company just signed a massive supply deal with the car maker.

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Resources Shares

'Increasing demand': Expert picks 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy (not BHP)

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The resources sector carried the Australian market last year, and some stocks will surge again this year.

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Small Cap Shares

This $70 million ASX company just pulled off a $40 million deal: fundie

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Ask A Fund Manager: Capital H Management's Harley Grosser reveals a pair of small-cap shares ready to take a massive…

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Broker Notes

'High margin business': Expert names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy now at sharp discount

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These stocks will take your portfolio through tough economic times, especially from the current low entry points.

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Investing Strategies

2 'recession-resistant' ASX 200 shares to start a strong portfolio: expert

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If you started a portfolio from scratch, this pair of stocks could well be the first ones you buy.

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Financial Shares

Turbulence insurance: Fund names 2 ASX 200 shares for long-term riches

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This sector might not seem exciting, but it could be the perfect medicine for your portfolio during economic downturns.

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Retail Shares

'Very favourable': 2 ASX shares Glenmore is riding to the top

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One stock rocketed up and the other had a shocker last month, but both are wise long-term investments.

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