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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

LiveTiles share price falls after Wizdom achieves earn-out

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The Livetiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price dropped 4.41% lower today after announcing that Wizdom has successfully met its earn-out…

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Share Market News

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals shares lower despite US update

| Kate O'Brien

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price was down 5.1% today despite announcing it has treated its first patient…

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Share Gainers

AusCann share price jumps 10% on release of low-dose capsules

| Kate O'Brien

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price has leaped 10% today following the release of its low-dose cannabinoid…

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Share Fallers

Rhipe shares drop as results leave investors unimpressed

| Kate O'Brien

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) share price was down by as much as 13% today following the release of the…

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Share Market News

1300 Smiles Limited shares lift after delivering toothy results

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX: ONT) lifted marginally this morning following the release of the company’s first half results.

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Share Market News

IOOF share price slides on dividend cut

| Kate O'Brien

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price was down by as much as 5.4% this morning following the release of…

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Share Market News

Why shares in this ASX 100 miner are rising today

| Kate O'Brien

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price has climbed higher this morning following the release of the miner’s full-year…

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Share Market News

Whispir share price on watch following half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) shares are on watch following the release of the software provider’s first half results.

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Retirement

2 tips to maximise your superannuation

| Kate O'Brien

By taking these two steps, you can go a long way to optimising your superannuation and ensuring maximum returns in…

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Share Market News

CIMIC under fire for forcing supply chain finance

| Kate O'Brien

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) is under fire again over its use of supply chain financing.

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Share Market News

Is Treasury Wine Estates a potential takeover target?

| Kate O'Brien

Speculation has surfaced that Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) could be a takeover target.

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

With results season well and truly underway, last week saw mixed results for ASX shares. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

Money3 share price bounces on positive results

| Kate O'Brien

The Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX: MNY) share price is trading higher today following the release of the lender’s half-year results.

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

With results season well and truly underway, last week saw mixed results for ASX shares. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

Former Bellamy's director facing criminal charges

| Kate O'Brien

A former Bellamy’s Australia Limited (ASX: BAL) Director is facing criminal charges for failing to disclose holdings in the company.

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Coronavirus News

How the coronavirus is impacting these ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Pain from the coronavirus outbreak is continuing to impact on ASX shares as the outbreak spreads.

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Share Market News

Why insiders are buying this ASX 200 dividend share

| Kate O'Brien

Let's take a look at an S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) share with multiple director buys over the past week.

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Share Market News

New ASX All Technology Index set to launch next week

| Kate O'Brien

Next week, the ASX plans to launch a new technology index, a ‘mini NASDAQ’ named the S&P/ASX All Technology Index.

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Share Market News

Why the Collins Foods share price is on watch today

| Kate O'Brien

Collins Foods Limited (ASX: CKF) this morning announced the settlement of Federal Court proceedings against the company.

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Share Market News

How have these 3 ASX cannabis shares kicked off 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

It has been a mixed start to the year for ASX cannabis shares. We take a look at how 3…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

AMP faces another class action

| Kate O'Brien

AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) may soon face a class action for allegedly prioritising profits over client interests.

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Share Market News

Carsales share price races higher on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price was up more than 11% this morning following the release of the company's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

IDP Education shares rocket 32% on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The Idp Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) share price rocketed as much as 31.89% this morning following the release of the…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

CIMIC accused of 'skeletons in the closet'

| Kate O'Brien

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) shares are down 44% from last years’ peak of $51. Now, a research firm claims…

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Share Market News

Will Costa Group's artificial intelligence approach bear fruit?

| Kate O'Brien

Costa Group Holdings Limited (ASX: CGC) is introducing artificial intelligence to its berry farms to optimise conditions and predict yields.

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Share Market News

Why Treasury Wine shares are in the drink

| Kate O'Brien

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) shares are down 27% this year having slumped on the back of missed earnings…

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Share Market News

Why these ASX shares are attracting short interest

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at 5 companies attracting heavy interest from short sellers on the ASX according to ASIC.

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Share Market News

This ASX share had multiple recent director buys

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at an ASX share with multiple director buys over the past couple of weeks.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why the Boral share price is down 10% today

| Kate O'Brien

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price has fallen more than 10% today following the downgrade of FY20 expected profits…

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Share Market News

Dicker Data increases total dividend by 63%

| Kate O'Brien

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price is rocketing higher today after the company announced its final dividend for…

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Share Market News

Why the Nick Scali share price has rocketed 15% in 2 days

| Kate O'Brien

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price continued on from its 11% surge yesterday, climbing a further 3.75% today.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre shares nosedive on trading update

| Kate O'Brien

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) shares have plummeted this afternoon, falling 3% following the release of a trading…

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Share Market News

Afterpay argues against increased regulation

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) has argued against enhanced regulation of the buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) sector, telling the Reserve Bank of…

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Share Market News

What the latest ABS figures mean for the ASX retail sector

| Kate O'Brien

According to the latest data from the ABS, retail turnover fell by 0.5% in December in a sign of continued…

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Share Market News

Why the Mosaic Brands share price rocketed 10% today

| Kate O'Brien

The Mosaic Brands Ltd (ASX: MOZ) share price was up nearly 10% today following the announcement of a buyback by…

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Share Market News

AMP share price on watch after $5 million fine

| Kate O'Brien

The Federal Court has ordered AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) to pay a $5.175 million penalty for failing to prevent its…

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Share Market News

Why the CIMIC share price has popped 8% today

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) bounced more than 8% this morning following the appointment of a new CEO.

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Share Market News

PolyNovo share price rises as CEO plans aggressive growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) share price has been on a tear this year, up more than 56% so far.…

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Share Market News

Colette collapses as retailers hit the skids

| Kate O'Brien

ASX retailers are on watch following the collapse of jewellery and accessories chain Colette by Colette Hayman.

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The top 10 ASX shares investors are shorting right now

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a closer look at the top 10 most short sold stocks on the ASX right now, including…

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