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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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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares I'd buy for passive income instead of BHP's declining dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

Worried about further weakness in BHP's dividend? Here are a few options I'd look at to fortify the money printer.

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Materials Shares

Here's the latest 'bearish news' from brokers on ASX 200 lithium stocks

| Mitchell Lawler

What could change the tide for the once skyrocketing demand for lithium?

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Opinions

Why I'm more eager than ever to buy Sonic Healthcare shares following earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

My conviction in Sonic Healthcare is stronger than before. Here's why I'll be adding more to my portfolio to try…

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Know what is on the agenda today in less time than it takes to drink a morning brew.

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Earnings Results

Nuix share price surges 6% on return to profit

| Mitchell Lawler

The growth rates may not blow anyone away, but there are steps in the right direction.

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Monday

| Mitchell Lawler

Kickstart your day with our earnings briefing.

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Growth Shares

ASX shares: Invest in these 2 stocks for a legit chance at $1 million

| Mitchell Lawler

The key to achieving a $1 million portfolio is finding big compounding potential in small places...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

Start your day right with a cup of joe and find out which ASX stocks are sharing their financial news.

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Earnings Results

Super Retail share price roars on 30% profit boost

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders would be glad they're in the driver's seat of this investment today...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

Get the jump on today's financial news - discover which ASX shares are reporting and have your coffee while you're…

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 shares on the move amid strong earnings updates

| Mitchell Lawler

All three of these companies generated bigger profits.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the supersized CBA dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

The share price might be falling, but the CBA dividend just received a massive boost.

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Wednesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out which ASX shares are about to drop their freshest figures while you grab your morning coffee.

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Earnings Results

Ansell share price slumps 8% as healthcare sales fail to cough up

| Mitchell Lawler

It's time to put on the gloves and pick apart this doozy of a report.

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Bank Shares

Is a bigger CBA dividend on the cards this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Will rising rates bring pleasure or pain to the portfolios of CBA shareholders on Wednesday?

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Earnings Results

Aurizon share price tumbles 7% as profits are derailed

| Mitchell Lawler

A runaway freight train heading in the wrong direction today.

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Retail Shares

Earnings inbound: How could JB Hi-Fi shares respond on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

All the beans are about to be spilled, but what will be important?

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price slumps 5% amid regulation fears

| Mitchell Lawler

Did regulators just drive a stake through the heart of this crypto investment?

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Share Fallers

How to burn a billion dollars: AGL shares tumble 10% on painful half-year results

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been a tough day all round for the ASX energy giant.

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International Stock News

How an AI demo erased $140 billion from Alphabet stock

| Mitchell Lawler

One error made this a costly display of Alphabet's new technology.

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52-Week Lows

Bargain alert? 3 high-quality ASX shares that just hit 52-week lows

| Mitchell Lawler

These staples of the share market struggled to find some love today.

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Earnings Results

ASX 300 tech stock Dicker Data dives 10% on full-year results

| Mitchell Lawler

A look at why the market is unsatisfied with the IT company's latest figures.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie share price continues to climb as acquisition speculations heat up

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this financial juggernaut join the acquisition escapades after touting $12.5 billion?

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Technology Shares

3 unmissable ASX AI stocks on my radar right now

| Mitchell Lawler

A new wave of innovation could be upon us. Here are three companies I'd consider to make the most of…

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Investing Strategies

The secret sauce to outperforming with ASX shares in 2023: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't get lost in the risk abyss this year. Apply the secret sauce to your portfolio instead.

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Travel Shares

Virgin IPO talks are heating up. So why is the Qantas share price still climbing?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors might soon get another chance to own Virgin Australia in their portfolios.

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Opinions

Could this ASX 200 share be a dividend gem hiding in plain sight?

| Mitchell Lawler

There's more to passive income than buying the highest yielding share at the time...

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Materials Shares

Lithium giant forecasts 15% greater demand. How are ASX lithium shares reacting?

| Mitchell Lawler

The lithium demand growth story just received an even bigger estimate for 2030...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I dream of owning at the right price

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies look incredibly appealing in my eyes. What price would it take for me to dive in?

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Energy Shares

4 ASX energy shares heating up on quarterly reports today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's the rapid-fire 'need-to-know' details...

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX 300 tech share soaring 19% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

There were no sharp thorns in this trading update.

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Retail Shares

Myer share price leaps 6% amid supercharged sales

| Mitchell Lawler

Myer wrote a new record into its own history book today.

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Opinions

Could this ASX 300 share offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance to triple my money?

| Mitchell Lawler

Codan sales might take a short-term hit, but could it be a window of opportunity to get onboard this growth…

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Resources Shares

Why Fortescue shares could be facing a Meta-like problem

| Mitchell Lawler

Could investors have green blinders on when looking at this mining giant?

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Investing Strategies

How to find undervalued ASX shares to buy now and hold in 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

Now might be a prime chance to load up on undervalued ASX shares, but how can an investor identify them?

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International Stock News

The Netflix share price just popped. Here's one way to buy in on the ASX

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's one way to get a slice of whatever future Netflix might have.

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Opinions

Should I buy the dip on Zip shares right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

It's a shaky time for this buy now, pay later company. Here's why I'd take caution...

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Bank Shares

What could we expect for ASX 200 bank shares this earnings season?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is it going to be sunshine and lollypops or clouds and credit losses?

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 companies brimming with cash right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you can appreciate a company with boatloads of cash, this is where the party is at.

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Earnings Results

Nanosonics share price leaps 9% on booming earnings in the first half

| Mitchell Lawler

The infection prevention specialist delivered a mighty half of growth...

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