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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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Top broker names 11 small caps to buy now

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Small caps are well placed to outperform their larger rivals in FY18. Here are 11 small gems that Credit Suisse…

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Top broker says buy BT Investment Management for its short-term bounce

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BT Investment Management Ltd (ASX: BTT) could outperform the market over the next two months as Morgan Stanley thinks its…

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Is it time to buy the dips?

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Investors should get used to more down days like today as our market looks ripe for further falls. Such a…

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This struggling retailer may have just caught a lucky break

| Brendon Lau

Shares in OrotonGroup bucked the downbeat trend this morning as it jumped on renewed speculation that a takeover bid is…

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An approaching US / China trade war could smash these ASX blue chips

| Brendon Lau

Escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula could impact on a number of ASX stocks and we don't even need an…

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Is the Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd share price a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is likely to enjoy consensus forecast upgrades following its bullish FY17 profit forecast. But…

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Is Ardent Leisure Group about to get a takeover offer?

| Brendon Lau

There seems to be plenty of takeover candidates in the market but many high-profile targets have been abandoned by their…

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Is the Woolworths Limited share price set to rise?

| Brendon Lau

A survey by a top broker indicates that the market is underestimating the turnaround of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW). It also…

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Can Qantas Airways soar any higher or is it time to buy Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

The gap between Qantas AIrways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) has blown out. But before you think…

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Which 5 ASX shares would Warren Buffett buy for FY18?

| Brendon Lau

If you are looking for stocks that are likely to outperform during these uncertain times, it might be wise to…

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Broker names companies to profit from Australia's changing property prices

| Brendon Lau

There are nine signs that the residential market has peaked and one property stock is at risk of being de-rated…

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My favourite gold share to ride the gold price higher

| Brendon Lau

The gold price may have found a solid footing with the commodity rising for the second day in the US.…

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One investment idea for FY18 that you've probably missed

| Brendon Lau

Wondering what stock investment ideas will pay off in the new financial year? Defence technology is one area you cannot…

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Should you dump Woolworths Limited to buy Metcash Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Metcash Limited's full year results show it isn't the ugliest duckling of the sector anymore. In fact, the stock could…

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These Aussie shares could benefit from the rise of Chinese equities

| Brendon Lau

Large cap Australian stocks are at risk of being marginalised as international investors will increasingly look to dump Aussie equities…

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The 2 retail shares best placed to withstand the Amazon threat

| Brendon Lau

There has been a de-rating in the retail sector with the looming threat of Amazon's entry into the Australian market.…

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Top broker tips upside surprise for Metcash Limited investors

| Brendon Lau

Embattled Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) is expected to outperform Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) in the short-term ahead of…

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Is the Insurance Australia Group Ltd share price a bargain?

| Brendon Lau

Analysts will be cutting their profit forecasts for QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) following its shock announcement but there is…

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Is it time to sell energy shares like Woodside Petroleum Limited?

| Brendon Lau

The Turnbull government's decision to control exports of gas and a crude oil bear market will weigh heavily on our…

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Top broker warns iron ore price set to fall in 2018

| Brendon Lau

Citigroup is warning that the iron ore bear market has further to run. What does this mean for Rio Tinto…

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Why you shouldn't bank on Telstra Corporation Ltd's dividends

| Brendon Lau

The telco sector used to be regarded as the logical place for income investors but this is rapidly changing. Telstra…

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2 small-cap shares I like with big yields

| Brendon Lau

Dividend hungry investors cannot afford to ignore small caps as these provide valuable risk diversification for any income portfolio. Here…

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Is Woolworths Limited a takeover target?

| Brendon Lau

Amazon.com's takeover bid for Whole Foods Market is a shot across the bow for our listed supermarkets and will leave…

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How you can profit from mining services shares

| Brendon Lau

Watpac Limited's (ASX: WTP) profit warning sends its stock crashing to a near four-year low. Is it time to dump…

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Top broker names 8 big cap shares with "hidden value"

| Brendon Lau

There are a number of large cap stocks with hidden value that, if unlocked, could see their share prices surge…

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Is this stock set to be a short-selling favourite in the near term?

| Brendon Lau

Better check to see if you own this stock as at least one broker is tipping that there is an…

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Should you be avoiding Shopping Centre stocks?

| Brendon Lau

Retail property stocks have been underperforming due to growing headwinds from a retail recession to the threat of Amazon. But…

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Risk appetite on the comeback in mining stocks

| Brendon Lau

Resources is one of the few sectors where value buys can be found and Glencore's US$2.6bn bid for Rio Tinto's…

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Two "expensive" stocks in the bargain bin

| Brendon Lau

If you think expensive growth stocks will struggle in this market, think again! This class of stocks are actually well…

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Macquarie Group Ltd bucks downtrend with record result: here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) has raced to a three-month high and it looks poised to run even higher

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Are the banks worth buying despite missing dividend expectations?

| Brendon Lau

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has followed National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) lead in disappointing on the dividend…

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Woolworths Limited chokes on profit downgrade: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has lagged arch rival Wesfamers Ltd (ASX:WES) for the 23rd consecutive quarter and now shareholders have to…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) full year results will take centre stage, but Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and iron…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

All eyes will be on National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) after it reported its full year results, but Graincorp Ltd…

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Top brokers pick 2 hot stocks to buy now

| Brendon Lau

The market looks poised to finish the year on a strong note and there are two stocks that brokers believe…

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Why the BlueScope Steel Limited share price is surging today

| Brendon Lau

A deal with unions and the NSW government to save BlueScope Steel Limited's (ASX: BSL) Port Kemla plant and the…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to open higher thanks to central bank stimuli, but Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL), BlueScope Steel Limited…

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AMP Limited rises on quarterly result and Europe's outlook

| Brendon Lau

Don't get too caught up with AMP Limited’s (ASX:AMP) disappointing quarterly update as potential stimulus from the European Central Bank…

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ResMed Inc. (CHESS) shares flat on double-digit revenue growth

| Brendon Lau

Margin pressure has caused ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: RMD) to report earnings a little under expectations.

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to surge with global equities on the ECB's promise for more stimulus but don't take your…

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