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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

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Industrials Shares

The Transurban share price has leapt 13% in 2 months. Too late to buy?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why brokers are bullish on the toll road operator's stock.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that managed to post decent gains on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

These 3 All Ords shares had a good day on Monday.

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Energy Shares

Do Beach Energy shares pay dividends?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this energy giant an ASX dividend paying share?

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Energy Shares

Could Fortescue Future Industries' green hydrogen help Europe ditch Russian energy?

| Brooke Cooper

Green hydrogen may help interrupt the Kremlin's ability to conduct "war games", says Fortescue chief Andrew Forrest

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Technology Shares

The Block share price is tumbling 7% today. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

Block's US listing gained on Friday, but the company's stock is tumbling on the ASX today.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp share price outperforms as home lending portfolio grows $800m

| Brooke Cooper

Suncorp Bank's lending portfolio is recording notable growth in 2022.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Westpac dividend

| Brooke Cooper

Westpac announced its biggest post-pandemic dividend today.

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BNPL shares

Over 20 million new Zip shares will soon be available to trade. What does this mean for the share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Zip share price soon take another hit?

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Energy Shares

AGL share price makes partial recovery as expert declares demerger favourable

| Brooke Cooper

The expert says AGL's "gentailer" model is no longer fit for purpose.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price making a partial recovery this afternoon?

| Brooke Cooper

The BNPL stock dodged hitting its 52-week low on Friday – just.

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Resources Shares

Hawsons Iron share price tumbles another 9% on Friday. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rollercoaster week for this resource developer.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price is tumbling 3% on Friday. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant's stock is in the red despite the commodity's price increasing.

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Energy Shares

AGL share price follows market lower despite demerger milestone

| Brooke Cooper

More details on AGL's planned split are expected to drop today.

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IPOs

Chrysos Corporation share price plummets 40% on ASX debut

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX newbie offers a fresh way to analyse gold assays.

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Technology Shares

Xero share price plummets 7% as tech sector struggles

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the Xero share price to a new 52-week low.

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Dividend Investing

Does IAG have a dividend reinvestment plan?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how shareholders can up their holding in IAG without forking out a cent.

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Share Market News

The US stock market just took a major dive. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

Tesla, eBay, and Airbnb were among the Nasdaq-100's worst performers on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price is surging 7% on Thursday. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's pushing the Core Lithium share price out of its recent slump?

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland share price slipping again on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this weighing on the Bank of Queensland's stock today?

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Financial Shares

QBE share price lifts despite potential $100m impact of Ukraine conflict

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why QBE's catastrophe claims could boom this financial year.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the AGL share price was cooking with gas in April

| Brooke Cooper

The company outperformed the ASX 200 by nearly 12% last month.

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Technology Shares

The Appen share price is soaring 5% on Thursday. Could this be why?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX tech share is recovering its losses from earlier in the week today.

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Technology Shares

Airtasker share price dives 6% as trading resumes

| Brooke Cooper

Airtasker is acquiring one of its major competitors.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Boss says Cannon-Brookes made 'false claims'

| Brooke Cooper

AGL's CEO is advising investors to "focus on the facts" when voting on the proposed demerger.

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Energy Shares

When, why, how? All the details on the AGL demerger and what might happen if it flops

| Brooke Cooper

The coming weeks could be transformational for the 185-year-old company.

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52-Week Highs

How is the Origin Energy share price managing to hit multi-year highs today?

| Brooke Cooper

2022 has been good to the Origin Energy share price.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the ARB Corporation share price is plunging 10% today

| Brooke Cooper

The market's responding poorly to the company's latest update.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips 17% upside for Qantas shares following Airbus order

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Qantas share price have another dollar in its back pocket?

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Boss slams Cannon-Brookes' plan as 'transition into a nosedive'

| Brooke Cooper

Hunt says Cannon-Brookes' attempt to block AGL's demerger is "a lot of rhetoric but really no plan".

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the outlook for the A2 Milk share price in May?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts have recently forecasted for the former market darling's stock.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price gives up early gains to close 5% lower

| Brooke Cooper

Why did the Core Lithium share price turn sour on Tuesday?

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Record Highs

What's driving the Graincorp share price to all-time highs?

| Brooke Cooper

2022 has so far been good to the agribusiness' stock.

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BNPL shares

Back in the green: Zip share price launches 6% on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for the ASX tech sector.

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold share is soaring 57% following a lithium acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The Monger Gold share price is surging as the company moves towards a lithium-fuelled future.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bapcor share price sinking on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The market is seemingly disappointed by an insight into the company's recent performance.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here's why the company's demerger could be dead in the water

| Brooke Cooper

AGL's new major investor is campaigning against the demerger, saying it "makes no sense, or cents".

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BNPL shares

April was a disastrous month for the Zip share price. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Zip share price spent most of April in the red.

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Travel Shares

Why this fundie is tipping 120% upside for the Qantas share price

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Qantas share price reach $12?

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Resources Shares

These 3 ASX mining shares leapt more than 10% on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

And they're all lithium miners.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Westpac share price go backwards in April?

| Brooke Cooper

It was a rough month for the 'big four' bank stock. Here's what happened.

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