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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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Althea share price on watch following online cannabis sales launch

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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These were the 5 worst performing ASX shares last week

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As we welcomed in a new finanacial year, the ASX 200 rose 2.6%. But these 5 shares were not invited…

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Lovisa share price up 5% as retailer provides business update

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The Lovisa share price is up after re-opening their stores and reporting a surge in online sales during the fourth…

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Add these 3 ASX medical technology companies to your watch list

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The global medical technology industry is worth some US$430 billion. These 3 ASX medical technology companies have promising futures.

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ASX fashion retailers bounce back

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Some ASX fashion retailers have seen their online sales and share prices surge. Here are 2 showing a strong COVID-recovering.

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What's next for WAAAX shares?

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WAAAX shares have experience mixed recoveries from the March downturn. Some have seen massive gains, others moderate improvements.

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These ASX 200 shares were the worst performers of FY20

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The S&P/ASX 200 fell 11% in FY20, its worst fiscal year since 2012. But some ASX shares have fallen much…

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Star Entertainment Group shares lift with news of reopenings

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The Star Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SGR) share price has lifted marginally today with an update on the reopening of…

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ASX stock of the day: Avita Therapeutics share price climbs 8.4% as company redomiciles

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After redomiciling to the United States yesterday, the Avita Therapeutics Inc (ASX: AVH) share price is up 8.4% today.

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Searching for decent dividends? These 4 ASX shares are paying 6% or more

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Despite many companies cutting or deferring dividends due to the coronavirus, there are still many ASX dividend shares to be…

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The top 10 performing ASX shares over the past year

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Over the past year the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is down nearly 13%. But some ASX shares have bucked the trend…

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ASX stock of the day: Smartpay share price jumps 18% on FY20 results

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The Smartpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) share price is up 18% today after the EFTPOS provider released its FY20 results.

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These ASX retail shares are lockdown winners

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Australian retail spending rebounded in May, rising a record 16.3%. We take a look at how ASX retail shares are…

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ASX Stock of the Day: Austal share price surges 9% on US Government agreement

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The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has surged 10% today after the shipbuilder announced a US$50 million agreement with…

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Oz Minerals share price edges higher on acquisition news

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The Oz Minerals Limited share price is on watch today after the company announced plans to acquire Cassini Resources Ltd.

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ASX supermarket shares on the radar

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Blue chip Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) are on many investors’ radars right now.

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Althea share price lifts as cannabis market growth predicted

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The Althea share price is on the rise today following the announcement its subsidiary has entered a cannabis beverage production…

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Tyro Payments share price slumps despite strong transaction volumes

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The Tyro Payments Ltd share price is on watch today after the payment solutions company released its latest transaction volumes.

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These 5 ASX shares saw the biggest losses last week

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) returned to its recent strong form last week, gaining 1.6%. Here are 5 ASX…

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These 5 ASX shares were last week's top performers

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gained 1.6% last week, returning to its recent strong form. Here are the 5…

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What's next for these 4 ASX travel shares?

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Travel remains largely off the cards, impacting ASX travel shares which have seen mixed recoveries since the March market meltdown.…

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ASX stock of the day: Nick Scali share price leaps 21% on sales numbers

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The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price leapt 21% this morning following stronger than expected sales.

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Looking to buy ASX technology shares? Here are 4 to consider

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ASX technology shares have staged a strong comeback from the March market correction. S&P/ASX All Technology Index up 80% from…

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Pushpay share price jumps nearly 10% on updated guidance

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The Pushpay share price is up almost 10% today after the payment system provider released upgraded guidance at its annual…

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ASX stock of the day: The AFG share price surged 16% after merger clearance

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Following the ACCC granting clearance for the Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) merger with Connective, the AFG share price…

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Splitit share price rockets 33% on new Mastercard deal

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The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is on the rise today after the buy-now-pay-later provider announced a partnership with…

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ASX stock of the day: LiveTiles share price surges 15% following shareholder letter

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The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price is up 15% today after the founders issued a letter to shareholders. Here's…

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ASX cannabis shares see mixed recovery

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We take a look at the recovery of ASX cannabis shares through the likes of Althea Group Holdings after the…

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Clinuvel share price jumps as investors favour healthcare

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Clinuvel’s work with its product, Scenesse is showing great results. Could this be why the Clinuvel share price has jumped?

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These 5 ASX shares were last week's worst performers

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The post-COVID-19 rally came to a halt last week as the Australian share market fell. Here's a closer look at…

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These 5 ASX shares were last week's best performers

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Last Friday it felt like the post coronavirus rally came to a halt, but these companies were among the best…

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All Technology Index sees stunning comeback

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The S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) launched at the end of February this year, right before the March market…

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These 5 ASX 200 shares were last week's biggest winners

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The share market was positive last week with the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) up 5.3%. We take a look at…

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