Kate O'Brien, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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ASX homewares shares a bright spot in retail landscape

March 11, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Declining sales haven't impacted all areas of the retail landscape equally. Here we take a look at how 3 ASX…

Share Market News

4 ASX 200 shares that insiders have been snapping up

March 10, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at four ASX 200 shares with multiple recent insider buys over the past fortnight.

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Insiders have been snapping up these ASX 200 healthcare shares

March 10, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at two ASX 200 healthcare shares with multiple insider buys over the last week.

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Insiders have been buying this ASX consumer staples share

March 9, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Let's take a closer look at an ASX consumer staples share with multiple insider buys last week: Freedom Foods Group…

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Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

March 9, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

ASX travel shares and those exposed to interest rates were hit hard last week as investors flee to safe havens.

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Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

March 9, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Last week was a volatile one for ASX shares as the growing coronavirus threat sent investors fleeing for safe havens.

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Has the sheen come off WAAAX shares?

March 9, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Vulnerable to backlash at any hint of weakness, let's take an in-depth look at how the WAAAX shares performed this…

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Why this small-cap ASX healthcare share surged 24% today

March 6, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

The Eagle Health Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHH) share price opened 24.32% higher today on news it is expanding production of disposable medical…

Share Gainers

These ASX shares are fighting the spread of coronavirus

March 6, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Some ASX shares are fighting coronavirus with demand for their products accelerating along with the spread of the virus. We…

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Myer share price slumps as first-half profits dive

March 5, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) share price is trading near all-time lows at 34 cents today after reporting a slump…

Coronavirus News

How has coronavirus impacted ASX travel shares?

March 5, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

As the spread of the coronavirus expands globally, let's take a look at how ASX travel shares are faring amidst…

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Insiders have been buying this ASX 200 healthcare share

March 4, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at an ASX 200 healthcare share with multiple recent director buys over the last week.

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Why this ASX pharmaceutical share is on the move today

March 4, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) share price is ont the move today following news of an FDA grant.

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Insiders have been snapping up this ASX travel share

March 4, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at a small cap ASX travel share with multiple director buys on the ASX last…

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ASX reporting season brings mixed results for electronics retailers

March 4, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Despite the doom and gloom pervading the ASX retail sector, some bright lights shone amongst electronics retailers this reporting season.

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RBA cuts interest rates to record low

March 3, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

The Reserve Bank of Australia this afternoon cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low…

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Why the Clinuvel share price surged 25% higher today

March 3, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has surged higher today, climbing as much as 24.97%. Here's why.

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Flight Centre boosts technology roadmap with latest investment

March 3, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price is trading higher this morning as the company strengthens its technology…

Healthcare Shares

Which ASX biopharma share is trading at a big discount to its price target?

March 3, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Moelis Australia has retained its ‘Buy’ rating on Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) following the release of the its 1H20 results.

Share Gainers

Why this small-cap ASX healthcare share surged 39% higher today

March 2, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

The Uscom Ltd (ASX:UCM) share price surged 29% today after the Chinese government recommended one of its products for use…

Technology Shares

Which ASX fintech share is trading at a big discount to its price target?

March 2, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Moelis Australia has slapped a ‘Buy’ rating on Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR), stating that new initiatives point to a Q4…

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3 ASX shares that insiders have been snapping up

March 2, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

Share Fallers

Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

March 2, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

A market correction saw the share market fall more than 10% from recent highs last week as the Australian dollar…

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Bega share price creamed on first-half results

March 2, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price is sliding today as the dairy manufacturer released its half-year results this…

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How did ASX cannabis shares perform this reporting season?

March 2, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

As February reporting season wraps up, let's take a look at how these ASX cannabis shares performed.

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Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

March 2, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) falling more than 10% from recent highs, let's take a look at last week’s…

Technology Shares

Openpay share price lifts with new automotive partnership

March 2, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Openpay shares are on watch this morning following the announcement by the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider of a new exclusive partnership.