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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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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price down 44% YTD?

| Zach Bristow

What's the go with tech shares like Novonix in 2022?

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Healthcare Shares

Why CSL (ASX: CSL) shares climbed on Monday

| Zach Bristow

The biotech giant had a good start to the trading week today.

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ESG

3 roadblocks for ASX shares trying to become greener : Expert

| Zach Bristow

Hear what this expert has to say about sustainable finance in the region.

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Earnings Results

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) investors don't bite after earnings, shares down 13% YTD

| Zach Bristow

Vulcan Energy can't catch a bite today either.

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Financial Shares

Why ASX 200 bank shares are storming higher today

| Zach Bristow

ASX financials have clawed back gains and are leading the way today.

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52-Week Highs

Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) hits 52-week high, accepts CapVest bid

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest from Virtus Health today.

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Economy

US inflation is at 40-year highs. What does this mean for ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

It might not be good in the long-term. Take a look.

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price surged 6% on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Here's the company's latest earnings results.

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Resources Shares

2 tiny ASX mining shares leaping 20% today

| Zach Bristow

We look at why these two relatively unknown ASX resources companies have soared in value today.

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Earnings Results

What's up with the Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Poseidon Nickel has released its half-yearly accounts.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share price frozen today?

| Zach Bristow

Another ASX share is on ice this week pending an announcement.

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Share Gainers

Why has the uranium rally got this ASX share blasting 22% higher in 2 days?

| Zach Bristow

As uranium prices reach 10-year highs, one particular ASX share is feeling the benefit.

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Broker Notes

Down 33% in 2022, is this ASX healthcare share a buy following the company's latest trial result?

| Zach Bristow

What can be said about Volpara's prospects in 2022?

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Share Fallers

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price tumbles again, down 25% this week

| Zach Bristow

Why such a dislocation in base metal to share price?

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Financial Shares

Why is the PSC Insurance (ASX:PSI) share price on ice today?

| Zach Bristow

Here's the details out of PSC's camp today.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this old-school ASX share is under-appreciated: fundie

| Zach Bristow

There's still plenty to smile about amid the turbulence in 2022.

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Healthcare Shares

'Compelling results': Here's why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is rocketing 5%

| Zach Bristow

The biotech company is on the share price racetrack again today – and leading its ASX peers.

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has lost half its value in 15 years. How is the bank's turnaround strategy going?

| Zach Bristow

Here we take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price has dumped 16% in under 4 weeks. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

AMP is struggling again in 2022 on the chart.

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Resources Shares

Is this still the dawning of the age of ASX commodity shares?

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look at what the market and the experts are saying.

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Share Gainers

Why did Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) shares bounce 14% higher on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

We analyse what's underlying the gains that were made today.

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Share Gainers

'Plenty to say' as Melbana Energy (ASX:MAY) races another 13% higher

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green for the hydrocarbons player.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank is this brokers top pick

| Zach Bristow

Could it be the year for NAB in 2022?

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Resources Shares

Lithium's up 29%, but the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is down. What gives?

| Zach Bristow

We cover a bit more of the AVZ narrative than just today's short-term noise.

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Gold

Top broker says this ASX share will surge another 17% amid soaring gold prices

| Zach Bristow

Check out what's got this broker so bullish.

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Broker Notes

Down 31% this year: Top broker tips more pain for Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price

| Zach Bristow

Surely the downside has to stop soon for the fund manager?

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Broker Notes

Why does this broker say to sell Cochlear (ASX:COH) shares in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

Can Cochlear defy this broker's odds?

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Resources Shares

Calidus Resources (ASX:CAI) share price leaps 5% on 'significant' find

| Zach Bristow

Another bumper find from Calidus has investors piling in today.

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Broker Notes

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price hinges on this key detail, top brokers say

| Zach Bristow

Altium shares are under the spotlight of these brokers.

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Broker Notes

4 reasons why top broker says Woolworths (ASX:WOW) shares are a buy right now

| Zach Bristow

2022 could be a good year for the group, according to one broker.

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Share Market News

Lovisa (ASX: LOV) share price falters 10% but brokers still say buy

| Zach Bristow

It's been a difficult start to the year for Lovisa shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Top broker says NAB (ASX:NAB) share price has 20% upside. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

NAB is this broker's top pick amongst the Aussie banks for 2022.

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price trails benchmarks, melts to another 52-week low

| Zach Bristow

Another day, another 52-week low for the banking major. What's going on?

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How to invest

Adjusting your ASX share portfolio in response to the Ukraine crisis might not be beneficial: expert

| Zach Bristow

This portfolio manager say's don't go adjusting your holdings out of fear.

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Share Gainers

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) share price sparkles as gold spikes 9% in a month

| Zach Bristow

Golden child Northern Star is faring well on the back of gold's rally.

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Share Gainers

Little-known ASX share explodes 60% on 'breakthrough' US certification

| Zach Bristow

One clear winner on the ASX today makes a comeback after more than a month off.

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Share Gainers

Here's why this ASX coal share is rocketing 52% today

| Zach Bristow

One ASX share is defying the odds today and is actually soaring well into the green.

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Share Fallers

Is it a buy? Broker tips 31% upside in Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price

| Zach Bristow

Webjet shares are stuck on the runway but one broker tips them to take off in 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price crashing 17% today?

| Zach Bristow

This energy share has taken a big hit to close out the week today.

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Share Fallers

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price continues its tumble, down 5% today

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the red for Tyro so far on Friday.

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