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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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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX 300 mining share just crash 20%?

| Mitchell Lawler

2023 could be a rocky year for this copper mining company.

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ETFs

How do you know if you're paying too much for an ASX ETF?

| Mitchell Lawler

It might be worth taking a read of this before you make your next ETF investment.

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Dividend Investing

Here's a dirt-cheap ASX 200 share with a 7% dividend yield

| Mitchell Lawler

Could it be worth refuelling the portfolio with this dividend-paying deity?

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Economy

Why you should pay attention to the Bank of Japan

| Mitchell Lawler

A butterfly flaps its wings in Japan and it's being felt around the world.

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Share Fallers

Is Novonix's 80% share price crash in 2022 justified?

| Mitchell Lawler

There might be good reason for the unceremonious collapse of the Novonix share price.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium share price has 25% upside: Macquarie

| Mitchell Lawler

Imagine a future where Core Lithium is flowing cash. Macquarie thinks its not too far away.

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Materials Shares

Could copper become 'the lithium' of 2023?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could 2023 provide just what the doctor ordered to get the copper price going again?

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Materials Shares

Why has the Sayona Mining share price tanked 10% in 2 weeks?

| Mitchell Lawler

Sayona investors have been saying sayonara to some of their paper profits.

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Share Market News

Invest, or not to invest in ASX shares: Why I think the pessimists are wrong again

| Mitchell Lawler

Smart money is falling out of love with investing for now. I think they could be making a big mistake,…

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 6 shares a week of this ASX stock for $1800 a year in passive income

| Mitchell Lawler

A blue-chip each week could provide the passive income you seek...

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Resources Shares

Which ASX mining shares have had their dividend yields slashed the most in 2022?

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies used to have rocking yields, now they're stone cold.

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Energy Shares

Could our dividends now be too reliant on ASX 200 oil shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are oil shares a kickstarter to index dividends, or a fire hazard waiting to combust?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Warrego Energy share price rockets 80% in a month amid clash of the takeover titans

| Mitchell Lawler

Guess which mining magnate is taking an interest in this small ASX gas explorer...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk share price just hit a 52-week high. What's going on?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors have a taste for A2 Milk today, but what could be behind the excitement?

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Communication Shares

The ASX 200 share that offers a 'massive opportunity' right now: expert

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this company be all engines go? This fund manager tends to think so...

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Opinions

3 ASX tech shares that risk going up in flames, and 1 sturdy stock I'd buy instead

| Mitchell Lawler

Now is the time to pay attention to fundamentals to avoid investing in a dud...

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Opinions

Worried about a stock market crash? I'd buy these 5 rock-solid ASX shares to ride it out

| Mitchell Lawler

Coast through a cold market with these hardened companies.

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Technology Shares

Is Weebit Nano a cheaper buy than BrainChip shares right now?

| Mitchell Lawler

What do the fundamentals say about these two chip developers?

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How to invest

Stressed about your ASX share portfolio? I'd take these 3 dead-simple steps to sleep easy

| Mitchell Lawler

A three-point plan to ditching portfolio anxiety...

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How to invest

What's the best time of day to buy ASX shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is there a golden hour for buying ASX shares?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Friday.

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Technology Shares

Novonix shares go for a swim after burning through $25 million

| Mitchell Lawler

A costly quarter leaves a bitter taste...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price struggles despite 'strengthening sales trajectory'

| Mitchell Lawler

When growth isn't enough to please the market.

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Travel Shares

Could this send Qantas shares flying too close to the sun?

| Mitchell Lawler

Did the pandemic leave Qantas mortally wounded?

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Bank Shares

Has CBA just become a new competitor to Telstra?

| Mitchell Lawler

What does the bank's foray into mobile mean?

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Financial Shares

Why is the AMP share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Mitchell Lawler

More progress from the embattled ASX financial share.

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Bank Shares

What could CBA shares stand to gain from a Tyro takeover?

| Mitchell Lawler

More than just a few extra terminals.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Fortescue share price dropped 20% in 6 months?

| Mitchell Lawler

A rough six months has left this iron ore giant licking its wounds.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Megaport share price receiving a 9% spanking today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are not happy about this slip-up...

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Financial Shares

Think it's boring? The IAG share price has totally smashed the ASX 200 so far in 2022

| Mitchell Lawler

What might have helped this old fashioned insurance company outpace the index?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price having such a stinker this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

What is going on with oil and what does it mean for Woodside?

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Technology Shares

Can the BrainChip share price continue its growth run this quarter?

| Mitchell Lawler

A look into how BrainChip might be positioned for the road ahead...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does ASX 200-listed Star Casino have the cash for its $100 million fine?

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders are wondering what's next for the embattled casino.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price melt down on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why did BHP shares fall out of favour with investors on Monday?

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy ahead of next month's full-year results?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could rising rates take Westpac shares higher on results day?

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Financial Shares

IAG share price takes centre stage on $350 million buyback news

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how IAG is coughing up the cash for this big shareholder payday.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price lifts amid 'first for a major Australian bank'

| Mitchell Lawler

NAB shares are living their best life on Friday, despite searing inflation data.

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Materials Shares

Is Pilbara Minerals the most profitable ASX lithium share?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could Pilbara shares be the very best in terms of earnings margin?

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How to invest

What can we learn from how Warren Buffett invested through sky-high inflation?

| Mitchell Lawler

Lessons from an investor far wiser and wealthier than I...

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Healthcare Shares

Move over gold: Could ASX 200 healthcare shares be the new 'safe-haven' investments?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why healthcare shares have been healthier for the portfolio than gold miners.

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