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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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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares showing 'strong growth' that offer value right now

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This pair of quality stocks have upward momentum that can't be denied right now, rising 38% and 15% since the…

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Dividend Investing

I'd target a $1,000 passive income from $10k with this ASX high yielder

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The Australian stock market is fortunate enough to have many high-dividend payers. Here's one example.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

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For the sake of your stock portfolio, look out for these developments over the next few days.

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Growth Shares

1 ASX stock I think is just as hot as Nvidia (without all the hype)

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There is an Australian business going as well as the US chip maker. Check this out.

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Resources Shares

Here's why I'm steering clear of Core Lithium shares

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Lithium has bottomed out over the past year, but here's why this is NOT the bargain stock to buy.

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Investing Strategies

I'd aim to turn a $20,000 savings account into $25,400 of passive income

| Tony Yoo

It doesn't matter if you don't have a pile of cash to start investing. The important thing is to start.

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Share Gainers

The Brainchip share price is up 213% this month. Is Nvidia to blame?

| Tony Yoo

The small cap Aussie tech stock is going bananas in 2024.

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Earnings Results

Aussie Broadband share price rockets 11% after bumper results and upgraded guidance

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The premium internet services provider also announced leadership changes.

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Dividend Investing

2 cheap ASX stocks that offer more than 8% dividend yields

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Aussie investors have a huge range of excellent income stocks to choose from. Here's a couple trading at a decent…

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Earnings Results

Lovisa share price soars after opening 74 new stores in first half

| Tony Yoo

The market not worried this time about a decrease in comparable store sales, which bought the retail stock down in…

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Resources Shares

Buy this ASX stock for 'the best lithium mine in the world'

| Tony Yoo

The experts at Blackwattle reckon the battery material will come back into vogue soon, and these are the shares to…

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Share Gainers

The Wesfarmers share price is rising again. Should I buy the stock now?

| Tony Yoo

The conglomerate reported warmly received results last week and announced a large dividend.

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX healthcare stock during COVID-19, you'd have $257,000 now

| Tony Yoo

You could have become filthy rich in just 4 years. Just think about that.

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Earnings Results

Woolworths shares on watch after CEO exit and $781 million loss

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Brad Banducci retires as New Zealand business devastates the supermarket's bottom line.

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Investing Strategies

2 no-brainer ASX 'beginner' stocks I'd buy

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These would make a great core for a starter portfolio, I think, but really that should also be positive for…

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Share Fallers

This ASX stock has halved in 6 months. It could be a bargain buy

| Tony Yoo

Remember, what the share price did in the past has nothing to do with what it could do in the…

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Investing Strategies

I'd need this many Lovisa shares to aim for passive income of $10k a year

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The jewellery retailer is in a unique category in the ASX, so this is how you can take advantage to…

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Dividend Investing

$5k to invest buys me 700 shares in these 2 ASX stocks for a second income!

| Tony Yoo

You don't need a lot of money to start a steady flow of cash flowing into your bank account.

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Resources Shares

2 battered ASX mining shares to buy for cheap right now

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The global economy is set to improve in the coming year. That's why one expert is seeing a huge 58%…

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Share Gainers

2 rocketing ASX shares you need to think about getting on board

| Tony Yoo

Just because a stock has surged already doesn't mean it can't do so in the future.

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Investing Strategies

For $1,500 in monthly passive income, buy 1,400 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tony Yoo

For many ordinary Australians, an extra $1,500 each month sounds like a dream. But you're not ordinary, are you?

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Opinions

The best ASX shares to invest $20,000 in right now

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Check out these stocks that could reward you handsomely if you invested your hard-earned right now.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep these events on your radar in the coming days, as they could have an impact on your investments.

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Growth Shares

A hot ASX stock with 'multiple catalysts' looming is 8% down. Time to buy

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The Blackwattle team is still bullish on these pharmaceutical shares despite a recent sell-off.

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold stock just fell 31%. It's time to buy

| Tony Yoo

The global market for the precious metal remains strong, so Blackwattle analysts advise looking past the recent sell-off of these…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy with 'immense opportunity' ahead

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This pair is already going gangbusters, but imagine what would happen when interest rates flatten out then come down.

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Investing Strategies

I'd invest $580 a month in ASX 200 shares to aim for a million!

| Tony Yoo

Seven figures is well within reach of ordinary Australians, if they have the patience, discipline and the right stocks.

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Earnings Results

Treasury Wine shares rocket despite profit dive waiting for China tariff relief

| Tony Yoo

It's been a hard slog for the winemaker since China and Australia had a diplomatic row over COVID-19 back in…

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares with 'compelling' valuations to buy

| Tony Yoo

The QVE team reckons this pair of small caps can be bought for cheap right now, but could rocket very…

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap and 'attractive' ASX shares to buy now that you've not thought of

| Tony Yoo

Glenmore Asset Management's Robert Gregory is backing these 'meta' stocks for the long run.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares I think you'll be glad you bought at these prices

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of stocks that have businesses with long and windy growth prospects. Make sure you pick them…

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX retail stock 19 months ago, you'd have $239,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Let me take you through a very personal journey owning this hot investment.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

3 ASX shares to buy for Valentine's Day

| Tony Yoo

Moomoo's Jessica Amir points out how the day of love has become a huge deal commercially, which means there are…

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Opinions

$20k of savings? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into a second income of $6,705 a month!

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The bank account doesn't have to be huge for you to start investing for a better future.

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Investing Strategies

2 top ASX bargain stocks that could be ready for a bull run

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This pair of previously maligned businesses are ready to make a run up the charts.

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Cheap Shares

2 'oversold' ASX shares to get onto right now at 'attractive entry levels'

| Tony Yoo

If the problem is temporary, it's the perfect opportunity for long-term investors to pick up a bargain.

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Small Cap Shares

3 'attractive' small-cap ASX shares ready to rocket in 2024

| Tony Yoo

They ended 2023 with a bang, but the gurus at IML reckon the smaller ASX businesses have more catching up…

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Resources Shares

2 ASX lithium shares with cash to ride out the current depression

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The last 12 months have been a disaster for miners of the battery material. But this pair looks good for…

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Investing Strategies

2 rejuvenated ASX 200 stocks with 'strong brands' ready to roar again

| Tony Yoo

When quality businesses can overcome temporary problems, it's an ideal time for investors to hitch a ride.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tony Yoo

In return for more risk, you could buy some stocks that have catalysts just lined up over the next few…

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