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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.

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Resources Shares

'Clearly under the radar': Expert reveals hidden gem ASX share he's holding

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One fund manager lets slip a stock about to go crazy that no one else knows about.

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Broker Notes

Why these 2 ASX shares rocketed 40% last month

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The rise in value of these stocks was no fluke, as one expert is holding onto them for further gains.

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Earnings Results

Money3 share price rockets after 'record breaking' results

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The loan provider also increased its dividend to celebrate its buoyant numbers across all key metrics.

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Earnings Results

James Hardie share price slides following guidance downgrade

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The building materials maker reported decent growth in the June quarter, but is more pessimistic about the full year than…

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Investing Strategies

'Strong growth': Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy for the long run

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In a turbulent year like 2022, sometimes you just have to take a step back to find companies that have…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 surprisingly 'robust' ASX shares to buy in current climate: expert

| Tony Yoo

Real estate and consumer discretionary sectors might be the first to suffer as interest rates rise. But here are a…

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX shares Wilsons just bought

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One medical and one lithium stock have had their exposures increased in the advisory's portfolio.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares about to go cash-flow positive

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After massive interest rate rises, using your own cash to operate is so much better than borrowing to survive.

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Investing Strategies

2 types of stock portfolios primed to beat the market: experts

| Tony Yoo

We learned earlier this week which portfolios to avoid. Now let's take a look at the ones that have the…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that Morgans would buy after excellent results

| Tony Yoo

Experts have dissected the reporting season and reckon this pair of stocks look great for the future.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Back to a growth mindset': Expert names ASX share ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

In just two years this business overcame devastation and is now ready to grow again, reckons this fund manager.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares are rallying! Here's what to do now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Don't get carried away, because we may not have seen the bottom yet.

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Dividend Investing

'Misunderstood': Expert names dividend ASX share to buy now at price dip

| Tony Yoo

Reliable income producers aren't easy to find. Here's a stock that is cheap enough to pick up at the moment…

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Investing Strategies

ASX investors beware: Watch for 2 red flags in your portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Everyone has their own risk appetite, but typically if your mix of shares looks like one of these two profiles,…

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Investing Strategies

3 rising ASX shares to buy that have passed the bottom: expert

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Grab these recovering stocks before they become even more expensive, says Michael Gable.

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Bank Shares

How to play ASX bank shares for dividends this reporting season: expert

| Tony Yoo

Plus the three best bank stocks to buy into right now for both income and growth.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 'high quality' ASX shares now going for a discount: Elvest

| Tony Yoo

While financial forecasts this reporting season might be scary, here is a pair of stocks that might resist the coming…

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Investing Strategies

'Cult following': Expert names 2 ASX shares worth buying in August

| Tony Yoo

There are plenty of catalysts to choose from during reporting season. Here's a pair of stocks that might move upward.

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Cheap Shares

'Capital light and scalable': Expert picks 2 ASX shares to buy now while CHEAP

| Tony Yoo

Who likes bargains? Pick up these beauties from the discount bin, says one financial advisor.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Set to 'quadruple footprint': Expert names taboo ASX share to buy

| Tony Yoo

This business is going gangbusters and is ready to provide nice returns from an industry always in demand.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX share rocketed 29% last month, but it's not too late to buy: Celeste

| Tony Yoo

Analysts believe there is a stock that still has more upside despite a spectacular rise in July.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX share where 87% of its value is real estate: expert

| Tony Yoo

With such valuable property assets, the operating business is pretty much a freebie at the current stock price.

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Industrials Shares

Buy this ASX share now before it reports this month: expert

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This company started in Australia more than 130 years ago, but now reaps much of its revenue from the US.

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Energy Shares

Sick of high petrol prices? Then buy this ASX share: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Is it painful paying $2-something at the fuel bowser? Stock investors can get some of that money back by doing…

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Resources Shares

Buy this ASX share for its 'undervalued' lithium business: expert

| Tony Yoo

There are not many cheap shares of any businesses involved in lithium production. But here's a sneaky one, if you…

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares to buy for a post-COVID resurgence: experts

| Tony Yoo

The coronavirus is still going strong, which means many post-pandemic recovery stocks have yet to reach their full potential.

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Retail Shares

The retailer that's a 'recession-proof' ASX share to buy: analyst

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Australians now have far less to spend with the mortgage taking up more of their budget. So which retail business…

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ETFs

How to buy ASX shares exposed to the metaverse

| Tony Yoo

A new product launched Thursday that collectively invests in a basket of stocks around the world contributing to a new…

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Investing Strategies

'Free lunch': Forget growth or value, Wilsons is hunting these ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Quality ASX shares are the next craze. Here's how to spot them, according to head of investment strategy David Cassidy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Winner winner chicken dinner: Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Consumer staple stocks might fare well as Australians tighten their belts. But investors still need to be selective.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares to buy that have halved this year

| Tony Yoo

Investors must avoid anchoring to the past, and instead buy stocks that have potential from now onwards. Here's a couple…

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech share with 170% upside: expert

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Technology stocks have been largely consigned to the dust bin this year, but that means there are now some absolute…

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Investing Strategies

'Forgotten gem': 2 mid-cap ASX shares this fundie loves

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When interest rates are rising steeply, cash flow is paramount. Here's a pair of stocks that are self-sufficient this way.

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Broker Notes

'Outlook is bright': Expert names ASX share to buy for long-term fortunes

| Tony Yoo

The stock price for this 'quality' company has dropped since Easter, but that just might open up a buying opportunity…

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Cheap Shares

Buy this ASX share that's 80% cheaper than a year ago: expert

| Tony Yoo

This company is not only growing rapidly, but is in an industry that traditionally withstands economic downturns.

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Investing Strategies

5 things to do during ASX results season

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August and February can be hazardous for unseasoned investors. Here's a survival guide.

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares are back, baby!

| Tony Yoo

Stock markets plunged in the first half of this year out of various economic fears, but now there's a massive…

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Broker Notes

'Superior growth outlook': ASX share raking it in from climate change

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This stock has already returned 510% the last five years, but there is more to come, according to many experts.

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Communication Shares

Why this ASX 200 giant 'looks attractive' right now: expert

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This household Australian brand delivers services that are now considered absolutely essential for most people.

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Growth Shares

'Strong growth': Expert says buy this ASX company that just doubled revenue

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Does this Australian peer-to-peer platform have the chance to become the next AirBnB?

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