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Zach Bristow

Zach Bristow

Zach is a portfolio strategist with an asset manager in Europe. As such, he has a unique approach to research and investing, taking a top down approach to identifying unique value propositions that sit within his circle of competence. He holds a Masters in Finance and Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Recent Articles

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Broker Notes

Down 8% since February, is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be the year for AGL?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is climbing today

| Zach Bristow

Investors appear pleased.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price slips on acquisition news

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Investors don't appear to be impressed by the latest update...

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Broker Notes

Is a dividend boost on the cards for Bluescope (ASX:BSL) shares in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

FY22 is set to be a year of record breakers from Aussie miners.

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Financial Shares

What's driving the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lower on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

IAG shares have been making gains in 2022 so far. That's before the market digested today's news on the insurer's…

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Healthcare Shares

Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price spikes 7% as healthcare stages comeback rally

| Zach Bristow

Is the medical devices company staging a comeback?

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Technology Shares

Is the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on the way back up to its January highs?

| Zach Bristow

Could this be a turning point for Xero?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 40% upside for the South32 (ASX:S32) share price

| Zach Bristow

Hear what brokers are saying about the mining and metals company.

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Investing Strategies

Why investing in shares still offers the 'best return potential' in 2022: expert

| Zach Bristow

There is much to pontificate on with this debate.

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Earnings Results

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) shares spike on first results after rebrand. Has it worked?

| Zach Bristow

Let's check in and see.

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Share Gainers

Woodside (ASX:WPL) shares spike as oil rises back above $100/barrel

| Zach Bristow

Woodside is capitalising as the price of oil gathers pace once again.

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Investing Strategies

What is a 'dead cat bounce' and is the ASX 200 in one right now?

| Zach Bristow

What's next in store for the large end of the market?

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Gold

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) shares in focus: The miner's plan to create 'over $100 million of additional free cash flow'

| Zach Bristow

Newcrest shares are well in the green since trading restarted iin January.

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has rallied 11% in 2 weeks

| Zach Bristow

Financials are strengthening once more -- and BOQ is one of the beneficiaries.

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Broker Notes

Why is this broker 'cautiously bullish' on IAG (ASX:IAG) shares?

| Zach Bristow

Tread with caution, this broker says.

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Resources Shares

Is it too late to jump on surging ASX 200 mining shares in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

The question isn't if the party is over for some Aussie mining stocks, but rather if the hangover has started.

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Share Gainers

Why are Global Lithium (ASX: GL1) shares striding 22% higher today?

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green for Global Lithium.

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Record Highs

Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price throttles to record high, up 70% this month

| Zach Bristow

The clean lithium developer extends its rally today.

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Share Gainers

The Incannex (ASX:IHX) share price is up a whopping 50% in a week. What's the deal?

| Zach Bristow

Incannex has reversed its loss on Friday.

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Resources Shares

What's impacting the Santos (ASX:STO) share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

There's loads feeding into Santos shares today.

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Broker Notes

BHP shareholders set for $30 billion windfall: Macquarie

| Zach Bristow

The mining giant is set to give back to shareholders, analysts are tipping.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price outpacing the other banks in March?

| Zach Bristow

Why are investors backing CBA the most?

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Technology Shares

Why did the OFX Group (ASX:OFX) share price rocket 17% this week?

| Zach Bristow

The international multicurrency payments provider has had a ripper week.

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Technology Shares

Top strategist says end of correction for tech shares is nigh

| Zach Bristow

Tech looks primed to stage another rally, but the starts must align first.

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Healthcare Shares

40% recovery: 4DMedical share price (ASX:4DX) turns sharply and delivers the goods

| Zach Bristow

4DMedical caught bids this week and finished on top.

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Resources Shares

Up 68% in March so far, why this top broker sees more upside for the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have plenty of good things to say about the outlook for the clean lithium developer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) share price slumping to fresh 52-week lows?

| Zach Bristow

Star shares are falling today as pressure from the public inquiry into its casino licence mounts.

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Investing Strategies

'We have so much of what the world needs': Why James Aitken is so bullish on Aussie commodities

| Zach Bristow

Take a look what the London-based manager said.

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Technology Shares

Has the bottom been and gone for EML (ASX:EML) shares?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in EML appear to be bouncing back this week. We take a closer look.

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ESG

What are the real benefits of ESG investing? Here's what Westpac says

| Zach Bristow

Environmental, social, and governance themes are front of mind for many modern ASX investors.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Appen (ASX:APX) share price flamed 8% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

Are tech shares staging a comeback? The rise in the Appen share price might suggest so.

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Broker Notes

Are Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares cheap right now? Read what analysts say

| Zach Bristow

Don't forget what we mean by cheap here...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

'Highly opportunistic': Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher despite Turquoise takeover setback

| Zach Bristow

The mining company is facing a fresh hurdle ahead of a proposed acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price rockets 18% on 'huge lithium' find

| Zach Bristow

Check out the latest lithium find from Jindalee.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price climbs amid reports Vocus will make a play

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders suggest a Vocus deal would provide more 'unity' versus the current offer.

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Communication Shares

What dragged on the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

It seems a key update wasn't enough to get investors biting today.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX mining shares rocking 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Check out these three stars glistening on the ASX today.

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Share Gainers

This ASX mining share has surged 50% this week. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

This ASX mining share is a standout.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Westpac share price rallied 8% in a week?

| Zach Bristow

Westpac shares now trade ahead of peers after staging a remarkable recovery in the past week.

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Broker Notes

Are analyst upgrades on the way for APA (ASX:APA) shares?

| Zach Bristow

APA shares have traded sideways for the past two months.

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