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Brooke Cooper

Brooke has been a Motley Fool contributor since early 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Communication with specialisations in journalism and international studies from Charles Sturt University. Brooke aims to inform and excite Aussies keen to grow their wealth by investing in ASX companies. When not writing or researching, you'll likely find Brooke gallivanting around South East Queensland.

Recent Articles

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Earnings Results

Ramsay share price jumps on 22% profit boost 

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Its earnings more than doubled last quarter as COVID impacts abated.

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Dividend Investing

I'd drip-feed $500 a month into ASX dividend shares to try for a million

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Here's how I'd make a little patience go a long way on the Aussie stock market.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 mining shares getting totally hammered on results announcements

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Guess which gold mining stock is down 9% right now.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $1,000 of South32 shares in 2015? Here's how much passive income you've made

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Have South32's dividends really bolstered the stock's life-time returns to over 150%?

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price tumbles despite losses narrowing

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Outwardly strong earnings weren't enough to impress this top broker.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price surges 14% despite lower takeover bid

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The consortium has dropped its bid for the ASX 200 company to $8.90 per share.

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Earnings Results

Flight Centre share price on watch as revenue triples, reaching $1b

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The travel giant appears to be making the most of the industry's recovery.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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This ASX 200 stock outperformed all others on whopping first half earnings.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 stocks falling hard on results announcements

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Guess which ASX 200 energy giant is suffering despite tripling its full-year profit.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 consumer shares tumbling lower on earnings updates

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Let's dive into what appears to be disappointing the market today.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 shares making big gains on results announcements

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Guess which ASX 300 bank share just posted a 300% jump in profits.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles share price lifts on 'impressive' earnings beat

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The supermarket giant posted a 17% jump in profits for the first half.

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Earnings Results

Coles share price in focus as dividend lifted and new CEO announced

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The supermarket operator posted a surge in profits despite soaring inflation and severe weather.

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $5,000 of Westpac shares 5 years ago? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

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Have Westpac's dividends helped a five-year investor break even?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Brokers upgrades boosted this ASX 200 share into today's top spot.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech share Weebit Nano has surged 90% in 2023. What's going on?

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Could this be Weebit Nano's year?

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Earnings Results

NIB share price tumbles 10% despite higher profit and bolstered dividend

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The insurance giant's first-half earnings appear to have disappointed the market.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords share is rocketing 5% after sales tripled

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The travel distribution company brought in $12 billion of total transaction value last half.

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Earnings Results

Ampol share price jumps on record dividend

| Brooke Cooper

The fuel giant's dividends for 2022 come to $2.75 per share.

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Earnings Results

BlueScope Steel share price plummets 10% on $1b profit hit

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Softening steel prices have taken their toll on BlueScope's earnings.

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Dividend Investing

8 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend this week

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Aspiring income investors better get in quick if they want a piece of these upcoming dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Guess which insurance giant outperformed all other ASX 200 stocks today.

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Financial Shares

Are AMP shares finally cheap enough to buy following Thursday's 13% crash?

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A return to dividend hasn't convinced this top broker.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Sayona Mining share price crashed 20% in 2 weeks?

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Exciting news released today hasn't managed to bolster the struggling lithium stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mineral Resources share price slumps despite major Norwest takeover milestone

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Let's take a closer look at what's unfolded.

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Earnings Results

Baby Bunting share price plunges as profits tumble 67%

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The market has spat the dummy on Baby Bunting's half year earnings.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $1,000 of Suncorp shares 10 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've received

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Have Suncorp's dividends really bolstered the stock's 10-year return to over 70%?

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Dividend Investing

Passive income watch: 3 ASX 200 shares that slashed their dividends this week

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Guess which mining giant cut its interim offering by a whopping 50%.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Which ASX 200 share gained the most on the back of earnings today?

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Share Fallers

What's going so wrong for ASX coal shares today?

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ASX coal icons have updated the market on the NSW's price cap policy.

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Earnings Results

New Hope share price tumbles 6% despite surge in earnings

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The coal producer expects to post $1 billion of first half earnings.

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Earnings Results

Bapcor share price surges 5% on record half

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The ASX 200 automotive favourite posted $1 billion of revenue for the first half.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 200 shares soaring over 9% on strong results

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Do you own these ASX 200 earnings winners?

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the monster Whitehaven dividend

| Brooke Cooper

The coal producer revealed a record interim dividend this morning, and there's still time to get on board.

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Earnings Results

South32 share price recovers as earnings tumble 44%

| Brooke Cooper

Falling commodities dinted the company's earnings, but it still bolstered its buyback by US$50m.

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Dividend Investing

Why is the IAG share price sliding lower on Thursday?

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New investors have missed the boat on the company's upcoming dividend.

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Earnings Results

Origin Energy share price drops on underlying profit tumbling 83%

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Origin posted earnings and updated the market on its ongoing takeover this morning.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Guess which embattled ASX 200 stock just posted today's biggest gain.

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Investing Strategies

I'd invest $250 a month in ASX shares to target a $34k second income

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Here's how dollar-cost averaging could help me build a notable portfolio with just $250 a month.

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Financial Shares

The Magellan share price is surging 7%. Is it time to buy back in?

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Could the future be brighter for this embattled fund management stock?

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