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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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Investing Strategies

If I'd put $6k in this mining stock at the start of 2023, I'd have $102,000 now

| Tony Yoo

These shares have become a 17-bagger just this year, which would have made up for every other stock in your…

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Transport Shares

'Earnings upside likely': The hot ASX stock that no one's talking about

| Tony Yoo

You never see this ASX share mentioned in the media, but it's quietly earning the praise of professional investors.

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Dividend Investing

Retirees: 3 high-yield ASX shares to buy for passive income

| Tony Yoo

Well done on making it to retirement. You deserve this trio of dividend stocks that could hand you wads of…

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to buy this month… and one I'd avoid

| Tony Yoo

The Australian share market is so concentrated in two industries that stock picking can be better for diversification.

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Growth Shares

ASX growth stocks: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich?

| Tony Yoo

These shares are starting to rise now, so grab them while they're cheap to give your portfolio a free boost.

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Share Fallers

'Pricing power': The fallen ASX 200 star that's a bargain buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Add these shares at a 15% discount now, and give it a few years while the business transforms.

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Sector

4 ASX sectors (not mining) that could explode in 2024

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector could welcome the boom part of its life cycle, but which are the other stocks that could…

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Are interest rate cuts waiting in 2024? These shares are already busting out regardless.

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Cheap Shares

I would grab these cheap ASX shares before prices rise again

| Tony Yoo

All 10 experts that cover this stock reckons it's a buy, and so do I.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd use $3 a day to target reliable passive income

| Tony Yoo

It's the price of half a cup of latte these days. But it can make your life so much more…

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Investing Strategies

4 things ASX investors should watch in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Even though AMP's Shane Oliver thinks next year will be positive for stocks, these are the dangers lurking in the…

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Investing Strategies

Could buying this All Ords stock at $2.80 be like investing in Nvidia in 2015?

| Tony Yoo

This e-commerce business has seen its valuation swing up and down wildly the last three years.

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Investing Strategies

The ASX shares ready to boom NOW from artificial intelligence (AI)

| Tony Yoo

The hottest topic in the investment world is now starting to impact multiple industries outside of just tech, says deVere…

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Dividend Investing

The allure of passive income: Exploring Australia's top ASX dividend stocks

| Tony Yoo

Fancy a double-digit yield so that you can retire in your banana chair? It's a realistic ambition in the land…

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Small Cap Shares

'Explosive demand': 2 small-cap ASX shares in for a massive 2024

| Tony Yoo

Ships and cloud: LSN analysts reckon these stocks are ready to rocket in the coming period.

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Investing Strategies

The Big Short? 2 classic ASX 200 stocks set up to explode in 2024

| Tony Yoo

These shares have had a tough year but have just started showing green shoots of a turnaround, says one expert.

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Cheap Shares

'Significant discount': 2 'good value' ASX 200 shares to jump on right now

| Tony Yoo

Check out these lithium and consumer discretionary stocks that have been heavily sold off this year.

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Share Gainers

Up 59% last month: 3 'highly impressive' ASX shares killing it right now

| Tony Yoo

These experts are completely against speculation, but found their investments rocketing recently. Here's what's going on.

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Investing Strategies

If I'd put $3k in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, I'd have $111,000 now

| Tony Yoo

One gem in your portfolio could carry all the losers. And this is why we diversify.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Christmas is coming but there's no rest for your stock portfolio. Here are the biggest developments to monitor.

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Dividend Investing

How to retire early with these ASX titans

| Tony Yoo

There are so many mouth-watering dividend stocks in Australia, those who want to quit work have options.

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Share Market News

Coles shares plunge on Friday after 'simply unacceptable' act

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket giant apologises and issues refunds after getting 'caught red-handed', but the stock is still diving.

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Real Estate Shares

The 2 ASX real estate shares everyone's piling on to right now

| Tony Yoo

Property stocks have been rocketing the past few weeks, and these companies are the ones investors are flocking to.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares I think are overdue for a big rally

| Tony Yoo

I think these early stage drug companies could have a barnstorming 2024.

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Share Gainers

Up 118%: Is this 'high quality' stock the best-kept secret on the ASX 200?

| Tony Yoo

Why are these pharmaceutical shares turning heads at the moment? The Elvest team explains.

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Dividend Investing

These 3 ASX dividend shares could be a retiree's best friend

| Tony Yoo

It's brilliant to retire in Australia because of all the awesome world-beating income stocks to buy.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

The Reserve Bank did its bit to wish Aussies a merry Christmas. So which stocks are the most suited to…

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Investing Strategies

'Ahead of expectations': Why this ASX stock could make you smile in a few years

| Tony Yoo

Sometimes the stock price doesn't reflect the business performance. This is when long-term investors can pounce.

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Communication Shares

$24 million paid out: Telstra under fire

| Tony Yoo

The industry watchdog hammers major telco for basic failures in its billing systems, which slugged thousands of customers for no…

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Cheap Shares

'Compelling growth prospects': 2 ASX shares to buy while they're cheap

| Tony Yoo

Sure it's scary to see a stock do a freefall. But the best investors take advantage of those violent dips.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech stocks you'll be glad you bought when the bull market starts

| Tony Yoo

I reckon grab these technology shares now and watch the rising tide take them to the top.

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Share Gainers

'Double-digit earnings growth': 2 fast-rising ASX shares not too late to buy

| Tony Yoo

Get on these stocks before all their potential is realised, say Celeste analysts. So what are you waiting for?!

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Growth Shares

Could buying these ASX 200 shares at $20 be like investing in Nvidia in 2015?

| Tony Yoo

The computer chip maker has become a 57-bagger in less than eight years.

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Small Cap Shares

'Cheap industry leader': 3 small-cap ASX shares you need to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

Which are the best stocks to buy now for a possible bull run in 2024?

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Investing Strategies

How to build a bullet-proof monthly passive-income portfolio with just $20,000

| Tony Yoo

It's very realistic to retire after 16 years starting with that amount, thanks to the power of ASX stocks and…

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Cheap Shares

'Buying opportunity': 3 punished ASX 200 shares to buy for a roaring comeback

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks that you can buy for cheap right now to boost your long-term returns.

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Share Market News

ASX shares could get a massive boost on Tuesday. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

Australia's inflation is running hotter than other comparable economies, and experts are divided on how fast relief could be coming.

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Dividend Investing

Income investors: 3 ASX dividend shares that could rally in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Don't just grab the stocks with the highest yields. Check out these picks that have potential to bring back capital…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

The next few days will be massive for your stock portfolio. Keep your eyes on these events especially.

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Investing Strategies

Looking to quit work and live off ASX passive income? Here's how I'd aim to make it happen

| Tony Yoo

If you want to tell your boss where to go, you will have to read this.

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