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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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Economy

Have you caught your breath yet? There's another interest rate hike coming Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

It's bad news for investors and homeowners alike, but there will be even less money in their wallets from next…

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Resources Shares

3 mining ASX shares ripe for buying now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Stocks in the resources sector rose while others suffered in the first half of 2022. But they have since fallen…

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Cheap Shares

2 heart-breaking ASX shares finally turning it around: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have killed long-term investors but are ready to fire for old and new shareholders alike, according to one…

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Investing Strategies

2 quietly achieving ASX shares to pounce on right now: Morgans

| Tony Yoo

Shhhh, don't tell anyone about these stocks that are set to plough ahead without fanfare.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares now at a golden buying opportunity: experts

| Tony Yoo

After the bloodbath in the markets over the past few days, there are cheap stocks all over the place. But…

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Earnings Results

Cettire share price takes off after 127% revenue jump

| Tony Yoo

The luxury goods retailer cops a 7,500% hike in net loss, but insists it's scaling the platform after more than…

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Earnings Results

Dubber share price soars 11% despite losses doubling in FY2022

| Tony Yoo

The cloud recording and audio software maker saw excellent revenue growth but keeps bleeding cash.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX shares Morgans would buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Here's half-a-dozen beauties that look very attractive to invest in after reporting season.

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Earnings Results

Aussie Broadband share price plummets 18% despite record revenue, earnings

| Tony Yoo

The telecommunications provider presents pleasing numbers but the stock's caught up in the sell-off of growth shares on Monday morning.

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Resources Shares

5 ASX shares that could rocket from a rare earths crisis: expert

| Tony Yoo

This investment manager reckons an angry China could hold the world to ransom.

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Opinions

'Pay attention': Expert names surprise that could shock ASX investors

| Tony Yoo

Portfolios have been ambushed recently by the COVID pandemic and a war in Europe. So what's the next surprise that…

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay share price plunges 4% after suitor withdraws takeover offer

| Tony Yoo

A handy exit for investors of the private hospital provider has now disappeared. What now?

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Earnings Results

Ramsay shares halted after earnings slashed and takeover letter lands

| Tony Yoo

Is the healthcare provider about to update the market on the mega takeover offer from the KKR & Co consortium?

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price on watch after 244% profit jump, doubling revenue

| Tony Yoo

The rare earths producer had a bumper year, to now slash its PE ratio to 13.4. How will the market…

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BNPL shares

Zip's FY22 loss is 165% of its market cap. So why did its shares go up?

| Tony Yoo

Just imagine if Apple made a $6.4 trillion loss in one year. Investors would be fainting, right?

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Earnings Results

Nine Entertainment share price takes off after 71% profit boost and 'record' dividend

| Tony Yoo

The media company is riding high after buoyant results, but what do ASX investors think about its fortunes?

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Earnings Results

Qantas share price on watch after $1.9b loss, $400m buyback

| Tony Yoo

The airline reveals its third consecutive report in the red, but is cautiously optimistic about the coming years.

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Broker Notes

'Bright outlook': Expert picks 2 ASX shares that touch Aussies everyday

| Tony Yoo

Brands that Australians use everyday can be a great place to start when coming up with stocks to invest in…

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Earnings Results

Elmo share price surges after 32% revenue boost

| Tony Yoo

Revenue up, net profit down, and cash flow expected to break-even soon. Investors react to the software company's mixed results.

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Earnings Results

WiseTech share price on watch as net profit rockets 80%

| Tony Yoo

Stocks for the logistics software provider has enjoyed a 51% run up since June. Can it climb even higher after…

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Earnings Results

ARB share price plunges amid 'uncertain' outlook

| Tony Yoo

The 4WD accessories provider is up on all FY2022 metrics, but the market is not impressed with its refusal to…

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Share Gainers

I'd still buy 2 ASX shares already up 50% in a year: expert

| Tony Yoo

It's not too late to invest in this pair of companies doing great business in tough economic conditions.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy for 'extended, uninterrupted' good times

| Tony Yoo

One of these two stocks is up 360% this year, but is now in the box seat for further gains.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price sinks upon call for CEO resignation

| Tony Yoo

The airline and its boss apologised to customers over the weekend, but some critics have labelled it a stunt.

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Investing Strategies

4 ways emotional intelligence can supercharge your ASX shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

If you can admit the stock market isn't moved by just company fundamentals and performance, you can become a better…

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Industrials Shares

This building materials ASX 200 share is a buy (not James Hardie): expert

| Tony Yoo

Sure, interest rates are rising sharply and that's a negative for such companies. But eventually that will stop.

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Retail Shares

Could these devastated ASX shares make a roaring comeback?

| Tony Yoo

At the intersection of technology and retail, e-commerce stocks have plummeted this year. Is it safe to buy or is…

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Earnings Results

Latitude share price slides as CEO exits, profit plunges

| Tony Yoo

After an eventful half that saw it cancel a takeover for Humm's BNPL business, the company's dividend remains at the…

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Healthcare Shares

Buy this ASX 200 company as its costs are actually falling: Firetrail

| Tony Yoo

Rampant inflation means almost every company has to grapple with higher expenses. But here's an exception.

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Earnings Results

Telix share price slides despite 726% revenue boost

| Tony Yoo

Investors may be thinking the pharmaceutical company's valuation has peaked after the stock price doubled over the past three months.

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Resources Shares

The ASX 200 share Firetrail just bought after brutal sell-off

| Tony Yoo

If a stock has lost one-third of its value over the last four months, would you be courageous enough to…

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Growth Shares

Revenue up 169%: 2 ASX tech shares showing explosive growth

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks have roared back the past few weeks. Here is a couple that Cyan fund managers think can go…

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Earnings Results

Bapcor share price climbs after FY2022 results

| Tony Yoo

The automotive accessories and services provider holds steady in the 2022 financial year and increases its dividend.

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Resources Shares

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

| Tony Yoo

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

| Tony Yoo

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

| Tony Yoo

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

| Tony Yoo

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

| Tony Yoo

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

| Tony Yoo

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

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