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Mitchell Lawler

Mitchell Lawler is a site writer at The Motley Fool Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and previously worked in the consulting space while his interest in equities grew. Mitchell is now completing his studies in finance and wealth management and hopes to help others in their investing journey.

Recent Articles

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Healthcare Shares

Do CSL shares still have what it takes to be a market-beating investment?

| Mitchell Lawler

Or are the heydays of this healthcare giant behind it?

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Bank Shares

'Literally half': ANZ shares lift despite chief's margin battle

| Mitchell Lawler

Returns are 'barely above the cost of capital' at ANZ. It still didn't stop the bank's shares from rising today.

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Healthcare Shares

'Market will see the value' in Imugene share price

| Mitchell Lawler

Imugene shares might be in a slump, but the CEO is not giving up now.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX sectors might offer the Goldilocks zone for dividend returns?

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out which areas of the market analysts believe will prove solid for passive income. Is it time to focus…

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Share Market News

Why have ASX 200 shares had such a shocker week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering why the Australian share market suffered such a rough week despite the RBA keeping rates on hold?

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Dividend Investing

Here's where I'd go hunting for inflation-busting dividend yields on the ASX

| Mitchell Lawler

These are my top picks to stave off the incredibly detrimental effects of inflation.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue's Forrest is betting big on nickel. Is it time to buy ASX nickel shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why is Twiggy looking to make his next windfall in nickel?

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Industrials Shares

This under-the-radar ASX All Ords share is up 64% in 2023. Is it too late to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

A company that keeps on trucking to the upside made an acquisition this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Johns Lyng shares halted amid $62 million worth of acquisitions

| Mitchell Lawler

The integrated building services group is pulling up its sleeves with two new acquisitions.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Brainchip share price crash 20% in June?

| Mitchell Lawler

Brainchip shares are now back to where they were in 2020. What could be behind the selling?

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Financial Shares

What happened to the Suncorp share price on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Inflation and more frequent natural disasters are impacting the company's insurance business.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Volpara Health share price is leaping 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

This company is beginning to move towards being cash flow positive.

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Retail Shares

Up 154% in 2023, why this 'growing' ASX All Ords share is still a buy

| Mitchell Lawler

The team at Wilson Asset Management have weighed in on whether this company can still deliver from here.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are directors buying the dip on A2 Milk shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Who has the conviction to keep buying A2 Milk shares after a steep sell-off?

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Dividend Investing

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lock in high yields with ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Yields are pushing higher as share prices fall. I'm finding quality companies that are getting caught up in the mix.

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Energy Shares

Should I buy Paladin Energy shares for 'an expected surge in uranium prices'?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why is this ASX uranium share on the most-wanted list of an Aussie broker?

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock has plunged to a 10-year low

| Mitchell Lawler

Rising costs are battering this well-known ASX 200 company.

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Opinions

Navigating the ASX All Ords to discover diamond companies

| Mitchell Lawler

If I wanted to beat the benchmark, I'd take a look at this little-discussed metric to locate winning investments.

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Financial Shares

Medibank share price trips on $250 million APRA hit

| Mitchell Lawler

The regulator has decided what actions need to be taken at Medibank after its major cyber breach.

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Materials Shares

Can Sayona Mining shares keep the party going in FY24?

| Mitchell Lawler

Does Sayona have the financial fortitude to keep moving forward in FY24?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Billion-dollar fusion: These 2 ASX mining shares are combining

| Mitchell Lawler

These two companies are set to become a leader in drilling services with a $1.3 billion merger.

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Opinions

Down 35% in a year, is the Imugene share price a buying opportunity right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is a 35% discount enticing enough to invest in this clinical-stage biotech. Here's my take.

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Opinions

Should I buy this ASX dividend share for its 26% yield?

| Mitchell Lawler

I take a closer look into a company offering a yield that is almost too good to ignore.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What might this week's Bubs US update mean for A2 Milk shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could the USA be what the doctor ordered to get A2 Milk shares heading higher again?

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Technology Shares

Guess which little ASX tech stock this billionaire is looking to acquire

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie share market might soon be waving goodbye to this tech company.

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Materials Shares

Here's the latest lithium price forecast and what it could mean for your Pilbara Minerals shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Could it be time to take another look at Pilbara Minerals stock following the latest lithium forecast?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Rex share price just nosedive 14%?

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie airline won't be enjoying a record year like Qantas.

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Healthcare Shares

15% upside! Why Macquarie is keeping the faith in CSL shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Would it be a mistake to give up on Australia's iconic healthcare giant now? Macquarie believes so.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price lifts amid Alinta acquisition rumours

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the iron giant looking for another way to control its cost?

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Materials Shares

Have insiders been buying or selling Sayona Mining shares over the past year?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are those most involved with the company putting their money where their mouth is?

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Opinions

5 ASX shares with tiny P/E ratios (and why they're not as cheap as they look)

| Mitchell Lawler

It pays to peel back a few layers before piling into the 'cheap' end of town. Learn from my mistakes.

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Technology Shares

Should I be buying ASX artificial intelligence shares right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

'AI' might go down as the most-used term of 2023. So is it time investors wake up to its potential?

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Materials Shares

How many Liontown shares are owned by insiders?

| Mitchell Lawler

The bigger the stake held by insiders, the more aligned they are with the financial interests of investors like you…

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International Stock News

The Tesla share price just ended its longest-ever winning streak. What now?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why have investors been ferociously buying up this EV company lately?

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Opinions

Should I buy CSL shares following this week's 6% slump?

| Mitchell Lawler

What is all the commotion circling the CSL share price this week, and could it be a opportunity to add…

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Opinions

100 years of resource: Why this little-known ASX mining share has my attention

| Mitchell Lawler

After stumbling upon this quiet little mining company, I had to take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price slipping on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

A fatal incident occurred at the Onslow Iron site yesterday.

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Opinions

10 stocks for 10 years: How I would invest $10,000 in ASX shares right now

| Mitchell Lawler

I won't be conned into holding a huge stash of cash. Here are 10 investments I'd rather make for long…

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Opinions

Are Nvidia shares still a buy or have they flown too high?

| Mitchell Lawler

What could the future hold for this booming AI play?

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Value Investing

2 'cheap' ASX 200 shares this contrarian investor is buying

| Mitchell Lawler

Outperformance with limited downside. Where Allan Gray is investing to beat the market.

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