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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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Financial Shares

2 cheap financial ASX shares to buy right now

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What services would Australians need in times of economic uncertainty? That's the theme that one expert is betting on for…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares to guide you out of this bloodbath: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish picks 2 stocks that you'll be proud to hold in 3…

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to buy right now that are famous Aussie brands

| Tony Yoo

In turbulent times, reliable old names can be comforting. Here is a trio that experts reckon are currently bargain buys.

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Ask a Fund Manager

This is where share markets are headed from here: expert

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish polishes his crystal ball to see where stocks might be in…

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Broker Notes

2 cheapie ASX shares looking pretty for 2022

| Tony Yoo

This year is no time to take gambles on speculators, says IML Investors Mutual. Here's a pair of stocks it…

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Opinions

5 best shares to bet on electric cars right now

| Tony Yoo

Investors have now accepted that electric vehicles are the inevitable future. These stocks are the best ways to capitalise.

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Broker Notes

2 killer ASX shares to buy for a volatile 2022

| Tony Yoo

Experts are warning this year will see much turbulence in stock markets. Here are a couple of reliable names that…

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Financial Shares

2 ASX fintech shares that could rocket this year

| Tony Yoo

Payment tech suppliers could revel in the post-pandemic economic recovery. These 2 stocks are right in the box seat.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX shares that now have 80% upside: analysts

| Tony Yoo

This duo of technology stocks could be oversold and prove to be a bargain when the market rotates back into…

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Personal Finance

This is how much the average Aussie needs to feel 'rich'

| Tony Yoo

Instead of saving and investing, a new survey finds Australians want massive yearly salaries to become rich.

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Technology Shares

The tech shares that will lose and win this year

| Tony Yoo

For the first time in a decade, technology stocks finished the year battered and bruised. Going forward, which are the…

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Broker Notes

2 big-name ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

In troubled times, the old reliables can become the saviour for your portfolio. Here is a pair of famous Australian…

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Investing Strategies

4 mental biases stopping you from making money in ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Could your own brain be wrecking your ASX shares? These are the natural tendencies to keep in check if you…

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Investing Strategies

How to be 100% invested and still sleep at night

| Tony Yoo

One expert shows a way of defending against a correction 2022 without changing out your shares into cash.

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Broker Notes

2 consumer ASX shares ready to pop

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of stocks that Celeste Funds is holding tightly this year, that you might consider buying.

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IPOs

Can Beforepay replicate Afterpay when it lists on the ASX on Monday?

| Tony Yoo

Shares for the payday advance provider are available for trade soon. What's the business like and who is behind it?

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX tech shares that actually jumped last month

| Tony Yoo

Technology and growth stock prices have been rolling downhill the past couple of months, but this pair has defied the…

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BNPL shares

Here's how the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price performed in 2021

| Tony Yoo

The buy now, pay later provider has been the topic du jour for many get-rich barbecue stories the past few…

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin could hit 'death cross' soon! Expert explains why this is great

| Tony Yoo

A devastating crash could actually be a blessing in disguise, says one crypto expert, as sentiment is still high on…

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International Stock News

Top 5 stocks mentioned on Reddit's WallStreetBets right now

| Tony Yoo

Keep an eye on which shares are hotly discussed in the forum that brought the term 'meme stock' into the…

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Share Fallers

2 beaten-up ASX shares tipped to rebound in 2022

| Tony Yoo

If we apply the Dogs Of The Dow philosophy to Australian stocks, which ones are looking the best for a…

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Growth Shares

Did you miss this ASX growth share already making a profit?

| Tony Yoo

Growth shares have taken a beating the past few months. But if the company is turning a profit, then the…

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Share Market News

ASX retail investors should be banned from 'financial heroin': Choice

| Tony Yoo

Controversial CFDs are in the spotlight again as temporary restrictions on their sale to retail consumers are about to be…

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Cryptocurrencies

Can Ethereum overtake Bitcoin in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

Can the perennial bridesmaid finally overtake the flagship crypto this year? One expert reckons it's Ether's best chance yet.

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Opinions

2022 will be an awesome year for ASX shares: Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Don't worry about persistent inflation. This year shares will continue their charge upwards, says one expert.

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Investing Strategies

How much the average Australian investor earned in 2021

| Tony Yoo

Ever wondered how large the portfolios of your friends and neighbours are? And how much they raked in last year?…

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Cryptocurrencies

How the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price performed in 2021

| Tony Yoo

The flagship cryptocurrency has been struggling the past 7 weeks. But how did it do over the entire year?

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Travel Shares

5 best ASX 200 travel shares of 2021

| Tony Yoo

Who would want to own a travel business during a pandemic? Many investors are pretty happy with the performance of…

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Technology Shares

How did the S&P/ASX All Technologies Index (XTX) perform in 2021?

| Tony Yoo

You needed your vomit bags if you were flying with ASX tech shares last year.

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Share Fallers

Are Novonix (ASX:NVX) shares a bargain after tumbling 18% since early December?

| Tony Yoo

The Brisbane battery tech company has seen its stock price slashed over the past month. So is it time to…

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Cryptocurrencies

Warning: These are the 3 most common crypto scams

| Tony Yoo

Cryptocurrencies have now hit mainstream investing, but it's still a wild world out there and everyone needs to be careful.

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Cryptocurrencies

3 more countries to make Bitcoin legal tender this year: expert

| Tony Yoo

El Salvador made the leap in September. One expert reckons three other nations could do the same in 2022.

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Cryptocurrencies

3 big reasons crypto sceptics are WRONG

| Tony Yoo

Cash is used by criminals to launder money. But, for some reason, no-one suggests banning it, but they cite it…

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Technology Shares

Here's how the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price performed in 2021

| Tony Yoo

The New Zealand software provider has been a star performer for investors over the past 10 years. But how has…

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Technology Shares

5 worst ASX 200 tech shares of 2021

| Tony Yoo

Remember how hot 'buy now, pay later' shares were? That's a distant memory as we usher in 2022, industry consolidation…

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Financial Shares

How the Macquarie (ASX: MQG) share price went in 2021

| Tony Yoo

Did Australia's leading investment bank put a smile on its investors' faces last year? And does the stock remain a…

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Technology Shares

5 best ASX 200 tech shares of 2021

| Tony Yoo

Yes, the top performer was a speculator, but there were plenty of technology businesses doing great work justifying their stock…

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Resources Shares

3 obscure lithium ASX shares ready to pop in 2022

| Tony Yoo

Not all lithium shares have taken off yet. Here is a trio of buy suggestions and why they look attractive.

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Healthcare Shares

Where are Cochlear (ASX:COH) shares headed in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

The hearing implant device maker has been a darling of long-term investors for decades. But is the stock too expensive…

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Broker Notes

Novonix (ASX:NVX) shares rocketed 600% this year. Now what?

| Tony Yoo

This battery industry stock has been a star performer on the ASX in 2021. Is it too late to ride…

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