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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.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares have withdrawn guidance due to coronavirus?

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Here we take a look at ASX shares that have abandoned their profit guidance in the face of the unprecedented…

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Coronavirus News

How are ASX leisure shares faring in the face of coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

The economic and social impacts of coronavirus are spreading rapidly. Here we take a look at how ASX leisure shares…

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Share Market News

Whispir share price lower despite reaffirming FY20 forecast

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) are down marginally today even as the cloud communications company reaffirmed its prospectus FY20…

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Share Market News

Select Harvests share price races 8% higher on crop update

| Kate O'Brien

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price is up over 8% today following the release of the company’s crop and…

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Coronavirus News

The ASX crashed yesterday. Now what?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX plunged into the red yesterday, recording its biggest one-day fall since 1987. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 9.7%, losing…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX technology shares to buy up as the market melts down

| Kate O'Brien

The recent coronavirus-invoked market meltdown has left many ASX technology shares trading at lower multiples than we’ve seen for some…

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Coronavirus News

Ecofibre share price flat on market update

| Kate O'Brien

The Ecofibre Ltd (ASX: EOF) share price avoided the ASX sell-off today after providing an update on the impacts of…

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Share Market News

Volpara shares edge higher on FDA approval and business update

| Kate O'Brien

Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) today announced its March newsletter, containing an update on FDA approval, operations and guidance.

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Share Market News

Why this top broker has upgraded Inghams shares to 'Buy'

| Kate O'Brien

Goldman Sachs has upgraded Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING) shares to a ‘Buy’ rating with a 12 month price target…

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

Market volatility continued last week with the ASX riding a roller coaster as coronavirus fears spread. Here we take a…

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⏸️ Famous Investors

How did these famous investors deal with market meltdowns?

| Kate O'Brien

With uncertainty the rule of the day, we take a look at how some famous investors advised reacting to market…

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Share Market News

Top ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

It was a roller coaster week for the ASX as coronavirus fears spread. Here are the ASX 200 shares that…

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Coronavirus News

Seven West Media shares dive as Olympic rumours swirl

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) shares dived at the open today falling 10% as the spread of…

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Coronavirus News

Domino's share price lower after COVID-19 update

| Kate O'Brien

The Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price is on watch this morning after releasing an update on the…

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Coronavirus News

How are ASX travel shares travelling amid the coronavirus fallout?

| Kate O'Brien

In the past few days coronavirus has spread even further prompting governments to introduce even tougher travel bans. As the…

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Share Market News

How is the buy now, pay later sector performing in 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX buy now, pay later sector boomed in 2019. Headwinds have, however, emerged of late. Here we take a…

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Healthcare Shares

Rumours swirl on Healius takeover

| Kate O'Brien

Rumours are swirling around the takeover offer for ASX healthcare share Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS).

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Share Market News

ASX homewares shares a bright spot in retail landscape

| Kate O'Brien

Declining sales haven't impacted all areas of the retail landscape equally. Here we take a look at how 3 ASX…

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 shares that insiders have been snapping up

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Here we take a look at four ASX 200 shares with multiple recent insider buys over the past fortnight.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been snapping up these ASX 200 healthcare shares

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Here we take a look at two ASX 200 healthcare shares with multiple insider buys over the last week.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying this ASX consumer staples share

| Kate O'Brien

Let's take a closer look at an ASX consumer staples share with multiple insider buys last week: Freedom Foods Group…

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

ASX travel shares and those exposed to interest rates were hit hard last week as investors flee to safe havens.

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

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Last week was a volatile one for ASX shares as the growing coronavirus threat sent investors fleeing for safe havens.

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Share Market News

Has the sheen come off WAAAX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Vulnerable to backlash at any hint of weakness, let's take an in-depth look at how the WAAAX shares performed this…

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Share Market News

Why this small-cap ASX healthcare share surged 24% today

| Kate O'Brien

The Eagle Health Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHH) share price opened 24.32% higher today on news it is expanding production of disposable medical…

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares are fighting the spread of coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX shares are fighting coronavirus with demand for their products accelerating along with the spread of the virus. We…

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Share Market News

Myer share price slumps as first-half profits dive

| Kate O'Brien

The Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) share price is trading near all-time lows at 34 cents today after reporting a slump…

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Coronavirus News

How has coronavirus impacted ASX travel shares?

| Kate O'Brien

As the spread of the coronavirus expands globally, let's take a look at how ASX travel shares are faring amidst…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying this ASX 200 healthcare share

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Here we take a look at an ASX 200 healthcare share with multiple recent director buys over the last week.

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Share Market News

Why this ASX pharmaceutical share is on the move today

| Kate O'Brien

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) share price is ont the move today following news of an FDA grant.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been snapping up this ASX travel share

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Here we take a look at a small cap ASX travel share with multiple director buys on the ASX last…

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Share Market News

ASX reporting season brings mixed results for electronics retailers

| Kate O'Brien

Despite the doom and gloom pervading the ASX retail sector, some bright lights shone amongst electronics retailers this reporting season.

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Share Market News

RBA cuts interest rates to record low

| Kate O'Brien

The Reserve Bank of Australia this afternoon cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low…

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Share Market News

Why the Clinuvel share price surged 25% higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has surged higher today, climbing as much as 24.97%. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre boosts technology roadmap with latest investment

| Kate O'Brien

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price is trading higher this morning as the company strengthens its technology…

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX biopharma share is trading at a big discount to its price target?

| Kate O'Brien

Moelis Australia has retained its ‘Buy’ rating on Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) following the release of the its 1H20 results.

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Share Gainers

Why this small-cap ASX healthcare share surged 39% higher today

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The Uscom Ltd (ASX:UCM) share price surged 29% today after the Chinese government recommended one of its products for use…

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Technology Shares

Which ASX fintech share is trading at a big discount to its price target?

| Kate O'Brien

Moelis Australia has slapped a ‘Buy’ rating on Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR), stating that new initiatives point to a Q4…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that insiders have been snapping up

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Director buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Fallers

Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

A market correction saw the share market fall more than 10% from recent highs last week as the Australian dollar…

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