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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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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd delivers again: Is it time to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) is one of the best ways to gain exposure to the tourism boom as it…

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Morning market movers: 16 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Don't be fooled by the futures market! It's pointing to a flat open for the ASX but that's likely to…

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Bega Cheese Ltd slumps on profit warning: Should you take a bite?

| Brendon Lau

One of Australia's best known cheese makers has cut its full year profit forecast, but says 2015-16 is looking brighter.

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Should you buy into Ruralco Holdings Ltd's half-year earnings jump?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the diversified agri-business group jumped this morning after it delivered a doubling in net profit. But is it…

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Morning market movers: 9 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is poised to open higher and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) could lend support, while Incitec Pivot Ltd Ltd (ASX:IPL)…

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Should you join Andrew Forrest in Atlas Iron Limited's equity raising?

| Brendon Lau

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) may be revived as a "zombie" even as it avoids bankruptcy with Fortescue Metals Group Limited's…

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DuluxGroup Limited posts solid result: Is this a buying opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

DuluxGroup Limited's (ASX:DLX) half year result was not bad at all, but it did raise questions about whether the stock…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Traders are expecting a flat open for our market, but news from DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) and the market debut of…

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Is PS&C Ltd the best IT stock for growth and dividends?

| Brendon Lau

It's the lesser known information technology services stocks that have been delivering super-size returns lately. But there's one stock that…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is poised to open firmer today but don't expect Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) to add to the…

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Is it time to buy Sirtex Medical Limited on its SIRFLOX trial results?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) surged to a two-month high on encouraging results for its technology, but you have…

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AusNet Services promises a bigger dividend but should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

The power utilities group delivered an underlying profit that's ahead of expectation but its result will be overshadowed by its…

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: MD) and Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) are only a few of the stocks dominating the spotlight today…

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Will Australia and New Zealand Banking Group be next to raise capital?

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) can teach Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) a thing or two about getting…

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2 surprise sectors to benefit from the Federal Budget

| Brendon Lau

Most of the ASX winners from the budget have been identified before last night but there are two sectors that…

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Morning market movers: 10 post-budget stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

You can expect another volatile session today with Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) reporting results and firmer commodity prices impacting…

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Orica Ltd jumps on interim results: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Analysts may be prompted to downgrade their full year estimates for Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) following its half-year result, but…

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 5 stocks you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The market has shaken off the early gloom to trade higher during lunch time trade with pleasing earnings updates from…

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CSR Limited reports: Should you buy?

| Brendon Lau

The building products group has posted earnings and a dividend that's ahead of what the market is expecting. CSR Limited's…

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Morning market movers: 10 stocks in the spotlight

| Brendon Lau

The market is set to fall for the sixth consecutive day with National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) expected to tumble…

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 7 stocks you need to know about

| Brendon Lau

The market is up ahead of lunch but it remains to be seen if it can finish the day in…

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Incitec Pivot Ltd sinks on result: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

A 27% jump in half year profit for Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) triggered a sell-off in the shares. Although, the…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to follow the US and Europe higher this morning but questions remain if it can stay…

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Time to rotate out of Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Santos Ltd

| Brendon Lau

Investors should use the bounce in Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) as an opportunity to sell…

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 8 stocks you need to know about now

| Brendon Lau

The market has staged a dramatic turnaround thanks in large part to a strong earnings report from Macquarie Group Ltd…

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PanAust Limited to get improved takeover offer: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The price of copper is again steering the takeover battle for PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA). The commodity slump last year prompted…

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Morning market movers: 15 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Better-than-expected results from Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and a rally on Wall Street isn't enough to lift the mood on…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited lifts sharply higher: Here's why

| Brendon Lau

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) is perhaps the biggest come-back kid on the market today after it posted a strong quarterly…

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Morning market movers: 11 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

It's going to be another ugly day for investors with the market poised for more losses this morning. Some stocks…

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Is it time to dump Greencross Limited?

| Brendon Lau

It's easy to fall in love with companies that have grown substantially through acquisitions, but Greencross Limited's (ASX:GXL) crash today…

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Can iiNet Limited shareholders expect another sweetened offer?

| Brendon Lau

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) made a last minute counteroffer for iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN). But M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) may not…

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 8 stocks you need to know about

| Brendon Lau

The market is covered in red as it looks poised to suffer one of its biggest falls this year on…

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18 stocks that will move the market this morning

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to open weaker but a wave of earnings and corporate news could turn sentiment. Commonwealth Bank…

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Australian dollar fights back! Who are the biggest winners and losers?

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar didn't do what it was supposed to when the RBA cut interest rates today. It went up!…

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Should you buy DEXUS Property Group for a higher income?

| Brendon Lau

The quarterly update from DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) is reinforcing my view that the "confession season" won't be as bad…

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 8 stocks you need to know about

| Brendon Lau

The market is rallying thanks to big bank stocks following Australia and New Zealand Banking Group’s (ASX:ANZ) results. But just…

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9 stocks set to move the market this morning

| Brendon Lau

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group’s (ASX:ANZ) result could help redeem big bank stocks with the market expected to open…

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Does Stockland Corporation Ltd's update bode well for retail stocks?

| Brendon Lau

Investors should pay attention to the quarterly update from Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP), as the group has a few things…

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One stock to protect you from tomorrow's interest rate decision

| Brendon Lau

There are few places to hide from the RBA's rate decision tomorrow as it will affect exchange rates and the…

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 7 stocks you need to know about

| Brendon Lau

The market made steady gains but there seems to be more bad than good company news for investors to chew…

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