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Brendon Lau

Brendon’s passion for shares started by accident in 2003 and he has worked in various roles around capital markets ever since as a trader, stock analyst and markets reporter with the Australian Financial Review. Most of his wealth has come from share investing than any other asset class, and that has given him the financial freedom not to work full-time, if he chooses to. Brendon is a medium to long-term investor who aims to hold positions for a year or longer and is focused on fundamental analysis, although he will occasionally use technical indicators to time his entries and exits. Brendon has an MBA from Melbourne Business School and is RG 146 certified. He lives in Melbourne with his wife, three kids and two dogs.

Recent Articles

Share Market News

This ASX sector is facing a tough 2021

| Brendon Lau

The ASX bull market continues its golden run into the new year, but there’s one sector at risk of falling…

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Share Market News

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price could be facing more pressure in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The Mesoblast limited (ASX: MSB) share price could come under further pressure this year on rumours that it needs a…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Citi picks the best international share markets that can beat the ASX in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The ASX is starting 2021 on a positive footing as it builds on last year’s gains, but those looking for…

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Cheap Shares

Brokers just upgraded the Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price and this other ASX stock to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

Our marker is rallying for a second day but two ASX stocks stand out as leading brokers just upgraded them…

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Share Market News

Is the "Blue Wave" of US Democrats good or bad for ASX investors?

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors have embraced news that the US Democratic Party now controls both houses, but it isn’t all good news…

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Cheap Shares

These are the latest 2021 ASX "buy" ideas from top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The market looks poised to power on into this new year and leading brokers have come out early to urge…

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Share Market News

This is the latest speculative ASX tech buy from Citigroup

| Brendon Lau

If you are on the hunt for the next shooting star in the small-cap tech sector, Citigroup may have just…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Citi sees bigger takeover offer coming for Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price

| Brendon Lau

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) share price is trading flat but that’s a good outcome for the takeover target,…

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Share Market News

Investors caught in crossfire as ASX retailers battle ASX property stocks in 2021

| Brendon Lau

First, we had the Supermarket Wars. Now ASX investors will have to brace for a new war between retail and…

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Resources Shares

Why ASX energy stocks are set to be among the worst performers on the ASX today

| Brendon Lau

ASX energy stocks are set to take the brunt of the sell-off this morning as the OPEC+ meeting sent the…

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Investing Strategies

Is it better to buy 2020's best or worst ASX shares?

| Brendon Lau

Much has been said about buying last year’s worst performers for their “cheap valuation”, but history shows you might be…

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Share Gainers

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price gets fresh COVID boost

| Brendon Lau

If you thought COVID‐19 was “so 2020”, think again as the Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) share price surged higher…

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Share Market News

The one overlooked warning sign ASX investors should watch for in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The pieces are in place for ASX stocks to keep rallying into 2021, but there’s one risk factor that’s been…

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Value Investing

Can the ugliest ASX 200 dogs of 2020 turnaround in the New Year?

| Brendon Lau

This is the season many investors will be looking at punting on the worst performing ASX stocks of the year…

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Resources Shares

Is the surging Bitcoin an existential threat to ASX gold miners?

| Brendon Lau

The rocketing value of Bitcoin appears to be coming at the expense of the gold price – and that can’t…

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Resources Shares

Iron ore prices poised to hit US$180 next month: Westpac

| Brendon Lau

The Chinese government’s attempt to cool the iron ore price has not stopped some experts from predicting another surge as…

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Resources Shares

ASX miners put on alert as the iron ore price crashes overnight

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is expected to open strongly this morning but our best loved miners may not join…

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Resources Shares

How to get the best out of the 2021 mining boom

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining stocks are the second best performers in 2020, but they could take the top spot in 2021 thanks…

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Share Market News

US "mum and pop" investors leaving the pros in the dust in 2020 stock rally

| Brendon Lau

Retail investors in the US are shaping up to be better stock pickers than the professionals during the COVID‐19 rebound…

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Share Market News

Forecast double-digit surge in Aussie dollar could put brakes on ASX rally in 2021

| Brendon Lau

Investors who have yet to factor the Australian dollar into their ASX investment decisions should pay heed.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls on sale of its US bricks business

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price lost ground on Friday after it announced the sale of its US joint…

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Resources Shares

UBS unveils its latest ASX "buy" idea for 2021

| Brendon Lau

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price is surging higher after it became the latest "buy" idea from UBS.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are ASX stocks in for an M&A frenzy in 2021?

| Brendon Lau

Experts are predicting a big year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in 2021 and this is likely to impact on…

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Resources Shares

Leading broker just upgraded these ASX gold stocks to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold stocks are rising with the market but there’re two that are leading the charge after getting upgraded by…

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Share Market News

Citigroup picks the best ASX retail stocks to own for 2021

| Brendon Lau

ASX retail stocks have been one of the surprise winners on the market in 2020, but are they still good…

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Share Market News

Why 2021 may be an even better year for ASX investors

| Brendon Lau

The ASX share market is being dogged by worries of an imminent correction, but some experts believe the ASX is…

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Resources Shares

Brokers warning high iron ore prices are unsustainable

| Brendon Lau

Most analysts believe the iron ore price is set to tumble from current levels. Should investors in ASX mining stocks…

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Bank Shares

The ASX bank with the best dividend yield under APRA's new guidelines

| Brendon Lau

ASX bank dividends are back in focus after our banking regulator removed the caps on ASX bank distributions. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Why ASX oil stocks could replace the ASX tech boom in 2021

| Brendon Lau

You might think it’s a bid of a bold call, but some experts believe ASX oil-exposed stocks could replace the…

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Technology Shares

Why JPM just upgraded the beaten-down Appex (ASX:APX) share price to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price continues to tumble after its disappointing outlook but the stock just got upgraded…

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Resources Shares

UBS just downgraded these outperforming ASX mining stocks

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining stocks may be surging ahead, but UBS thinks some have run ahead of fundamentals and have downgraded the…

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Retail Shares

Aussie dollar breaking to new 30-month high will boost these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar surged to a fresh two and a half year high and is at a point that will…

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Cheap Shares

Brokers just upgraded these two ASX stocks to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The market is in retreat today but there are two ASX stocks bucking the downtrend after getting upgraded by leading…

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Resources Shares

Broker upgrades the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price on game changing acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price could find favour with investors when it resumes trading after a broker upgraded…

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Share Market News

The two ASX stocks most impacted by the dangerous rise of the Aussie dollar

| Brendon Lau

The Aussie looks poised to push to new 28-month highs and that spells bad news for some of the most…

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Resources Shares

Citigroup downgrades these ASX mining stocks after a big rally

| Brendon Lau

Analysts may be revising up their valuations for ASX miners but the sector’s big recent run prompted Citigroup to downgrade…

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Cheap Shares

Morgans picks the best ASX stocks to buy for 2021

| Brendon Lau

ASX stocks are likely to finish 2020 with a bang but don't get complacent as ASX outperformers in 2021 may…

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Share Market News

ASX small caps could get a boost with the Aussie dollar hitting 28-month highs

| Brendon Lau

The rebound in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) might be grabbing headlines but it’s the ASX small caps that’re outperforming.

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52-Week Highs

Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price soars to 13-year high

| Brendon Lau

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX: REX) continued on its vertical ascend today with the stock hitting a 13-year high.

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Share Market News

Watch out! ASX IPO boom may sink the ASX bull market in 2021

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors are celebrating the spate of successful floats on the ASX recently as a sign that the bull run…

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