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Brooke Cooper

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

Did you sink $11k into CBA shares in 2020? If so, here's how much passive income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have CBA shares really returned 72% in just three years?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock took out today's top spot.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks notching up new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own this ASX 200 trio.

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Retirement

How much super do I need to retire?

| Brooke Cooper

The average Australian doesn't have enough super to comfortably retire, according to ASFA data.

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How to invest

Just how often should you actually check your ASX share portfolio?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why I only check on my investments a few times a year.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

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

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How to invest

The 4 best investments Aussies in their 30s can make

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how you can make the pivotal decade work for you.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price soaring 18% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker has upped its expectations for the AI-focused tech share by 44%.

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How to invest

Can you use AI tools like ChatGPT to determine which ASX shares to buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why I'd avoid using the chatbot to make investing decisions.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $3k in BHP shares in 2020? Here's how much dividend income you've realised

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how much passive income the iron ore giant has provided since it rose from its COVID-19 low.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This tech stock topped the lot on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

3 reasons Sayona Mining shares could be 'a potentially profitable investment opportunity'

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium share could be a worthwhile buy, according to this expert.

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Dividend Investing

Global dividends jumped 12% in the first quarter of 2023. Are you getting your share?

| Brooke Cooper

International investors generally realised far greater dividend growth than their ASX counterparts last quarter.

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ETFs

Buying an S&P 500 ETF to diversify your ASX investments? You'll want to know this

| Brooke Cooper

Ten stocks are dominating one of Wall Street's most iconic indices, according to an expert.

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Retirement

If your super is under $500,000 and you want to retire, you'll want to read this

| Brooke Cooper

Australians are worried about their retirement funds, according to new research.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks defied the market's downturn on Wednesday to post notable gains.

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How to invest

How investing in ASX shares could help me live out my modern Australian dream

| Brooke Cooper

Australians are now more likely to aspire to be financially free than to own their own home.

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Retail Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is 'on track to deliver record sales', so why is it crashing 29%?

| Brooke Cooper

Young Australians appear to be slowing their discretionary spending amid tougher economic conditions.

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Dividend Investing

Turning a $10k ASX investment into a second income worth $8k a year!

| Brooke Cooper

It could take less effort than you might think.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining directors buying up their company shares

| Brooke Cooper

Insiders likely expect these stocks to provide returns for investors -- and themselves.

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Dividend Investing

Did you sink $8k into ANZ shares in 2020? If so, here's how much passive income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Has the bank stock really returned 82% in just three years?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own today's top performing ASX 200 share?

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks rocketing to never-before-seen heights today

| Brooke Cooper

Own these stocks? If so, your investment has never been worth more.

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Dividend Investing

Guess which ASX 200 tech share just hiked its dividend 10%

| Brooke Cooper

The company continued its 13-year-long streak of upping its interim dividend by 10%.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price drops as airline eyes record profit

| Brooke Cooper

The airline expects to post a profit of up to $2.48 billion and has bolstered its buyback by $100 million.

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Materials Shares

Up 125% in 2023, would I be mad to buy Liontown shares at today's prices?

| Brooke Cooper

Have would-be investors missed the Liontown boat?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock outperformed all others on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Monday blues: 3 ASX All Ordinaries shares crashing 10% or more today

| Brooke Cooper

Let's dive into the news weighing on these All Ords stocks.

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BNPL shares

Could Zip shares be a winner of more regulation in the BNPL sector?

| Brooke Cooper

Regulatory changes could bolster the BNPL provider's market share, an insider says.

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BNPL shares

Credit call: ASX BNPL shares slump as regulation arrives

| Brooke Cooper

BNPL providers will soon be regulated under the Credit Act.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyro share price plummets 18% as suitor abandons takeover talks

| Brooke Cooper

Private equity investor Potentia has pulled the plug on acquisition hopes.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $7,000 of Northern Star shares five years ago? Here's how much passive income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

The gold miner's stock has more than doubled since May 2018. But what about its dividends?

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Share Market News

If I invest $10,000 in Pilbara Minerals shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Brooke Cooper

Have the lithium stock's dividends already peaked?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

One ASX 200 tech share outperformed all others on Friday.

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Bank Shares

Neutralised? What it means for ANZ shares and their reinvested dividends

| Brooke Cooper

Here's all you need to know about the bank's dividend reinvestment plan and $327 million buyback.

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Capital Raising

This ASX All Ords share is surging 5% after securing $150 million

| Brooke Cooper

AUB has successfully completed a $150 million capital raise.

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Materials Shares

Own Liontown shares? Here's when the company expects to kick start dividends

| Brooke Cooper

Passive income is on the cards for those invested in the ASX 200 lithium stock, according to the company's chair.

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Materials Shares

Looking to buy an ASX 200 mining stock? Here are 3 reasons to consider South32 shares

| Brooke Cooper

This expert sees value in the stock right now.

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Travel Shares

Own Webjet shares? Here's what to look for in next week's full-year results

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 travel giant could be on track to beat its earnings guidance.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 stock soared 14% on an earnings release today.

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