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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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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX mining share explode 60% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at why this rare earths explorer had such a stellar day.

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Resources Shares

Here's the forecast for popular ASX 200 mining shares from UBS

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for some leading ASX 200 miners.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX rare earths stock just rocket 107%?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this rare earths share is surging.

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Healthcare Shares

Why has ASX 200 healthcare stock Imugene leapt 15% in a month?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's been going on with this biotechnology company lately.

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Share Market News

Why have A2 Milk shares come off the boil again?

| Monica O'Shea

What's been happening with the infant milk company lately?

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Dividend Investing

How much I would need to invest in NAB shares to earn $150 a month in passive income?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check NAB's credentials as an ASX dividend share.

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Energy Shares

Why did this ASX oil and gas share just explode 50%?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at this relatively new ASX energy share.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price tumbling 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

What's with Block today?

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Travel Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords travel share surging 10% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX All Ords travel share is bucking the trend today.

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Dividend Investing

How much would you need to invest in Coles shares to generate a $100 monthly passive income?

| Monica O'Shea

Coles has lifted its dividend every year since the onset of COVID-19.

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Share Market News

It's official, the ASX 200 big four banks are the world's most capitalised. Should you buy?

| Monica O'Shea

We check how Australia's big four stack up and what the experts see ahead.

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Technology Shares

Why did the Brainchip share price crash 36% in the first quarter of 2023?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look here.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares leaping ahead today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's happening with lithium shares to start the trading week.

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX rare earths share just explode 100% before entering a trading halt?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look.

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Materials Shares

Here's how much I would need to invest in Fortescue shares to generate a $150 monthly income

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the investment required to generate a monthly income from Fortescue shares

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Share Gainers

Invest in this 6% yielding ASX 300 dividend stock for passive income

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check the credentials of this dividend share.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price just tumble 5%?

| Monica O'Shea

What's with Pilbara today?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Sayona Mining share price tumble 13% in March?

| Monica O'Shea

What weighed on Sayona shares in March?

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Energy Shares

Here's Citi's forecast for the Woodside share price

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the broker's outlook on the Woodside share price.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Elanor Investors share price surges 17% on $3.4 billion Challenger funds deal

| Monica O'Shea

What are the details of this real estate funds management deal?

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Materials Shares

Here's a top ASX lithium stock pick from a 'commodity bear'

| Monica O'Shea

Which lithium company is it?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare share is rocketing 67% on a US hospital deal

| Monica O'Shea

Here are the details of the company's new hospital contract.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share is exploding 270% today on a 'significant' discovery

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX mining stock is having a wonderful day.

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Retail Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is down 80% in a year, and one billionaire is buying up big

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this retail share attracting interest from a billionaire investor?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price soaring 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look.

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Dividend Investing

The record interim CSL dividend is being paid today. How much is it?

| Monica O'Shea

Here are the details of the biotech giant's dividend.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price lag the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what may have been behind a lacklustre day for Rio shares.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares having such a miserable week?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the slump in ASX lithium shares lately.

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Bank Shares

Could ANZ shares cash in on the recent international bank collapses?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the ANZ share price.

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Healthcare Shares

Top broker says buy CSL stock while trading on 'cheapest multiple in a long time'

| Monica O'Shea

Could the CSL share price go higher?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just rocketed 60%

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this lithium share soaring today?

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Bank Shares

The bigger Bendigo Bank dividend is being paid today. Here's the latest

| Monica O'Shea

Get ready, Bendigo Bank dividends are due today

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price have such a top run today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what may behind the Big Australian's good day on the market.

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Financial Shares

Insurance companies are raking it in, so should you buy ASX 200 shares like IAG right now?

| Monica O'Shea

It was a good year for insurance industry profit so is it a good time to buy insurance shares?

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Share Gainers

Which ASX gold stock just leapt 9% on a 'stunning drill result'?

| Monica O'Shea

This gold share is in the green today.

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Materials Shares

Guess which 2 ASX rare earths shares just rocketed over 25% (Hint: not Lynas!)

| Monica O'Shea

These two rare earths explorers are surging today.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is surging 10% on a 'very significant' find

| Monica O'Shea

This relatively new ASX lithium share presented drilling results to the market.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 bank stocks: 'No different' or 'extremely strong'?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be ahead for Australian banks.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares worst of the ASX 200 banks following UBS downgrade

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why shares in the regional bank struggled today.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares rocketing over 18% on big news

| Monica O'Shea

What's with these three explorers today?

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