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Kate O'Brien

Kate O'Brien studies commerce and finance at university and previously worked as an analyst and consultant in the finance industry. Kate inherited her interest in equities from her family of economists who applied their knowledge of economics to financial markets. Having managed her own portfolio for several years, Kate is a fan of diversity and believes in combining value and growth investing. When not researching or writing, Kate is a keen AFL fan.

Recent Articles

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Earnings Results

How have ASX resources shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

The resources sector has benefited from strong commodity prices for most of FY21, leading to plenty of earnings season winners.

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Earnings Results

How have ASX energy shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

FY21 has been a mixed bag for ASX energy shares as the sector restructures and positions itself for a transition…

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Earnings Results

How have ASX telecommunication shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

It's been a good year for Telstra, but how have some of the other ASX telecommunication shares fared in FY21.

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Earnings Results

How have ASX healthcare shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

The healthcare sector has experienced some big wins and losses as it navigates the impacts of COVID-19.

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Earnings Results

How have ASX retail shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

After a strong recovery from the 2020 COVID-driven downturn, ASX retail shares have had a mixed performance in 2021.

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Earnings Results

How have ASX travel shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

As the travel sector weathers the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, hope is on the horizon for an end to lockdowns.

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Earnings Results

How have ASX financial shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

Mergers and acquisitions have set the tone for a "transformational" year in the finance sector.

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Technology Shares

How have ASX technology shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

It's been a wild ride for some ASX technology shares in FY21.

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Earnings Results

How have ASX BNPL shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

FY21 has been a year of ups and downs for ASX BNPL shares as the industry rapidly expands, both in…

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Earnings Results

How have ASX bank shares performed during the August 2021 earnings season?

| Kate O'Brien

There aren’t any losers among the big four banks this reporting season.

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Share Market News

4 ASX shares with director buys this month

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign that those most in the know view the shares as undervalued. Here are 4…

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Share Market News

5 steps to start building your portfolio now

| Kate O'Brien

Whether you’ve just entered the share market or have been investing for years, here are 5 tips to boost your…

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Retail Shares

ASX fashion and beauty shares shine on half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

ASX fashion and beauty shares made a strong showing during the most recent reporting season as consumers divert travelling spending…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX medical shares report promising half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

ASX medical shares reported some positive results in the most recent reporting round. So how did these popular ASX medical…

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Share Market News

How did WAAAX shares perform this reporting season?

| Kate O'Brien

As the reporting season wraps up, WAAAX shares have provided mixed outcomes. Let's take a closer look at their performances.

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Share Market News

Why you should think long-term when investing

| Kate O'Brien

Putting money away into a savings account means gains are guaranteed. But it can also mean investment returns are minimised.

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Share Market News

These ASX retail shares are smashing sales expectations

| Kate O'Brien

The pandemic has had a mixed impact on ASX retail shares like Kogan. Lets take a look at how four…

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Share Market News

Can ASX travel shares stage a comeback?

| Kate O'Brien

The travel industry was the first to feel the heat of COVID-19. But the rollout of vaccines is offering new…

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Share Market News

These ASX gold shares have reported record profits and dividends

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price hit a new high in the first half of FY21, boosting profits and dividends. So how did…

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares smashing records this reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

Investors hunting for dividend returns could do well to look at the big miners. Here are 3 ASX dividend shares…

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Share Market News

One year on and 50% up, the All Technology Index is booming

| Kate O'Brien

Next week marks one year since the S&P/ASX All Technology Index debuted. The Index is now up 50.5% from its…

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Share Market News

How did ASX cannabis shares perform in 1H FY21?

| Kate O'Brien

The first half of FY21 saw positive developments in the regulation of medicinal cannabis products both locally and internationally.

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Share Market News

Why brokers rate these 4 ASX shares a buy this month

| Kate O'Brien

Brokers have rated Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR), Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) and 2 other ASX shares a buy this month.…

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares show strong signs of resurgence 

| Kate O'Brien

Despite dire predictions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASX retail shares have performed strongly with rising sales and…

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Cannabis Shares

CBD to be sold in pharmacies, ASX cannabis shares react

| Kate O'Brien

Last week, it became legal to sell cannabidiol (CBD) products in chemists and pharmacies. We take a look at the…

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Share Market News

What does the Biden administration mean for ASX shares? 

| Kate O'Brien

With Joe Biden due to take office this week, many investors are wondering what this could mean for ASX shares.…

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Share Market News

What's in store for the ASX tech sector in 2021?

| Kate O'Brien

The tech sector managed to record substantial growth in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. What does 2021 have in store…

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Share Market News

What's next for WAAAX shares in 2021? 

| Kate O'Brien

How have WAAAX shares fared in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and will 2021 be a more promising year?

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Share Market News

What does 2021 hold for ASX retail shares?

| Kate O'Brien

After the challenges of COVID-19 in 2020 caused a tough year for ASX retail shares, what does 2021 hold for…

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Healthcare Shares

Are these 4 ASX medical shares set for a healthy 2021?

| Kate O'Brien

We take a look at how 4 ASX healthcare companies performed last year, and what they might be focusing on…

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Coronavirus News

How to invest in ASX shares in a post-COVID world 

| Kate O'Brien

COVID-19 emerged in 2020 and changed the world as we know it. We take a look at how to invest…

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Share Market News

ASX sector of the year: BNPL goes from strength to strength

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector arguably gave the performance of the year in 2020. We take a…

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Share Market News

The ASX sectors hardest hit by COVID-19 in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

ASX sectors such as travel and leisure have been hit hard by COVID. Here's a look at some ASX shares…

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 shares hardest hit by COVID-19 in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX 200 shares were hit harder than others by COVID-19 in 2020. We take a look at some of…

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Best Shares

7 top ASX biomedical shares in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

We take a closer look at 7 top ASX biomedical shares in 2020 and how they delivered for shareholders this…

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Best Shares

5 top ASX cannabis shares in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

We take a closer look at the 5 top ASX cannabis shares in 2020 and how they delivered for shareholders…

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Technology Shares

How did ASX buy now, pay later shares perform in the latest quarter? 

| Kate O'Brien

ASX buy now, pay later shares continued to storm higher in the quarter ended 30 September, reporting record results on…

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Retail Shares

How did ASX retail shares perform in the latest quarter?

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian retail sector showed some momentum coming into the last quarter. Here's a closer look at how 3 top…

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Healthcare Shares

How did ASX cannabis shares perform last quarter? 

| Kate O'Brien

The market for cannabis-based products has continued to grow in 2020 despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how…

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Share Market News

Temple & Webster share price on watch as sales surge 74%

| Kate O'Brien

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is on watch today after the online retailer delivered record…

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