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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

State of the future: Why ANZ is excited about Queensland's potential

| Zach Bristow

The bank is talking up Queensland's future prospects.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price having such a strong start to the week?

| Zach Bristow

We check why the energy giant might be extending its gains today.

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Communication Shares

Own Aussie Broadband shares? Here's the state of the company's balance sheet

| Zach Bristow

Fundamentals are more important than ever in this landscape.

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Energy Shares

Could ASX coal shares be set for a boost?

| Zach Bristow

The sector continues to catch a bid today.

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Gold

What's the outlook for Regis Resources shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Gold has pared gains as Regis continues sideways on the chart

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Beach Energy shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Beach continues to push higher in FY23

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? The plan for a $1 billion division sale

| Zach Bristow

Bidders are queuing up to buy the bank's investment platform segment, according to reports.

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Energy Shares

Will it flip? Rumours stir up interest in ASX 200 coal mining shares

| Zach Bristow

Coal shares could catch a bid if its true.

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Upset man in hard hat puts hand over face after Armada Metals share price sinks
Share Fallers

IGO share price declines 7% amid commodity fears

| Zach Bristow

The diversified miner is struggling today, along with its peers.

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Resources Shares

Odd one out: Lynas share price inches ahead while miners drill down

| Zach Bristow

Lynas separates from the mining pack today.

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Investing Strategies

Australia's unemployment rate is at a 48-year low. What's this mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Zach Bristow

Investors should be thinking about stepping up in quality and liquidity, according to experts.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why might ASX-listed ANZ want to snap up MYOB?

| Zach Bristow

ANZ could be back on the acquisition trail.

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Broker Notes

Can the Lifestyle Communities share price recover in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Real estate trends continue to shift in the domestic market.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Evolution Mining shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner's share price has been in choppy waters of late.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Core Lithium share price in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Can lithium players re-rate this financial year? We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Could this be why the Lynas share price is rallying 6% today?

| Zach Bristow

Lynas has caught a bid today alongside other ASX mining shares.

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Resources Shares

Why the Galileo Mining share price is charging 9% higher today

| Zach Bristow

There's been another vote of approval from key stakeholders. Here are the details.

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Broker Notes

Will the Fortescue share price 'disappoint' this reporting season?

| Zach Bristow

Investors might want to proceed with caution in ASX miners.

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Resources Shares

The best and worst ASX All Ords mining shares of FY22

| Zach Bristow

Here's the run down.

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the Liontown Resources share price in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

After a strong year in FY22, what's in store for Liontown this financial year?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for Allkem shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

After a 60% gain in FY22, Allkem shares are now trading at three-month lows. What's the prognosis?

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Share Gainers

Temple & Webster share price jumps 11% after hitting recent lows

| Zach Bristow

The online retailer share adds to the list of cyclical gainers today.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium shares that flew in FY22, and 1 that sank

| Zach Bristow

Here's the lowdown from some of the lithium sector's players in FY22.

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BNPL shares

What's the outlook for ASX BNPL shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Could it be sell now, sell later for the sector?

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for Northern Star share price in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner's share price has suffered in recent weeks but can it recover?

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Economy

What are experts predicting will be the best-performing ASX sectors in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

We check may be ahead for the market this financial year.

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Resources Shares

Here's the outlook for the Rio Tinto share price in FY23

| Zach Bristow

Base metal prices have seen drops in recent months - what does this mean for Rio?

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Energy Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 energy shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

Can they power up even more?

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Cannabis Shares

Green shoots or just weeds? The outlook for ASX cannabis shares in FY23

| Zach Bristow

Are cannabis stocks set to rise along with the broader industry in the new financial year?

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Healthcare Shares

How did ASX biotech shares perform in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

Biotech certainly wasn't immune to market pressures in FY22.

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Healthcare Shares

What's the outlook for ASX biotech shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

ASX biotech shares could be changing course in FY23.

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Healthcare Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 healthcare shares in FY23?

| Zach Bristow

The share prices of several big names in the ASX 200 healthcare category are strengthening in FY23.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did the ResMed share price finish down in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

It was a year of highs and lows for the healthcare company.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price fall 13% in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

Investors pushed the AMP share price from low to high and back again in FY22.

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Cannabis Shares

How did ASX cannabis shares perform in FY22?

| Zach Bristow

Here's a look at the sector's performance in the financial year just gone.

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Healthcare Shares

Own Sonic Healthcare shares? Here's a look at the state of its balance sheet

| Zach Bristow

Fundamentals are becoming increasingly important again in this current investment landscape

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price glowing green at the end of the week?

| Zach Bristow

The energy trade continues to wind up this week.

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Broker Notes

Woodside shares rally amid broker's positive outlook on LNG

| Zach Bristow

Market forecasts are positive from the broker.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Tempest Minerals share price cratering 38% today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have closed out positions en masse today

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining share price racing higher today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors jumped in at the opening bell and drove Chalice north in early trade.

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