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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.

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Three things you probably weren't expecting for our miners in 2018

| Brendon Lau

2017 have been the year for mining stocks and next year is also looking bright for the sector. But there…

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Should you ignore Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia's 10% yield?

| Brendon Lau

You'd be hard pressed to find a midcap financial stock with a yield over 10%. But is Genworth Mortgage Insurance…

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Has NEXTDC Ltd dodged a bullet or are investors in for a rude shock in 2018?

| Brendon Lau

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) has the right to buy data centres it leases from Asia Pacific Data Centre Group (ASX:…

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How investors can capitalise on Stephen Hawking's insane prediction

| Brendon Lau

The world famous theoretical physicist has made some wild predictions through 2017 that may create a big opportunity for investors…

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Is this medical device stock the next to surge after Cochlear Limited and ResMed Inc.?

| Brendon Lau

Impedimed Limited (ASX: IPD) has surged ahead this morning after underperforming in 2017. The stock looks well placed to stage…

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This healthcare stock is set for a nice earnings upgrade in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Today's share price movement doesn't suggest it, but Paragon Care Ltd. (ASX: PGC) is looking at a nice profit upgrade…

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Morgans says buy this small-cap stock on a 10% dividend yield

| Brendon Lau

There is a small cap stock that appears to have a sustainable dividend yield of over 10%, according to Morgans.…

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Why things just got tougher for Telstra Corporation Ltd and friends in 2018

| Brendon Lau

This has been a bad year for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and the sector, but next year may be even…

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Broker tips Aristocrat Leisure Limited shares to outperform

| Brendon Lau

Some stocks are better placed than others to benefit from the Santa Rally. Find out why Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL)…

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How Australia and New Zealand Banking Group could return billions to shareholders in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is expected to return billions to shareholders in 2018 that is funded from…

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Webjet Limited readies for take-off on broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The online travel agent has been struggling since it issued a profit warning, but UBS has upgraded the stock to…

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Why UBS thinks you should cash out on Carsales.com Ltd after its 30% surge

| Brendon Lau

Carsales.com (ASX: CAR) is one of the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index but the stock may have…

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Is the 8% derailing of Aurizon Holdings Ltd a buying opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in rail operator Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) have tumbled to a two-month low - pushing its yield to 5%.…

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Why I think shares will outperform other major asset classes in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Worries about overstretched valuations on our share market are overblown as there are reasons to think the ASX will outperform…

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Broker tips this tech stock as next takeover target after Aconex Ltd

| Brendon Lau

The stunning $1.6b takeover offer for Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) has left investors wondering who in the sector could be next.…

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Here's why UBS just became bullish on Caltex Australia Limited

| Brendon Lau

UBS has just upgraded Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) to a buy as it lifted its valuation of the stock following…

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Why the NextDC Ltd share price is hitting another record high today

| Brendon Lau

The $1bn acquisition of a rival by US-based Equinix has sent shares in NextDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) soaring 5%. It may…

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Top broker says US tax cuts will drive double-digit earnings upgrades for these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

Our market is rallying as a big US tax cut lifts risk sentiment around the world. But there are a…

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Macquarie Group Ltd warns of funding cloud over Woolworths Group Ltd

| Brendon Lau

The ACCC is blocking the sale of Woolworths Group Ltd's (ASX:WOW) petrol station division to BP. At least one broker…

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The high oil price could spark earnings upgrades for these blue chips in 2018

| Brendon Lau

The oil price has defied sceptics and this leaves plenty of room for profit upgrades in the new year for…

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Will the NBN price cut bring earnings cheer to Telstra Corporation Ltd shareholders?

| Brendon Lau

The telecommunication sector is likely to be the only sector to finish the year in the red. But can changes…

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Why I think the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price could underperform

| Brendon Lau

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (ASX:CBA) response to the AUSTRAC investigation has raised more concerns for shareholders and the stock…

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Here's a new reason to be excited about BHP Billiton Limited in the new year

| Brendon Lau

The world's largest miner has taken a step closer to divesting its shale oil assets and that will give investors…

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Broker gives four reasons to be overweight on Woodside Petroleum Limited in 2018

| Brendon Lau

It's been a volatile year for Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) with the stock going nowhere fast! But 2018 will…

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M&A becoming a big theme for 2018: who are the next targets?

| Brendon Lau

The $33 billion buyout of Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX: WFD) is likely to pave the way for other mega deals…

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Is Christmas coming early for Westfield Corp Ltd shareholders?

| Brendon Lau

Global shopping centre giant Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) has gone into a trading halt as it prepares to announce a…

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UBS tips these 2017 underperformers to bounce back

| Brendon Lau

Companies who have downgraded their earnings outlook are rightly punished but there are five stocks among the earnings sinners who…

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Leading brokers nominate their top and bottom 3 stocks

| Brendon Lau

The consensus among experts is for more gains for equities in 2018. Here are the most favoured and least favoured…

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Why the AGL Energy Ltd share price surged higher today

| Brendon Lau

AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) is one of the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index today. Find out why…

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Why iron ore stocks could underperform in the short-term before bouncing in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Iron ore majors BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) could come under short-term pressure. Here's why...

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Macquarie Group Ltd tips double-digit gains for shares in 2018

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is expected to outperform other developed markets in 2018 and these are the stocks that…

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Currency expert points to the one thing that could pop the Bitcoin bubble

| Brendon Lau

Bitcoin has raced to fresh record highs at US$13,000 but a high profile expect points to the one impending factor…

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Broker warns Woodside Petroleum Limited is exposed to 2018 LNG glut

| Brendon Lau

Many experts believe there will be a glut in LNG supply in 2018-2019 and Macquarie Group Ltd warns that Woodside…

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd just downgraded REA Group Limited

| Brendon Lau

The share price performance of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) will leave a smile on your face this year, but one…

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Citigroup claims mining sector is in for a big earnings upgrade in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Earnings growth will be hard to come by in 2018 but there's one sector that is better placed than most…

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Can the share price of Crown Resorts Ltd bounce back in 2018?

| Brendon Lau

What does Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) have in common with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX)?…

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Citigroup nominates its best small cap retailer to buy for Xmas

| Brendon Lau

The retail sector has been under a cloud with the arrival of Amazon, but this has presented some good buying…

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Morgans unveils its "high conviction" stock picks for 2018

| Brendon Lau

Wondering where you can get the best risk adjusted returns on the ASX? Morgans has compiled a list of its…

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Broker gives 4 reasons why Commonwealth Bank of Australia has further to fall

| Brendon Lau

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is bouncing back today after yesterday's fall. But there are reasons to think the gains…

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Will the Metcash Limited share price rally on its earnings results?

| Brendon Lau

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) is likely to be crowned the best performing grocery stock for 2017 but there could be more…

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