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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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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers shares take off as bargain hunting sees Kmart earnings add 110%

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Here's what these experts are saying about the ASX 200 giant's first half earnings.

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Earnings Results

Corporate Travel share price tumbles despite record earnings forecast

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Is the future bright for this ASX 200 travel stock?

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Resources Shares

4 ASX 200 lithium shares being targeted by short sellers

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Are lithium price pessimists behind the shorting of these market favourites?

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers share price in focus as revenue jumps 27%

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The company has boosted its interim dividend on the back of strong first half earnings.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Guess which ASX 200 stock rocketed on an earnings release today.

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Dividend Investing

5 steps to making $500 in monthly passive income in 2023

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Here's how I'd kick start an ASX dividend portfolio from scratch today.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the boosted CSL dividend

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The ASX 200 healthcare giant just posted a record interim dividend.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 5% on strong earnings updates

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Guess which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 9% despite slashing its dividend 66%.

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Earnings Results

Breville share price tumbles 4% as revenue growth slows

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The company has posted record sales, growing debt, and slowing revenue growth.

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Share Market News

Company directors are buying the dip on AGL shares. Should you?

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AGL insiders went on a buying spree earlier this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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The February earnings season really kicked it up a notch on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy stocks like Woodside having such a stellar start to the week?

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The price of oil took off last week amid reports Russia will cut production.

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Broker Notes

Can Coles shares deliver 8% upside AND tasty dividends in 2023?

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It could be a good year for those invested in the supermarket operator.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares to make an income I can live off?

| Brooke Cooper

It's possible! Here's how I'd aim to fund my lifestyle with dividends alone.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease share price tumbles 5% on $141 million loss

| Brooke Cooper

The group realised a $200 million provision on the back of UK government action.

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy share price gains as dividend doubled

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The company has doubled its dividend despite its profit tumbling last half.

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Earnings Results

Endeavour share price jumps as sales reach $6.5b

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Earnings of the company's hotel business more than doubled last half.

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Dividend Investing

If you invested $5,000 in NAB shares 5 years ago, here's how much dividend income you'd have pocketed

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Has this big four bank really returned a total of more than 30% in just five years?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share defied the market's downturn on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX All Ords shares will trade ex-dividend next week

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Interested in these upcoming dividends? You might want to get in quick.

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Broker Notes

Do Wesfarmers shares really offer 13% upside AND passive income?

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Is the Wesfarmers share price really on track to surpass $55?

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Share Gainers

Why has ASX 300 rare earths stock Arafura rocketed 40% in 2023?

| Brooke Cooper

The last six weeks have been good to those invested in the rare earths favourite.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share is surging 5% on a new US patent?

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The company has announced a "particularly important" intellectual property win.

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International Stock News

Boom! Why has Tesla stock rocketed 68% so far in 2023?

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It's already been a year to remember for the electric vehicle giant.

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $1,000 of IGO shares 10 years ago? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

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The mining giant has tripled investors' money in just 10 years.

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Share Market News

Cheap ASX shares: Is Zip worth the risk?

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We consider the prospects of the buy now, pay later player.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Guess which gold stock defied today's sell off to post the ASX 200's biggest gain.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 giant is aiming to grow its dividends by 39% in FY23

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Transurban Group is on the road to delivering a significant full-year dividend payout.

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 investors: A big bank stock that pays 5% dividend income

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Does Westpac's notable yield make it an ASX 200 dividend buy?

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Materials Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price tumbled 15% in under 2 weeks?

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It's been a rough few sessions for the ASX 200 lithium stock.

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Travel Shares

What's going on with the Qantas share price today?

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It's shaping up to be a good day for the ASX 200 travel giant.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 lithium share Sayona is heavily shorted. Should you steer clear?

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Is this why Sayona stock has caught the attention of short sellers?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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These ASX 200 shares outperformed on the back of earnings today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Should I buy Bank of Queensland shares today for the prospect of a Bendigo Bank merger?

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Morgan Stanley reportedly thinks the idea "makes sense".

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $300 a month in ASX shares to target a $2,000 monthly passive income

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Creating a winning portfolio of ASX dividend shares needn't be an unaffordable venture.

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Energy Shares

Up 30% in a year, can buying Woodside shares today still create long-term wealth?

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Here's what the future might hold for the ASX 200 energy giant.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in ASX 200 shares and get $1,500 each year without lifting a finger

| Brooke Cooper

Realising a whopping return from market giants might sound like a pipedream, but it can be done.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $1,000 of Bendigo Bank shares in 2013? Here's how much passive income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

The bank stock has underperformed over the last decade. Have the dividends been worth it?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to post the index's biggest gains.

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Dividend Investing

Does the Coles dividend forecast make it a great buy for income?

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We consider whether the supermarket giant's stock is a good prospect for passive income.

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