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Monica O'Shea

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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Resources Shares

What's the forecast for the Fortescue share price this month?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore producer could be in for a challenging time ahead, according to the experts.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX resources shares exploding over 65% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's certainly been a stellar day on the market for some ASX resources shares.

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Materials Shares

What's with ASX 200 lithium stocks today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium shares are beating the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium shares to buy right now: Wilsons

| Monica O'Shea

The broker is bullish on three lithium companies in particular.

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Materials Shares

1000% return in a year! What's with this ASX mining share?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's examine the fortunes of this mineral exploration company a little more closely.

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Materials Shares

Down 18% in a month, is ASX rare earths share Arafura now a bargain buy?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check the outlook for this ASX rare earths share.

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Bank Shares

Here's how I'd aim for $200 a month in passive income using ASX 200 bank shares

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how you could receive monthly income from two of the ASX's big four.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 27% on a 'ground breaking rare earth discovery'

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what news the mineral explorer released to the market today.

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Materials Shares

What's the outlook for the Pilbara Minerals share price in May?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for Pilbara Minerals.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 lithium shares to buy for $100 monthly passive income each

| Monica O'Shea

Could lithium producers deliver you a dividend?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Zip share price dump 9% in April?

| Monica O'Shea

What weighed on the Zip share price in April?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX medical share has exploded 275% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a brilliant month for this medical technology company.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price rocketed 53% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

This biopharmaceutical company has been charging ahead lately.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX 200 stocks getting hammered following trading updates

| Monica O'Shea

What did these companies report?

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Materials Shares

What's the forecast for the lithium price in May?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the outlook for lithium prices amid supply concerns.

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Materials Shares

The Rio Tinto share price dumped 7% in April. Here's why

| Monica O'Shea

What went on?

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Travel Shares

Top broker upgrades Flight Centre share price

| Monica O'Shea

Does the Flight Centre share price have upside?

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Resources Shares

Own Fortescue shares? You may have missed this week's 'game changer' moment

| Monica O'Shea

What did Fortescue announce?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd generate $400 in monthly passive income from 2 ASX 200 iron ore shares

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how you could receive passive income from two iron ore miners.

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Bank Shares

Why did the NAB share price smash the ASX 200 in April?

| Monica O'Shea

We check the month that's been and what's ahead for this big four staple.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie says buy Santos shares now for 40% upside

| Monica O'Shea

The energy giant's shares have far to go, according to one team of analysts.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy NAB shares ahead of next week's half-year results?

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for the big four bank? Let's hear what the experts say.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX 300 mining shares climbing following quarterly updates

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX miners are outperforming their sector today.

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price pops amid Rio Tinto takeover rumours

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX lithium share is having a top run today.

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Earnings Results

Newcrest share price slides amid lower gold production

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at Newcrest's quarterly report.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share has exploded 300% in a month

| Monica O'Shea

Why has this ASX mining share been rocketing lately?

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 300 shares going gangbusters on Wednesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a fine day on the market for these ASX 300 players.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 23%?

| Monica O'Shea

What is the news that has sent this company's share price into a dive?

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price slips despite "extremely promising progress"

| Monica O'Shea

The technology and materials sectors are also down today.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I would need to invest in AGL shares to achieve $150 in monthly income

| Monica O'Shea

Would this set you back a lot?

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Gold

How has ASX 200 gold share Evolution Mining managed to surge 89% in 6 months?

| Monica O'Shea

Gold shares like Evolution Mining are on a roll.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 mining shares sink as iron ore price nears 2023 low

| Monica O'Shea

The major ASX iron ore producers were among the shares to fall on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Star Casino shares finally cheap enough to buy?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a tough time for the casino operator lately.

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Bank Shares

Could CBA be about to add $1 billion to its loan book?

| Monica O'Shea

What's happening at CBA?

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Energy Shares

Santos shares slide amid falling oil and gas prices

| Monica O'Shea

What did the quarter one 2023 report show?

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Materials Shares

Why did Pilbara Minerals shares charge higher today?

| Monica O'Shea

The ASX lithium company had another good day amid the federal government announcing a new EV strategy.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is ASX 200 stock Telix Pharmaceuticals suddenly so hot?

| Monica O'Shea

Why are the shares of this biotechnology rising so much lately?

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining shares like Fortescue smashing the index today?

| Monica O'Shea

The big ASX mining shares are riding the wave of some positive news.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares dip despite new FDA approval

| Monica O'Shea

What's with CSL today?

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much I would need to invest in Rio Tinto shares to generate a $100 monthly income

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the Rio Tinto dividend.

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