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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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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares skyrocketing on major new discoveries

| Monica O'Shea

Why did these companies have such a cracking day on the ASX on Tuesday?

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Resources Shares

Jindalee share price rockets 13% on USA lithium demerger news

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral exploration company had some big news for the market today.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX mining stock just rocketed 56%

| Monica O'Shea

It's proving a very good day for mining share Ragnar Metals...

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BNPL shares

Block share price in the red as Afterpay loss balloons 336%

| Monica O'Shea

Block has released the half-year results for the company it acquired earlier this year.

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Resources Shares

Massive copper and zinc discovery sends this ASX mining share soaring 44%

| Monica O'Shea

This small cap miner is having a glorious day on the market.

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Resources Shares

What's with the Firefinch share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

Firefinch updated shareholders on gold production at its Morila project in Mali.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price could surge 45% if coal price remains strong: broker

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Whitehaven Coal share price have any more upside?

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Materials Shares

How did ASX lithium shares perform today?

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in companies involved with the battery metal had a mixed day on the market on Monday.

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Financial Shares

Top broker tips 14% upside for QBE share price

| Monica O'Shea

Could the ASX insurance company's share price climb higher?

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Energy Shares

With oil prices surging in 2022, are Santos shares now 'significantly undervalued'?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the outlook for the share price of this ASX oil and gas producer.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Core Lithium share price is in the green on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Shareholders are bidding up Core Lithium shares on acquisition news out of the company today.

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Resources Shares

Latin Resources share price surges 11% on 'very positive' lithium news

| Monica O'Shea

Here are the latest drilling results from the ASX mineral exploration company.

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Travel Shares

What went so wrong for ASX travel shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

All the major ASX travel shares sunk into a sea of red on Thursday. Here are the details.

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Travel Shares

Could April be a good month for the Telstra share price?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what the experts are predicting for the telco.

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Travel Shares

This ASX tourism share defied the sell-off today to soar 6%. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

The Ardent Leisure share price climbed today amid a major announcement.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Galan Lithium share price is defying today's ASX sell-off

| Monica O'Shea

Galan Lithium has achieved a milestone at its project in Argentina.

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Healthcare Shares

Virtus Health share price on ice as takeover battle heats up

| Monica O'Shea

Virtus Health has received yet another takeover bid. Here are the details.

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Bank Shares

Is the Macquarie share price a buy ahead of next month's earnings results?

| Monica O'Shea

Three brokers assess the appeal of Macquarie shares right now.

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares have been flying higher over the past month. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

Travel shares are on the up. Why?

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Share Market News

Why did this ASX mining share surge 14% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Shareholders drove the price up on this ASX mining share today after the company announced some good results.

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Resources Shares

Why Macquarie says the BHP share price can gain another 19%

| Monica O'Shea

We check what one broker thinks could be in store for the BHP share price.

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX lithium share soar 18% today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bright start to the day for one ASX minerals explorer.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Paladin Energy share price is sliding today

| Monica O'Shea

The uranium miner's share purchase plan is open to investors.

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Resources Shares

Why did this ASX nickel share surge 11% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX nickel share had a good day on the market on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

Is a bubble forming for ASX green metals shares?

| Monica O'Shea

One expert asks whether energy transition metals could be in a bubble.

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Bank Shares

Could the CBA share price be heading back under $100 this month?

| Monica O'Shea

Are CBA shares overvalued? Let's see what the brokers say.

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Flight Centre share price is taking off today

| Monica O'Shea

Flight Centre is ascending to the skies today. Here are the details.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price lifts despite ASIC legal action

| Monica O'Shea

ASIC is taking on Macquarie Group in the Federal Court.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price leaps amid new growth push

| Monica O'Shea

Xero has announced a new key appointment. Here are the details.

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price soared 18% in March. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium miner has been going gangbusters lately.

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Resources Shares

Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price shoots 17% higher. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

Investors appeared to be on board with the latest news from this copper and gold explorer.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price slipping today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what may be behind BOQ's day in the red.

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Financial Shares

Considering Macquarie shares? Here's why this expert is predicting a 'cracker result'

| Monica O'Shea

Why is the Macquarie outlook so bright?

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Energy Shares

The Santos share price has gained 26% this year. Is it too late to buy?

| Monica O'Shea

What do analysts like about this ASX energy share?

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Financial Shares

AUB Group (ASX:AUB) share price leaps amid acquisition talks

| Monica O'Shea

Investors are reacting to AUB's response to speculation about an acquisition.

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet share price set to take off in April?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for this online travel company.

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Communication Shares

What helped boost the Telstra share price on Thursday?

| Monica O'Shea

The telecommunications giant had more news for the market today.

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Energy Shares

What's dragging on ASX 200 energy shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

Oil prices are plunging again.

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Technology Shares

This ASX fintech just did a deal with Mastercard, and its shares are soaring 16%

| Monica O'Shea

An exclusive deal is sparking the Change Financial share price today. Let's take a look.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price frozen today?

| Monica O'Shea

The uranium miner has launched a $215m equity raise. Here are the details.

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