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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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Share Market News

Is this why a certain ASX 200 director keeps buying up big on their company's shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the company's move into the electric vehicle space have enticed this insider to buy big in its stock?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 coal share is leaping higher on a possible takeover

| Brooke Cooper

Why is this ASX 200 coal favourite seemingly contemplating a multi-billion dollar merger?

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Materials Shares

Queensland Pacific Metals share price soars 18% on General Motors deal

| Brooke Cooper

The All Ords company has shaken on a multi-year offtake agreement with the automotive giant.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's see what some experts are saying.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Fortescue shares at the start of 2022, here's how much I'd have now

| Brooke Cooper

Would an investment in the iron ore giant earlier this year have posted a return yet?

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Materials Shares

Despite recent volatility, Core Lithium shares delivered a 16% gain in Q1. Here's how

| Brooke Cooper

There was plenty of news from the ASX 200 lithium developer last quarter.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on the index today.

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Share Fallers

This embattled ASX All Ords mining share is gearing up to be a FY23 winner: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

The company's earnings are expected to triple in FY23.

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Energy Shares

Why has the Whitehaven share price already dived 7% so far this week?

| Brooke Cooper

It's shaping up to be a week worth forgetting for Whitehaven Coal.

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Energy Shares

The AGL share price plummeted 17% in the first quarter. What now?

| Brooke Cooper

The 185-year-old company could be about to embark on some remarkable changes.

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Broker Notes

Are ANZ shares an ASX 200 dividend buy right now?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the big bank stock really offer 21% upside and growing dividends?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's rout to close in the green.

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Broker Notes

Can the Macquarie share price crack the $200 mark again?

| Brooke Cooper

Do brokers think Macquarie shares will reach $200 apiece any time soon?

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Materials Shares

Expert tips this ASX 200 mining company to grow earnings by 80% in the next 2 years

| Brooke Cooper

The future could be even brighter for this top performing ASX 200 stock.

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Materials Shares

Fortescue share price shrugs off ASX 200 rout to leap higher on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant is leading the market on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX 300 company just upped its earnings guidance. Could it be in for a takeover bid?

| Brooke Cooper

The rumoured acquisition target has upped its top end FY23 guidance by 17%.

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Share Gainers

In a sea of red, these ASX All Ords shares are leaping higher on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these All Ords stocks.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords director just bought $1.6m of their company's shares

| Brooke Cooper

This company chair now boasts a 23% stake in the company.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Despite the recent market rout, Wesfarmers shares actually delivered in Q1. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 retail-focused favourite posted a gain for the three months ended 30 September.

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Healthcare Shares

Is ASX 300 healthcare company Incannex profitable?

| Brooke Cooper

Is the pharmaceutical company operating with a green balance sheet? Let's take a look.

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Energy Shares

There were big winners and losers among ASX hydrogen shares in Q1. Here's the lowdown

| Brooke Cooper

It was a mixed bag for hydrogen shares last quarter. Here are the details.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to end the week on a high note.

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Share Market News

Why is the AGL share price taking a battering on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company appears to be going head-to-head with Cannon-Brookes once more.

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Materials Shares

Down 25% in a month, what's in store for the Core Lithium share price in October?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Core Lithium share price really offer 48% upside?

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Bank Shares

If you'd bought $2,000 of NAB shares at the end of FY22, here's how much you'd have now

| Brooke Cooper

The NAB share price outperformed over the three months ended 30 September.

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Materials Shares

Charging up: Here are the 3 top performing ASX lithium shares of Q1

| Brooke Cooper

The stellar run continues for many ASX lithium stocks.

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Materials Shares

The Lake Resources share price was never far from the headlines in Q1, but has it paid off?

| Brooke Cooper

Short attacks, project disputes, and lithium demand, oh my.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could the Coles share price be in for a better month in October?

| Brooke Cooper

Does the future look brighter for the ASX 200 supermarket operator?

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Technology Shares

Why did the Novonix share price crash 27% in September?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what weighed on the Novonix share price last month?

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

Although the ASX 200 Index is shaky on Thursday, three companies are posting new records.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price best-value buy of the ASX 200 big four banks right now: expert

| Brooke Cooper

The smallest of the big four banks might just represent the best buy.

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Sayona Mining shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 lithium newbie has had a great year so far.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares topped the lot on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why is ASIC suing these 2 ASX All Ordinaries companies?

| Brooke Cooper

Two ASX All Ords favourites are facing the regulator's wrath.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share with a massive dividend yield and 'huge amounts of free cash': experts

| Brooke Cooper

This stock trades with a 21% dividend yield right now, but how long can that last?

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Broker Notes

Flight Centre shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could Flight Centre shares really offer a 30% upside?

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Materials Shares

If I'd invested $1,000 in Allkem shares at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Allkem share price offer even more upside right now?

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Energy Shares

Guess how much directors have been spending on AGL shares so far this week

| Brooke Cooper

There's been plenty of insider buying at AGL this week.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares led the way on Tuesday.

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