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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

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Share Market News

Brokers upgraded JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price and this other ASX stock to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The rally on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is picking up steam with some ASX stocks enjoying upgrades by brokers…

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Share Gainers

Rhinomed (ASX:RNO) share price tries following Starpharma's path to COVID glory

| Brendon Lau

The Rhinomed Ltd (ASX: RNO) share price surged to a six-month high as it takes a leaf out of the…

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Share Market News

Brokers upgrade Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price targets despite profit warning

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price retreated for a second day following its shock profit warning. Is the…

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Share Gainers

KGL Resources (ASX:KGL) share price surges on big upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The KGL Resources Ltd (ASX: KGL) share price could soon retest its 2020 high after it issued a resource upgrade…

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Share Market News

Have we reached "peak" Afterpay (ASX:APT) as its US website growth stalls?

| Brendon Lau

There are few other stocks that have attracted as much love and loathing as the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share…

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Cheap Shares

The best ASX stocks to buy for the COVID-19 recovery play

| Brendon Lau

Investors may need a change in investment strategy if they want to make the best returns from ASX stocks in…

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Cheap Shares

The latest ASX 200 stocks that top brokers just upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

There are two S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stocks that are capturing attention after they were upgraded by brokers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Boral (ASX:BLD) share price back in the M&A spotlight as Stokes buys another 45m shares

| Brendon Lau

Growing speculation on corporate action could move the dial on the Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price this morning.

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Share Market News

How to tell if this is the end of the ASX bull market

| Brendon Lau

The roller coaster ride on equity markets is enough to send your head spinning with many investors questioning if this…

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Cheap Shares

The latest ASX stocks upgraded by brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is poised to end the week on a backfoot. But the pullback is giving brokers the opportunity…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price facing new competitive pressure

| Brendon Lau

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is the latest to muscle in on Afterpay Ltd's (ASX: APT) turf. Should…

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Share Market News

IGO share price surges on potential sale of Tropicana

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is a rare bright spot on the market today as it considers putting…

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Resources Shares

Why the Rio Tinto share price is outperforming its peers

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 surrendered its morning gains as did most of the major miners. But the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:…

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Share Gainers

Why the Jaxsta share price rocketed by over 300% today

| Brendon Lau

The Jaxsta Ltd (ASX: JXT) share price is latest market minnow to grab attention after the stunning rise of Brainchip…

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Bank Shares

ASX banks facing new battle with zombie army

| Brendon Lau

The worst of the COVID-19 fallout is behind most ASX stocks, but this isn't the case of ASX banks, which…

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Cheap Shares

Why you should use the market sell-off to buy these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard to cut through the noise when markets are this volatile. But this could be the time to buy…

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Share Market News

Half of ASX 200 stocks at risk as China-Australia relations hit new low

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors are yet to price in our souring relations with China even though more than half of the S&P/ASX…

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Cheap Shares

Latest ASX stocks top brokers are urging you to buy today

| Brendon Lau

Brokers have just picked their latest ASX buy ideas and investors who aren’t perturbed by the market volatility might want…

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Share Market News

ASX investors given a $1.7bn injection of COVID-19 hope

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is building on yesterday’s gain as positive leads from overnight markets and optimism for a…

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Cheap Shares

Will the S&P downgrade derail the recovery in the AMP share price?

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price could face pressure this morning after it suffered a credit rating downgrade. Should…

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ASX Small Caps
Share Market News

Broker picks best ASX small cap stocks to buy from the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

ASX small caps have delivered better FY20 results than their bigger counterparts, but which of these emerging stocks can keep…

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Share Market News

Why the Ramelius share price is leading the gold sector higher today

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold miners are rallying today. But it’s the Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) share price that’s capturing attention.

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Share Market News

More radical action from RBA likely after Victoria's extends harsh lockdown

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may be forced to pump more stimulus into the financial system after Victoria extended…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers are urging you to buy these ASX stocks in this market meltdown

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is caught in a sharp sell-off but top brokers have a few recommendations on the ASX stocks…

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

There’s blood on the street but one ASX stock that’s holding up better than most today is the Transurban Group…

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Resources Shares

Why you should buy ASX copper miners in this market meltdown

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is crashing although there's good news for ASX copper miners this morning.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think the AMP share price is finally looking good enough to buy

| Brendon Lau

The AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price is one of the highest risk buys on the ASX. But it's never…

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Cheap Shares

Latest ASX stocks brokers are urging you to buy today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) bounced back today and ASX stocks that are on brokers’ latest buy list are outperforming.

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Share Market News

Strike Resources share price wanes despite moving closer to an off-take agreement

| Brendon Lau

The Strike Resources Limited (ASX: SRK) share price may be a victim of buy the rumour, sell the fact. It…

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Share Market News

UBS picks the best and worst ASX stocks from the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

UBS picks the best and the worst ASX stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) coming out of the profit…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) latest interest rate decision exposes the limits to its monetary powers.

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Share Market News

These ASX stocks at earnings risks as the Aussie is forecast to hit US80 cents

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar surged to more than two-year high. That’s bad news for many S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) stocks.

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Share Market News

Unlikely ASX stock winners from the change in the Fed's inflation policy

| Brendon Lau

The change in the US Fed's inflation policy late last week may create unlikely winners on the S&P/ASX 200 Index…

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Share Market News

ASX reporting season heroes to buy for FY21

| Brendon Lau

The reporting season delivered better than expected results and these ASX stocks are some of my best buy picks for…

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Share Fallers

What Prospa's share price reaction and profit results mean for ASX banks

| Brendon Lau

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price and profit results show that the battle between fintech and ASX banks…

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Share Gainers

Why the IGO share price is outperforming the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is outperforming this morning after its FY20 results broke a few records.

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Share Market News

Investors to look beyond Worley's big jump in earnings and dividend

| Brendon Lau

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price could be well supported after it posted a big lift in profits. But…

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Share Market News

The latest ASX stocks that brokers just upgraded to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

There’s value still left to be uncovered in this raging bull market as leading brokers just upgraded these ASX stocks…

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Share Market News

Hub24 share price tumbles despite a big profit and dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price fell this morning even after it reported an increase in profits and dividend…

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Gold

Meet the group reaping the biggest profit from the gold bull run

| Brendon Lau

Those who bought ASX gold miners will be smiling. But it's another group of market participants who are wearing the…

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