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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

The 'Aussie Nasdaq' ASX All Tech Index launches today. Here's a sneak peek.

| Kate O'Brien

The new ASX All Technology Index is set to launch today. The Index, envisioned as a ‘mini NASDAQ’ will give…

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Share Market News

Ecofibre launches affordable medicinal cannabis in Australia

| Kate O'Brien

Today, Ecofibre Limited (ASX: EOF) announced the launch of cannabidiol (CBD) products in Australia.

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price down as CEO faces Senate committee

| Kate O'Brien

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has dropped 3.06% today as its chief executive faces a Senate committee.

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Retail Shares

Another Aussie retailer bites the dust

| Kate O'Brien

Ishka is the latest retailer to fall victim to Australia’s retail apocalypse, filing for voluntary administration after a horror Christmas…

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Share Market News

PSC Insurance shares down as acquisitions ramp up

| Kate O'Brien

The PSC Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: PSI) share price is trading down 3% following the release of the broking group’s…

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Share Market News

Perpetual shares soar 9% as 1HFY20 results smash expectations

| Kate O'Brien

Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) shares have lifted more than 9% today as the financial services provider delivered better than expected…

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Share Market News

Why Southern Cross Media shares have flown 10% higher today

| Kate O'Brien

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) shares have leapt nearly 10% this morning after the media group delivered better…

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Share Market News

Boral shares lift following half year earnings release

| Kate O'Brien

Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) shares are on the move this morning following the release of its half year results. The…

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Retail Shares

These ASX retail shares are delivering despite the downturn

| Kate O'Brien

Here are 3 ASX retail shares that are bucking the trend and thriving in the currently harsh retail environment.

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Share Market News

Medibank share price slumps as profits fall

| Kate O'Brien

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price has opened slightly lower this morning following the release of the insurer's 1H20…

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Share Market News

McMillan Shakespeare shares flat after reporting lower profits

| Kate O'Brien

The McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX: MMS) share price ended the day relatively flat following the release of its first-half results.

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Resources Shares

Mount Gibson share price lifts on strong sales growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price lifted today following the release of the miner’s half-year report.

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Share Market News

Avita Medical shares pop 5% on strong half year sales

| Kate O'Brien

Avita Medical Ltd (ASX: AVH) shares are up more than 5% today following the release of its half year report…

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Share Fallers

Why the EML Payments share price tumbled 15% lower today

| Kate O'Brien

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price tumbled as much as 15.86% lower this morning despite first-half profits climbing…

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Share Fallers

WiseTech share price crashes 20% after downgrading guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is crashing more than 20% lower today following the release of the company’s…

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers share price rises on strong first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price is up more than 3% this morning after the ASX conglomerate released strong…

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Cash Rates

Why the RBA is saying interest rates could stay low "for decades"

| Kate O'Brien

Interest rates could stay low “for decades” according to Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe. Here's a closer look at the…

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Share Market News

LiveTiles share price falls after Wizdom achieves earn-out

| Kate O'Brien

The Livetiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price dropped 4.41% lower today after announcing that Wizdom has successfully met its earn-out…

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Share Market News

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals shares lower despite US update

| Kate O'Brien

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price was down 5.1% today despite announcing it has treated its first patient…

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Share Gainers

AusCann share price jumps 10% on release of low-dose capsules

| Kate O'Brien

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AC8) share price has leaped 10% today following the release of its low-dose cannabinoid…

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Share Fallers

Rhipe shares drop as results leave investors unimpressed

| Kate O'Brien

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) share price was down by as much as 13% today following the release of the…

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Share Market News

1300 Smiles Limited shares lift after delivering toothy results

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX: ONT) lifted marginally this morning following the release of the company’s first half results.

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Share Market News

IOOF share price slides on dividend cut

| Kate O'Brien

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price was down by as much as 5.4% this morning following the release of…

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Share Market News

Why shares in this ASX 100 miner are rising today

| Kate O'Brien

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX: OZL) share price has climbed higher this morning following the release of the miner’s full-year…

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Share Market News

Whispir share price on watch following half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) shares are on watch following the release of the software provider’s first half results.

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Retirement

2 tips to maximise your superannuation

| Kate O'Brien

By taking these two steps, you can go a long way to optimising your superannuation and ensuring maximum returns in…

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Share Market News

CIMIC under fire for forcing supply chain finance

| Kate O'Brien

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) is under fire again over its use of supply chain financing.

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Share Market News

Is Treasury Wine Estates a potential takeover target?

| Kate O'Brien

Speculation has surfaced that Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) could be a takeover target.

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

With results season well and truly underway, last week saw mixed results for ASX shares. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

Money3 share price bounces on positive results

| Kate O'Brien

The Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX: MNY) share price is trading higher today following the release of the lender’s half-year results.

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Share Market News

Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

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With results season well and truly underway, last week saw mixed results for ASX shares. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

Former Bellamy's director facing criminal charges

| Kate O'Brien

A former Bellamy’s Australia Limited (ASX: BAL) Director is facing criminal charges for failing to disclose holdings in the company.

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Coronavirus News

How the coronavirus is impacting these ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Pain from the coronavirus outbreak is continuing to impact on ASX shares as the outbreak spreads.

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Share Market News

Why insiders are buying this ASX 200 dividend share

| Kate O'Brien

Let's take a look at an S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) share with multiple director buys over the past week.

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Share Market News

New ASX All Technology Index set to launch next week

| Kate O'Brien

Next week, the ASX plans to launch a new technology index, a ‘mini NASDAQ’ named the S&P/ASX All Technology Index.

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Share Market News

Why the Collins Foods share price is on watch today

| Kate O'Brien

Collins Foods Limited (ASX: CKF) this morning announced the settlement of Federal Court proceedings against the company.

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Share Market News

How have these 3 ASX cannabis shares kicked off 2020?

| Kate O'Brien

It has been a mixed start to the year for ASX cannabis shares. We take a look at how 3…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

AMP faces another class action

| Kate O'Brien

AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) may soon face a class action for allegedly prioritising profits over client interests.

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Share Market News

Carsales share price races higher on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) share price was up more than 11% this morning following the release of the company's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

IDP Education shares rocket 32% on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

The Idp Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) share price rocketed as much as 31.89% this morning following the release of the…

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