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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

Automation era: Why I'm buying more Tesla shares despite margin decline

| Mitchell Lawler

I think another technological revolution is nearly upon us, and Tesla could be at the forefront.

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Retirement

How I'd invest in ASX shares to unlock an extra $1.1 million for retirement

| Mitchell Lawler

Increasing the chances of a rewarding retirement doesn't need to be complicated.

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Opinions

ASX investors: Where I'd invest $7,000 in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Cash was one of my worst-performing investments in real terms last year. Here's how I plan to put it to…

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Opinions

I see this ASX 200 stock as buying $1 coins for 75 cents!

| Mitchell Lawler

I see a lot of similarities between this ASX-listed company and McDonald's, and I like it.

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ETFs

Building a rock-solid base for my stock portfolio with these 3 ASX ETFs

| Mitchell Lawler

There's a low-cost way to avoid bearing the weight of managing all your invested capital. Here are the ETFs I'd…

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy shares up 23% in 2024. Is it too late to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

Calls from the United States' Department of Energy are giving uranium investors confidence.

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Materials Shares

Why is Kali Metals soaring again while Core Lithium shares slide?

| Mitchell Lawler

Core Lithium is struggling to catch a bid from investors while the new kid on the block flies.

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Opinions

A 5.8% yield but down 21%! Time for me to buy more of this ASX gem?

| Mitchell Lawler

Time can yield valuable lessons for a business. This company has had 185 years worth of learning.

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Opinions

2 of the best Australian shares I plan to hold forever

| Mitchell Lawler

Some say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I say, "If it ain't broke, why sell it?".

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price snapping back to reality amid competitive gravity

| Mitchell Lawler

This ASX-listed fund manager is having tough time outrunning competitive pressures. Is consolidation the answer?

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Materials Shares

Could Sayona Mining shares be in danger of mothballing?

| Mitchell Lawler

How low can the lithium price go before Sayona needs to contemplate a pause?

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares having an underwhelming end to the week?

| Mitchell Lawler

One lithium miner has run the numbers and decided the maths ain't adding up for now.

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Opinions

3 hidden ASX stocks I'd buy to try to nab a multi-bagger in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

I believe massive opportunities can be found by turning over the stones others are ignoring.

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Investing Strategies

Top-performing ASX 200 shares of 2023 without stomach-churning volatility

| Mitchell Lawler

Who said losing sleep from violent price changes was necessary to beat the market?

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Share Market News

Trendbreaker: The most uncorrelated top 20 ASX share of 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

Who said you need small-cap stocks to be different to Australia's benchmark index?

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Opinions

The top 10 ASX shares I'm picking for a prosperous 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

I've trawled through hundreds of Australian stocks to find 10 that I think could be the bee's knees in 2024.

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Opinions

Don't waste another year! Here's my ASX investing crash course to make 2024 count

| Mitchell Lawler

A straight-forward guide to breaking into the world of investing in shares.

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Opinions

How my top 10 ASX stock picks performed in 2023 and 1 valuable lesson

| Mitchell Lawler

How an investor with a 50% strike rate can still beat the market. Here's proof it is possible.

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Bank Shares

Can the CBA share price smash its all-time high before 2023 is over?

| Mitchell Lawler

The premium-priced big bank is flirting with an all-time high. Can expectations take it higher?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price slips on $750 million investment decision

| Mitchell Lawler

The energy provider has decided to adopt battery technology in a large way.

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Opinions

Rare reveal: A glimpse into my complete share portfolio heading into 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

The hard lessons of 2023, the final scorecard, and the stocks I have my sights set on for next year.

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Opinions

My 2024 warning: Don't get (completely) lost in the passive income sauce

| Mitchell Lawler

It's easy to become fixated on BIG yields to ease the cost of living pressures next year. Here's my word…

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Investing Strategies

Why I keep buying ASX shares despite paying off a new mortgage

| Mitchell Lawler

Picking between a home loan offset or stocks... here's why I think it's not even a close comparison.

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Opinions

Is the Tesla share price ridiculously expensive?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the household EV name flying too close to the sun?

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Materials Shares

What clawed down the Liontown share price by 15% in November?

| Mitchell Lawler

The safety net of Albermarle's bid is no longer there to catch the Liontown share price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Evolution Mining shares frozen amid $717 million acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

Evolution is snapping up this copper-gold asset to bring more cash through its doors.

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Opinions

2 top ASX dividend stocks to buy and hold forever

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are two companies I'd buy shares in to keep the income up instead of holding cash.

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Bank Shares

How CBA shares are diversifying outside of the great Aussie dream

| Mitchell Lawler

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is looking for ways to make money beyond home buyers.

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Opinions

Could CSL stock be a millionaire-maker at $261

| Mitchell Lawler

Does the exceptional biotech company still harness the power to make an investment today worth a million in the future?

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Investing Strategies

How I'd aim for a million buying 10 ASX shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how I would turn a dream into reality with a handful of investments and some discipline.

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Healthcare Shares

Healius share price rallies amid corporate reset

| Mitchell Lawler

An outgoing chair and a revitalised balance sheet. Healius is undergoing a makeover.

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Opinions

Lake Resources shares: Is the bottom here yet?

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been a treacherous journey for this lithium company. Time to be greedy when others are fearful?

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Travel Shares

'Outlook is bright': Flight Centre shares slip despite new altitudes

| Mitchell Lawler

The travel agency company is off to a solid start in FY24, but can it keep up the momentum?

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Opinions

Down 33%, this could be the ASX 200's best value stock

| Mitchell Lawler

Value investors could overlook this opportunity if they focus solely on the earnings multiple.

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Energy Shares

Why is $445 million worth of Origin Energy shares swapping hands?

| Mitchell Lawler

Origin Energy shares are in demand as an important event approaches.

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Communication Shares

What does the Optus fumble mean for ASX telco shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Experts are already tallying up the numbers on how much Optus' troubles could boost rivals.

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Share Fallers

Zip share price dives as profitability promises fall on deaf ears

| Mitchell Lawler

The buy now, pay later company is having a lousy day on the ASX boards following its annual general meeting.

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Opinions

Is now the right time to buy Core Lithium shares? Here's my take

| Mitchell Lawler

The Core Lithium share price is arguably on sale. I take a look at whether it could be worth buying…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Could Azure Minerals shares be walking down Liontown Lane?

| Mitchell Lawler

Billionaires are in the driver's seat of this lithium company's future.

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Communication Shares

Which ASX shares could be impacted by the Optus outage?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Optus network has ran into a roadblock on Wednesday. Here's what we know so far.

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