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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 Gainers

These 3 ASX All Ords shares are delivering double-digit gains on Friday

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These stocks have each surged more than 20% today.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares dragging on the market today?

| Brooke Cooper

Oil prices are likely dragging the ASX 200 energy sector down them them on Friday.

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Materials Shares

These ASX 200 mining shares are digging a deeper hole on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue are dragging on their sector today.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price tumble 22% in June?

| Brooke Cooper

A plethora of good news wasn't enough to save this lithium stock from the June sell-off event.

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BNPL shares

June was a terrible month for ASX BNPL shares. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Last month brought more suffering for ASX BNPL 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 in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares with enough pricing power to battle inflation: Expert

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An expert has tipped Transurban and Resmed shares as potential inflation safe havens.

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Energy Shares

How did ASX energy shares perform in June?

| Brooke Cooper

This month has seen some ASX energy giants gain while others tumbled.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here's how the company is 'canning' carbon emissions

| Brooke Cooper

Let's have a CANdid look at what Rio is up to.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price lifts as Brookfield caught buying

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rollercoaster day so far for the ASX energy giant. Here's why.

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Materials Shares

Why have ASX lithium shares had such a lousy month in June?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what's dragged down the one-time ASX favourites in recent weeks.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

In the green: Why the NAB share price is rising on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Is this bolstering the banking giant's stock today?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares dodging selling pressure on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

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

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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX All Ordinaries shares are hitting new 52-week lows today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these All Ords stocks are suffering on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

Own Nearmap shares? Here's how much cash the company has up its sleeves

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX tech share boasts a "very strong balance sheet".

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Technology Shares

Behind the ASX share: What makes WiseTech tick?

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Here's a breakdown of the $12 billion tech company's business.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Down 7%, what's impacting the Appen share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Appen share price has ended a three-session winning streak today.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Woodside Energy share price is green all over today

| Brooke Cooper

Rising oil prices might be bolstering this ASX 200 energy giant today.

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Dividend Investing

Do Adairs shares really boast a 9% dividend yield?

| Brooke Cooper

This All Ords retail stock is currently offering a hefty dividend yield.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Electro Optic Systems share price frozen today?

| Brooke Cooper

The space, defence, and communications company is undergoing a capital raise.

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Dividend Investing

Do Bank of Queensland shares really offer a dividend yield above 6%?

| Brooke Cooper

The $4.5 billion bank's dividend yield surpasses those offered by most of its fellow ASX 200 banks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Monday.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price bucks the trend with 5% fall. What's happening?

| Brooke Cooper

The BNPL giant is back in the red on Monday.

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BNPL shares

Sezzle share price flirts with new all-time lows. What is this BNPL company facing?

| Brooke Cooper

Increasing inflation and competition have likely weighed on the stock this year.

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Materials Shares

Guess which sector is delivering the biggest gain across the ASX 200 today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 materials shares make up many of the index's top performers on Monday.

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Gold

Why is the Northern Star share price sinking 9% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Northern Star is among the ASX 200 gold miners suffering on Monday.

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Gold

Evolution share price plunges 20% as full year production expected to fall

| Brooke Cooper

Evolution has updated its financial year 2022 guidance and its outlook for the coming financial years.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Carsales share price frozen on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The market is unable to trade Carsales' stock on Monday. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Latitude share price launches 19% in first major gain since scrapped Humm deal

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is rebounding on Friday.

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Materials Shares

'Nothing has changed': Why the Lake Resources share price is rocketing 19% today

| Brooke Cooper

The company has clarified an update released to the market on Monday.

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Resources Shares

Down 9% in a week, what's going on with the Chalice Mining share price?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough week – and year – for the Chalice Mining share price.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Betmakers share price is rocketing 22% on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

The betting technology company is off to a flyer today amid news of a share buyback.

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Dividend Investing

Are NAB shares really offering a dividend yield above 5%?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 banking giant is currently offering an attractive dividend yield.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price surge 5% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

The insurance stock has bounced back from a recent 10-year low.

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Share Gainers

2 tiny ASX mining shares surging on new discoveries

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good day to own these ASX-listed small cap miners.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price stumbles amid 'big blow' from new tax

| Brooke Cooper

Flight Centre's boss has labelled a new levy on Queensland businesses "another financial blow".

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Materials Shares

Sayona share price dives 8% despite lithium news

| Brooke Cooper

The company's share price is slipping despite a potential lithium find.

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