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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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ASX retail shares show strong signs of resurgence 

| Kate O'Brien

Despite dire predictions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASX retail shares have performed strongly with rising sales and…

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Cannabis Shares

CBD to be sold in pharmacies, ASX cannabis shares react

| Kate O'Brien

Last week, it became legal to sell cannabidiol (CBD) products in chemists and pharmacies. We take a look at the…

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What does the Biden administration mean for ASX shares? 

| Kate O'Brien

With Joe Biden due to take office this week, many investors are wondering what this could mean for ASX shares.…

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What's in store for the ASX tech sector in 2021?

| Kate O'Brien

The tech sector managed to record substantial growth in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. What does 2021 have in store…

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What's next for WAAAX shares in 2021? 

| Kate O'Brien

How have WAAAX shares fared in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and will 2021 be a more promising year?

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What does 2021 hold for ASX retail shares?

| Kate O'Brien

After the challenges of COVID-19 in 2020 caused a tough year for ASX retail shares, what does 2021 hold for…

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Healthcare Shares

Are these 4 ASX medical shares set for a healthy 2021?

| Kate O'Brien

We take a look at how 4 ASX healthcare companies performed last year, and what they might be focusing on…

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Coronavirus News

How to invest in ASX shares in a post-COVID world 

| Kate O'Brien

COVID-19 emerged in 2020 and changed the world as we know it. We take a look at how to invest…

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ASX sector of the year: BNPL goes from strength to strength

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector arguably gave the performance of the year in 2020. We take a…

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The ASX sectors hardest hit by COVID-19 in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

ASX sectors such as travel and leisure have been hit hard by COVID. Here's a look at some ASX shares…

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 shares hardest hit by COVID-19 in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX 200 shares were hit harder than others by COVID-19 in 2020. We take a look at some of…

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Best Shares

7 top ASX biomedical shares in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

We take a closer look at 7 top ASX biomedical shares in 2020 and how they delivered for shareholders this…

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Best Shares

5 top ASX cannabis shares in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

We take a closer look at the 5 top ASX cannabis shares in 2020 and how they delivered for shareholders…

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Technology Shares

How did ASX buy now, pay later shares perform in the latest quarter? 

| Kate O'Brien

ASX buy now, pay later shares continued to storm higher in the quarter ended 30 September, reporting record results on…

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Retail Shares

How did ASX retail shares perform in the latest quarter?

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian retail sector showed some momentum coming into the last quarter. Here's a closer look at how 3 top…

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Healthcare Shares

How did ASX cannabis shares perform last quarter? 

| Kate O'Brien

The market for cannabis-based products has continued to grow in 2020 despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how…

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Temple & Webster share price on watch as sales surge 74%

| Kate O'Brien

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX: TPW) share price is on watch today after the online retailer delivered record…

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ASX Stock of the Day: Pointsbet share price surges 77% on NBC deal

| Kate O'Brien

The Pointsbet Holdings share price has surged 75% today after the company announced a five year exclusive contract with NBCUniversal.

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Australian Finance Group share price down 4% despite strong results

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd share price has dropped 4% despite the mortgage group reporting a 15.3% increase in profits…

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Ardent Leisure share price falls as Dreamworld owner reports $136 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Ardent Leisure share price has dropped this morning after the theme park operator revealed a $136 million loss in…

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Air New Zealand reports first loss in 18 years as pandemic bites

| Kate O'Brien

The Air New Zealand Limited share price is on watch this morning after the airline reported a loss in its…

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City Chic share price on watch after FY20 results

| Kate O'Brien

The City Chic share price is on watch after the womenswear retailer revealed strong revenue growth in its full year…

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Japara Healthcare shares sink on $292 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Japara Healthcare Ltd share price has fallen 4% today after the aged care provider revealed a $292 million loss.

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Lovisa share price falls as fashion retailer reports sharp drop in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) shares have fallen more than 3% today after the retailer released its full year results.

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ASX stock of the day: NZME share price rockets 41% higher as profits jump more than 200%

| Kate O'Brien

The NZME Limited share price has rocketed 41% higher after the media company revealed a 217% increase in profits.

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Bingo Industries share price surges on 196% boost in profit

| Kate O'Brien

The Bingo Industries Limited share price has leapt more than 12% after the waste management company revealed a 196% increase…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

What are dividend shares and how do you find them?

| Kate O'Brien

Dividends are one of the great benefits of holding shares, providing shareholders with passive income. So where to find them?

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Here are the highlights of this ASX reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

This reporting season has been all about the ASX retail shares. We take a closer look at some of the…

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Opthea share price bounces with Nasdaq listing on the cards

| Kate O'Brien

The Opthea Ltd share price bounced up then crashed this morning after the vision company announced plans for a listing…

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Cynata Therapeutics share price jumps 14% on COVID-19 trial

| Kate O'Brien

The Cynata Therapeutics Ltd share price leapt 14% this morning as patient enrolment begins on the company’s COVID-19 trial.

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Senex share price edges higher after delivering top end of guidance

| Kate O'Brien

The Senex share price is this morning edging higher after the ocompany reported production and EBITDA growth at the top…

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AMP executives resign over sexual harassment scandal

| Kate O'Brien

The AMP share price has lifted slightly this morning, following the resignation of 3 senior executives over an alleged sexual…

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Last week's worst performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market ended last week slightly lower. We take a look at some of the worst performing ASX…

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These ASX shares were top performers last week

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian share market ended last week slightly lower as reporting season began to draw to a close. The S&P/ASX…

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Infigen Energy share price flat after profits fall 92% in destabilised energy markets

| Kate O'Brien

The Infigen Energy share price is trading flat today despite the utilities company announcing a 92% decrease in profits.

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Star Entertainment share price rises 6% as profits fall due to shutdowns

| Kate O'Brien

The Star Entertainment share price is up 6% in early trade after the casino operator revealed its full year results.

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Orora share price on watch as COVID-19 takes toll on results

| Kate O'Brien

The Orora share price is on watch this morning after the packaging provider delivered increased revenue but decreased profits.

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Data#3 share price lifts on record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Data#3 Limited share price has moved modestly higher today after the technology company reported a record result for FY20

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Afterpay share price hits new, all time high

| Kate O'Brien

The Afterpay share price has hit a new, all time high of $76.98. This comes ahead of the company reporting…

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Mineral Resources share price declines despite record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Mineral Resources share price has fallen this morning despite the mining services company revealing its best full year result…

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