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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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13 stocks to move the market this morning

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Westpac Banking Corp's (ASX:WBC) weaker-than-expected result isn't expected to pull the market into the red, as miners Rio Tinto Limited…

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What you need to know about the big banks ahead of reporting season

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The half-year bank reporting season kicks off next week and this season could be one of the gloomiest we've had…

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Lunch time movers and shakers: 9 stocks you need to watch

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Big rises in iron ore miners like Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) have allowed our market to claw back…

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13 stocks to move the market this morning

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The big banks are under pressure ahead of next month's reporting season and a further fall in iron ore prices…

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18 stocks to move the market this morning

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We are likely to see banks and mining stocks drag the market further from the elusive 6,000 mark but a…

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd's quarterly result a bad omen for Woolworths Limited?

| Brendon Lau

There's not much to dislike about Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX:WES) quarterly sales results - unless you are a shareholder in Woolworths…

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15 stocks that will move the market today

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There's plenty to keep investors on their toes today as Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) releases its quarterly, while Recall Holdings Ltd…

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Is it time to go bargain hunting for gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited?

| Brendon Lau

You can expect takeover activity in the gold sector to kick up a notch or two but what is happening…

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Is it time to dump Wesfarmers Ltd for Woolworths Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are outperforming those of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) by the biggest margin since 2010. But will…

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17 stocks to move the market this morning

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Mining stocks are expected to offset negative sentiment towards the big banks today as Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Caltex…

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Is it time to sell Cochlear Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: RMD) will always be the sector's best loved stocks but this…

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PanAust Limited outsmarted by its Chinese bidder

| Brendon Lau

The independent valuation of PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA) confirms that its bidder is either the smartest or luckiest guy in the…

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M2 Group Ltd undertakes its most daring acquisition: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Trying to swallow iiNet Limited (ASX:IIN) in a $1.6 billion deal is perhaps the riskiest acquisition ever attempted by M2…

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13 stocks that will move the market today

| Brendon Lau

It won't only be the likes of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) that will…

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16 stocks to move and shake the market this morning

| Brendon Lau

This will be a great day for resource stocks on higher commodity prices but others like Suncorp Group Limited (ASX:…

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Can BHP Billiton Limited teach a dead cat to bounce?

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It's hard to shake fears that the sharp rebound in iron ore isn't sustainable as it's driven by BHP Billiton…

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14 stocks that will move the market today

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A big jump in iron ore price will drive the market as a fresh round of broker recommendation changes will…

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Why GRAM will need to cough up more for PanAust Limited

| Brendon Lau

PanAust Limited (ASX:PNA) is trading firmer following its solid quarterly report. This will encourage a higher takeover bid from its…

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6 stocks you need to watch this morning

| Brendon Lau

Resource stocks will be in the spotlight after commodity prices fell overnight but its BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Independence Group…

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Oil Search Limited's outlook offsets easing oil price: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) is holding on to gains today despite the easing oil price and a drop in…

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Which stocks are expected to move the market today?

| Brendon Lau

The market is poised to open strongly, but not all stocks will be participating in the rally. Stocks to watch…

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Is Vocus Communications Limited set to buy Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Merger mania in the telecom sector kicked up a notch after Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) took a $15.6m stake in…

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8 stocks that will move the market today

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The iron ore majors will have to share the spotlight with these eight other stocks today as a series of…

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UGL Limited jumps on takeover rumour: Here are more ugly ducklings as takeover targets

| Brendon Lau

UGL Limited (ASX:UGL) is the latest in the sector to attract takeover speculation. But there are other likely targets that…

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9 stocks you need to know about before the market opens

| Brendon Lau

The ASX is set for a positive start and a number of stocks will be in focus due to M&A…

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Freelancer Ltd jumps on record cash take: Is it a buy?

| Brendon Lau

Confidence in Freelancer Ltd's (ASX: FLN) business model got a boost today as the company becomes cash flow positive in…

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Is the energy sector set to rebound higher?

| Brendon Lau

Oil stocks are rallying as the commodity marks its fifth straight session of gains. But it is Woodside Petroleum Limited…

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12 stocks to watch at opening trade today

| Brendon Lau

The Australian market is set for a positive start today with iron ore and oil stocks in focus. But merger…

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The real reason why Atlas Iron Limited doesn't matter to Qube Holdings Ltd

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Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) is playing down the loss of Atlas Iron Limited's (ASX:AGO) business on 2014-15 earnings. But I…

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Nine stocks to watch this morning

| Brendon Lau

The market is set for a soft open as iron ore produces are likely to face more selling pressure today.…

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M2 Group Ltd jumps to record high on $245m acquisition: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

This latest deal adds to the merger and acquisition frenzy in the telecommunications sector. But analysts are likely to welcome…

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What are the best dividend stocks for investors to buy today?

| Brendon Lau

Dividend growth is set to outpace earnings growth again for the fourth year in a row. This is the time…

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8 stocks to watch that are in the spotlight this morning

| Brendon Lau

Resource stocks will be in focus this morning for a variety of reasons, while merger & acquisition interest in the…

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Can agriculture stocks enjoy a dining boom?

| Brendon Lau

Some experts are saying the agri-sector is set to enjoy growth that will rival the mining boom. While that could…

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Is it time to dump BHP Billiton Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Just as you thought most of the bad news is priced into the mining sector, a raft of brokers have…

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Is an acquisition frenzy creating a telco bubble?

| Brendon Lau

Questions about whether Singapore Telecommunications Ltd's (ASX:SGT) latest $1.1bn acquisition will hurt more than help its earnings is a warnings…

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2 gold stocks to shoot the lights out

| Brendon Lau

The gold sector is underperforming even as other resource stocks are surging ahead. But there are two gold stocks that…

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2 key things investors must know about Shell's audacious $US46b bid for BG Gas

| Brendon Lau

You might not have guessed it, but Australia's best oil & gas companies are well placed to become tomorrow's global…

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Will interest rate cuts put a rocket up growth stocks?

| Brendon Lau

The RBA may have kept rates steady today but interest rates are still expected to fall in coming months. This…

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PanAust Limited kicks off takeover defence with strong production report: Here's what you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The copper-gold miner has not launched its formal defence against the takeover attempt by its largest shareholder but its latest…

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