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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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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

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Losses are expected to deepen for our market as downgrades in Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Nine Entertainment Co Holdings…

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Bradken Limited jumps on renewed takeover talk: What you need to know

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The engineering contractor is hotly sought after among private equity corporate raiders as the stock wallows around six-year lows. The…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

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Our market is on track to deliver its fifth consecutive day of losses even as iron ore bucks the downtrend.…

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Metcash Limited crashes to 14-year low: Is it a buy for bargain hunters?

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The grocery and auto parts distributor will cease paying a dividend as it is likely to post a big $400…

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The best stock to buck the downtrend in retail

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Consumer stocks are swimming in red today as retail sales for April were flat compared to an expected rise of…

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What you need to know about APA Group's and Qube Holdings Ltd's plunge today

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There's a raft of profit warnings confronting investors today and APA Group (ASX:APA) and Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) are adding…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to open on a firmer note as Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Challenger…

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Is the better than expected GDP a double blow for our share market?

| Brendon Lau

Investors were not impressed with the faster than forecast growth in our economy with losses on the S&P/ASX 200 Index…

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Will Monash IVF Group Ltd suffer the same fate as Virtus Health Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) crashed to a record low this morning following a profit warning and there are fears Monash…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

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Resource stocks are set to outperform strongly this morning as a big slide in the US dollar bolsters commodity prices,…

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Austal Limited floats as market sinks: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

A new contract win has sent shares in the shipbuilder jumping over 2% even as the broader market sinks 1%.…

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Spotless Group Holdings falls on acquisition news: What you need to know

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Merger mania strikes again today with no less than four new potential deals announced this morning. But investors didn't take…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

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Investors are expected to sit on their hands ahead of the interest rate decision at 2.30pm, but stocks like UGL…

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Will Fortescue Metals Group Limited need to do a capital raising?

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is hotly refuting claims that it is in need of a capital injection. But you…

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5 things you need to know about UGL Limited's market update

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UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) is the second best performing stock on the S&P/ASX 200 Index this morning after it issued a…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to kick off the new month on a sour note on poor offshore leads but UGL…

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Here's why Ramsay Health Care Limited tumbled today

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The hospital operator's 2% fall this morning stands in contrast to a big rally in the healthcare sector. Is this…

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Will Sirtex Medical Limited shoot higher next week?

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Shares in the liver cancer treatment developer will register a big move on Monday when it emerges from a trading…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

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The futures market is pointing to a lacklustre finish to the trading month but Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) and RCG…

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ALS Ltd moves higher on results: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

The market appears confused about what to make of ALS Ltd's (ASX:ALQ) full year result, with the shares bouncing between…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to open in the black but the gains won't come from resource stocks. Other stocks to…

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Should you buy into Suncorp Group Ltd's 9% yield?

| Brendon Lau

Banking and insurance firm Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is on track to trade at its cheapest valuation in several years…

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Is it time to buy Monash IVF Group Ltd and Virtus Health Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

The underperformance of both fertility treatment stocks could be drawing to a close as the IVF cycle turns and their…

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Programmed Maintenance Services Limited reports: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the staffing company jumped on a better-than-expected result and dividend lift but the real excitement comes from the…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It won't be a pretty morning for our market with poor offshore leads, but Programmed Maintenance Services Limited (ASX:PRG) results…

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Leaner and meaner AGL Energy Ltd is heading higher: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

An update by AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) has thrown up a few surprises and shareholders could be enjoying big…

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited & eBet Limited: 2 gaming stocks to buy now?

| Brendon Lau

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) and eBet Limited (ASX: EBT) have excited the market with stellar earnings news. But which…

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Morning market movers: 8 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to dip slightly this morning but firmer commodity prices and renewed takeover speculation should keep mining…

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Are Fortescue Metals Group Limited and BC Iron Limited the next takeover targets?

| Brendon Lau

It's "Monday Merger Mania" as takeover deals and speculation dominate the trading day. Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and BC…

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Skilled Group Ltd. surges on takeover bid: What you need to know

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Skilled Group Ltd. (ASX:SKE) attracts a sweetened offer as I predicted. The next one to watch is Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN).

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It's all about iron ore today as the sector attracts renewed speculation about foreign buyers targeting the sector, while airline…

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eServGlobal Limited jumps on new MasterCard deal: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

The deal with credit card giant MasterCard will bolster sagging confidence towards eServGlobal Limited (ASX:ESV), but is this enough to…

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Cardno Limited jumps on takeover speculation: Is it good value?

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A mystery buyer of 10% of Cardno Limited (ASX:CDD) is exciting the market and adds to evidence that there's deep…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks to watch

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Our market is expected to open firmer thanks to higher commodity prices but the positive sentiment may not extend to…

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Service Stream Limited jumps on profit update: Is it a buy?

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The embattled network services contractor may be starting to redeem itself as its full year earnings are expected to jump…

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Is Northern Star Resources Ltd best placed for an upgrade?

| Brendon Lau

A string of positive drilling results is likely to trigger a resource upgrade over the next month or two for…

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James Hardie Industries plc surges to record high on results: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) is throwing cash at shareholders after posting a solid full year result. There's probably more…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

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Investors are predicted to sit on their hands this morning as the ASX is heading for a flat open. But…

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Wesfarmers Ltd vs. Woolworths Limited – which should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) hosted its investor day today, but it has unwittingly put the spotlight on the elephant in the…

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Why UGL Limited surged 10% this afternoon

| Brendon Lau

Rekindled rumors about a takeover bid have sent UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) surging to a six-month high. Will other "second-chance" takeover…

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