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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

Bega share price creamed on first-half results

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The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price is sliding today as the dairy manufacturer released its half-year results this…

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Share Market News

How did ASX cannabis shares perform this reporting season?

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As February reporting season wraps up, let's take a look at how these ASX cannabis shares performed.

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO) falling more than 10% from recent highs, let's take a look at last week’s…

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Technology Shares

Openpay share price lifts with new automotive partnership

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Openpay shares are on watch this morning following the announcement by the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider of a new exclusive partnership.

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Share Market News

How coronavirus is impacting these ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The coronavirus outbreak has been at the forefront of this reporting season with many ASX shares feeling the impacts.

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Share Market News

ASX All Technology Index ends first week on a low note

| Kate O'Brien

It’s been a difficult first week for the new S&P/ASX All Technology Index (XTX) which made its debut on Monday.

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Bank Shares

Westpac and ANZ face class actions over 'junk insurance'

| Kate O'Brien

Class actions against Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) have been filed.

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Share Market News

Openpay share price down despite posting strong 1H20 growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is tumbling lower today, down over 4% at the time of writing to…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX cannabis stock is sinking 20% lower today

| Kate O'Brien

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price is on watch this morning after the ASX cannabis stock reported a…

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Share Market News

Reece share price on watch after posting record revenue

| Kate O'Brien

The Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) share price is on watch today after the company released its half-year results after market…

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⏸️ Retirement SMSF Income

The SMSF deadline looms ahead: What you need to know

| Kate O'Brien

February 28 is the deadline for lodgement of annual returns by Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF). Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Reject Shop shares plummet as capital raising is announced

| Kate O'Brien

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX: TRS) share price was plummeting this morning following the announcement of an equity raising alongside…

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Wisr share price sinks 13% on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The WISR Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is down more than 13% today following delivery of the online lender’s first-half…

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX artificial intelligence share is on the move today

| Kate O'Brien

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is moving higher today after the artificial intelligence company delivered its FY19 results.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price flat after declaring record final dividend

| Kate O'Brien

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) share price is flat this morning after the ASX miner released its full-year results…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares have upgraded guidance this reporting season?

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at six ASX 200 shares that have upgraded guidance this reporting season, and ask why. 

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5 ASX shares that have downgraded guidance this reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

It’s been a mixed reporting season so far, with some ASX shares spurred higher off the back of encouraging results,…

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Bubs shares lower despite reporting minimal coronavirus disruption

| Kate O'Brien

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is down 1.38% so far today after the ASX formula maker delivered a…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX cannabis share is sinking lower today

| Kate O'Brien

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is sinking lower today as the ASX cannabis share released its half-year…

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Share Market News

Cann Group shares wilt 5% on half year operating loss

| Kate O'Brien

Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) shares are down 5.15% in morning trade after the cannabis cultivator released its half year…

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Share Market News

Healius shares pop 16% on results and takeover speculation

| Kate O'Brien

Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) shares have skyrocketed more than 16% in early trade following the release of the healthcare company's…

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What's next for the ASX retail sector?

| Kate O'Brien

Retailers are hoping rent reductions will ease the pain of a horror run of events as the ASX retail sector…

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Caltex share price flat as operating environment challenges

| Kate O'Brien

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) shares are fairly flat today as the fuels business reported full year results in line…

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Wagners share price plummets 30% as profits disappear

| Kate O'Brien

The Wagners Holding Company Ltd (ASX: WGN) share price crashed 30% this morning as half-year profits dived and guidance was downgraded.

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Share Fallers

Why shares in this ASX retailer have crashed 13% today

| Kate O'Brien

Mosaic Brands Limited (ASX: MOZ) shares have crashed more than 13% this morning as the fashion retailer unveiled an uncertain…

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Share Market News

Why G8 Education shares fell 5% yesterday

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) crashed 5% lower yesterday as the childcare provider reported lower profits.

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Share Market News

ASX All Technology Index finishes its first day down 4%

| Kate O'Brien

The new S&P/ASX All Technology Index (XTX) closed its first day of operation today down 3.80%, echoing the broader market.

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Technology Shares

Why insiders are buying this ASX tech share

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at an ASX tech share with multiple director buys over the past week.

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Share Market News

Is Boral about to be broken up?

| Kate O'Brien

Boral is engaging in cost-cutting in its Australian division in response to a slow start to the year.

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Worley acquisition delivers results

| Kate O'Brien

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is relatively flat this morning despite the company reporting a 110% increase in…

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Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

Results season continued last week with decent results pushing the ASX higher. Rate cut expectations saw the S&P/ASX200 hit a…

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Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

Results season continued last week with decent results pushing the ASX higher. Coronavirus concerns continued, however, and investors were unforgiving…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why this ASX cannabis share is moving higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price is trading higher this morning on the back of a distribution-related…

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Share Market News

Why the Viva Energy share price is climbing higher today

| Kate O'Brien

The Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) share price is trading higher this morning after announcing FY19 results as well…

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Share Market News

The ASX All Technology Index opens for business today

| Kate O'Brien

The new ASX All Technology Index is set to commence operation today after launching on Friday.

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

Should you set up a self managed super fund?

| Kate O'Brien

Here are 3 tips you can use to work out if a self managed super fund is right for you.

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Share Market News

What to watch for during ASX reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

Here's what to look out for during reporting season as hundreds of ASX companies release their latest results.

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Resources Shares

Orocobre share price rises on record production

| Kate O'Brien

The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price is rising today as the lithium miner reported record production and positive cash…

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Village Roadshow shares fall on coronavirus concerns

| Kate O'Brien

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) shares are trading lower today following the release of the company’s half-year results.

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AFG share price flies 16% higher on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

Here's why the Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price soared as much as 15.8% today in the first…

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