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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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Dividend Investing

Almost ready to retire? How I'd find the best ASX dividend shares to buy now

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Here's how I would start building a passive retirement income.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 defied today's downturn to outperform all its peers. Hint: it's in the business of coal.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 1,000 shares of this ASX 200 stock for $800 in monthly passive income

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Here's how I would aim for $800 a month in dividends by buying just one stock.

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Energy Shares

Why is Clough's collapse wreaking havoc on the Beach Energy share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The collapse of a 100-year-old builder seems to have dragged the ASX 200 energy stock 10% lower.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price jumps amid Twiggy's $4b renewables takeover

| Brooke Cooper

Twiggy now boasts Australia's largest renewable energy investor, operator, and developer.

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Investing Strategies

With $5,000 to invest, I'd aim to make a 1,000% return from ASX shares

| Brooke Cooper

It's been done before and will likely be done again.

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Bank Shares

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

| Brooke Cooper

Have CBA's dividends really boosted its stock's 10-year return to 130%?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Which stocks pushed through today's carnage to post the ASX 200's biggest gains?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Bellevue Gold share price on ice today?

| Brooke Cooper

The gold developer is raising $70 million ahead of its namesake project's first production.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price takes off despite ACCC warning

| Brooke Cooper

The watchdog has its eye on Aussie airlines as domestic airfares soar.

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Bank Shares

'I want to explain': Why did the Bank of Queensland share price pop then drop on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Recently ousted CEO George Frazis was aware of the board's desire for a leadership overhaul, said the bank's chair.

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Investing Strategies

I'd aim for a million by buying just a few ASX shares

| Brooke Cooper

It's the same strategy as legendary investor Warren Buffett after all.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 directors buying and selling their company shares in the past week

| Brooke Cooper

Have these insiders taken advantage of major movements in their companies' share prices?

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Resources Shares

Up 30% in a month, is it time to cash in some chips on Fortescue shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Can the iron ore stock go even higher? Lert's take a look.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own Monday's best performing ASX 200 stock?

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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Mesoblast share price boomed 25% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why the ASX All Ords favourite has been having a blast?

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price set to take off in December?

| Brooke Cooper

The future looks bright for this ASX 200 healthcare giant.

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Financial Shares

Why did the AMP share price surge 8% in November?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock hit numerous 52-week highs last month.

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Capital Raising

Arafura share price sinks 12% as Gina buys up big

| Brooke Cooper

The Northern Territory rare earths developer has come out of its trading halt this morning.

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Value Investing

With almost no savings at 30, I'd use the Warren Buffett method to try to get rich!

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Here's how I would aim to turn a manageable monthly investment into a small fortune.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Brooke Cooper

Have BHP's dividends really bumped its stock's 10-year-return beyond 100%?

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Technology Shares

Why did the BrainChip share price smash the ASX 200 in November?

| Brooke Cooper

The tech stock returned 13% last month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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Gold shares reined supreme on Friday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

3 ASX shares soaring on takeover bids today

| Brooke Cooper

Suitors appear to have seen something special in these ASX companies.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price take a flogging in November?

| Brooke Cooper

The travel stock underperformed by 10% last month.

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Travel Shares

Should you buy yourself Webjet shares for Christmas?

| Brooke Cooper

One expert tips the stock to gain another 10%.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Arafura Rare Earths share price on hold today?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's preparing to drop news of a "material" capital raise.

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Share Market News

5 ASX shares you probably didn't know pay dividends

| Brooke Cooper

One under-the-radar dividend payer offers a near-10% yield right now.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Woolworths share price have such a ripper November?

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket stock outperformed its sector despite disappointing sales data.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Are you invested in today's top performing ASX 200 stock?

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price have such a lousy November?

| Brooke Cooper

The company hit a 52-week high early last month before tumbling.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price tumble in November while the ASX 200 gained 6%?

| Brooke Cooper

Despite a brilliant October, the ANZ share price crashed in November.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Westpac share price lag the ASX 200 in November?

| Brooke Cooper

The banking giant struggled last month after releasing its full-year earnings.

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Resources Shares

Up 260% in 2022, could the Whitehaven share price double again?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the coal stock really trade at $20 in the future?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price falls as the ASX 200 giant targets 4% annual growth

| Brooke Cooper

Its Sangomar and Scarborough developments are expected to drive its growth.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP's bargain? Expert thinks its ASX 200 takeover target could be worth 40% more

| Brooke Cooper

Oz Minerals could have theoretically fielded bids of $40, expert says.

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Materials Shares

BHP beat you to Oz Minerals? Buy this ASX 200 copper share instead: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

The copper stock could be trading at half of its fair value.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Is this top performing lithium stock in your portfolio?

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Resources Shares

Move over Pilbara! Fundie tips ASX 200 lithium stock with an 'enormous expansion opportunity' a buy

| Brooke Cooper

The expert dubbed this stock the best M&A trader of the decade.

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Energy Shares

How did the AGL share price outperform the ASX 200 by 11% in November?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a dramatic month for the ASX 200 staple.

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