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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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Is FlexiGroup Limited at bargain prices?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) are making a comeback as its full year result didn't reveal new "nasties" but the…

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One microcap that's set for another multi-fold earnings surge

| Brendon Lau

This microcap posted an 11-fold surge in profit in February and is expected to deliver another strong result as it…

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Morning market movers: 14 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Companies like Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) will kick off the busy reporting season week with…

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One tech company that's doubled in value this year and heading higher

| Brendon Lau

This small cap tech company posted a better-than-expected 142% surge in net profit for 2015-16 and I think this is…

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Can Atlas Iron Limited survive?

| Brendon Lau

The massive $1.38 billion loss posted by Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) may have been expected but the full year result…

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What you need to know about the James Hardie Industries plc earnings update

| Brendon Lau

Shares in James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) tumbled this morning on fears that it will miss consensus 2015-16 profit forecasts.…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Iron ore miners like Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) will come into focus today following a big explosion at a Chinese…

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STW Communications Group Ltd. tumbles on results: what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The embattled advertising and marketing group has more disappointing news for investors, but it's asking shareholders to be patient as…

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Should you buy Mirvac Group for its good profit result?

| Brendon Lau

The diversified property group posted a full year profit that was at the top end of guidance and management is…

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7 things to know about the profit result of Crown Resorts Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) slumped after it posted a drop in full year profit, but it's not the…

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Morning market movers: 17 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Don't expect the calm start to the trading day to persist as Telstra Corporation Limited (ASX:TLS), News Corp (ASX:NWS) and…

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Why the Nick Scali Limited share price is closing in on a record high

| Brendon Lau

There's plenty to like about Nick Scali Limited's (ASX:NCK) full year result as the company is punching above its weight…

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What you need to know about Primary Health Care Limited's results

| Brendon Lau

It wasn't the increase in 2014-15 profit that is exciting investors today but details on Primary Health Care Limited's (ASX:PRY)…

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Morning market movers: 16 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) will be spared from the expected morning market sell-off as it goes into a trading…

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Capitol Health Ltd jumps on its full year results: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) surged 8% after it delivered a big rise in pre-tax profit and revenue. But that's not…

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Why the FlexiGroup Limited share price is down 13% this morning

| Brendon Lau

It's not only a profit downgrade that's hammering FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL) but the way the company has handled the…

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What are the implications of Warren Buffett's $37.2 billion acquisition for ASX investors?

| Brendon Lau

There are three key takeaways for our market from Warren Buffett's mega acquisition of a US-listed company even though the…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

A big rally in offshore markets isn't the only thing for investors to focus on today. Earnings news from Domino’s…

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Should you get excited about G8 Education Ltd's half-year result?

| Brendon Lau

Excitement over G8 Education Ltd's (ASX:GEM) 73% half-year profit surge is quickly evaporating as investors come to realise that its…

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Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd share price crashed 4% this morning

| Brendon Lau

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) tumbled despite posting a better-than-expected full year result. If you blinked you would have…

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National Australia Bank Ltd. to take bigger-than-expected hit to UK business

| Brendon Lau

A more than £500 million provision for its UK business is overshadowing National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) solid quarterly profit…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Brace yourself for a ramp up in earnings news with National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) taking…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia raise capital this week?

| Brendon Lau

Big bank stocks are the worst performers on the ASX 200 with rumours that Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is…

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Rio Tinto Limited reports: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

First half earnings from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have plunged, but the result holds more positive than negative news. Is…

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Why the Ramsay Health Care Limited share price slumped 4% today

| Brendon Lau

Confirmation of Ramsay Health Care Limited's (ASX:RHC) 18%-20% net profit growth for 2014-15 feels strangely like a profit downgrade. Here's…

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Why Orica Ltd's share price fell 16% this morning

| Brendon Lau

Explosives maker Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 after management warned that 2014-15 profits will…

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Why the Ozforex Group Ltd share price is up 12% today

| Brendon Lau

The online foreign exchange company is enjoying a strong re-rating after management issued a bullish outlook and reported a stellar…

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Why the Downer EDI Limited share price fell 8.9% today

| Brendon Lau

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) took its worst beating in a year after it posted its full year result. But it's…

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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd rejects takeover bid: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The takover offer for Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) is below the valuation given by the company's independent adviser. But don't…

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Should you buy into Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's capital raising?

| Brendon Lau

Australia's third largest bank is looking to raise $3 billion to shore up its balance sheet. Read this before you…

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Why the share prices of Cash Converters International Ltd & Money3 Corporation Limited crashed today

| Brendon Lau

Bargain hunters beware! The crash in the share prices of Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) and Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY)…

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Why the Skilled Group Ltd. share price jumped 4.8% today

| Brendon Lau

The full year results from the labour hire company should be a "ho-hum" affair given its likely upcoming merger, but…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Oil stocks could catch a rare break today after the oil price bounced but BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and Australian Agricultural…

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Why Harvey Norman Holdings Limited surged today

| Brendon Lau

Consumer stocks are among the best performers on the market after retail sales growth in June was nearly double what…

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How to benefit from the Sydney and Melbourne property boom

| Brendon Lau

Avjennings Ltd (ASX:AVJ) has issued a material profit upgrade for 2014-15 but it's not the only stock well placed to…

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Suncorp Group Ltd jumps on full year result: Is it time to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Its full year result and special dividend failed to surprise on the upside, but Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is well…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to open slightly in the red but you can expect a more volatile day as Suncorp…

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Why Nufarm Limited's share price is getting cropped today

| Brendon Lau

There's a disconnect between soft commodities and Nufarm Limited's (ASX:NUF) share price. Have shares in the crop protection company hit…

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G8 Education Ltd ups takeover offer for Affinity Education Group: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) sweetened cash or scrip offer for Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) is geared towards discouraging a…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Don't be fooled by the expected flat open for our market as there're plenty of stocks in the spotlight today.…

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