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Monica O'Shea

Monica is a journalist with experience working for Daily Mail Australia in Sydney and the Port Pirie Recorder and the Flinders News in South Australia. Monica completed a cadetship in 2013. She also hold a B.Science (Biotechnology) with Honours from the University of Adelaide. Monica has worked in government at the local, state and federal level. Monica has a keen interest in finance and the share market and enjoys exploring the highs and lows. When not writing for Motley Fool Australia, Monica enjoys travel, sport, music, and likes to play the violin in her spare time. For story tips and broker tips, email me at [email protected]

Recent Articles

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Communication Shares

Could Telstra shares be set for a new ASX-listed competitor?

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Could Telstra face a new communications services competitor?

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Healthcare Shares

'Significant milestone': Why the Imugene share price is soaring 30% today

| Monica O'Shea

What's driving the Imugene share price higher today?

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price climbs as first direct flight to Europe touches down in Rome

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Qantas shares are taking off today.

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Materials Shares

Why these fundies say the Allkem share price is 'absolutely a buy'

| Monica O'Shea

We check the outlook for this ASX lithium stock.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price surge ahead on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

We check why the energy company's shares had a day in the green today.

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Travel Shares

ASX 200 travel shares take off again on Tuesday. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

We check why ASX travel shares are so buoyant today.

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Travel Shares

What's boosting the Qantas share price on Tuesday?

| Monica O'Shea

Could travel be about to become easier?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares having such a smoking session today?

| Monica O'Shea

The energy crisis in Europe may be firing ASX coal shares today.

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Retail Shares

Could be 'one of the biggest success stories': Top broker tips 87% upside for Lovisa shares

| Monica O'Shea

Could this jewellery retailer be in for better days ahead?

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Travel Shares

Why are ASX 200 travel shares lifting off on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's driving ASX 200 travel shares today.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 80% on a new copper strike

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX mining share outperforming the market today?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price sliding on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why the Woodside Energy share price could be struggling today.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX mining shares that surged on drilling news today

| Monica O'Shea

Two ASX explorers that outperformed the market today.

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Travel Shares

What happened to the Qantas share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

Qantas shares failed to take off today. We take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares languish on Thursday despite market lift

| Monica O'Shea

Why are ASX 200 bank shares still struggling today?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Greentech Metals share price just explode 146% before being halted?

| Monica O'Shea

This explorer's shares surged ahead before being placed on ice.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Reject Shop share price powering ahead 20% today?

| Monica O'Shea

The retailer has announced a major new appointment and an FY22 update.

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Technology Shares

Megaport share price slides 11% on dire day for ASX tech

| Monica O'Shea

It was another tough day for the tech sector today.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price in the red today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what weighed on the oil and gas operator's shares today.

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Share Market News

This ASX share is defying the odds to crack new 52-week highs

| Monica O'Shea

This health share is certainly kicking goals today.

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Materials Shares

What's with the Northern Star share price on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

The gold miner is offloading two of its projects in Western Australia.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price tumbling another 5%

| Monica O'Shea

It's another bad day for the buy now pay later company.

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Materials Shares

Evolution Mining share price dips 8% in a week as Macquarie flags 'earnings risk' from energy crisis

| Monica O'Shea

Could rising electricity prices pose a problem for Evolution? Let's take a look.

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Travel Shares

How did ASX 200 travel shares perform amid today's sell-off?

| Monica O'Shea

Did ASX travel shares escape wider market carnage today?

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Travel Shares

Why did the Qantas share price nosedive 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Qantas shares had a horror day on the share market today. We take a look why.

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Materials Shares

The Nickel Industries share price has tumbled 36% since early March. What's going on?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Nickel Industries having such a horrible time lately?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price tumbling 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto is among multiple iron ore shares dropping on the market today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that defied Thursday's slump to leap higher

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at three ASX All Ordinaries shares that ended the day in the green.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price soars again despite CEO forecasting oil prices will pull back

| Monica O'Shea

Will oil prices come back down from their current highs?

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Financial Shares

Appen share price sinks 7% to 4-year low. Time to pounce?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Appen share price have better days?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price plunging 6%?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's dive in and find out.

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Energy Shares

Peninsula Energy share price soars 20% amid US news on uranium market

| Monica O'Shea

Uranium shares were hot on the ASX today

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price flying higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

Woodside shares are on the rise today.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares jumping today?

| Monica O'Shea

News that the US President is seeking Congress support for a $4 billion uranium plan is seeing energy shares bounce.

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Resources Shares

'We are thrilled': Why this ASX mining share is flying 22% higher today

| Monica O'Shea

What did this explorer discover?

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares having such a cracker run on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why uranium shares are soaring today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that had a terrific Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

Why did these shares defied the market sell-off today?

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Retail Shares

Why did the Temple & Webster share price plunge 10% today?

| Monica O'Shea

The furniture retailer's shares are not sitting too comfortably on Tuesday.

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Gold

Why has the Newcrest share price tumbled 9% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

Newcrest shares have endured a tough run. We take a look at why.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price rising 6%?

| Monica O'Shea

Why is Lake Resources having such a good day?

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