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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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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 energy and mining shares hot to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

After a sensational 2022 from the sectors that dig up the good stuff, 2023 could be more rocky when fewer…

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Investing Strategies

'Back a winner': Expert names his 3 best ASX shares for 2023

| Tony Yoo

This trio of stocks won't let you down in the new year as growth comes roaring back, claims one finance…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 absolute bargain ASX shares to buy right now: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Bell Direct's Grady Wulff examines three stocks that have plunged this year to see if they're…

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Defensive Shares

Buy now: Experts name 2 ASX 200 companies essential to Aussie life

| Tony Yoo

When the economy is slowing down, you need to look for businesses that consumers just can't live without.

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Technology Shares

It's about time you buy this ASX tech share that's beaten down 75% this year: expert

| Tony Yoo

This technology stock has burnt many investors but the tide seems to be turning.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The world is shifting into the sweet spot for these 2 ASX shares: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Bell Direct's Grady Wulff explains why this pair of businesses will rake it in over 2023.

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Investing Strategies

'Over 100% gain next year': Expert picks 3 best ASX shares for 2023

| Tony Yoo

Christmas is approaching, and this means it's predictions season. Here's one of the first ones for 2023.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX shares to combat the next market dip: experts

| Tony Yoo

Defence and offence at the same time: this trio of stocks also has excellent growth potential.

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 company banned from selling its products. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

A major investment outfit has been prohibited from offering two Australian stock funds to investors.

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Technology Shares

The ASX 200 tech share to pounce on as soon as it has a dip: expert

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have struggled mightily in 2022. But here's one star shining so bright that you need to watch for…

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Resources Shares

'Rare opportunity': Expert explains why he just added this ASX 200 share

| Tony Yoo

Strategist describes how the electric vehicle theme will push one stock into the stratosphere for patient investors.

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Investing Strategies

The share market is full of stupidity: here's how you take advantage

| Tony Yoo

As an investor with a long-term mindset, the short-term traders might seem annoying. But they create opportunities, according to one…

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Communication Shares

Telstra is in strife again. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Telecommunications provider's reputation takes yet another battering after it picked on its most vulnerable customers.

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Financial Shares

Don't get spooked, this ASX 200 share is still a buy: expert

| Tony Yoo

An unflattering business update sent this stock plummeting earlier this week, but one professional is urging investors to look past…

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Investing Strategies

4 ASX shares to buy in the sectors set to explode in 2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

Watch these two industries return with a vengeance next year, with this group of stocks leading the charge.

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Investing Strategies

'Dominant player': Expert urges buying ASX shares in 2 near-monopolies

| Tony Yoo

These companies rule their market. Life doesn't get much better than that!

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy this ASX 200 share now while the market's distracted: expert

| Tony Yoo

If you think long-term quality will outlast short-term hiccups, then here is a stock widely rated as a buy by…

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Investing Strategies

2023 is already looking much better for ASX shares. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Multiple experts are loving the outlook for next year. These are the reasons why you should buy up the bargains…

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Healthcare Shares

4 ASX 200 shares to buy in an unmissable sector: expert

| Tony Yoo

'A pretty attractive proposition': an investing veteran names a batch of stocks that are looking great value at the moment.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares perfect for the current climate: expert

| Tony Yoo

Tough economic times are coming for Australia and the world. One analyst reckons this pair of stocks are best placed…

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Investing Strategies

11 ASX shares that make Abrdn's World Cup team

| Tony Yoo

Soccer's biggest event has now started. One fund manager couldn't help picking his starting team for a glory-bound portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Could this ASX share be the next lithium stock to explode?

| Tony Yoo

Lithium prices are sky-high at the moment, so does this mean stocks for producers are at their peak? What could…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for the end-of-year tech comeback: expert

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks are due for a massive Santa rally, reckons this fund manager. Here's a trio that he reckons are…

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Travel Shares

ASX 200 company to rake it in now after COVID cost cuts: expert

| Tony Yoo

This business is looking so much slimmer and healthier than 3 years ago. So now it's time to buy this…

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Cryptocurrencies

Top 10 signs you've been crypto-scammed

| Tony Yoo

In an awful time for digital assets and consumer protection, the corporate watchdog has published a checklist to make sure…

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Resources Shares

Is a weak US dollar good for ASX 200 mining shares?

| Tony Yoo

It can be confusing how the strength of the greenback can impact your portfolio. Here's the lowdown.

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Investing Strategies

Is it finally safe to buy ASX shares now?

| Tony Yoo

If ASX 200 stocks have now bottomed, here's how to capture all the coming gains.

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Broker Notes

Buy these ASX 200 shares now before the market wakes up: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Both these companies are in an earning upgrade part of the cycle, which is just the way Alphinity's Stuart Welch…

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Share Market News

Ex-Tesla Australia boss faces 15 years' jail for insider trading ASX lithium shares

| Tony Yoo

The country director knew of a huge supply deal before the public, and couldn't help himself.

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Investing Strategies

ASX 200 shares may have just hit the bottom: AMP economist

| Tony Yoo

One expert reckons we may have seen the worst of the stock market and the current rally could be more…

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REITs

Priced for 'worst-case scenario': Fundie names ASX share that can't get any cheaper

| Tony Yoo

This stock has been punished for a reason in 2022, but now it's getting ridiculous.

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Ask a Fund Manager

3 small-cap ASX shares to add to your portfolio right now: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: 1851 Capital's Martin Hickson also reveals the stock that he would be happy to hold for…

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Broker Notes

Chicken and health: Experts reveal 2 ASX shares to pounce on now

| Tony Yoo

What would Australians still like to spend money on when the economy slows down? Here's an idea.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares that could ride out the coming volatility: experts

| Tony Yoo

Business-to-business sales are often made under longer term agreements than the fickle transactional relationship between merchant and end consumers.

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Investing Strategies

'No stress': Experts name 2 ASX shares to buy for strong long-term growth

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks may benefit from Australia's tight labour market and the world's thirst for lithium.

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Ask a Fund Manager

3 small-cap ASX shares that drove fund up 35% while the market plunged

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: 1851 Capital's Martin Hickson tells how his small and micro-cap portfolio managed to provide positive returns…

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares to buy in a sector ready to explode: expert

| Tony Yoo

The market is 50% higher since the pandemic crash, but one industry has merely travelled sideways. Now it's ready to…

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Technology Shares

Hub24 or Altium: Which ASX 200 tech stock is the better buy right now?

| Tony Yoo

If you had limited funds and you could only add one to your portfolio, this is your answer.

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Ask a Fund Manager

EVs and bonds: Fundie picks 2 ASX shares to buy for the long run

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Maple-Brown Abbott's Phillip Hudak names a couple of stocks not frequently mentioned by analysts.

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Share Market News

ASX 200's pumping Friday, but Telstra's not. What's going on?

| Tony Yoo

While the rest of the stock market is partying, Australia's biggest three telcos are struggling after a federal court ruling.

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