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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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These ASX 200 shares saw the biggest falls last week

| Kate O'Brien

While the S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing in coronavirus restrictions, these shares saw…

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These ASX shares booked the biggest gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing of coronavirus restrictions. These were the biggest…

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ASX stock of the day: This small-cap ASX wellness share jumped 6% today after it filed a global patent

| Kate O'Brien

The share price of Holista CollTech Limited (ASX: HCT)has leapt 6% today after the company announced it had filed a…

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Coles ramps up supply chain as online orders surge

| Kate O'Brien

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) is leasing 2 high-tech sheds in Sydney and Melbourne as it looks to automate its…

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Technology Shares

Afterpay competitor Zip Co rockets higher after reporting 86% increase in April volumes

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) have surged 15% this morning after the buy now, pay later provider reported…

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3 ASX shares to buy now for the post COVID-19 world

| Kate O'Brien

Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on business plans and sharemarkets worldwide. So which ASX shares will be the winners in this…

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ASX stock of the day: This ASX fintech share soared 15% today after revenue jumped 32%

| Kate O'Brien

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH) share price has soared another 15% today on the back of the fintech's recently…

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How did ASX cannabis shares perform in the latest quarter?

| Kate O'Brien

ASX cannabis shares have faced a difficult few months. Struck by a capital crunch earlier this year, cannabis shares were…

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Corporate Travel Management shares surge as it announces covenant waiver

| Kate O'Brien

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) shares have surged 5% this morning as it announced the waiver of financial covenants…

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This ASX dividend share is the latest to raise capital amid COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

ASX dividend star Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) went into a trading halt this morning as the technology distributor announced…

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Retail Shares

Coronavirus boosts Australian retail turnover in March

| Kate O'Brien

The latest ABS March turnover figures have laid bare the impact of coronavirus on the retail sector. While some sectors…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX stock of the day: This ASX healthcare share jumped 13% today as it commenced trials of its COVID-19 treatment

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) are up more than 13% today after the healthcare company announced the first patients…

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Retail Shares

ASX 200 shopping centre operator sees signs of recovery

| Kate O'Brien

Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) shares have fallen this morning despite the shopping centre operator announcing the reopening of more than…

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares are seeing online sales surge?

| Kate O'Brien

Stores closures have had a significant impact on ASX retailers, but for some, booming online shopping has cushioned the blow.

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ASX stock of the day: This ASX retailer's share price jumped 10% today as drive-thru sales surge

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Collins Foods Ltd (ASX: CKF) have surged 10% today after the company revealed positive growth in Australian sales…

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Retail Shares

This ASX retailer just announced store reopenings as online sales surge 221%

| Kate O'Brien

Adairs Limited shares are on watch today after the homewares retailer announced a surge in online sales and store reopenings.

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX gold mining shares suffered big declines last week

| Kate O'Brien

Last week ended on a low note with the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) falling 5% on Friday. Fear of missing…

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Share Market News

Why WAAAX shares outperformed the ASX 200 in April

| Kate O'Brien

WAAAX shares outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) in the April share market recovery. Let's take a look at what…

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These ASX shares made strong gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

Last week ended on a low note with the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) falling 5% on Friday. Fear of missing…

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Bank Shares

ASX bank dividends in the firing line as coronavirus damage takes toll

| Kate O'Brien

ASX bank dividends are no longer the reliable source of income they once were and won’t be again for some…

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Treasury Wine share price falls 5% as it faces another class action

| Kate O'Brien

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is down 5% today as the company faces its second class…

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Technology Shares

ASX stock of the day: Openpay share price rockets 38% after BNPL provider reports 113% growth in customer numbers

| Kate O'Brien

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is rocketing higher after the buy now, pay later provider reported significant…

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares are thriving in lockdown?

| Kate O'Brien

ASX retailers have been amongst the hardest hit from the coronavirus pandemic, with many choosing to shutter stores.

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Technology Shares

ASX stock of the day: LiveTiles share price surges 14% after small cap tech share reports 60% jump in recurring revenue

| Kate O'Brien

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price soared as much as 14% this morning after the intranet software provider revealed…

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 healthcare share just posted a 67% jump in quarterly revenue

| Kate O'Brien

Avita Medical shares are on watch this morning after the healthcare company reported strong third quarter results.

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Share Market News

Can the ASX share market continue to defy the bears?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX share market has staged a strong comeback from March’s coronavirus correction. Can it continue to rise?

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Share Market News

Younger workers emptying superannuation under government scheme

| Kate O'Brien

Younger workers are emptying their superannuation nest eggs in response to the government’s early access scheme.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price rockets 9% after clinical trials see chronic pain in osteoarthritis patients drop by 44%

| Kate O'Brien

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: PAR) share price is up 9.03% today after the healthcare company reported strong results from…

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ASX cannabis shares stage a comeback after the March bear market

| Kate O'Brien

ASX cannabis shares are staging a comeback after the March share market correction.

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Afterpay competitor posts record growth despite coronavirus crisis

| Kate O'Brien

Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) has reported accelerating growth across leading KPIs despite coronavirus challenges.

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ASX stock of the day: Accent Group share price surges 16% higher after the shuttered retailer reports quadrupling of online sales

| Kate O'Brien

Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) shares have risen 16% today after the retailer announced a surge in digital sales and…

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX healthcare share has rocketed 260% in a month

| Kate O'Brien

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) share price is up 46% today on hopes the company’s treatment can cure coronavirus.

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX 200 shares had major falls last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) ended last week down 4.5%, the first weekly fall since the low of 23 March.…

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX 200 shares made major gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) ended last week down 4.5%, the first weekly fall since the low of 23 March.…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: While others stall, this small cap ASX tech share is using its capital raise to shift gears and fast-track growth

| Kate O'Brien

ASX tech small cap Infomedia Limited (ASX: IFM) has launched an $85 million capital raise to fast track its growth…

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Technology Shares

ASX stock of the day: Uniti Group share price surges 14.5% higher after small cap telco reports 217% jump in cash flows

| Kate O'Brien

Uniti Group Ltd (ASX: UWL) shares have surged 14.5% today thanks to a 217% jump in cash flows.

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Coronavirus costs 800,000 Australian jobs in just 3 weeks

| Kate O'Brien

Up to 800,000 Australians have lost their jobs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and associated restrictions.

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Resources Shares

Iron ore market remains resilient amid COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) is the latest ASX iron ore miner to release its quarterly activities report.

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Share Market News

RBA warns of 'difficult days' to come for Australian economy

| Kate O'Brien

The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned of “difficult days ahead” but says the Australian economy will recover.

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Coronavirus News

Early access to superannuation available from today

| Kate O'Brien

Australians experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to withdraw funds from their superannuation from today.

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