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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.

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Share Market News

Bubs shares lower despite reporting minimal coronavirus disruption

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The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is down 1.38% so far today after the ASX formula maker delivered a…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX cannabis share is sinking lower today

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The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is sinking lower today as the ASX cannabis share released its half-year…

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Cann Group shares wilt 5% on half year operating loss

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Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) shares are down 5.15% in morning trade after the cannabis cultivator released its half year…

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Share Market News

Healius shares pop 16% on results and takeover speculation

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Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) shares have skyrocketed more than 16% in early trade following the release of the healthcare company's…

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Share Market News

What's next for the ASX retail sector?

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Retailers are hoping rent reductions will ease the pain of a horror run of events as the ASX retail sector…

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Caltex share price flat as operating environment challenges

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Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) shares are fairly flat today as the fuels business reported full year results in line…

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Share Market News

Wagners share price plummets 30% as profits disappear

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The Wagners Holding Company Ltd (ASX: WGN) share price crashed 30% this morning as half-year profits dived and guidance was downgraded.

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Share Fallers

Why shares in this ASX retailer have crashed 13% today

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Mosaic Brands Limited (ASX: MOZ) shares have crashed more than 13% this morning as the fashion retailer unveiled an uncertain…

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Share Market News

Why G8 Education shares fell 5% yesterday

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Shares in G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) crashed 5% lower yesterday as the childcare provider reported lower profits.

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Share Market News

ASX All Technology Index finishes its first day down 4%

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The new S&P/ASX All Technology Index (XTX) closed its first day of operation today down 3.80%, echoing the broader market.

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Technology Shares

Why insiders are buying this ASX tech share

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Here we take a look at an ASX tech share with multiple director buys over the past week.

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Share Market News

Is Boral about to be broken up?

| Kate O'Brien

Boral is engaging in cost-cutting in its Australian division in response to a slow start to the year.

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Share Market News

Worley acquisition delivers results

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The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is relatively flat this morning despite the company reporting a 110% increase in…

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

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Results season continued last week with decent results pushing the ASX higher. Rate cut expectations saw the S&P/ASX200 hit a…

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Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

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Results season continued last week with decent results pushing the ASX higher. Coronavirus concerns continued, however, and investors were unforgiving…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why this ASX cannabis share is moving higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price is trading higher this morning on the back of a distribution-related…

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Share Market News

Why the Viva Energy share price is climbing higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) share price is trading higher this morning after announcing FY19 results as well…

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Share Market News

The ASX All Technology Index opens for business today

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The new ASX All Technology Index is set to commence operation today after launching on Friday.

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

Should you set up a self managed super fund?

| Kate O'Brien

Here are 3 tips you can use to work out if a self managed super fund is right for you.

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Share Market News

What to watch for during ASX reporting season

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Here's what to look out for during reporting season as hundreds of ASX companies release their latest results.

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Resources Shares

Orocobre share price rises on record production

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The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price is rising today as the lithium miner reported record production and positive cash…

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Village Roadshow shares fall on coronavirus concerns

| Kate O'Brien

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) shares are trading lower today following the release of the company’s half-year results.

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Share Market News

AFG share price flies 16% higher on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

Here's why the Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price soared as much as 15.8% today in the first…

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Share Market News

The 'Aussie Nasdaq' ASX All Tech Index launches today. Here's a sneak peek.

| Kate O'Brien

The new ASX All Technology Index is set to launch today. The Index, envisioned as a ‘mini NASDAQ’ will give…

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Share Market News

Ecofibre launches affordable medicinal cannabis in Australia

| Kate O'Brien

Today, Ecofibre Limited (ASX: EOF) announced the launch of cannabidiol (CBD) products in Australia.

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price down as CEO faces Senate committee

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The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has dropped 3.06% today as its chief executive faces a Senate committee.

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Retail Shares

Another Aussie retailer bites the dust

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Ishka is the latest retailer to fall victim to Australia’s retail apocalypse, filing for voluntary administration after a horror Christmas…

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PSC Insurance shares down as acquisitions ramp up

| Kate O'Brien

The PSC Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: PSI) share price is trading down 3% following the release of the broking group’s…

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Share Market News

Perpetual shares soar 9% as 1HFY20 results smash expectations

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Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) shares have lifted more than 9% today as the financial services provider delivered better than expected…

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Share Market News

Why Southern Cross Media shares have flown 10% higher today

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Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) shares have leapt nearly 10% this morning after the media group delivered better…

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Boral shares lift following half year earnings release

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Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) shares are on the move this morning following the release of its half year results. The…

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Retail Shares

These ASX retail shares are delivering despite the downturn

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Here are 3 ASX retail shares that are bucking the trend and thriving in the currently harsh retail environment.

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Share Market News

Medibank share price slumps as profits fall

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The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price has opened slightly lower this morning following the release of the insurer's 1H20…

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Share Market News

McMillan Shakespeare shares flat after reporting lower profits

| Kate O'Brien

The McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX: MMS) share price ended the day relatively flat following the release of its first-half results.

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Resources Shares

Mount Gibson share price lifts on strong sales growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price lifted today following the release of the miner’s half-year report.

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Share Market News

Avita Medical shares pop 5% on strong half year sales

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Avita Medical Ltd (ASX: AVH) shares are up more than 5% today following the release of its half year report…

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Share Fallers

Why the EML Payments share price tumbled 15% lower today

| Kate O'Brien

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price tumbled as much as 15.86% lower this morning despite first-half profits climbing…

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Share Fallers

WiseTech share price crashes 20% after downgrading guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is crashing more than 20% lower today following the release of the company’s…

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers share price rises on strong first-half results

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The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price is up more than 3% this morning after the ASX conglomerate released strong…

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Cash Rates

Why the RBA is saying interest rates could stay low "for decades"

| Kate O'Brien

Interest rates could stay low “for decades” according to Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe. Here's a closer look at the…

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