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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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Resources Shares

Lake Resources shares are among the most shorted on the ASX. Is this a red flag?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 lithium stock has been a short seller target since mid-2022. Is this why?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX All Ords share is leaping higher on a return to profit

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in this luxury retail stock.

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Materials Shares

Better buy: Core Lithium vs Pilbara Minerals shares

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why I prefer Pilbara Minerals shares over those of Core Lithium in 2023.

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Share Gainers

Transurban share price gains on earnings, dividend guidance boost

| Brooke Cooper

The market appears to have shaken off concerns over the departure of the company's long-term CEO.

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Earnings Results

Transurban share price in focus following record first half

| Brooke Cooper

The company also revealed its CEO will soon step down and announced a new major partnership.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which 'golden' ASX 200 share topped the lot on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Why top brokers say surge in CSL share price will continue

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX 200 giant really offer 12.9% MORE upside?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend this week

| Brooke Cooper

There are only a few days left to get a hold of these upcoming offerings.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ANZ share price slips amid $50m acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Will this real estate media and tech investment help bolster ANZ's position in the mortgage market?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price jumps as Oz Minerals acquisition clears major hurdle

| Brooke Cooper

Shareholders are expected to vote on the $9.6 billion deal shortly.

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Dividend Investing

If you stocked up on $5,000 of CBA shares 5 years ago, here's how much dividend income you've made

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a ripper five years for CBA investors...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 finished Friday's session just 1% lower than its all-time record high.

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Gold

Why is the Newcrest share price fizzling out on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be dragging on the ASX 200 gold miner's stock?

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium: An ASX 200 share to buy in February? 

| Brooke Cooper

The coming months look set to be big for the lithium developer.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing 10% or more today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own these ASX All Ords gainers?

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX lithium share just rocket 9%?

| Brooke Cooper

Does this tiny ASX lithium stock house one of the world's best graphite deposits?

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares being hammered hard on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day for mining giants following iron ore futures' overnight tumble.

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Bank Shares

Is Bank of Queensland gearing up for the next big ASX 200 bank merger?

| Brooke Cooper

Is history repeating between Bank of Queensland and Bendigo Bank?

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $1,000 of Whitehaven shares 10 years ago? If so, here's how much passive income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Have Whitehaven shares really returned 200% over the last decade?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech share took out today's top spot on the index.

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Value Investing

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and buying ASX shares on sale

| Brooke Cooper

It's hard to beat the sage advice of the world's most legendary investor.

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Materials Shares

Could vanadium spell the downfall of your ASX 200 lithium shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the next green battery metal to take the ASX by storm?

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Energy Shares

Up 37% in 12 months: Here's why this fundie still sees value in Woodside shares

| Brooke Cooper

The energy producer's earnings could continue to surprise the market.

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Capital Raising

Why is the DroneShield share price halted on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The tech stock is undergoing a capital raise, reportedly worth between $9 million and $11 million.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'm preparing now for a 2023 stock market correction

| Brooke Cooper

A little proactivity now could see me prepared to snap up quality stocks for cheap prices amid a downturn.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 travel stock bested the rest on Wednesday.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Some of the market's most iconic stocks are peaking at long-forgotten heights today.

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BNPL shares

If I buy $1,000 of Zip shares now, what could my returns be this year?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the worst be behind the Zip share price?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share dropped then popped on a 30% profit dive

| Brooke Cooper

The company has maintained its FY23 profit guidance despite the first half's tumble.

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Gold

Up 30% in 4 months! ASX 200 gold share Newcrest is still trading cheap: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Has Newcrest's 'golden run' only just begun?

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Dividend Investing

Invested $1,000 in the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) 5 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Has this popular ETF really returned close to 100% in just five years?

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Healthcare Shares

Is this share the ASX 200's best healthcare buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Could 2023 be Ansell's time to shine?

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Resources Shares

Fundie sells South32 to buy this other ASX 200 mining share. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these experts have doubled down on this alumina producer.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a good day to own these ASX 200 stocks.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? The iron ore giant just sank $21m into this copper stock

| Brooke Cooper

The company now boasts a 16% stake in a Canadian copper explorer.

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Value Investing

3 reasons I'd buy cheap ASX shares today and hold them until 2033

| Brooke Cooper

There are still plenty of bargains to be found on the Aussie bourse.

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Earnings Results

Novonix share price plummets 6% as losses continue

| Brooke Cooper

The company burned through US$18 million last quarter.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flight Centre share price frozen amid $211m 'luxury' acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Acquisitions, placements, and first-half earnings, oh my!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 lithium share outperformed the lot on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Sick of the grind? Here's how I'd aim to replace my wage with dividend income in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

I could be kicking back and enjoying retirement while still raking in an average salary by 2040.

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