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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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Share Market News

Dicker Data shares lift on new distribution agreement

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Dicker Data Limited (ASX: DDR) shares are up 3% today to $6.82 following the announcement that The company has been…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares to watch that aren't WAAAX

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian technology sector has been dominated by WAAAX shares in 2019. Investors have been drawn to the tech sector…

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⏸️ Diversification

4 ASX ETFs you can use to gain global equities exposure

| Kate O'Brien

There are more than 2000 shares listed on the ASX, but these represent just a small portion of the global…

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How to invest

No savings? How to start building your ASX portfolio anyway

| Kate O'Brien

Savings can be hard to accumulate and sometimes even harder to maintain. It can be tough to build a backstop…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

These 3 ASX shares had multiple recent insider buys

| Kate O'Brien

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

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Technology Shares

Nearmap shares are down 40% – is it time to buy?

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) are down 40% to $2.50 from highs of $4.23 in June this year. The…

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Share Market News

Brickworks share price surges higher on latest US acquisition

| Kate O'Brien

The Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) share price has surged higher today following the announcement of its latest American acquisition. Brickworks…

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Share Market News

Can you bet on the ASX banks for dividends?

| Kate O'Brien

Yields on Australia’s big banks remain at inviting levels despite three of the four recently cutting dividends. But dividend seeking…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk faces local competition in China

| Kate O'Brien

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) is facing the threat of local competition in the key Chinese market. The…

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Defensive Shares

2 of the best recession-resistant ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The doom and gloom of a potential recession means the temptation to take a defensive position is high. But some…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

CSR a potential takeover target as housing market rebounds

| Kate O'Brien

Building materials suppliers are emerging as potential takeover targets as the residential construction market begins to recover. CSR Limited (ASX:…

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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

4 ASX ETFs to leverage macroeconomic trends

| Kate O'Brien

Whole industries as well as individual companies can rise and fall on the strength of the macroeconomic trends which shape…

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Share Market News

Why are CIMIC shares down 35% from July's peak?

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) are down more than 35% from highs of over $50 in July. The…

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Share Gainers

Why the Avita Medical share price rose 8% on Friday

| Kate O'Brien

Avita Medical shares were up 8% on Friday following a 60% increase in sales of its RECELL System quarter for…

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Share Market News

ASX gold shares to guard against recession

| Kate O'Brien

When the threat of recession looms, gold is seen as a save-haven asset. We examine recession-resistant gold mining shares and…

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Share Market News

Could this IPO be the next A2 or Bellamy's?

| Kate O'Brien

Goat milk infant formula manufacturer Nuchev has announced plans for an IPO. Targeting a $40 million capital raise, Nuchev plans…

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Share Market News

Which ASX cannabis shares should you buy in November?

| Kate O'Brien

Marijuana shares were hot favourites earlier this year but have suffered as investors revaluate the sector. Here we look at…

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⏸️ Property

ASX shares set to benefit from the property recovery

| Kate O'Brien

The housing market has been through a rough patch but signs of life are emerging. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

How to diversify your ASX portfolio for less than $20,000

| Kate O'Brien

Diversification is one of the first rules of reducing risk in investing. But how do you diversify when you don’t…

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares for the fashion forward investor

| Kate O'Brien

Fashion retailers have struggled of late in the face of a sluggish economy and consumers’ hesitation to spend. Here we…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Top ASX dividend shares in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends can be a major consideration when investing, even more so now that interest rates are at record lows. Here’s…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX listed healthcare shares explained

| Kate O'Brien

ASX listed healthcare shares are a popular play on trends including the aging population and our increasing focus on health.

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Share Market News

The Myer share price closes lower after misleading shareholders

| Kate O'Brien

The Federal Court has ruled that Myer misled shareholders over its FY15 profit forecasts in a shareholder class action.

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Share Market News

Which WAAAX shares should you buy in November?

| Kate O'Brien

WAAAX shares have been a favourite of investors in 2019 but WiseTech and Afterpay both took hits in October. So…

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Bank Shares

ASX shares that could benefit from Open Banking

| Kate O'Brien

The incoming Open Banking regime looks set to shake up the banking sector. By giving customers the power to access…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX cannabis share price is in limbo today

| Kate O'Brien

Trading in shares of Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) has been halted amid reports that a major shareholder and…

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Share Market News

Is the IOOF share price rebound a sign of things to come?

| Kate O'Brien

IOOF has suffered through a period of negative publicity, which has played out in its share price. But signs of…

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Share Market News

AFG share price dives as ACCC readies for merger review

| Kate O'Brien

The ACCC is preparing for its review of the proposed merger between two of Australia’s largest mortgage broking groups.

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Share Market News

The cannabis collapse: ASX marijuana shares going cheap

| Kate O'Brien

Investors have pulled back from marijuana shares as the sector begins to mature and the adverse publicity surrounding vaping takes…

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Share Market News

ASX shares set to benefit from infrastructure spending

| Kate O'Brien

Infrastructure spending looks set to provide a tailwind to the building materials sector as both Federal and State Governments employ…

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Share Market News

Battle lines drawn: A closer look at WiseTech vs J Capital

| Kate O'Brien

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) shares have been pummelled again as the war between the technology stock and short seller…

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Share Market News

Afterpay shares tumble: is the buy-now, pay-later party over?

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay shares were hit hard last week with more a billion dollars wiped from the financial technology company’s market cap…

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Retail Shares

2 ASX shares outperforming the retail downturn

| Kate O'Brien

Trading conditions are tougher than ever for Australian retailers, but some – like JB Hi Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) –…

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Bank Shares

ASX investors unmoved by banking inquiry

| Kate O'Brien

ASX investors appeared unbothered by banking inquiry announcement, with shares of the big four banks like National Australia Bank Ltd.…

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Bank Shares

Is the AMP share price worth a second look?

| Kate O'Brien

AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) the bad boy of financial advice is looking to transform itself into a transparent and tech-savvy…

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