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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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Henderson Group plc set to rally to record high: Here's why

| Brendon Lau

UK-focused fund manager Henderson Group plc (ASX:HGG) issued a solid first half result that sent the stock surging this morning.…

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Why Atlas Iron Limited should fear the slump in McAleese Ltd's share price

| Brendon Lau

Transport company McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS) crashed to a record low this morning after warning of more potential writedowns. Atlas Iron…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to drift ahead of next week's official start to the reporting season but ResMed Inc. (CHESS)…

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What investors need to know about Estia Health Ltd's latest acquisitions

| Brendon Lau

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is well placed to deliver strong growth over the coming years through acquisitions, but is there…

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GUD Holdings Limited jumps on strong result: is it too late to buy?

| Brendon Lau

The consumer and industrial products supplier has silenced critics today with its better-than-expected full year result and upbeat outlook for…

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Morning market movers: 14 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to open stronger for the second day on good offshore leads and it's GUD Holdings Limited…

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Why Independence Group NL is facing falls after its quarterly result

| Brendon Lau

The gold and base metals miner may have delivered record revenue for 2014-15 but the result falls wide of expectations…

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The bull case for National Australia Bank Ltd

| Brendon Lau

The perennial under-performer could finally be attracting international fund managers for the first time in 14 years and local investors…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market could have found its feet and strong offshore leads are setting the ASX up for some nice gains.…

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UXC Limited is facing earnings upgrades: Is it time to buy?

| Brendon Lau

The IT consultancy has secured over $100 million in new contracts and the stock is in cum-upgrade as analysts have…

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National Australia Bank Ltd to lift lending rates: What it means for shareholders

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) could lose market share from its decision to raise rates on interest-only loans. But there…

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Morning market movers: 14 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It's the Chinese market crash that's dominating headlines and setting the scene for a weak open for the ASX. But…

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TPG Telecom Ltd to acquire iiNet Limited: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

TPG Telecom Ltd is set to become our nation's second-largest broadband provider after iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) voted in favour of…

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Atlas Iron Limited comes back from the brink: what investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

The only thing saving Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) is the falling Australian dollar as the miner emerges from its four-month…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is tipped to fall this morning in sympathy with US and European stocks and weaker commodity prices. Stocks…

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Oil stocks rally: Is it a "dead cat bounce"?

| Brendon Lau

Oil stocks have made an unexpected recovery this morning even as questions are being asked if the latest slide in…

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Danger stocks to avoid in the August reporting season

| Brendon Lau

The August reporting season could be a sombre affair if the jump in short-selling interest is anything to go by.…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Brace yourself for a third day of falls for our market as stocks like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Fortescue Metals Group…

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Macquarie Group Ltd points to big FY16: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

I suspect that Macquarie Group Ltd's (ASX:MQG) full year profit will come in ahead of consensus forecast following its trading…

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Newcrest Mining Limited shines on quarterly result but is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Australia's largest listed gold miner has rallied this morning as it delivered a better-than-expected quarterly report even as gold enters…

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Is Cimic Group Ltd set for a full year profit upgrade?

| Brendon Lau

The construction giant posted a better-than-expected half year result but the real surprise was its expanded profit margin. This implies…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to open flat this morning despite weak offshore leads. But it's Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and…

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Is it time to dump your shares in the Big Four banks?

| Brendon Lau

Is it time to dump the banks as a key measure of profitability for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), et…

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6 things you need to know about South32 Ltd's quarterly report

| Brendon Lau

South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) broke four annual production records but this won't be enough to win it new fans as it…

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Why Boral Limited will deliver a better-than-expected profit

| Brendon Lau

Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) is forecasting a better-than-expected net profit of $240-$250 million for 2014-15. But this could be better news…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Profit takers are expected to push our market lower this morning as investors eye quarterlies from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)…

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Oil Search Limited jumps on quarterly result: what investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) are bucking the downtrend in the sector after it upgraded its full year production…

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Echo Entertainment Group Ltd races to record high: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP) scored a big win against rival Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) as the former wins the…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market could chalk up its sixth day of gains even though the price of most commodities fell overnight. Stocks…

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How big is the threat of a housing glut on building material stocks?

| Brendon Lau

Predictions that Australia faces a housing glut in 2017-18 that will run for at least three years have significant implications…

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Does Sonic Healthcare Limited have a poor organic growth prognosis?

| Brendon Lau

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) is trying to sooth frayed nerves by stating that FY16 earnings will grow 20% as it…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Don't be fooled by the expected lacklustre start to trade. There's plenty of corporate news to chew on. This includes…

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Why Netcomm Wireless Ltd is in the box seat for the digital future

| Brendon Lau

The National Broadband Network's fixed wireless service is found to be among the best when compared to 21 other countries.…

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Santos Ltd slides as quarterly revenue takes a hit: What investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is underperforming the sector this morning after it reported a close to 20% drop in revenue in…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market will be buoyed this morning by strong offshore leads while Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL)…

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Is Primary Health Care Limited a bargain after today's big crash?

| Brendon Lau

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) this morning after…

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Is Rio Tinto Limited's production shortfall a blessing in disguise?

| Brendon Lau

The iron ore giant cut its full year production guidance as its June quarter output fell short of expectations. But…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

There will be plenty to keep investors on their toes with news from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Primary Health…

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What investors need to know about Bradken Limited's earnings guidance

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the embattled engineering contractor bounced after management gave a reassuring update on earnings. But earnings uncertainty isn't the…

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Select Harvests Limited surges to 8-year high: is it still a buy?

| Brendon Lau

An upgrade to production and pricing for almonds has sent the stock rocketing ahead. But Select Harvests Limited (ASX: SHV)…

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