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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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Is the NEXTDC Ltd share price poised for a near-term rally?

| Brendon Lau

Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) has performed very strongly in 2017 but there are reasons to think that there is more…

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Why SEEK Limited may struggle in 2018 after its 25% surge

| Brendon Lau

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has given shareholders plenty to smile about this year but the stock could be in for a…

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Have the share prices of Virtus Health Ltd and Monash IVF Group Ltd found a bottom?

| Brendon Lau

It has not been a good year for IVF-related stocks but there's finally light at the end of the tunnel,…

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Macquarie Group Ltd thinks these expensive shares offer the best value today

| Brendon Lau

It isn't among the cheap stocks trading at a P/E discount where you find value buys. It's the expensive stocks…

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The Collins Foods Ltd share price is dieting on some unappetising results

| Brendon Lau

The stock has tumbled this morning after Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) posted a poor quality result despite a 14% uplift…

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Why this broker just upgraded IOOF Holdings Limited to a "buy"

| Brendon Lau

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) is a standout performer today with the stock poised to challenge its record high in 2007.

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Deutsche Bank's shares tips on adding Xmas cheer to your portfolio

| Brendon Lau

Like to know which sectors will be outperforming and underperforming through the Christmas and New Year? Deutsche Bank has provided…

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Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited a bargain or value trap?

| Brendon Lau

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) is trading at a large share price discount to its peers. But read this…

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Will the Telstra Corporation Ltd share price fall further in 2018?

| Brendon Lau

The risk of a dividend cut in 2018 for Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has just increased. Here's why.

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4 things you need to know about Downer EDI Limited's profit upgrade

| Brendon Lau

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) is the best performing stock on the S&P/ASX 200 Index today following a profit upgrade. But…

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Is the iron ore price about to charge into a new bull market?

| Brendon Lau

Iron ore jumped again in overnight trade and looks poised to enter a new bull market. But how long can…

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Broker warns it's time to sell this high-flying tech stock

| Brendon Lau

WistTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) has enjoyed a stellar run this year but is the party ending early for this tech…

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Top broker reveals 14 stocks for your SMSF

| Brendon Lau

SMSFs can improve their returns if they don't just focus on dividend yield when picking stocks, according to Credit Suisse.

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Can this year's best performing bank deliver in 2018?

| Brendon Lau

Most investors have probably overlooked the best performing bank of 2017. But it would be a mistake to keep ignoring…

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UBS names its top 10 shares to buy for 2018

| Brendon Lau

Wondering what is the best place on the market to invest in for 2018? UBS has highlighted its favourite stocks…

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Why one broker thinks Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. is a buy at current prices

| Brendon Lau

The stock has suffered a big sell-off this year as investors fear it has gone ex-growth. But UBS thinks Domino’s…

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Is this high-yield share a better alternative to Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Most investors have forgotten about this high yielding telco, which likely makes a better alternative to Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Top broker thinks it's time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Brendon Lau

The poorly performing Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) may have finally caught a break with Morgans tipping that the stock is…

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This outperforming market darling may be running out of puff

| Brendon Lau

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) has been a star performer with the stock tripling in value since it listed two…

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Top broker thinks this underperforming retailer is a bargain buy

| Brendon Lau

There isn't much festive cheer among retail stocks with many stuck in a bear market. But there could be a…

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Is Santos Ltd a $5.30 per share takeover target?

| Brendon Lau

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shareholders just got an early Christmas present with reports that the $9 billion gas giant is about…

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Top broker says buy this mid-cap miner

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks are taking the brunt of the selloff with our market looking like it will close lower for the…

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Why DuluxGroup Limited paints a great picture for growth investors

| Brendon Lau

DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) posted a better-than-expected result today but there are four things you may have missed.

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Why I think these shares are a buy prior to a Santa Rally

| Brendon Lau

The latest bout of market weakness may mark the start of a deeper market pullback. Should you buy the dips?

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Why this broker thinks Woolworths Limited shares are a buy

| Brendon Lau

If you thought the fighting between the supermarkets is subsiding, think again!

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Brokers warn this top performing S&P/ASX 200 stock could tumble

| Brendon Lau

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) has been one of the best performing large cap stocks on our market, but the tide…

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Why dividend loving investors are in for a rude shock

| Brendon Lau

The outlook for high yielding stocks is darkening as companies start reinvesting for growth. But there are a handful of…

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Is your share portfolio positioned for this impending boom?

| Brendon Lau

Most investors have not noticed but there is an upcoming boom that is sneaking up on us. This is the…

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Is Crown Resorts Ltd's share price about to make a big move?

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) has taken a hit with the market value of the casino and…

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Is Tatts Group Limited next to face disruption from an Amazon-like competitor?

| Brendon Lau

Don't look now but lottery company Tatts Group Limited (ASX: TTS) could be the next to feel the pain from…

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Will this stock blow up like the Vocation Ltd disaster?

| Brendon Lau

There are signs that Aveo Group (ASX: AOG) and its peers could face a similar fateful outcome that afflicted embattled…

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Are Mirvac Group and friends on an upgrade path?

| Brendon Lau

Fears of a glut in apartments in Melbourne may have been exaggerated according to BIS Oxford Economics. Could this put…

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No short-term turnaround for Wesfarmers Ltd's Coles

| Brendon Lau

The market will be disappointed by news that Coles supermarket margins will probably not recover this financial year. Are there…

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Has the QBE Insurance Group Ltd share price bottomed?

| Brendon Lau

The share price in the insurance group is rallying hard today on hopes that the embattled company has finally found…

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Amazon's competition could decimate the Woolworths Limited share price

| Brendon Lau

The latest traffic data from Whole Foods in the US bodes poorly for our biggest supermarket operators. Here's why...

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Broker warns that your big bank shares could take a $500 billion hit

| Brendon Lau

Our best loved banks could be facing a massive hit from "liar loans" with the broker estimating that the value…

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Is the TPG Telecom Ltd share price set to fall lower?

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) already have lots to worry about, but…

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Top broker adds these 2 shares to its high conviction buy list

| Brendon Lau

The broker has added two new stocks to its high conviction buy list. Read more to find out what these…

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Should you be seduced by Telstra Corporation Ltd's fat 8%+ yield?

| Brendon Lau

Is the ugly ducking called Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) finally turning into a swan with its big yield? The answer…

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Is SEEK Limited on the verge of a downgrade cycle?

| Brendon Lau

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) has outperformed the market and is trading at a premium to its peers. But things might be…

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