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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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Earnings Results

Worley share price surges as FY22 revenue reaches $9.7b

| Brooke Cooper

The energy engineering giant saw its revenue rise in FY22, and it expects the metric to continue growing.

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Earnings Results

Domino's Pizza share price in focus as full-year sales near $4b

| Brooke Cooper

Domino's released its full year earnings and news of a major acquisition today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares defied the downturn to outperform all others on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Chalice Mining share price dived 13% in the past week?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 miner has had a rough trot on the market.

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Materials Shares

Why is Lake Resources underperforming other ASX 200 lithium shares right now?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 lithium stock is underperforming both the market and some of its peers today.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? $31b of the bank's home loans face increasing climate risks

| Brooke Cooper

Nearly 100,000 houses mortgaged by the bank are already at risk of cyclones, floods, and fires.

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Healthcare Shares

Ansell share price surges 10% as full-year revenue comes in at US$1.9b

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare giant's earnings have impressed experts.

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Earnings Results

Nanosonics share price lifts despite FY22 profit tumbling 57%

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare stock is trading in the green following the release of its full-year earnings.

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Earnings Results

Boral share price falls as underlying FY22 profit slumps 26%

| Brooke Cooper

Higher energy and cartage prices, as well as rainfall and COVID-a9 shutdowns, hampered the company's bottom line.

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Earnings Results

Ansell share price in focus as FY22 profit tumbles 36%

| Brooke Cooper

The company's earnings per share came in within guidance.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied the market's downturn on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

The NAB share price is trading on a 4.6% dividend yield right now. How does this compare to other banks?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how NAB's dividend yield stacks up against those of its ASX 200 banking peers.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend today

| Brooke Cooper

These shares are underperforming today. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

APA share price slips on CEO resignation and earnings preview

| Brooke Cooper

The company's CEO will step down as its plan to enter the US via acquisition is dumped.

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Materials Shares

Anson Resources share price surges 17% on lithium news

| Brooke Cooper

The Paradox Project's reported lithium resource has increased 324%.

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Earnings Results

Adairs share price sinks 4% despite record full-year sales

| Brooke Cooper

The retailer's share price is slipping on the release of its financial year 2022 earnings.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide share price slumps 3% on 'year of significant operational challenges'

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 company's sales lifted 17% last financial year.

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Materials Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals share price a buy prior to the miner's earnings release tomorrow?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what these experts are tipping for the ASX 200 lithium stock.

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Broker Notes

Is the Wesfarmers share price in the buy zone ahead of next week's earnings result?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the retail-focused conglomerate boast a 20% upside?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all their peers on Friday.

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Energy Shares

APA share price falls as payroll errors leave $32m dint

| Brooke Cooper

The company will recognise a $32 million provision in its financial year 2022 earnings.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear share price takes off despite guidance miss

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare giant's stock is surging despite its apparent guidance miss.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest AGL dividend

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 energy giant has posted its lowest regular dividend since listing.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Newcrest dividend

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 gold and copper producer has halved its final dividend year-on-year.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares set to soar if we manage to avoid a recession: experts

| Brooke Cooper

Could lithium and building supplies stocks be set to gain if recession fears fade?

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Earnings Results

Cochlear share price in focus as sales revenue surges to record $1.6b

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 healthcare giant also revealed a $1.45 final dividend.

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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 Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares having such a top run on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

These coal stocks are defying the market's downturn today.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank share price dips despite dividend boost

| Brooke Cooper

The healthcare insurer will pay its biggest final dividend since 2019.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Considering Woolworths shares? Here's why this key exec just jumped ship for Amazon

| Brooke Cooper

A top executive plans to leave the company next year.

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Earnings Results

Amcor share price slides despite 'another outstanding year' of earnings

| Brooke Cooper

The company also announced its plan to sell its three Russian factories.

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Earnings Results

Origin share price tumbles 6% on $1.4 billion loss

| Brooke Cooper

The energy producer and retailer released its FY22 results this morning.

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Earnings Results

Transurban share price slumps despite revenue lifting to $3.4b

| Brooke Cooper

The company upped its final dividend by 12% and tips its full-year payouts to grow by 29% in FY23.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a great day on the market for these ASX 200 shares.

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Dividend Investing

How much have Medibank shares paid in dividends over the past 5 years?

| Brooke Cooper

Have Medibank shares really offered a 51% return on investment over the last five years?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price leaps 8% on revised takeover bid from Atlassian founder

| Brooke Cooper

The new bid values the renewable energy company at more than $346 million.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price limping lower on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a rough day for ASX 200 lithium shares, and Liontown is no exception.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Wesfarmers share price smashing the ASX 200 today?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for ASX 200 consumer discretionary shares.

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Earnings Results

Vicinity Centres share price slides despite $1.2b FY22 profit

| Brooke Cooper

The market is bidding down the REIT's stock despite its seemingly strong full year earnings.

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Earnings Results

Domain share price plummets 9% as expenses grow

| Brooke Cooper

Domain's revenue rose 23% in financial year 2022 while its expenses lifted 24%.

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