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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

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Retail Shares

2 retail ASX shares Morgans rates as a buy now

| Tony Yoo

It's official: interest rates are going up. Is it time to consider these stocks representing household retailer brands?

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Healthcare Shares

2 medical tech ASX shares Morgans loves right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks have fallen out of favour with investors, but one investment house is keeping the faith in this pair…

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Communication Shares

Rates are up! Expert names 2 ASX shares for a global downturn

| Tony Yoo

Interest rates are headed upwards and economic activity could wind down. In that environment, Morgan Stanley likes this pair of…

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Broker Notes

45% return in a year: The ASX share that's 'too cheap'

| Tony Yoo

It's a pretty confusing time to buy shares, but one particular stock has this analyst convinced of juicy returns.

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Broker Notes

The ASX tech share ripe for picking: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have been hammered this year, but which ones represent the best bargains at the moment? Here's one suggestion.

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Broker Notes

'Outlook bright': expert picks 2 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

If you think mining shares have finished their rally, here is a pair of buy ideas that are not in…

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How to invest

Direct indexing: What is this latest investing fad?

| Tony Yoo

It's the hottest new stock investment concept that's labelled 'ETF version 2'. How does it work and who's offering it…

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Travel Shares

Travel's back! 3 ASX shares this expert loves right now

| Tony Yoo

Did you see how congested the airports were over Easter? This means the sector is about to take off on…

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Cryptocurrencies

Crypto king Bitcoin to be dethroned by this hot rival: experts

| Tony Yoo

Bitcoin has environmental issues, not to mention an existential crisis. So can other cryptos take its crown as the most…

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin will be worth $590,000 by 2030: experts

| Tony Yoo

A panel of crypto gurus reckon Bitcoin is worth a long-term look, but in the short term anything could happen.

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Communication Shares

What's dragging the Telstra share price lower today?

| Tony Yoo

The telco paid millions in refunds and penalties after it was found to be naughty to thousands of customers.

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Broker Notes

Shoes, shopping, reno: 3 ASX shares experts are buying now

| Tony Yoo

High-growth tech and medical are out and these old world businesses are in, according to these professional investors.

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Investing Strategies

'No risk, no reward': Exit ASX shares if you can't stomach volatility, say experts

| Tony Yoo

This year has been a hell of a ride for stock investors. Here's the reward for holding on while your…

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares to buy for dirt cheap right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Pssst, according to these experts, some tech shares have been oversold. Here's a pair of them.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX companies that can raise prices whenever they want

| Tony Yoo

What's the best way to combat higher expenses? Just pass the rise onto the customer, of course.

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Broker Notes

48% fall: Fund names 3 ASX shares to take off after heavy crash

| Tony Yoo

Many non-mining stocks have been hammered this year, but that could mean there are some bargains waiting to skyrocket.

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Broker Notes

Food anxiety: experts pick 2 ASX shares riding the agriculture boom

| Tony Yoo

If the people go hungry, they become agitated. That's what many western nations are learning for the first time in…

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Share Market News

How the federal election will impact ASX shares: top economist

| Tony Yoo

Liberal-National Coalition vs. Labor. How will the result impact your ASX shares portfolio? One expert breaks it down for investors.

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Value Investing

Gambling & explosives: fund reveals 2 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Inflation and interest rate rises mean businesses that make positive earnings now are now more valued than those with future…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that were dogs last month but good to buy now: expert

| Tony Yoo

The team at Celeste Funds Management is keeping the faith in this pair of stocks despite their horrible underperformance in…

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Broker Notes

Everyone needs to eat: Expert flags 2 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Fruit, vegetables and housing. It doesn't matter what wars are being fought, how much interest rates rise -- Australians need…

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Broker Notes

It's time to buy these 2 fallen ASX shares again: expert

| Tony Yoo

One professional has named a pair of beaten-down stocks he that thinks is ready for a massive rebound.

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Broker Notes

Beers and planes: 3 ASX shares killing it right now

| Tony Yoo

One portfolio manager has picked out a trio of businesses he proudly holds in his fund that are going great…

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum uses same energy as the Netherlands. Here's how it'll change

| Tony Yoo

The second largest cryptocurrency is reforming, so where does this leave Bitcoin?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares ripe to buy at current prices: expert

| Tony Yoo

Agricultural and secondary product companies don't get much of a look in from stock investors. Here's a couple to consider…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to buy you haven't thought of: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here are a couple of companies not on your radar that a fund manager is recommending you buy at current…

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Broker Notes

Bricks and steel: expert reveals 2 ASX shares ready to skyrocket

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of stocks set for big things in a surprising sector we don't often talk about.

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Cryptocurrencies

How Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by the end of the year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Currently languishing at around $53,000, one finance guru thinks the flagship cryptocurrency is capable of doubling its value in less…

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares that are cheap enough to buy now

| Tony Yoo

A volatile market means there could be some juicy rotation opportunities. Let's take a look at a couple of technology…

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Investing Strategies

5 worst mistakes ASX share investors make during a sell-off

| Tony Yoo

There are common errors in investing that can be avoided. Do you sometimes fall into these traps?

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Investing Strategies

Sell your ASX shares in these sectors now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Generally the Australian market will bathe in the glory of overseas money, says this market strategist.

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Ask a Fund Manager

This ASX share changed me FOREVER: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Atlas Funds Management's Hugh Dive recalls his biggest regret, and the lesson he learnt that he…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX shares to buy in the hottest sector right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

One industry has seen its stocks rise 18% this year while the rest of the market can't even hit break-even.

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Resources Shares

Gas is in hot demand. This is the ASX share I'd buy: expert

| Tony Yoo

Most companies involved in producing energy have been bullish. But here's the best among the Australian gas producers, according to…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Here's an ASX share that makes money doing nothing

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Atlas Funds Management's Hugh Dive names the company that can just increase prices at the press…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Humans don't change: Expert names 2 ASX shares that exploit our urges

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Ask A Fund Manager: Atlas Funds Management's Hugh Dive tells how inevitable his real estate stocks would rise again after…

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Investing Strategies

The best type of ASX shares to buy right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Multiple interest rate hikes are coming, while a war in Europe and inflation rage on. Which stocks are the wisest…

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Cryptocurrencies

Another crypto is buying $13 billion of Bitcoin. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

It's not that different from banks maintaining a capital reserve in case of mass withdrawals, explains one expert.

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Opinions

Is it finally time to buy Magellan (ASX:MFG) shares?

| Tony Yoo

The investment company has had a shocking time over the past year. Is it now time to snap up the…

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just had its longest winning streak since 2017. What's doing?

| Tony Yoo

January's sell-off is a distant memory now, as Australian stocks come charging back.

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