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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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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares tumble: Citi says time to buy

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 banks might be better equipped to handle higher interest rates than some might expect.

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Economy

Wall Street tumbles into bear market. What does that mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Only two ASX 200 shares are currently recording gains.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares defying Friday's falls to leap higher

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks dodged today's tumble. Here's how.

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BNPL shares

Hmmm… Why is the Humm share price lagging its sector on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The BNPL stock could have a battle on its hands later this month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Virtus share price is defying Friday's sell-off

| Brooke Cooper

Virtus shareholders might be anticipating the announcement of a 30 cent special dividend next week.

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IPOs

Virgin Australia eyes upcoming ASX IPO: 'Doing at least as well' as Qantas

| Brooke Cooper

Virgin shares were dramatically wiped from the market in 2020. Could they return as soon as next year?

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Materials Shares

The Liontown share price has tumbled 20% so far in June. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the ASX lithium favourite have a 110% upside?

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52-Week Highs

What's driving the Beach Energy share price to a new 52-week high today?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 energy share defied the index's sell-off on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price defying today's sell-off?

| Brooke Cooper

The CSL share price is lifting while its sector is also outperforming on Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares rocking new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks are shaking off the index's suffering to post new 12-month highs today.

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Materials Shares

Brokers say lithium price could halve by 2023 but Core Lithium disagrees. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The company is developing the Northern Territory's Finniss Lithium Project.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price dips despite telco named 'Australia's most trusted'

| Brooke Cooper

The company has been crowned Australia's most trusted telco brand in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price lifts amid 'important' renewable energy step

| Brooke Cooper

Rio Tinto is making moves on its plan to power its Queensland aluminium assets with renewables.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares up by more than 130% so far in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ords stocks have shaken off the index's woes to post impressive gains.

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Bank Shares

Why is Macquarie the only ASX 200 bank share in the green today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be why Macquarie dodged today's carnage?

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52-Week Lows

Belt tightening? 5 ASX 200 consumer shares slipping to new 52-week lows today

| Brooke Cooper

Some of the ASX 200's most renown consumer shares are trading at their lowest in at least 12 months today.

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Travel Shares

Australian competition watchdog goes up against Nasdaq giant. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Airbnb is being taken to court by the ACCC on allegations of misleading conduct.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price lifts amid ACCC decision

| Brooke Cooper

The Qantas share price is lifting amid news the ACCC has dropped its investigation into alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price tumbles 5% on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

The big four bank is the financial sector's worst performer today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Atlas Arteria share price leaps 16% amid takeover speculation

| Brooke Cooper

A major infrastructure fund appears to be eyeing off Atlas Arteria.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie still sees 'material upside' for ASX lithium shares

| Brooke Cooper

This top broker wasn't deterred by last week's lithium sell-off.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX retail shares tumble following RBA rate rise

| Brooke Cooper

The boss of a retail industry body dubbed the RBA's decision "heavy-handed".

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the ASX about to wave goodbye to this billion-dollar nickel miner?

| Brooke Cooper

Western Areas stock is expected to trade for the last time tomorrow.

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Capital Raising

The Wiluna Mining share price has been frozen for a month. What's happening?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX gold miner could remain halted for weeks to come.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares defying today's sell-off to leap higher

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how these ASX 200 giants are bypassing today's carnage.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price lifts amid buyback speculation

| Brooke Cooper

Magellan is "sending a message" by not actioning its promised buyback, according to an expert.

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Energy Shares

Yancoal share price lifts as potential takeover slammed

| Brooke Cooper

A potential $5.07 per share takeover bid has been criticised by an independent board committee.

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Broker Notes

'Woodside will distribute US$20bn in dividends over the coming decade': Morgan Stanley

| Brooke Cooper

Off-market buy backs, mergers and acquisitions, and US$20 billion of dividends are predicted.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre share price trailing Webjet lately?

| Brooke Cooper

Could broker expectations and differing short interests be behind the companies' varying performances?

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52-Week Lows

3 quality ASX All Ordinaries shares trading at 52-week lows today

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks might be trading at bargain prices today.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 100% on a record find

| Brooke Cooper

This tiny ASX miner has uncovered a high-grade zone of copper mineralisation.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price dips to yet another 4-year low on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The beleauguered buy now, pay later company has reached another low today.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price tumbling 10% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Magellan's funds under management fell another 5.2% in May.

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Travel Shares

Could a lack of pricing power drag on Qantas shares in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

One broker gives his analysis of what could slow the airline's return to break even.

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Materials Shares

What's boosting the Ioneer share price 14% higher?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be behind the lithium and boron developer's gain?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price edges lower despite green milestone

| Brooke Cooper

The supermarket giant has pledged to remove plastic carry bags from its checkouts.

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Technology Shares

Top broker says unloved Life360 share price has 120% upside

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 tech share has been tipped to more than double.

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Broker Notes

The Treasury Wine share price has leapt 6% in 3 weeks. Why this top broker is tipping more gains

| Brooke Cooper

This broker is tipping the Treasury Wine share price to gain another 18.6%.

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Travel Shares

Could the current Webjet share price offer a 25% upside?

| Brooke Cooper

The bulls and bears go head-to-head over the Webjet share price.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a cracking Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in ASX 200 tech stocks.

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