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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

Damstra share price soars 26% following 'breakthrough quarter'

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX tech company ended the quarter with $10.1 million in cash.

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Gold

Is the Evolution share price a buy after falling 40% this year?

| Brooke Cooper

Has the stock's tumble presented a buying opportunity?

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price having such a great start to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

Could Flight Centre's news be bolstering the Webjet share price today?

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Materials Shares

'Genuine scale': Why is the Dreadnaught share price surging 10% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The company has announced exciting findings at its Yin prospect.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Core Lithium share price surged 15% in a week?

| Brooke Cooper

Has forecasted demand for lithium boosted the Core Lithium share price?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price rockets 50% on confirmed takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar’s investment firm Skip Capital has partnered with Stonepeak to post an acquisition bid for Genex.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price in focus amid Atlassian co-founder's $300m takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The 23 cent per share takeover bid represents a 70% premium on Genex's previous close.

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Broker Notes

Up 8% this week, is the Boral share price on the comeback trail?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker has tipped a 46% upside for the stock.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

We run through the ASX 200's biggest gainers on Friday.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Union labels bank 'irresponsible' following major COVID change

| Brooke Cooper

The bank has dumped paid pandemic leave for staff.

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Dividend Investing

Is the Tabcorp share price really trading on a 13% dividend yield right now?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's outstanding dividend yield likely won't hold up for long.

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BNPL shares

Up 59% this week: Why is the Zip share price surging another 17% today?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good week for those invested in Zip shares.

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Earnings Results

Coronado share price tumbles 8% despite record quarterly revenue

| Brooke Cooper

The company posted US$1 billion of revenue for the June quarter despite falling sales and production.

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Materials Shares

Ioneer share price leaps 8% on Ford supply agreement

| Brooke Cooper

Another 34% of the Rhyolite Ridge Project's expected output has been snapped up.

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Broker Notes

UBS tips Qantas share price to surge 40%

| Brooke Cooper

The broker believes Qantas shares will launch more than 40% but warns the airline would underperform in the event of…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

We run down the biggest gainers on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

What's going wrong for the Fortescue share price on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant's stock is slipping amid reports of a Chinese 'ore cartel'.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares going great guns on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these stocks.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Hazer share price just crashed 17%

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving a tough day for the hydrogen producer. Here are the details.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price stumbles following near-$1b ATO settlement

| Brooke Cooper

Rio Tinto has found itself inside one of the largest tax settlements in Australian history.

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Earnings Results

Record-breaking: Santos share price slips despite 85% jump in half-year revenue

| Brooke Cooper

The company brought it a record first half revenue of around $3.8 billion over the six months ended June.

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Healthcare Shares

The Imugene share price has rocketed 77% in a month. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock has made a notable comeback after a disappointing few months' trade.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 stocks posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Pointsbet share price launched 7% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Wednesday has been a good one for the bookmaker's stock.

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Broker Notes

Why this fundie believes Woodside shares are still an 'attractive investment'

| Brooke Cooper

This expert disagrees with market consensus on the future of oil prices.

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52-Week Highs

Rocks and lasers: 2 ASX All Ords shares securing new multi-year highs on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

One tech stock and a coal share have launched to long-forgotten heights today.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price leaping 6% on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be behind the ASX tech stock's gains today?

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 lithium shares get busy amid dire supply call

| Brooke Cooper

A shortfall of battery materials could put the brakes on climate change action, according to Tesla insider.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price launching 5% higher today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 tech sector is surging on Wednesday and Novonix is along for the ride.

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Earnings Results

Atlas Arteria share price lifts as revenue spikes 19%

| Brooke Cooper

Today is shaping up to be a good day for the toll road operator's stock.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 stocks posted the biggest gains on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

What might ANZ's Suncorp deal mean for competition among ASX 200 banks?

| Brooke Cooper

The $4.9 billion transaction could have notable impacts on other ASX 200 banking shares.

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Energy Shares

These ASX 200 coal shares are smashing 10-year highs on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Read on to find out more.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price on such a tear today?

| Brooke Cooper

Oil prices might be bolstering the ASX 200 energy giant's stock on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

How to beat the market with 'boring' ASX shares: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Find out more.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price in focus as Mirvac wins control of $7.7 billion office fund

| Brooke Cooper

Mirvac's capital under management will lift by 76% on the win.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 stocks posted the biggest gains on Monday.

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Bank Shares

Why a Suncorp buyout could mean more green funding for Queensland

| Brooke Cooper

Billions of dollars of lending could be on the table for green and renewable energy projects in Queensland following the…

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold miner's value has plunged from $2b to under $700m. Could it be set for some major M&A action?

| Brooke Cooper

This gold mining giant could be about to experience a major shakeup.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Suncorp share price surges 6% as banking ditched in favour of insurance

| Brooke Cooper

Suncorp has agreed to sell its banking arm for close to $5 billion.

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