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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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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

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Our market is tipped to open higher today despite a fall in the iron ore price. But it's iiNet Limited…

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CSR Limited paints bright outlook: should you buy?

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The building supplies group is expecting the strong demand for its products to continue for the next year or two…

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Clive Palmer links iron ore to coal woes: What it means for investors

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Federal MP Clive Palmer wants Australia to impose a tax on iron ore shipments to China to show our most…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to pop at the open on strong offshore leads but it is the iron ore miners…

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Why you should buy BigAir Group Limited even as it suffers from the M2 Group Ltd curse

| Brendon Lau

It may be hard to believe but BigAir Group Limited (ASX:BGL) may be suffering from the same ailment afflicting M2…

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Morning market movers: 14 stocks to watch

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Our market could slip in to the red after European leaders gave Greece a humiliating ultimatum while Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU)…

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What investors should know about Medibank Private Ltd's fight with hospitals

| Brendon Lau

The value of Medibank Private Ltd's (ASX:MPL) share price will be determined by who wins at the negotiation table with…

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Transurban Group hits the brakes on quarterly result: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the toll road operator Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) quickly gave up early gains after it posted a big 43%…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

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The market is expected to drift in early trade as investors wait for cues from Asian markets. But a sharp…

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An investor's guide to Metcash Limited

| Brendon Lau

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares firmed on news that it has scored an early break in its fight against its larger…

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Northern Star Resources Ltd posts record result: Should you buy gold miners?

| Brendon Lau

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) is the latest gold miner to deliver a record June quarter. While investors don't seem…

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Is Caltex Australia Limited a buying opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

Here's why you shouldn't be too worried about the fall in Caltex Australia Limited's (ASX:CTX) share price after the release…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

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Our market is set for another day of losses as a 10% plunge in iron ore drags on sentiment. But…

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7 things you need to know about NIB Holdings Limited's latest acquisition

| Brendon Lau

Shares in NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) fell on news that it was buying a travel insurance distributor for $95 million…

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Incitec Pivot Ltd posts profit warning: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The fertiliser and chemical supplier said net profit could fall by $22 million on a rolling 12-month basis due to…

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Is it time to dump Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd for Webjet Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) may have jumped after management posted a 41% surge in the value of transactions processed…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks you need to know about

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Our market is set to slide this morning but it is the iron ore crash that will dominate attention, although…

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Are big bank profits set to fall even as interest rates stay at record lows?

| Brendon Lau

Big bank shares are soaring today as investors brush aside worries about Greece and the Chinese share market bubble. But…

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10 things investors need to know about National Australia Bank Ltd.'s UK spin-off

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) upcoming float of its UK banking business is on track to happen this year. It's…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to recover some of yesterday's steep losses but don't expect BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and friends…

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Why James Hardie Industries plc and M2 Group Ltd should be on your radar

| Brendon Lau

It's hard to think about buying stocks during the panic sell-off, but these two stocks provide good value for those…

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Energy giants & contractors facing billion dollar disputes: What every investor should know

| Brendon Lau

Energy and engineering stocks like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and like Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) are already under pressure from falling commodity…

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Morning market movers: 16 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Hang on for a big sell-off this morning as we wake to news that Greece has taken a step closer…

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What today's poor retail sales figures mean for JB Hi-Fi Limited

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The weaker-than-expected retail turnover data isn't helping the poor market sentiment but should today's selloff be seen as a buying…

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Could there be a bidding war for Affinity Education Group Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) has made an all-scrip takeover bid for rival Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ). But this could…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

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We will hand back some of yesterday's 1.5% gain this morning as an iron ore price plunge drags on the…

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Is Affinity Education Group Ltd's earnings update a warning shot?

| Brendon Lau

The market did not like the earnings guidance given by Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) as management hinted that organic…

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Pacific Brands Limited surges on profit upgrade but is it too late to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Management will beat its profit guidance for the year thanks to better-than-expected trading conditions in the second half of 2014-15…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to build on yesterday's strong gains with Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) and Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) in…

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Asciano Ltd surges on takeover bid: What investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

Australian logistic companies are hot property and the takeover offer for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) could be the second multi-billion dollar…

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Why June's losers could be July's winners for stock investors

| Brendon Lau

The worst performing stocks in June tend to be stage a big rebound in the following month but it will…

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Morning market movers: 15 stocks to watch

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Our market is poised to give up yesterday's gains but it's not all bad news as Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL),…

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Rio Tinto Limited rumours adds to deal frenzy: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) are the latest to add fuel to the…

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Is Woolworths Limited a turnaround opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

There are reports that Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has started selling non-core assets to beef up defenses in the supermarket war.…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

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Prepare for another sell-off this morning but corporate deals from Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Woolworths…

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What the new contract win means for Nextdc Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Data centre cloud services company Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT) announced a big new contract win. The stock has barely reacted as…

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GWA Group Ltd falls on profit warning: Is the stock a bargain?

| Brendon Lau

GWA Group Ltd (ASX:GWA) warns that earnings for 2014-15 will be softer than anticipated but management is appeasing investors with…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Brace yourselves Fools! Our market is expected to take a beating this morning as Greece takes a step closer to…

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Will James Packer take Crown Resorts Ltd private?

| Brendon Lau

Why isn't Crown Resort Ltd (ASX:CWN) bouncing? The stock is cheap and rumours that James Packer is considering a takeover…

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Morning market movers: 17 stocks to watch

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Our market is tipped to fall on weak offshore leads and as a big group of stocks trade ex-div. Other…

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