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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.

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Technology Shares

EML Payments share price lifts on confirmed takeover talks

| Brooke Cooper

The company was in acquisition discussions with two parties last month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Suncorp share price in focus amid $5b bank sale

| Brooke Cooper

The company plans to return most of the sale's net proceeds to shareholders.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These are your biggest gainers to end the week.

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52-Week Highs

Coles share price claims new 52-week high, could it still be a buy?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker believes the Coles share price could rise to $20.65.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares sidestepping the selling today

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ords stocks are defying today's sell-off to post notable gains.

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Materials Shares

Why are Lake Resources shares receiving the most attention on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

Lake Resources is the most traded ASX 200 share on Friday.

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Travel Shares

Clipped wings: Why ASX 200 travel shares are having trouble getting off the ground today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 travel giants have been caught up in today's downturn.

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Travel Shares

'Simply unparalleled': Rex share price defies downturn on FIFO acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Rex's stock has been removed from the freezer to fly high on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

Could FY23 be a good year for the CSL share price?

| Brooke Cooper

CSL could be one to watch this financial year.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price slips amid COVID's continuing toll  

| Brooke Cooper

The airline is facing major disruptions from the spread of COVID-19 as school holidays come to an end.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? The company's leaning into demand for this high-value metal

| Brooke Cooper

The company is spending US$188 million to increase its Canadian aluminium billets production facility.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Aurizon share price sinks despite 'transformative' acquisition win

| Brooke Cooper

The company now expects its $2.35 billion One Rail acquisition to be finalised by the end of the month.

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Cannabis Shares

Off and racing: Zelira shares fly 37% higher on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

The stock has gained a whopping 111% so far this week.

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Travel Shares

Own ASX travel shares? Here's the outlook for FY23

| Brooke Cooper

Travel stocks could finally return to the skies in FY23.

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Materials Shares

'Incorrect' and 'inaccurate': Lake Resources delivers response to shares short-seller

| Brooke Cooper

The company has issued a response to a scathing short-seller attack.

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BNPL shares

Penny-pincher: Where Sezzle shares could be heading from here

| Brooke Cooper

One broker has reportedly tipped the Sezzle share price could tumble to 1 cent.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

FY22 was a lousy period for ASX fintech shares. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

ASX fintech stocks struggled amid high inflation and interest rate hikes in FY22.

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Energy Shares

These were the 5 top performing ASX energy shares of FY22

| Brooke Cooper

Coal stocks topped the lot in FY22.

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BNPL shares

IOUpay share price jumps 17% on 'important milestones' for BNPL offering

| Brooke Cooper

The company could soon offer BNPL products consistent with Shariah principles and the practices of Islamic finance.

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Dividend Investing

How much have Wesfarmers shares paid in dividends over the last 5 years?

| Brooke Cooper

It's for good reason Wesfarmers is one of the market's favourite dividend stocks.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

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Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 supermarket shares lead as household spending jumps

| Brooke Cooper

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

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Share Market News

These were the best (and worst) performing ASX 200 sectors of FY22

| Brooke Cooper

FY22 was great for ASX 200 utility shares, but not so bright for their tech-focused peers.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price tumbling 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX lithium stock is among the most traded on the market today.

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Energy Shares

Own ASX 200 energy shares? Retailers could hit back on AEMO fees

| Brooke Cooper

Australian energy retailers reportedly considered going to battle against expected charges from the market operator.

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BNPL shares

Sezzle share price plunges 35% as Zip merger scrapped

| Brooke Cooper

Sezzle and Zip will no longer be joining forces.

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Broker Notes

Could the Mineral Resources share price unload another 41% of upside?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX 200 materials giant's stock really rebound to trade at $65?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Monday.

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Materials Shares

Why are these ASX 200 lithium shares tumbling today?

| Brooke Cooper

Its a rough day on the market for many ASX lithium stocks.

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Financial Shares

Down 19% in 2022. Is the Macquarie share price trading in the bargain bin?

| Brooke Cooper

Could Macquarie shares be in the buy zone?

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 mining shares glide lower as expert reduces commodity targets

| Brooke Cooper

The materials sector is the ASX 200's worst performer right now.

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BNPL shares

Down 6%, why Monday is not a fun day for the Zip share price

| Brooke Cooper

Is this dragging on the BNPL giant's stock today?

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Dividend Investing

How does the CBA dividend stack up against its ASX 200 peers?

| Brooke Cooper

The banking giant currently offers a notably smaller dividend yield than many of its peers.

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Dividend Investing

ANZ shares offer the best dividend yield of the big four in July

| Brooke Cooper

The smallest big four bank currently offers investors the best yield.

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Bank Shares

Why did the ANZ share price plunge 22% in FY22?

| Brooke Cooper

The ANZ share price suffered a major downturn towards the end of FY22.

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Bank Shares

Why did some ASX BNPL shares plummet more than 90% in FY22?

| Brooke Cooper

Last financial year saw the market turn on some BNPL favourites.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers on Friday.

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Communication Shares

Telstra share price in the red despite taking out green crown

| Brooke Cooper

The company has been recognised for its sustainability initiatives.

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