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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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Opinions

This ASX 300 share is up more than 70% since making my 2023 buy list. Would I still invest?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is it too late to buy shares in a company that has skyrocketed 76% in under four months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price jumps 10% amid plans for share buyback cash splash

| Mitchell Lawler

Kogan now has the financial firepower to return capital to its shareholders.

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International Stock News

Why did the Tesla share price tumble by nearly 10% last night?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could more price cuts be on the table at Tesla?

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Opinions

5 reasons why I think PWR shares are an unmissable ASX buy in April

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why I can't ignore this outstanding company.

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Value Investing

Capital deities and destroyers: The best and worst at putting money to work among ASX 200 shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out which companies are printing money and which are burning it.

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Opinions

I could have doubled my money in 6 months owning Weebit Nano stock. Why didn't I?

| Mitchell Lawler

I passed up on a 130% return. Here's why I'd do it again if I had the chance.

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Opinions

What to know before giving up on growth and going all-in on ASX dividend shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Dividends could be an anchor on long-term returns if the wrong companies are chosen.

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Opinions

Is it time to sell my Lynas shares after crashing 30% in a year

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the growth drivers that were once a solid argument for holding Lynas shares now depleted?

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Dividend Investing

Supercharge your portfolio: The easy step to unlock compound returns with dividend income

| Mitchell Lawler

Looking to earn dividends on your dividends? This is what I'd be activating to enjoy the fruits of compounding.

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Opinions

This iconic ASX 200 retail share is down 28% over the past year. Is it time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

This well-known retailer is down in the dirt. Here are my thoughts on its upside potential.

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Opinions

How I would build a Warren Buffett-style portfolio with ASX 200 shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie companies I'd invest in to create a local Berkshire Hathaway.

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Dividend Investing

7 ASX dividend shares you can buy for under $10

| Mitchell Lawler

Can a diverse dividend portfolio be built for under $70?

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Opinions

Could this high-yielding dividend share be the best-kept secret on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

A deep dive into a small ASX company with passive income power.

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Opinions

Want wealth compounding? Here are my 3 favourite dividend shares inside the ASX 300

| Mitchell Lawler

I think these companies will be dishing out dividends for many years to come.

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Opinions

One of the most beaten-up ASX 200 shares of 2023 so far. Is it time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

This stock has been setting fire to its investors' portfolios in 2023 (not in a good way).

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Opinions

In search of deep value? I think these 3 ASX dividend shares could be a downright steal

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies could be what value investor dreams are made of.

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Investing Strategies

3 timeless lessons for beating the ASX index over the next decade

| Mitchell Lawler

I think compounding the knowledge of the greats is the first step to beating the market. Here are some of…

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Bank Shares

Could owning NAB shares soon include a slice of Credit Suisse?

| Mitchell Lawler

Lifting the bonnet on Credit Suisse is on the cards if one NAB executive gets the opportunity.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy if there is panic selling

| Mitchell Lawler

This is where I'll be running to if there's blood in the streets.

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How to invest

Here's one positive change to make in your ASX share portfolio in 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

This is how I plan on having fewer stressful days when investing this year and into the future.

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Bank Shares

AMP shares: Keep calm and carry on or cash out?

| Mitchell Lawler

Will AMP stage the comeback shareholders are hoping for? There are always two sides to every story.

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Opinions

Here's why I just invested nearly $2,000 in this ASX All Ords share

| Mitchell Lawler

An in-depth explanation as to why this company made it into my portfolio last week.

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Materials Shares

Down 24% in a month, is the Pilbara Minerals share price now a bargain buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this be a lithium lover's delight or are Pilbara shares fraught with danger?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares: Are they better prepared than Silicon Valley Bank?

| Mitchell Lawler

How ready are our banks for a real life stress test?

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Opinions

Underappreciated: 3 ASX shares I believe were the quiet achievers of earnings season

| Mitchell Lawler

Solid results, marginal share price moves... could the market be missing something?

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price taking a flogging on Friday?

| Mitchell Lawler

The commodity growth engine may not be firing on all cylinders.

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Materials Shares

Macquarie tips 3 ASX lithium shares to outperform, one with 150% upside

| Mitchell Lawler

Uncertainty around the battery metal's price has not stopped Macquarie from picking these lithium companies as possible outperformers.

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Opinions

There are zombies among ASX All Ord shares. How I'd avoid my wealth being devoured

| Mitchell Lawler

This type of zombie wants to eat your wealth. Here's how I'd barricade my portfolio.

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Opinions

Was I dumb to sell my TPG shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Do I regret not owning a piece of TPG as its profits begin to rebound?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price tumbling 6% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Tesla is trying to spur on more cathode innovation. Could it erode the moat Novonix is trying to build?

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Opinions

I've been loading up on this ASX All Ords share while it's cheap

| Mitchell Lawler

What I've been buying to position my portfolio for outperformance in the long run.

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How to invest

Why it's ok to make bad investment decisions: Warren Buffett

| Mitchell Lawler

Rest assured that even the greats make mistakes. There are far more important factors in investing than getting it right…

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Are you ready for another day of reporting season? This is a good place to start.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price slips as costs jump 32%

| Mitchell Lawler

Lynas is not immune to the cost pressures that many have been facing lately...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Monday

| Mitchell Lawler

The end of the reporting season is upon us, but these companies are about to turn up the heat today!

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Earnings Results

Jumbo share price slips despite revenue growing 18%

| Mitchell Lawler

Why wasn't Jumbo able to get investors excited today?

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

What does Friday have planned for ASX investors?

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Earnings Results

2 high-profile ASX healthcare shares lifting on blazing revenue growth

| Mitchell Lawler

These two companies are sporting extremely healthy revenue growth in the first half...

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Earnings Results

Star Entertainment share price treads water as losses blowout to $1.3 billion

| Mitchell Lawler

A costly six months leaves Star Casino rattling the tin for $800 million in shareholder support...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

It's going to be an action-packed day for investors! Here is exactly what you need to be prepared for...

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