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Brendon Lau

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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Wesfarmers Ltd shares lift on promising quarterly update

| Brendon Lau

There's plenty to like about Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX:WES) quarterly sales update - unless you are a shareholder in its rival…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to come under pressure on negative offshore leads as investors eye Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and BHP…

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Brokers pick 2 conviction stocks to buy now

| Brendon Lau

There are two outperforming stocks that are well placed to run even higher due to growing tailwinds. The stocks are…

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BHP Billiton Limited share price jumps on latest production report

| Brendon Lau

While September quarter production of most commodities were slightly ahead of expectations, it's the fact that BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will be taking the spotlight with its quarterly update but don't take your eyes off Macquarie…

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd soars on tourism boom: what other stocks will benefit?

| Brendon Lau

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) surged to a record high as the tailwinds supporting the stock show no signs of…

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Winners and losers from the government's Financial System Inquiry

| Brendon Lau

The Big Four banks are copping most of the flak from impending regulatory changes, but they aren't the only ones…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It is the Big Banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and wealth managers that will be in focus…

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Will the Hub24 Ltd takeover succeed?

| Brendon Lau

The wealth management sector is a hotbed of takeover activity, but where is the real value in the sector?

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Is Reckon Limited a takeover target?

| Brendon Lau

Reckon Limited (ASX: RKN) could be next on the takeover hit list as bidders circle the technology sector. Shoud you…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

China's GDP figure will likely set the direction for our market today but keep an eye on Westpac Banking Corp…

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What you need to know about Rio Tinto Limited's production report

| Brendon Lau

It isn't enough to post a solid quarterly result in this market as the stark share price reactions between Rio…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to jump in early trade as Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) and Asciano Ltd…

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Asciano Ltd crashes as takeover hopes fade: is it time to sell?

| Brendon Lau

Is the market overreacting to news that the competition watchdog is concerned about Brookfield's takeover of Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO)? What…

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Can blue chip stocks yield 30%?

| Brendon Lau

If you thought only high risk stocks can ever hope to pay a dividend yield in excess of 20%, you'd…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks could help keep our market at breakeven despite negative offshore leads, but it's merger news that will dominate…

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What you need to know about Westpac Banking Corp's results and capital raising

| Brendon Lau

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) said it will undertake a capital raising and lift rates on loans to help it meet…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) will be front and centre with its surprise capital raising as it posted a better than…

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My 3 stock picks for the dividend-hungry investor

| Brendon Lau

High yielding dividend stocks are likely to outperform in the near term given the interest rate outlook. Here are three…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

The big drop in the oil price won't be the only thing front and centre for investors as Dick Smith…

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The hidden threat to Big Bank stocks that you need to be aware of

| Brendon Lau

The headwinds in the banking sector are well flagged and priced into the shares of our favourite stocks but there's…

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Morning market movers: 7 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

A deepening divide on the sustainability of the commodity rally will take centre stage, but Australia and New Zealand Banking…

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Will the S&P/ASX 200 soar into 2016?

| Brendon Lau

Our market looks well placed to perform strongly in the fourth quarter on the back of the flow of easy…

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Morning market movers: 7 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to "pop" higher at the open thanks to strong offshore leads while Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Should you buy Bank of Queensland Limited for its record profit?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) have surged on its solid full year result and I see further upside…

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Morning market movers: 7 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Mining stocks like Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will be in sharp focus today on speculation…

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Why Macquarie Group Ltd thinks you should buy bank stocks now

| Brendon Lau

Big bank stocks are poised to outperform in the near term, if history is any guide, and Macquarie Group Ltd…

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iProperty Group Ltd's acquisition shines light on opportunities in digital sector

| Brendon Lau

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) is on track to post a 14% gain this week after posting good news. Its surge…

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Morning market movers: 7 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

The jump in commodities due to the weakening US dollar will dominate trade today but Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) and…

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Is Origin Energy Ltd poised to shoot higher?

| Brendon Lau

The $2.5 billion capital raising has been a bruising exercise for Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) but the stock might now…

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UXC Limited gets $428m takeover offer: Is there another takeover target in the IT sector?

| Brendon Lau

The takeover bid for UXC Limited (ASX:UXC) is one of the biggest in the IT services sector in recent memory…

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Will Macquarie Group Ltd launch a capital raising next week?

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is poised to undertake a capital raising that could top $1 billion if it wins the…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to extend yesterday's solid gains as Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and UXC…

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Is Crown Resorts Ltd set to rebound higher?

| Brendon Lau

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) rallied in sympathy with its US counterparts after the Chinese government indicated that it will move…

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Will Woodside Petroleum Limited lift its bid for Oil Search Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is warning that it does't feel the need to sweeten its takeover offer for Oil Search…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Positive offshore leads will push our market higher this morning while Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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Is this the worst Big Bank stock?

| Brendon Lau

The Big Four bank stocks look very attractive despite the growing headwinds but one of them doesn't quite make the…

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Japara Healthcare Ltd jumps on $79.5m acquisition: should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

Analysts will be busy upgrading their forecasts for Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) on its latest deal. But you should read…

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Will Slater & Gordon Limited win from the Volkswagen scandal

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors would be forgiven to think that the VW scandal will have little impact on their portfolio. But that's…

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Morning market movers: 7 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It's all about merger and acquisition news today with the likes of News Corp (ASX:NWS), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and…

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