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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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Why these 9 ASX shares have doubled in value in the past year

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The S&P/ASX 200 is down 10% compared to this time a year ago. Over the same period these ASX shares…

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3 ASX shares to leverage the booming iron ore price

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The iron ore price is on the rise, hitting nearly $110 per tonne this month. We take a look at…

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Cann Group share price tanks on discounted capital raising

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The Cann Group share price has tanked after the cannabis grower announced a capital raising at a steep discount to…

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Openpay share price on the move as key metrics boom

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The Openpay share price has been on the move this week with the BNPL provider reporting record growth across leading…

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3 ASX gold shares to hedge against uncertainty

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When the economy looks shaky, investors turn to gold. Here are 3 ASX gold shares you can use to hedge…

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Integrated Research share price on watch as record profit anticipated

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The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price is on watch this morning after the technology provider announced it expects…

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Nearly 1 million Australians unemployed, market unphased

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According to the latest ABS data, Australia’s unemployment rate increased 0.4% in June to reach 7.4%, with an additional 69,300…

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3 ASX medical shares to hold for the long term

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ASX medical shares are among the most defensive shares on the ASX. Here we take a look at 3 healthcare…

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Data#3 share price on watch as record results expected

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The Data#3 share price is on watch this morning after the technology company reported it expects another record full year…

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Stock of the day: Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price climbs 6% on clinical data

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The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price climbed 6% today following promising results from a trial of its osteoarthritis drug.

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Why these are the top performing ASX 200 shares over the past year

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The ASX 200 is down nearly 10% over the past year. But not all shares have been beaten down. Let's…

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These 2 ASX medical device shares are making promising developments

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Here are two ASX medical device shares with promising developments on products that save and improve the lives of patients.

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Stock of the day: Coventry Group share price lifts 17% on fourth quarter trading

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The Coventry Group share price is up over 17% today after the industrial group delivered a strong fourth quarter trading…

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Which ASX shares will benefit from the second lockdown?

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The first coronavirus lockdown had mixed impacts on ASX shares with some seeing a rush of sales and others a…

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Whitehaven Coal share price surges 10% on production data

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The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) share price is on watch this morning after the miner released its June quarter…

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Cimic share price dips despite $2.5 billion contract win

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The Cimic Group Ltd share price has failed to react to a $2.5 billion mining services contract win.

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These ASX fintech shares are tackling COVID-19 head on

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ASX fintech shares saw their values fall with the onset of the pandemic. But these companies are fighting back and…

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This ASX insurance share has proven resilient during the downturn

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The PSC Insurance Group share price bounced yesterday after the commercial insurance brokerage released a trading update.

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3 dependable, blue chip ASX shares for uncertain times

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The resurgence of coronavirus in Victoria could make investors nervous. Here are 3 ASX blue chip shares to consider for…

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These ASX shares are the winners and losers in the "new normal"

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The impacts of the coronavirus crisis on our lives and spending habits are becoming entrenched. This will have a mixed…

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Plummeting retail spend puts ASX fashion shares under the microscope

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ASX fashion shares like Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) are under the microscope as consumer spending data shows retail spend…

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ASX buy now, pay later shares leading the recovery

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ASX buy now, pay later shares are leading the market recovery. Let's look at what's happening with the market's four…

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Saracen share price rising on report of record gold production

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The Saracen share price is steadily climbing today after the Australian gold miner reported record, above-guidance gold production for FY20.

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Althea share price on watch following online cannabis sales launch

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The Althea share price is on watch this morning after the company announced it has launched online sales of medicinal…

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AFG share price flat despite revealing 30% increase in lodgements

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The Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price remained relatively flat yesterday, despite the mortgage aggregator releasing a strong…

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These 2 ASX medical shares are on the rise after major announcements

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ASX medical shares have been in the spotlight lately with 2 dropping major announcements. Here's a closer look at what…

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You're probably a customer of these 3 ASX shares. Should you own them too?

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Many investors look to their own spending patterns to identify potential investment opportunities. Here are 3 ASX shares that probably…

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Why these ASX tech shares should be on your radar

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ASX tech shares are leading the market comeback with the S&P/ASX All Technology Index up 90% since March. Here are…

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St Barbara share price lifts 6% on record quarterly production

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The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is up by 6% in morning trade, after the gold miner provided…

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ASX stock of the day: Phoslock share price surges 21% on business update

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The Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX: PET) share price has surged 21% today after the water treatment company reported new…

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These were the 5 best performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

The share market lifted higher with the start of the new financial year, hitting a 3-week high last week. Here…

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These were the 5 worst performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

As we welcomed in a new finanacial year, the ASX 200 rose 2.6%. But these 5 shares were not invited…

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Lovisa share price up 5% as retailer provides business update

| Kate O'Brien

The Lovisa share price is up after re-opening their stores and reporting a surge in online sales during the fourth…

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Add these 3 ASX medical technology companies to your watch list

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The global medical technology industry is worth some US$430 billion. These 3 ASX medical technology companies have promising futures.

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ASX fashion retailers bounce back

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX fashion retailers have seen their online sales and share prices surge. Here are 2 showing a strong COVID-recovering.

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What's next for WAAAX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

WAAAX shares have experience mixed recoveries from the March downturn. Some have seen massive gains, others moderate improvements.

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These ASX 200 shares were the worst performers of FY20

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The S&P/ASX 200 fell 11% in FY20, its worst fiscal year since 2012. But some ASX shares have fallen much…

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Star Entertainment Group shares lift with news of reopenings

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The Star Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SGR) share price has lifted marginally today with an update on the reopening of…

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ASX stock of the day: Avita Therapeutics share price climbs 8.4% as company redomiciles

| Kate O'Brien

After redomiciling to the United States yesterday, the Avita Therapeutics Inc (ASX: AVH) share price is up 8.4% today.

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Searching for decent dividends? These 4 ASX shares are paying 6% or more

| Kate O'Brien

Despite many companies cutting or deferring dividends due to the coronavirus, there are still many ASX dividend shares to be…

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