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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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4 ASX shares to buy now for a post-coronavirus world

| Kate O'Brien

More than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we take a look at 4 ASX shares for a post-coronavirus world

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Bank Shares

As CBA slashes its dividend, the brutal reality is bank shares have been dogs for 5 years, with more pain ahead

| Kate O'Brien

Bank shares have long been a staple of dividend investors, however ASX bank dividends are no longer as reliable as…

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CBA share price dips on FY20 results and slashed dividend

| Kate O'Brien

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price is down 0.80% this morning after the bank slashed its dividend

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ASX travel shares stuck in suspended animation

| Kate O'Brien

As the pandemic wears on, ASX travel shares that went into hibernation in March remain in a state of suspended…

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3 ASX shares fighting COVID-19 and rewarding shareholders

| Kate O'Brien

Australia’s fight against coronavirus continues with Victoria in lockdown. Here are 3 ASX shares actively involved in the fight.

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ASX stock of the day: Moneyme share price surges 36% as lender enters buy now, pay later space

| Kate O'Brien

The Moneyme share price leapt more than 36% this morning after the lender announced the launch of a buy now,…

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Reckon share price leaps 9% on half year results, merger news

| Kate O'Brien

The Reckon share price has jumped nearly 9% this morning on the software business' half year results and a merger…

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ASX reporting season reveals some upside surprises

| Kate O'Brien

As week 2 of ASX reporting season rolls on we are starting to see the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic…

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ASX stock of the day: 4DMedical share price surges 7% on market opportunity

| Kate O'Brien

The 4DMedical share price has surged 7% today after the technology company outlined its market opportunity.

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4 ASX shares I'm expecting big things from this reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

August means one thing – it’s reporting season for ASX companies. Here are 4 ASX shares I'm expecting strong results…

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Share Market News

It's ASX reporting season! Here's what to watch out for this week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX reporting season is upon us and will be like no other we have seen. Here's what to look…

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These were last week's best performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX lifted in the first week of August. On that positive note, we take a look at five of…

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These were the worst performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

The share market rose in the first week of August. But here, we take a look at five of last…

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Technology Shares

Sezzle share price leaps 10% on oversubscribed share purchase plan

| Kate O'Brien

The Sezzle share price leapt nearly 10% this morning following the successful completion of its oversubscribed share purchase plan.

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Share Market News

Which 3 ASX tech shares are investing in long-term growth?

| Kate O'Brien

Technology shares are outperforming in the wake of Covid-19. Here are 3 overlooked ASX tech shares that focus on long-term…

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Ardent Leisure share price on watch following government assistance

| Kate O'Brien

The Ardent Leisure share price is on watch today after the theme park operator announced it has received government financial…

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Myer share price on watch as stores close in Melbourne

| Kate O'Brien

The Myer share price is on watch today after the department store conglomerate gave an update on trading after the…

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Retail Shares

Harvey Norman share price gets a helping hand from competitor's rosy outlook

| Kate O'Brien

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited share price has stormed 7% higher today, buoyed by a rosy outlook from competitor Nick…

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ASX tech shares
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Why these ASX tech shares are skyrocketing

| Kate O'Brien

How 5 buy now, pay later ASX tech shares are taking the world by storm

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Why the Tubi share price is spiralling today

| Kate O'Brien

The Tubi Ltd share price has fallen more than 4% today despite the pipe manufacturer reporting its largest monthly volume…

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Share Market News

House prices are falling – which ASX shares are in the firing line?

| Kate O'Brien

Australian house prices continued to drift lower in July, falling 0.6%. We take a look at the ASX shares in…

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Share Market News

Here's where Australians are spending – despite the recession

| Kate O'Brien

Retail trade rose 2.7% in June as Aussies continued to spend despite recession. Here are 3 ASX retailers where consumers…

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Share Market News

The Silver Mines share price has hit a 52-week high. Here's why.

| Kate O'Brien

The Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) share price has hit a 52-week high today on the back of rising silver…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX stock of the day: Pharmaxis share price surges 8% as milestone payment brought forward

| Kate O'Brien

The Pharmaxis share price has surged 7% today after the company announced a US$7 million payment milestone had been brought…

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Gold hits new high – here are 3 ASX gold shares set to benefit

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price has hit a new high of US$2028 per ounce. We take a look at 3 ASX gold…

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Share Market News

4 coronavirus-resistant blue chip ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Now more than ever, investors are seeking quality as a shield to the economic impacts of COVID-19. Let's look at…

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These ASX shares are actively fighting coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

As the battle against coronavirus becomes a war, we take a look at 2 ASX shares actively involved in the…

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Share Market News

How will Victoria's stage 4 lockdowns impact ASX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Victoria’s stage 4 lockdown rules come into place tomorrow night. We take a look at the possible impact on a…

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Share Market News

If you invested $50k in these ASX shares 3 years ago, you'd be a millionaire today

| Kate O'Brien

If you invested $10k in each of these shares 3 years ago, you would be sitting on more than $1.3…

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Share Market News

Volpara share price on watch as strategy update announced

| Kate O'Brien

The Volpara share price is on watch this morning after the medical technology company announced changes to its business strategy.

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ASX stock of the day: Catapult share price leaps 15% on US college football contract

| Kate O'Brien

The Catapult share price is up nearly 15% today after the company revealed it won a contract to provide services…

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Share Market News

These ASX medical shares fell double figures in July – are they a buy?

| Kate O'Brien

Investors in these two ASX medical shares have locked in recent gains sending prices down significantly. Are they worthy long-term…

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Hello August
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Which shares to watch this ASX earnings season

| Kate O'Brien

ASX share companies are due to report their full year results throughout August. Here’s what we’re looking out for this…

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These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| Kate O'Brien

July was a shaky month for the ASX 200 but there were some outperformers. We take a look at the…

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Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 ended July 29.9 points down. Here we take a look at the worst performing ASX 200 shares…

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How to invest

Here's how to start investing with $5k

| Kate O'Brien

Like many things in life, the hardest part of investing can be getting started! Here's how to begin the journey…

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3 ASX dividend shares for dependable income

| Kate O'Brien

Investors like certainty around dividend income. We take a look at 3 ASX dividend shares for dependable, ongoing income.

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US tech shares deliver massive results – what does it mean for ASX tech shares?

| Kate O'Brien

US technology shares reported blow out results for the June quarter. So what does it mean for ASX tech shares…

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Share Market News

Origin share price falls along with demand for gas and electricity

| Kate O'Brien

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price has fallen 3.8% this morning after the energy provider released its quarterly…

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Want to start investing? Here's how

| Kate O'Brien

If you want to start investing in ASX shares, there's no better time than right now. The sooner you start,…

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