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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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Small Cap Shares

4 fast-growing ASX small cap shares that you may have overlooked

| Mitchell Lawler

Success might be a series of small wins, but what about small companies?

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Technology Shares

Brainchip (ASX: BRN) share price weakens after co-founder sells shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors appear to be following the company founder's lead...

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Bank Shares

ASX bank shares weigh up $34 billion dosh-dishing decision

| Mitchell Lawler

How might the cashed-up banks deliver excess billions to shareholders?

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ESG

Investors push Australia's largest ASX shares to disclose climate risks

| Mitchell Lawler

Turning up the heat on climate reporting...

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) customers compromised in a cyberattack

| Mitchell Lawler

The second-biggest company in the world is still susceptible to hacks...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price is surging 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Because NASA knows problems are better solved by a crowd.

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Bank Shares

Westpac's (ASX:WBC) double life insurance divestment looms

| Mitchell Lawler

Westpac's life insurance sale could be nearing D-day.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price lifts following acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

Nitro does some signing of its own with its latest acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price jumps 7% following broker notes

| Mitchell Lawler

We scan the reasons for the lift in Pro Medicus shares today...

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International Stock News

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) share price lifts company into $2 trillion club

| Mitchell Lawler

Microsoft's market capitalisation is up in the clouds...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here are 3 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Mitchell Lawler

The clock is ticking on these upcoming dividend payments...

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) partners with Xero's Waddle for new financing product

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA has plans for a cashflow solving product...

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Travel Shares

Here are the best performing ASX travel shares so far in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 travel shares have covered the most distance on the ASX this year...

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Economy

CBA (ASX:CBA) says interest rates could jump as early as next year

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA's latest rates forecast makes markets interesting...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why Respiri (ASX:RSH) share price is up 10% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders might need to catch their breath on this news...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BetMakers (ASX:BET) builds out tech with more acquisitions

| Mitchell Lawler

I 'bet' you weren't expecting another two acquisitions...

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Communication Shares

Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price flies following NRL partnership

| Mitchell Lawler

Sky Network is hoping to score with punters, with a new digital offering.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares with IPOs that have delivered market-beating returns

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors who snapped up shares in these 2 ASX IPOs are enjoying fantastic returns so far

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price climbs higher on Milton merger

| Mitchell Lawler

The investment company is set to get a lot bigger...

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Technology Shares

Here are the best performing ASX 200 tech shares so far in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

These tech shares have been doing the best so far this year

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX: CBA) tech hiring to amp-up as it nears $200 billion valuation

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA gets ready for a tech hiring binge...

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Tax

Selling some ASX shares before tax time? Here's what you should know

| Mitchell Lawler

Don't let the tax bug bite this financial year. Here's what to know...

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Technology Shares

Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price jumps 5% on trading update

| Mitchell Lawler

Better things to come for Integrated Research as it moves forward...

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52-Week Highs

The Telstra (ASX: TLS) share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Mitchell Lawler

The telco giant is receiving a strong reception today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

SILK Laser (ASX: SLA) share price frozen on acquisition news

| Mitchell Lawler

SILK Laser clinics set to expand to 117 with its latest acquisition...

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Travel Shares

Air New Zealand (ASX: AIZ) share price on the ground following update

| Mitchell Lawler

An in-flight announcement from Air New Zealand...

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Growth Shares

Here are the best performing ASX 200 shares so far in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders of these five ASX 200 shares must feel on top of the world!

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) and other banks hit by internet outage

| Mitchell Lawler

CBA and some of its big four counterparts went offline this afternoon...

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Economy

ASX share market fears ease as RBA's inflation target proves difficult to hit

| Mitchell Lawler

Higher wages needed for rate increase...

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Financial Shares

Challenger (ASX:CGF) share price dips after revised capital measures

| Mitchell Lawler

Enhanced risk settings reduce targeted pre-tax return on equity by 2% to RBA cash rate plus 12%.

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price slips on future potash potential

| Mitchell Lawler

Potash provides some food for thought for BHP investors.

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IPOs

HitIQ (ASX:HIQ) share price charges 20% higher following IPO

| Mitchell Lawler

How's that for a hard hitting ASX debut!

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These 5 ASX shares are delivering the biggest gains in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

Bags, on bags, on bags. These ASX shares have delivered...

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⏸️ International Shares

What is a meme stock, and why is everyone talking about them?

| Mitchell Lawler

Stocks going viral, what does that meme?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are 3 ASX shares that are cashed up

| Mitchell Lawler

Extra cash can give companies added flexibility.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX shares in the retail sector with juicy dividend yields

| Mitchell Lawler

It's dividend hunting season...

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Share Market News

The ASX stock market is not open today, here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering why the market isn't open today, here's why...

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) share price delivered green today

| Mitchell Lawler

This lithium miner is ending the week in the green, amid a buying spree of ASX resource shares on Friday

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BNPL shares

Why is Sezzle outperforming the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price so far in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

The battle of buy now pay later, Sezzle is winning so far this year...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These ASX insiders are buying up more shares in their companies

| Mitchell Lawler

Gotcha! Here are some of the ASX executives who have been increasing investment in their own companies.

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