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Zach Bristow

Zach is an equities analyst at a mid-sized investment boutique.

Recent Articles

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Economy

What does the changing oil price mean for the ASX 200?

| Zach Bristow

Oil continues to wobble with the tensions seen on the world stage.

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Technology Shares

What's the latest for ASX tech stocks?

| Zach Bristow

One main theme continues to elevate itself in the ASX tech sector.

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Investing Strategies

Should your portfolio be holding cash in this market?

| Zach Bristow

It's an age old question for investment portfolios.

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Economy

Why does KPMG think the RBA will cut interest rates this year?

| Zach Bristow

Interest rates continue to dominate the investment narrative in 2025.

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AI Stocks

What does this hedge fund giant think about AI shares?

| Zach Bristow

Are AI shares in a hype? Here's what this hedge fund giant thinks.

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Economy

Aussie business confidence is down. What does this mean for FY26?

| Zach Bristow

What's the outlook for businesses heading into the new financial year?

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REITs

What price target does Macquarie have on Goodman Group shares?

| Zach Bristow

Goodman Group posted an interesting set of numbers in Q3. Here's Macquarie's take.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Elders shares result: The good, the not so good and the interesting, according to Macquarie

| Zach Bristow

It was a mixed half for the agribusiness company. Here's Macquarie's take.

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Technology Shares

After surging 13% yesterday, are TechnologyOne shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

| Zach Bristow

Valuations matter when investing, and Macquarie feels no different.

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Financial Shares

Want a financial stock outside the big 4 banks? Macquarie tips 15% upside for this small cap financial

| Zach Bristow

For those searching on the edges, this name could be worth a second look according to Macquarie.

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Resources Shares

How much upside does Macquarie tip for New Hope shares?

| Zach Bristow

A softer-than-expected quarter has impacted the broker's view.

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Gold

What's the right allocation for gold in my portfolio?

| Zach Bristow

The question is becoming more relevant than ever.

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Materials Shares

Does Macquarie rate James Hardie shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Zach Bristow

The company is set to report FY25 earnings this week.

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Industrials Shares

Which ASX 200 industrials stock does Macquarie expect to sink 40% over the next 12 months?

| Zach Bristow

Can this name build it's way out of such negative sentiment?

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Dividend Investing

Down 22% this year, does this ASX dividend share still offer investors a 10% yield?

| Zach Bristow

There's a difference in trailing and forward dividend yields.

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Resources Shares

What's the latest broker ratings on BHP shares?

| Zach Bristow

There's an air of caution floating about BHP shares even with bullish ratings.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After a 13% slump, what does Macquarie think of Aristocrat shares?

| Zach Bristow

Macquarie is wagering the gaming machine giant is still well positioned for growth.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 13% this year, could Coles shares still go higher?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers think so, but the stock isn't cheap by any means.

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Financial Shares

Which is better value right now, Soul Patts or Brickworks shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's dive in and see what the experts have to say.

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Economy

NAB Business Survey released: What did we learn?

| Zach Bristow

Mixed signals are swirling throughout the Aussie business landscape.

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Gold

Northern Star Resources set to buyout rival De Grey mining

| Zach Bristow

As gold soars, ASX miners continue to mine the acquisition pipeline.

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Healthcare Shares

How will Ansell shares navigate tariffs according to Macquarie?

| Zach Bristow

The next two years could be a challenging period for the PPE company.

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Resources Shares

What does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are worth?

| Zach Bristow

Is the iron ore giant about to turn a corner?

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Economy

NAB's latest Business Confidence Survey: What did we learn?

| Zach Bristow

Mining and utilities saw a jump, with declines in retail, service, finance, and construction.

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Resources Shares

Down 80% in a year, Macquarie tips Mineral Resources shares to outperform

| Zach Bristow

The broker likes MinRes' current valuations.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend giants trading at bargain prices after market dip

| Zach Bristow

Is now the time to look at these 2 dividend players?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Casino accepts $250 million takeover from new US owner

| Zach Bristow

What does this mean for the casino operator?

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Broker Notes

Battle of the online classifieds: Should I buy Car Group or Seek shares?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers rate both shares highly.

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International Stock News

UBS Wealth revises year-end target for S&P 500

| Zach Bristow

Investment firms around the globe are slashing US market forecasts.

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Investing Strategies

How much cash should I hold during a market downturn?

| Zach Bristow

The question of how much cash to hold during a market downturn is one that many investors grapple with. While…

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International Stock News

Goldman Sachs lowers S&P 500 Index forecast 2nd time this month

| Zach Bristow

Tariffs and US recession concerns continue to weigh in hard.

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Superannuation

Superannuation and Wealth: The path of Australia's top earners

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest findings.

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Broker Notes

Top broker bullish on these beaten down ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

After a tough start to the year, this broker sees where the value lies.

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Gold

Want to directly invest in gold and silver? Buy these 2 ASX ETFs

| Zach Bristow

These ETFs provide a low cost solution to the carry costs of physical storage.

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Broker Notes

Which 2 ASX furniture retailers are up more than 400% in 5 years?

| Zach Bristow

Time to lounge back and let these furniture retailers grow?

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX stocks this fund manger is bullish on in this environment

| Zach Bristow

This fundie pounced on the recent volatility.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares down nearly 4% this year as bank plots its next move

| Zach Bristow

What's the banking giant been up to?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX copper shares seeing gold today?

| Zach Bristow

Copper prices continue to surge amid uncertainty on global trade.

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Industrials Shares

Reece shares have fallen almost 50% in 6 months. What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

What's next for this plumbing and bathroom supplies company?

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REITs

Real estate making a comeback? 2 ASX REITs rated as top buys

| Zach Bristow

Is now the to look at ASX real estate names?

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