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Tony Yoo

Tony Yoo is a senior journalist at The Motley Fool Australia. He formerly wrote for Yahoo Finance, Business Insider and Guardian Australia. Please send story tips to tony.yoo(at)foolcontractors.com.

Recent Articles

Resources Shares

Better speculative ASX mining stock to buy now: WA1 or Core Lithium shares?

| Tony Yoo

Lithium or niobium? Both are heading up, but here's the one that I think is the better punt.

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Broker Notes

Offset your soaring power bills with 2 'excellent value' ASX energy shares

| Tony Yoo

Renewable sources will take years to fill the gap, so one expert reckons these existing producers could be a great…

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Opinions

Can I retire on ASX ETFs alone?

| Tony Yoo

Let's explore what the pros and cons are in buying into exchange-traded funds instead of individual stocks.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 256 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $1,000 a year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Working hard is for suckers. Here's how to get the money rolling in while you lay back on the banana…

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 health tech stock has rocketed 80% in a year. Is it still a buy?

| Tony Yoo

The Pro Medicus share price is up 28% just this year. Can the rest of us get some of that…

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Investing Strategies

The 2 types of 'compelling' ASX shares Fidelity is targeting right now

| Tony Yoo

Uncertainty reigns at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't buy stocks. You just need to be careful.

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Investing Strategies

What should ASX investors do if there's a recession?

| Tony Yoo

New Zealand has fallen into recession, so here's the playbook for Australian investors, according to Ophir portfolio managers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Better ASX 200 retail stock to buy now: JB Hi-Fi or Wesfarmers shares?

| Tony Yoo

Which retailers can cope with Australians willing to spend less after 12 interest rate hikes?

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining share's exploded 264% this year, but it's not too late to buy

| Tony Yoo

Expert lets us in on his secret rocket that he's riding to the moon.

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Investing Strategies

'Exceeds expectations': 3 ASX 200 shares to buy for 'diversified earnings'

| Tony Yoo

Experts name one stock each from mining, retail and property sectors to sink your teeth into.

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Broker Notes

This ASX finance stock is so hot right now. Which bank?

| Tony Yoo

Here's an 'attractive entry opportunity' for a company set to 'surprise on the upside'.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Stock markets will be monitoring these developments closely, as investors decide how to tweak their portfolios.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX ETFs that could help you retire a millionaire

| Tony Yoo

Here's how a 30-year-old and a 40-year-old can each quit work early using this trio of funds.

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Share Fallers

'Attractive valuation': 2 ASX shares QVE analysts just bought

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been shocking recently, but the long-term outlook is much better than that suggests.

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Broker Notes

Are Zip shares finally worth buying now?

| Tony Yoo

Can the buy now, pay later thrive in the new world of credit checks and an economic downturn?

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Broker Notes

2 exciting ASX 200 shares that ECP is backing right now

| Tony Yoo

One tumbled and the other flew last month, but ECP analysts believe in both for long-term growth.

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Dividend Investing

The 3 secrets to picking the best ASX dividend shares

| Tony Yoo

IML fundie Michael O'Neill reveals what he seeks in an income stock, and gives 4 examples.

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares cheap now or are they value traps?

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector is suffering from lower commodity prices this year. Is it a great time to buy some bargains?

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Investing Strategies

'Recession fears': 2 ASX 200 shares to grab for uncertain times

| Tony Yoo

Fortify your portfolio with these stocks, reckons Catapult Wealth's Tim Haselum.

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Resources Shares

'Good entry point': 2 ASX 200 mining shares now ready to buy

| Tony Yoo

The trouble with cyclical stocks is that the entry point is make-or-break, even for long-term investors.

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Resources Shares

Which 2 countries produce 77% of the world's lithium?

| Tony Yoo

Where should you search for stocks to invest in the critical battery ingredient?

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Tax

ASX investors need to avoid this MASSIVE mistake in June that ATO will chase you for

| Tony Yoo

It starts off as innocent tax-loss selling, but it can easily turn into something far more sinister that the tax…

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Investing Strategies

5 things you should know about investing in artificial intelligence right now

| Tony Yoo

Is it just a fad or is it a genuine investment theme? Here are some implications that AI could have…

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Retail Shares

Bargains or death traps: Should you buy ASX retail shares now?

| Tony Yoo

Will 12 interest rate rises kill the sector? Is there any hope for consumer discretionary stocks?

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Broker Notes

'AI gold rush': 3 ASX shares LSN analysts love right now

| Tony Yoo

The team explains why this trio of stocks has abundant upside from current levels.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's an 'excellent risk-reward' ASX share to buy for the 'brave' investor

| Tony Yoo

According to Market Matters analysts, if you want to get in on a stock at the bottom, this could be…

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Investing Strategies

The little-known secret to beating the ASX 200

| Tony Yoo

Many people employ this strategy for income, but it can be pretty useful for capital growth too.

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Investing Strategies

60% right, 100% winning: How 'imperfect' investing can still lead to unreal wealth

| Tony Yoo

Not every ASX stock in your portfolio has to be a winner. In fact, just 6 out of 10 is…

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Bank Shares

65 million emails: CBA fined for relentlessly spamming customers

| Tony Yoo

'A complete disregard for the spam rules and the rights of its customers'.

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Broker Notes

The great irony of a greener future, and the 2 ASX energy shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

The Market Matters team reveals the two stocks to add right now to cash in on energy insecurity.

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Share Gainers

Up 50% in 2023: The ASX share riding the electric vehicle wave

| Tony Yoo

This stock has rocketed so far this year, but it's not too late to jump on board.

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Share Fallers

2 ASX 200 shares having a shocker that you must buy right now

| Tony Yoo

These two businesses still have strong long-term prospects, according to QVG Capital, so now might be the perfect time to…

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Share Gainers

Not too late to buy: 2 ASX shares going gangbusters right now

| Tony Yoo

Positive cash flow for a tech company and pricing power for a reseller are handy attributes to have in your…

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Broker Notes

'Long term upside': Buy 2 ASX 200 shares to set-and-forget

| Tony Yoo

One expert likes the look of these two stocks that are going for cheap at the moment.

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Investing Strategies

Tripled in 18 months: 2 ASX shares investors haven't woken up to

| Tony Yoo

6% dividend yield! This expert names the best stocks you've never heard of.

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Economy

Will ASX shares fall off a cliff on Tuesday?

| Tony Yoo

Investors will be watching the RBA's decision with bated breath this week.

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Broker Notes

'A quality business': Meet the ASX's answer to Apple

| Tony Yoo

Which Australian company enjoys unanimous 'long and bullish' support from the professional community?

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Let's take a look at the coming events that could most impact the stock market.

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Broker Notes

'Long and bullish': 2 defensive ASX shares to win through a difficult 2023

| Tony Yoo

Get it out of your head that you can't reap nice returns from 'safe' stocks.

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Broker Notes

Is real estate about to rocket again? 2 ASX shares to buy for the comeback

| Tony Yoo

Could the property sector flourish once the Reserve Bank ends the interest rate hike torture?

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