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Kate O'Brien

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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These ASX eCommerce shares are riding the online shopping wave

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eCommerce is now big business in Australia, accounting for 10% of all retail spending. Here are 3 ASX shares riding…

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Warren Buffett's advice for managing uncertainty

| Kate O'Brien

To help guide you through these uncertain times, we take a look at Warren Buffett’s advice for managing uncertainty.

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Mesoblast share price climbs 9% on FDA meeting

| Kate O'Brien

The Mesoblast share price jumped 7.4% this morning after an announcement a review date for remestemcel-L has been granted by…

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These ASX 200 consumer discretionary shares are bucking the economic cycle

| Kate O'Brien

ASX 200 consumer discretionary shares are known to be cyclical and suffer in economic downturns. But this downturn appears to…

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Saracen share price on watch as production guidance exceeded

| Kate O'Brien

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) share price is on watch this morning after the miner announced gold production…

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You probably shop at these 7 ASX retailers. Should you buy shares in them too?

| Kate O'Brien

If you’re a fan of a particular brand, it can pay to look into the company behind it. Many of…

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Stock of the day: Ecofibre share price jumps on profit guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The Ecofibre Ltd (ASX: EOF) share price is up by more than 3% today after the company announced FY20 profits…

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5 of the worst performing ASX shares from last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) rose 1.9% last week to finish the week at 6033.6, having received a mid-week…

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5 top performing ASX 200 shares from last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 ended up 1.9% last week. The market was boosted mid week on hopes of a coronavirus vaccine.…

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Why these 9 ASX shares have doubled in value in the past year

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 is down 10% compared to this time a year ago. Over the same period these ASX shares…

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3 ASX shares to leverage the booming iron ore price

| Kate O'Brien

The iron ore price is on the rise, hitting nearly $110 per tonne this month. We take a look at…

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Cann Group share price tanks on discounted capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

The Cann Group share price has tanked after the cannabis grower announced a capital raising at a steep discount to…

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Openpay share price on the move as key metrics boom

| Kate O'Brien

The Openpay share price has been on the move this week with the BNPL provider reporting record growth across leading…

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3 ASX gold shares to hedge against uncertainty

| Kate O'Brien

When the economy looks shaky, investors turn to gold. Here are 3 ASX gold shares you can use to hedge…

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Integrated Research share price on watch as record profit anticipated

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The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price is on watch this morning after the technology provider announced it expects…

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Nearly 1 million Australians unemployed, market unphased

| Kate O'Brien

According to the latest ABS data, Australia’s unemployment rate increased 0.4% in June to reach 7.4%, with an additional 69,300…

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3 ASX medical shares to hold for the long term

| Kate O'Brien

ASX medical shares are among the most defensive shares on the ASX. Here we take a look at 3 healthcare…

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Data#3 share price on watch as record results expected

| Kate O'Brien

The Data#3 share price is on watch this morning after the technology company reported it expects another record full year…

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Stock of the day: Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price climbs 6% on clinical data

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The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price climbed 6% today following promising results from a trial of its osteoarthritis drug.

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Why these are the top performing ASX 200 shares over the past year

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX 200 is down nearly 10% over the past year. But not all shares have been beaten down. Let's…

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These 2 ASX medical device shares are making promising developments

| Kate O'Brien

Here are two ASX medical device shares with promising developments on products that save and improve the lives of patients.

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Stock of the day: Coventry Group share price lifts 17% on fourth quarter trading

| Kate O'Brien

The Coventry Group share price is up over 17% today after the industrial group delivered a strong fourth quarter trading…

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Which ASX shares will benefit from the second lockdown?

| Kate O'Brien

The first coronavirus lockdown had mixed impacts on ASX shares with some seeing a rush of sales and others a…

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Whitehaven Coal share price surges 10% on production data

| Kate O'Brien

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) share price is on watch this morning after the miner released its June quarter…

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Cimic share price dips despite $2.5 billion contract win

| Kate O'Brien

The Cimic Group Ltd share price has failed to react to a $2.5 billion mining services contract win.

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These ASX fintech shares are tackling COVID-19 head on

| Kate O'Brien

ASX fintech shares saw their values fall with the onset of the pandemic. But these companies are fighting back and…

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This ASX insurance share has proven resilient during the downturn

| Kate O'Brien

The PSC Insurance Group share price bounced yesterday after the commercial insurance brokerage released a trading update.

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3 dependable, blue chip ASX shares for uncertain times

| Kate O'Brien

The resurgence of coronavirus in Victoria could make investors nervous. Here are 3 ASX blue chip shares to consider for…

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These ASX shares are the winners and losers in the "new normal"

| Kate O'Brien

The impacts of the coronavirus crisis on our lives and spending habits are becoming entrenched. This will have a mixed…

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Plummeting retail spend puts ASX fashion shares under the microscope

| Kate O'Brien

ASX fashion shares like Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) are under the microscope as consumer spending data shows retail spend…

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ASX buy now, pay later shares leading the recovery

| Kate O'Brien

ASX buy now, pay later shares are leading the market recovery. Let's look at what's happening with the market's four…

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Saracen share price rising on report of record gold production

| Kate O'Brien

The Saracen share price is steadily climbing today after the Australian gold miner reported record, above-guidance gold production for FY20.

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Althea share price on watch following online cannabis sales launch

| Kate O'Brien

The Althea share price is on watch this morning after the company announced it has launched online sales of medicinal…

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AFG share price flat despite revealing 30% increase in lodgements

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price remained relatively flat yesterday, despite the mortgage aggregator releasing a strong…

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These 2 ASX medical shares are on the rise after major announcements

| Kate O'Brien

ASX medical shares have been in the spotlight lately with 2 dropping major announcements. Here's a closer look at what…

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You're probably a customer of these 3 ASX shares. Should you own them too?

| Kate O'Brien

Many investors look to their own spending patterns to identify potential investment opportunities. Here are 3 ASX shares that probably…

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Why these ASX tech shares should be on your radar

| Kate O'Brien

ASX tech shares are leading the market comeback with the S&P/ASX All Technology Index up 90% since March. Here are…

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St Barbara share price lifts 6% on record quarterly production

| Kate O'Brien

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price is up by 6% in morning trade, after the gold miner provided…

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ASX stock of the day: Phoslock share price surges 21% on business update

| Kate O'Brien

The Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX: PET) share price has surged 21% today after the water treatment company reported new…

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These were the 5 best performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

The share market lifted higher with the start of the new financial year, hitting a 3-week high last week. Here…

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