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Monica O'Shea

Monica is a journalist with experience working for Daily Mail Australia in Sydney and the Port Pirie Recorder and the Flinders News in South Australia. Monica completed a journalism cadetship in 2013. She also hold a B.Science (Biotechnology) with Honours from the University of Adelaide. Monica has worked in government at the local, state and federal level. Monica has a keen interest in finance and the share market and enjoys exploring the highs and lows. When not writing for Motley Fool Australia, Monica enjoys travel, sport, music, and likes to play the violin in her spare time.

Recent Articles

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Healthcare Shares

AnteoTech (ASX:AD) share price surges 15% as COVID-19 RAT race continues

| Monica O'Shea

The scientific company's shares have bounced back after a horror start to the week.

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Elmo (ASX:ELO) share price is surging 9% today

| Monica O'Shea

The business software company is looking good today.

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Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price withstands healthcare pressure to exit coal ASAP

| Monica O'Shea

AGL Energy is facing new pressure to close its coal-fired power stations, this time from health workers.

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Earnings Results

Centuria Industrial (ASX:CIP) share price climbs amid upgraded guidance

| Monica O'Shea

The REIT's half-year results appear to be well received by investors.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price slump to fresh, 9-year lows today?

| Monica O'Shea

While this share is having a bad day, it's outperforming financial shares this year.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price gaining altitude today?

| Monica O'Shea

Qantas and its ASX travel share peers are having a good day.

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Earnings Results

Here's why the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is surging 13% today

| Monica O'Shea

The software-as-a-service provider's share price is having a great start to the week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Energy One (ASX:EOL) share price gains 6% on acquisition news

| Monica O'Shea

Energy One's takeover of an Adelaide-based energy services company appears to have sparked share price movement today.

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Gold

Here's why the Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price tumbled 8% to 4-month lows today

| Monica O'Shea

Why did this gold miner's share price hit a three-month low today?

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Retail Shares

Could this help Woolworths (ASX:WOW) withstand the current climate of uncertainty?

| Monica O'Shea

The company.has been named Australia's most valuable brand.

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IPOs

New listing mania: Could 2022 be another record year for ASX IPOs?

| Monica O'Shea

Last year saw the highest number of new listings in a decade. But how is this year tracking?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price leaps 17% as sales surge

| Monica O'Shea

Why are the shares of this wheelmaker charging ahead today?

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Travel Shares

Are Virgin Australia shares set to rejoin the ASX soon?

| Monica O'Shea

Virgin may become an ASX travel share once more, if the speculation is true...

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price tumbles 10% as top broker questions possible Sezzle play

| Monica O'Shea

Zip shares slipped today amid a wider sell-off of BNPL shares

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BNPL shares

What happened to ASX buy now, pay later shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

Buy now, pay later shares had a tough day. Here are the details.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares are plummeting today but this one just hit a 9-year high

| Monica O'Shea

The Xref share price was flying this morning before retreating.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price falls amid rollercoaster day for ASX travel shares

| Monica O'Shea

ASX travel shares started the session strongly before fading out in early afternoon trading.

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Technology Shares

What happened to ASX tech shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a tough day for the technology sector. Here are the details...

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price tumbles 7% on quarterly update

| Monica O'Shea

The mining services company said COVID-19 had impacted its operations.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Openpay (ASX: OPY) share price up 7% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Openpay is surging against the tide today

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Technology Shares

Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price drops 6% amid agreement with US battery cell developer

| Monica O'Shea

It seems investors are not convinced by the battery developer's US plans.

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Energy Shares

Why AGL (ASX:AGL) and Origin (ASX:ORG) shares tumbled today

| Monica O'Shea

ASX energy shares have had a rough start to the trading week.

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Bank Shares

What's happening to ASX bank shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's a day in the red for many bank shares on Monday amid talk of interest rate rises.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) share price plummeting 13% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This biotech company is having a shocker to start the trading week.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price sinking 16% this year?

| Monica O'Shea

Altium is one ASX technology share having a tough start to 2021

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price falls amid potential legal action on borders

| Monica O'Shea

Flight Centre is reconsidering legal action against the WA government.

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Share Market News

What's happening to the Wesfarmers share price (ASX:WES) this year?

| Monica O'Shea

The Aussie conglomerate is having a tough start to 2022...

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Resources Shares

The Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) share price cooled by 7% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a bad day for the mining company's shareholders. We have the details...

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Share Market News

The Centaurus Metals (ASX:CTM) share price is tumbling 7% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

The mineral exploration company has emerged from a trading halt to announce it is conducting a capital raise

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Travel Shares

ASX travel shares are nosediving today amid border opening delays

| Monica O'Shea

WA has delayed the reopening of its borders in another blow to the travel industry.

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Share Gainers

AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price gains 42% in a week amid RAT race

| Monica O'Shea

The demand for rapid antigen tests appear to be pushing the company's shares higher.

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Resources Shares

Why were Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and BHP (ASX:BHP) shares in the green today?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a good day on the ASX for the two mining giants. We take a closer look.

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Healthcare Shares

The Monash IVF (ASX:MVF) share price is gaining 6% today. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

The company appears to be benefiting from Victoria lifting a ban on IVF treatments.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price falling this week?

| Monica O'Shea

Shares in Macquarie Group have taken a turn for the worse...

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price gain 7% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

Flight Centre shares have taken off in the past month. We take a closer look...

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares sink amid Megaport (ASX:MP1) crash and NASDAQ fall

| Monica O'Shea

ASX technology shares had a shocker today.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) share price up 10% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX energy share is stepping on the accelerator.

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Financial Shares

How are ASX bank shares performing today?

| Monica O'Shea

It's not a good day for ASX bank shares.

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Travel Shares

What could help the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price take flight soon?

| Monica O'Shea

The airline's share price may soon have more reason to take off.

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price surged 35% in a month

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium demand continues to grow.

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