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Kate O'Brien

Author Bio

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.

Areas of Expertise

Based on her recent articles on The Motley Fool Australia, her coverage spans:

  • ASX growth and dividend shares
  • Retail, tech, and healthcare sector shares
  • ETFs and portfolio diversification (including AI-focused ETFs)
  • Superannuation and retirement investing
  • Earnings season analysis across multiple sectors (banking, energy, resources, telecommunications)
  • Market volatility and long-term investing strategy

Recent Articles

Healthcare Shares

ASX stock of the day: Pharmaxis share price surges 8% as milestone payment brought forward

| Kate O'Brien

The Pharmaxis share price has surged 7% today after the company announced a US$7 million payment milestone had been brought…

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ASX Share Market News

Gold hits new high – here are 3 ASX gold shares set to benefit

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price has hit a new high of US$2028 per ounce. We take a look at 3 ASX gold…

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ASX Share Market News

4 coronavirus-resistant blue chip ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Now more than ever, investors are seeking quality as a shield to the economic impacts of COVID-19. Let's look at…

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ASX Share Market News

These ASX shares are actively fighting coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

As the battle against coronavirus becomes a war, we take a look at 2 ASX shares actively involved in the…

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ASX Share Market News

How will Victoria's stage 4 lockdowns impact ASX shares?

| Kate O'Brien

Victoria’s stage 4 lockdown rules come into place tomorrow night. We take a look at the possible impact on a…

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ASX Share Market News

If you invested $50k in these ASX shares 3 years ago, you'd be a millionaire today

| Kate O'Brien

If you invested $10k in each of these shares 3 years ago, you would be sitting on more than $1.3…

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ASX Share Market News

Volpara share price on watch as strategy update announced

| Kate O'Brien

The Volpara share price is on watch this morning after the medical technology company announced changes to its business strategy.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Catapult share price leaps 15% on US college football contract

| Kate O'Brien

The Catapult share price is up nearly 15% today after the company revealed it won a contract to provide services…

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ASX Share Market News

These ASX medical shares fell double figures in July – are they a buy?

| Kate O'Brien

Investors in these two ASX medical shares have locked in recent gains sending prices down significantly. Are they worthy long-term…

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Hello August
ASX Share Market News

Which shares to watch this ASX earnings season

| Kate O'Brien

ASX share companies are due to report their full year results throughout August. Here’s what we’re looking out for this…

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ASX Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| Kate O'Brien

July was a shaky month for the ASX 200 but there were some outperformers. We take a look at the…

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ASX Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 ended July 29.9 points down. Here we take a look at the worst performing ASX 200 shares…

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How to invest

Here's how to start investing with $5k

| Kate O'Brien

Like many things in life, the hardest part of investing can be getting started! Here's how to begin the journey…

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ASX Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares for dependable income

| Kate O'Brien

Investors like certainty around dividend income. We take a look at 3 ASX dividend shares for dependable, ongoing income.

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ASX Share Market News

US tech shares deliver massive results – what does it mean for ASX tech shares?

| Kate O'Brien

US technology shares reported blow out results for the June quarter. So what does it mean for ASX tech shares…

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ASX Share Market News

Origin share price falls along with demand for gas and electricity

| Kate O'Brien

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price has fallen 3.8% this morning after the energy provider released its quarterly…

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ASX Share Market News

Want to start investing? Here's how

| Kate O'Brien

If you want to start investing in ASX shares, there's no better time than right now. The sooner you start,…

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ASX Share Market News

Prospa share price sinks 15% as online lender announces COVID provisions

| Kate O'Brien

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price sunk 15% at the open this morning after the online lender released…

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ASX Share Market News

Orocobre share price remained flat yesterday despite difficult quarter

| Kate O'Brien

The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price closed yesterday's trade flat, despite the lithium miner revealing the impact of COVID-19…

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ASX Share Market News

Unibail share price falls 5% on half-year results

| Kate O'Brien

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX: URW) share price sunk more than 5% yesterday on the shopping centre operator’s half year results.

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ASX Share Market News

3 underloved ASX healthcare shares with strong comeback potential

| Kate O'Brien

I believe ASX healthcare shares are a solid gamble. Afterall, people are going to need to see doctors regardless of…

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ASX Share Market News

These ASX online retail shares prove you don't need stores to make sales

| Kate O'Brien

Online shopping has grown dramatically in Australia with these two ASX online retail shares showing you don’t need stores to…

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ASX Share Market News

Ecofibre share price flat on acquisition news

| Kate O'Brien

The Ecofibre share price is now flat after leaping more than 7% this morning on the hemp producer's strategic acquisition…

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ASX Share Market News

Downer share price lower despite contract wins

| Kate O'Brien

The Downer share price has edged lower this morning despite the fact the infrastructure company has announced $324 million in…

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ASX Share Market News

Wisr share price surges 10% on loan growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Wisr share price fell yesterday before rallying 10% today. The moves came after the neolender reported 38% month on…

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ASX Share Market News

WAAAX shares see mixed recovery from COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

COVID-19 is having mixed impacts on ASX WAAAX shares so we take a look at their recent financial and share…

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ASX Share Market News

Latest ASX entrant mixes BNPL with eCommerce

| Kate O'Brien

Zebit is the the latest buy now, pay later and eCommerce entrant to seek a place on the ASX, with…

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ASX Share Market News

3 ASX shares to cash in on the record high gold price

| Kate O'Brien

The gold price hit a new high of over $2,700 an ounce yesterday. Here are 3 ASX gold miners that…

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ASX Share Market News

Healius share price edges higher on update

| Kate O'Brien

The Healius share price is marginally stronger today after the ASX healthcare share provided a trading update.

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ASX Share Market News

Which ASX furniture share has the edge?

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian furniture industry is a competitive one. We take a look at which of the ASX furniture shares has…

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ASX Share Market News

All Technology Index celebrates 6 months with stunning outperformance

| Kate O'Brien

It’s been 6 months since the launch of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index. In that time, the index has gained…

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ASX Share Market News

Elon Musk wants more nickel. Here are 2 ASX shares set to charge up on increased demand

| Kate O'Brien

Elon Musk has called for greater nickel production, sending the price of the metal skyward. Here are 2 ASX shares…

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ASX Share Market News

3 ASX tech shares to leverage the shift to remote working

| Kate O'Brien

Thousands of Australians have moved from the office to work at home. Here are 3 ASX tech shares leveraged to…

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ASX Share Market News

These were the ASX 200's biggest share gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX 200 ended last week down 0.2% but it wasn't all bad news. Here, we take a look at…

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ASX Share Market News

These shares were the ASX 200's biggest losers last week

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market ended last week lower. We take a look at the ASX 200’s biggest share price fallers…

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ASX Share Market News

5 steps to start investing in ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

Getting started investing in ASX shares doesn’t have to be hard. We put together five simple steps to get you…

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ASX Share Market News

These BNPL shares have blown up since their IPOs

| Kate O'Brien

As the BNPL sector continues to experience rapid growth, we take a look at how ASX BNPL shares have performed…

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ASX Share Market News

2 ASX shares leveraged to the eCommerce shift

| Kate O'Brien

The shift to eCommerce was given a shove by the onset of coronavirus. We take a look at 2 ASX…

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ASX Share Market News

ASX cannabis shares adjust to coronavirus environment

| Kate O'Brien

As the Australian medicinal cannabis industry grows, we take a look at how ASX cannabis shares are facing the coronavirus…

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ASX Share Market News

City Chic Collective announces capital raising and acquisition

| Kate O'Brien

City Chic Collective shares are in a trading halt with the apparel retailer announcing a capital raising and potential acquisition.

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