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Zach Bristow

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

Recent Articles

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Energy Shares

AGL shares struggled in FY24. Will FY25 be different?

| Zach Bristow

Things could be looking brighter.

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Superannuation

What's the average age Australians access their superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the data says.

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Travel Shares

Why did ASIC take a look when Qantas shares fell last year?

| Zach Bristow

The regulator was asking questions.

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Bank Shares

Are ASX 200 bank shares too expensive to buy right now?

| Zach Bristow

Could the tide be turning for ASX 200 banks?

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Resources Shares

South32 shares whipsawed in FY24. Here's the FY25 outlook

| Zach Bristow

The mining stock whipsawed in a wide range in FY24.

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AI Stocks

Here's the 3 best ASX artificial intelligence (AI) shares of FY24

| Zach Bristow

These three names were clear standouts in FY24.

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Technology Shares

Up 160% in a month, is ASX defence stock AML3D profitable?

| Zach Bristow

Investors see bright prospects for the defence player.

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Bank Shares

Did you buy Westpac shares in FY24? Here's the recap

| Zach Bristow

The bank's shares caught a strong bid.

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Investing Strategies

Should I buy ASX shares now or wait? See what Lazard says

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term always guides the answer.

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REITs

Which ASX 200 stock is breaking into battery tech with $50 million?

| Zach Bristow

The move continues its run into renewables.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares FY24 recap: Up 256%, what's next for FY25?

| Zach Bristow

Could it be a repeat year for the BNPL player?

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Financial Shares

Will NIB shares bleed to keep St Vincent's onside?

| Zach Bristow

The battle could get serious.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price goes red as takeover rumours turn into hot air

| Zach Bristow

Was there ever an offer?

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Financial Shares

Up 15% in a month: Are Magellan shares still cheap enough to buy?

| Zach Bristow

The decision is split among brokers – still.

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REITs

Here are the best ASX REITS of FY24 (a $66 billion company grew the most)

| Zach Bristow

These names outperformed the broader market in FY24.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares trudging lower on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Iron ore is a central talking point for BHP's outlook.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares: Here are the must-know highlights from FY24

| Zach Bristow

The financial year just past had its ups and downs for shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Broker sees Whitehaven shares and one other coal stock as top buys

| Zach Bristow

Forecasts of the coal price continue lifting.

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Technology Shares

ASX NASDAQ (NDQ) ETF: Up 30% in a year, should you buy now or wait?

| Zach Bristow

Tech continues to dominate in 2024. Will this continue?

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Financial Shares

Inflows: Magellan shares spike 7% as institutions pile in

| Zach Bristow

This follows an update on the company's funds under management (FUM) for June.

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52-Week Highs

Zip shares surge 10%, bringing gains to 55% in a month

| Zach Bristow

It appears recent developments continue being priced in to the BNPL player's stock.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield share price roars to yet another all-time high in 2024 surge

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue lifting the bid on the counter-drone tech company.

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades CSL shares to 'buy' — could they hit $335?

| Zach Bristow

Another upgrade for the biotech giant.

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares a better buy than rival Santos?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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Defensive Shares

AML3D share price surges another 38% today! What's going on?

| Zach Bristow

The defence sector is catching some strong bids.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 22% in FY24, what's in store for Domino's Pizza shares in FY25?

| Zach Bristow

Many analysts have a positive view.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX coal shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Coal miners have caught a bid this week.

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Investing Strategies

Why AMP says share markets 'can continue to rally' in FY25

| Zach Bristow

Market fundamentals look to be improving.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs just upgraded this ASX 200 stock to a buy

| Zach Bristow

It sees the recent sell-off as an overreaction – and an opportunity.

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AI Stocks

Here's the outlook for 3 ASX artificial intelligence (AI) shares in FY25

| Zach Bristow

Could it be another bumper year?

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Technology Shares

BrainChip shares struggle in FY24 – what's ahead for FY25?

| Zach Bristow

The road ahead is foggy for the AI player.

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Energy Shares

Could beaten-up Woodside shares offer 'Safe buying with limited downside'?

| Zach Bristow

Could the price weakness signal a buying opportunity?

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Ansell shares on investors' radars today?

| Zach Bristow

Management sees the deal growing sales and earnings.

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Financial Shares

Here's a recap on IAG shares in FY24 – and their FY25 outlook

| Zach Bristow

Investors lifted the bid on IAG's stock in the second half.

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Healthcare Shares

What's the outlook for ASX healthcare shares in FY25?

| Zach Bristow

Could it be a healthy year?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why these losing ASX stocks could be a better buy than AI right now

| Zach Bristow

Tech is trading back at lofty valuations.

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Bank Shares

Is it too late to buy Macquarie shares at a two-year high?

| Zach Bristow

The outlook remains optimistic.

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Cheap Shares

5 potentially cheap ASX shares being bought by insiders

| Zach Bristow

Insiders see value in these companies.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock Mitsubishi just bought 5% of?

| Zach Bristow

It sees future growth in this fleet provider.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares jump 7% after cutting a deal with Warren Buffett's Berkshire

| Zach Bristow

The market's reaction speaks volumes.

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