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Brooke Cooper

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

Legendary share market investing expert and owner of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett
Share Market News

Warren Buffett's been bargain hunting following the stock market sell-off. Here's the sector he's been buying (and selling)

| Brooke Cooper

We check the investing guru's recent buys and sells.

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Energy Shares

Why have AGL shares been getting so much love on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Rumours Cannon-Brookes is behind a nearly $300 million trade today are swirling.

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Materials Shares

When will AVZ Minerals shares start trading on the ASX again?

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on the company's extended trading halt and when it's expected to end.

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Share Fallers

Australian Strategic Materials share price sinks 12% following rally

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going wrong for the critical metals producer today.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing multi-year highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for owners of these shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boom! Here's why the Havilah Resources share price just exploded 165%

| Brooke Cooper

A potential $205 million acquisition has got the market excited over this metals explorer.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price rises after merger clears final regulatory hurdle

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for ASX 200 energy shares and Woodside is making the most of it.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Rio Tinto share price dumped 14% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has been weighing on the iron ore giant lately.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price outperforming on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be boosting the online travel agent's stock today?

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price just pop then drop?

| Brooke Cooper

The Zip share price took off this morning before tumbling this afternoon. Could this be why?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price bounces back amid latest demerger opposition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest criticism of AGL's planned demerger.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Cobalt Blue share price leap 5% this morning?

| Brooke Cooper

The Cobalt Blue share price has been exhibiting volatility lately. Here's why.

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Materials Shares

Boral share price climbs amid 'game changing' carbon project

| Brooke Cooper

The project could see Boral producing zero-carbon lime and cement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Brambles share price is rocketing 11% on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The company confirmed it's in takeover talks this morning.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Brambles share price on watch as takeover talks confirmed

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 pallet maker could soon face a $20 billion takeover bid.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Safe haven': Why this broker backs Woolworths shares amid recent turbulence

| Brooke Cooper

The company's sector has been a strong performer in 2022.

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Energy Shares

How dependant on coal closure is the AGL share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Climate activists disagree with AGL's decision to hold onto coal, saying its depleting shareholder value.

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Energy Shares

Why are Fortescue and green hydrogen making news again on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's green energy leg has earmarked a coal-fired power plant as a future hydrogen production facility.

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price leaping 7% on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The artificial intelligence company's shares are topping off a big week.

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Dividend Investing

What is the dividend yield on IAG shares in May?

| Brooke Cooper

Do IAG shares really offer a 4% dividend yield? Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

Blast off! Why is the Zip share price zooming on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The BNPL giant is ending a tough week on a high.

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Retail Shares

Own ASX 200 retail shares? Here's how the majors are tackling climate change

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 retail majors are pushing forward on climate action, and for good reason.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares clocking multi-year highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for these ASX 200 stocks. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price lifts despite Greenpeace accusing leadership of being 'caught with their pants down'

| Brooke Cooper

The climate-focused organisation said AGL has "the memory of a goldfish and the agility of an elephant".

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Energy Shares

Why are these ASX coal shares having a top run today?

| Brooke Cooper

Newcastle coal futures are up on Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why did the Maggie Beer share price just crumble 17%?

| Brooke Cooper

The gourmet food producer is increasing prices and downgrading guidance after it was hit with unforeseen costs.

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Energy Shares

Own APA shares? Here's the latest on the company's 'ground breaking' green hydrogen project

| Brooke Cooper

The company has taken another step towards transporting green hydrogen.

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price is sitting around 40% below its all-time high. Is it a no brainer?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's further analyse.

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Retail Shares

Something's afoot! Why is the Accent share price leaping 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Was insider buying behind the footwear retailer's gains today?

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Share Market News

Why has the Vulcan share price tumbled 25% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough month for the lithium explorer and developer's stock.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares having a stellar run on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks are defying the index's slip to post notable gains.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Wesfarmers share price beating the ASX 200 this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why the conglomerate's stock is outperforming?

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Energy Shares

Is Cannon-Brookes getting ready to pitch a third takeover bid for AGL shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Will Mike Cannon-Brookes make a bid for AGL after shareholders vote on the company's planned demerger?

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Expert warns Cannon-Brookes' stake might not be all it seems

| Brooke Cooper

Much of the billionaire's holding in AGL could reportedly be whisked away with only days' notice.

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52-Week Highs

Guess which 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashed 52-week highs amid today's carnage

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove these shares to outperform on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Firefinch share price tumbled 22% in a week?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the market has heard from Firefinch over the last 7 days.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Polynovo share price rocketing 17%?

| Brooke Cooper

Could more insider buying be behind Polynovo's Tuesday gains?

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price dives another 3%, down 12% in a week

| Brooke Cooper

We check what's weighing on the miner's performance this week.

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Technology Shares

Technophobia? Why ASX 200 tech shares are getting hammered again

| Brooke Cooper

Fans of ASX 200 tech shares can likely blame today's losses on international markets.

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Share Market News

ASX shares are tumbling, but is it an actual stock market crash?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what a market crash is and the lowdown on whether the ASX is experiencing one.

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