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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

Here's why the Caltex share price is down 7% today

| Kate O'Brien

The proposed acquisition of Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) has been called off due to economic uncertainty due to the…

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These 5 ASX 200 shares were last week's biggest fallers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) recorded its 4th week of gains in a row last week. We take a…

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These 5 ASX 200 shares were last week's biggest gainers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) recorded another rise last week, its 4th week in a row. We take a…

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Share Market News

ASX gambling shares cut losses amid COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

ASX gambling businesses are feeling the pinch as lockdown grinds on. We take a look at how 3 ASX gambling…

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Virgin threatens to enter voluntary administration

| Kate O'Brien

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) continues to teeter with the airline threatening to call in voluntary administrators.

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Share Market News

Why are shares in this small cap ASX fintech skyrocketing today?

| Kate O'Brien

Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) shares are up more than 20% this morning following an announcement by the online lender that…

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Major ASX banks increase mortgage market share

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian home loan market saw heightened activity in the March quarter despite the looming threat of coronavirus.

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Technology Shares

Are Afterpay and ASX buy now, pay later shares immune to coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and other ASX buy now, pay later shares were smashed in the March downturn. Since then,…

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Share Market News

Has your super been smashed? Here's what to do

| Kate O'Brien

Many employees have seen their superannuation balances take a dive over the last month. So what should you do if…

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Share Market News

Business confidence down, ASX shares up?

| Kate O'Brien

Business confidence is plumbing new depths but the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) is officially in bull market territory.

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Share Market News

Unemployment to hit 10%: Where to find safe harbour on the ASX

| Kate O'Brien

The unemployment rate has been forecast to hit 10% in the June quarter, so what type of companies provide an…

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Coronavirus News

Can ASX cannabis shares survive coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

ASX cannabis shares have proven to be susceptible to coronavirus, with valuations slashed in the recent market downturn. We take…

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Coronavirus News

Why this ASX fintech share is up more than 25% today

| Kate O'Brien

Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) shares have leapt over 25% this morning after the online lender announced it had been…

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX tech share is charging 20% higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Livetiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price is up 20% this morning after it reported an increase in revenue and…

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Coronavirus News

These ASX shares are thriving despite the bear market

| Kate O'Brien

Coronavirus and the associated economic downturn hit the share market hard. We take a look at ASX shares that are…

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying up Afterpay and these ASX fintech shares

| Kate O'Brien

Directors have been taking advantage of the recent market downturn to snap up fintech shares while prices are low. We…

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Got $5,000? Here are 4 ASX shares the smartest investors are buying right now

| Kate O'Brien

When the market falls, smart investors take the opportunity to add to their holdings at discount prices. Here are four…

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With ASX bank shares almost certain to slash dividends, here are 3 rock solid alternatives for income-hungry investors

| Kate O'Brien

With APRA telling banks to seriously consider suspending dividends during the current economic crisis, here's where to look for income…

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Technology Shares

Afterpay competitor Zip Co delivers record results

| Kate O'Brien

Buy now, pay later shares are yet to feel the impacts of the economic downturn, with Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P)…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus capital raisings on the rise

| Kate O'Brien

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) is the latest ASX share to tap equity markets in an effort to…

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Technology Shares

Afterpay competitor rockets higher after reporting record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price is charging higher this morning after the buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider…

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Technology Shares

Tyro Payments share price climbs 11% on trading update

| Kate O'Brien

Tyro Payments Limited (ASX: TYR) has released its latest transaction data which shows a distinct decline in values.

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX shares saw the steepest falls last week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX saw another week of wild swings last week. Here we take a look at last week’s biggest fallers.

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX shares saw the greatest gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX saw another week of wild swings last week as it grappled with a stream of coronavirus related news.…

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Bank Shares

Is Westpac gearing up to freeze its dividend payment?

| Kate O'Brien

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) is reportedly considering whether it may be forced to suspend dividend payments.

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ASX media shares feel coronavirus heat

| Kate O'Brien

ASX media shares are feeling the effects of the coronavirus downturn despite record numbers of Australians looking for entertainment while…

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Coronavirus News

ASX construction shares feel coronavirus pressure

| Kate O'Brien

Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX: ABC) shares have opened 7% lower this morning after the company withdrew guidance due to coronavirus…

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Kathmandu announces half year FY20 results and equity raising

| Kate O'Brien

Kathmandu Holding Ltd (ASX: KMD) has released its half year results and at the same time announced a $207 million…

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Share Market News

Qantas shares rise despite news of ASIC investigation

| Kate O'Brien

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) shares are up this morning, despite news the airline is under investigation by ASIC.

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Coronavirus News

Vicinity and Scentre Group shares rocket despite ratings downgrade

| Kate O'Brien

The outlook for ASX shopping centre conglomerates Vicinity Centres (VCX) and Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has been downgraded as coronavirus…

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Retail Shares

Will coronavirus kill ASX retail shares?

| Kate O'Brien

The latest round of government restrictions could sound a death knell for the retail industry, according to one economist.

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Share Market News

Virgin share price soars 16% on bailout speculation

| Kate O'Brien

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) share price soared has soared more than 16% following speculation over a government…

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5 ASX shares to buy at deep discounts today

| Kate O'Brien

ASX shares are trading at deep discounts from previous highs thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. We take a look at…

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Coronavirus News

Ramsay Health Care share price jumps on government guarantee news

| Kate O'Brien

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) share price has jumped on news the Australian Government has offered a viability…

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ASX cannabis shares grow business despite coronavirus downturn

| Kate O'Brien

While the market has been distracted by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, ASX cannabis shares have been quietly expanding…

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Coronavirus News

Air New Zealand shares lower as airline cuts staff

| Kate O'Brien

Air New Zealand Limited (ASX: AIZ) has announced plans to cut staff as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers sells $1 billion Coles stake

| Kate O'Brien

Wesfarmers Ltd has sold 5.2% of the issued shares in Coles Group Ltd at $15.39 per share, netting Wesfarmers pre-tax…

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Coronavirus News

ASX records best session in 40 years

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX had its best session in 40 years yesterday, surging in the afternoon as the Australian Government announced its…

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Coronavirus News

Why the Collins Foods share price is on watch tomorrow

| Kate O'Brien

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX: CKF) share price is on watch after the fast-food retailer announced a drop in sales…

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4 ASX healthcare shares that insiders are pocketing right now

| Kate O'Brien

Directors have been taking advantage of the recent market downturn to snap up these 4 ASX healthcare shares while prices…

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