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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

September was a shocker for the ASX 200, but how did the Woolworths share price stack up?

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket giant outperformed the market last month.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price trails the ASX 200 as data hack hits headlines

| Brooke Cooper

Telstra is in headlines after a small, historical hack came to light.

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Energy Shares

Government says Aussie coal exports will hit record levels. Here's which ASX 200 shares are cashing in

| Brooke Cooper

Australian coal exports are tipped to bring in $120 billion in financial year 2023.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price surging 7% on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes are on ASX 200 lithium stocks today.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares 'starting to look more attractive' in October?

| Brooke Cooper

Another expert has added their voice to the chorus of bulls.

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Energy Shares

Following a tumultuous month, what's next for AGL shares in October?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this impact the AGL share price in October? We take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

Coles shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why one broker is tipping the Coles share price to gain 22%.

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Opinions

Down 30% in 2022: Here's why I'm holding tight to my Vulcan Energy shares

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a tough year so far for Vulcan Energy shares, but I'm not giving up on them just yet.

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Energy Shares

Why did the AGL share price trail the ASX 200 in September?

| Brooke Cooper

The AGL share price tumbled 11% during the month.

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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 Friday to close the month on a high.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price best of the ASX 200 banks on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

The NAB share price is in the red this afternoon, but it's still leading its peers.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre share price has dumped 20% in September. What went wrong?

| Brooke Cooper

The travel stock has had a forgettable September. 

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Materials Shares

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

| Brooke Cooper

It's been an up and down year for the lithium favourite, but where does it sit right now?

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Communication Shares

Could Telstra shares be set to benefit from the Optus hack?

| Brooke Cooper

One expert believes Optus customers might turn to other telco providers in the aftermath of the data breach.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed amid a sea of green on Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 retailer Harvey Norman's boss calls mooted changes to dividend franking credits 'totally mad'

| Brooke Cooper

Billionaire Gerry Harvey has slammed suggestions to apply the proposed change to franking credits retrospectively.

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Dividend Investing

Has the Vanguard MSCI Index ETF (VGS) been growing its dividends?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at the exchange-traded fund's distributions since its inception.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares soundly beating the market on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks are outperforming the market's gains today.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 share a better buy than Fortescue right now?

| Brooke Cooper

There's another sustainable iron ore favourite housed on the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

Woolworths shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Woolworths share price offer 28% upside?

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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 Wednesday.

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Travel Shares

Could dividends be back on the cards for Flight Centre shares soon?

| Brooke Cooper

How much longer might investors have to wait?

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium share QX Resources soars 70% on ex-Lake Resources MD appointment

| Brooke Cooper

Steve Promnitz has taken the reins at the lithium and gold developer.

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Materials Shares

Are short sellers right about the Lake Resources share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the future be bleak for the Lake Resources share price?

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Energy Shares

Could this be pumping ASX 200 energy shares higher on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Accusations are swirling after two major pipelines supplying gas to Europesprung leaks overnight.

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Earnings Results

'We have the right team to deliver': What's going on with the Vulcan Energy share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Vulcan Energy share price is in the green amid the release of the company's annual report.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Looking to buy Lynas shares? Here's what rare earths are actually used for

| Brooke Cooper

Demand for rare earths is expected to take off over the coming decades.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price rebounds as energy stocks surge on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going on with the ASX 200 energy giant today.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing it out of the park on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX 200 coal favourites.

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Share Market News

Are Optus shares listed on the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's number two telco has been hitting headlines this week.

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Share Market News

Could the US be heading for a recession it 'has to have'?

| Brooke Cooper

The battle against inflation could drive the world's largest economy into recession.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares dodged today's carnage to come out on top.

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Share Fallers

Novonix share price dives again, down 19% in two weeks

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 tech stock tumbled to a new 52-week low today.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price tumbles to new 52-week low on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The travel agent's stock hit its lowest point since August 2021 earlier today.

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Share Market News

Not all ASX 200 shares are getting hammered today. Here are some winners

| Brooke Cooper

Some ASX 200 shares are gaining as much as 4% right now.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price sinking 7% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day on the market for ASX 200 materials stocks.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price cratering 9% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Core Lithium is among the ASX 200's worst performers today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can Wesfarmers shares 'ride out pressures on household budgets'?

| Brooke Cooper

Does the company have a secret weapon against rising inflation and interest rates?

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Broker Notes

Fortescue shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the future look brighter?

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