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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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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre share price trouncing ahead of the ASX 200 today?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's find out.

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Travel Shares

Why are ASX 200 travel shares having a first-class end to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

The overnight performance of US travel stocks may be boosting ASX 200 travel shares today.

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Technology Shares

Here's why ASX 200 tech shares are having such a stellar end to the week

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX tech shares are outperforming on Friday.

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BNPL shares

TGIF: Why is the Zip share price rocketing 10% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Zip's stock is rebounding after its recent tumble.

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Earnings Results

Origin share price gains as surging commodity prices boost revenue to $2.5b

| Brooke Cooper

The energy producer and retailer has recorded another strong quarter's performance.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that soared more than 9% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove these shares to rocket higher on Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Kogan share price dips amid ACCC online marketplace probe

| Brooke Cooper

The ACCC is considering new regulatory framework following its probe into online marketplaces.

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BNPL shares

Splitit share price leaps another 14% as CEO 'formulates a new vision'

| Brooke Cooper

A strong quarter's performance, a new enthusiasm for the BNPL sector, and a potential US deal with Google, oh my.

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Share Gainers

AMP share price surges 11% as $699m Collimate deal confirmed

| Brooke Cooper

AMP has announced the piece of its divestment puzzle.

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Earnings Results

Cettire share price surges higher as revenue rockets 178%

| Brooke Cooper

This financial year is shaping up to be a good one for Cettire.

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Dividend Investing

When did Qantas last pay a dividend?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a long time since Qantas shareholders saw a portion of the airline's profits.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price slides another 5% to new multi-year low of $1

| Brooke Cooper

Wednesday was a rough day for Zip shares.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price tumbles 4% amid ASX tech sell-off

| Brooke Cooper

Is this dampening the Appen share price today?

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Economy

ASX 200 shares trim losses despite surging inflation news

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's inflation rate has recorded its biggest quarterly jump since 2000.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Pointsbet share price is tumbling 7% on Wednesday. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The bookmaker's stock has chalked up a new 52-week low.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Dexus share price in the green after $1b AMP deal confirmed

| Brooke Cooper

The property group has agreed to buy Collimate Capital's real estate business from AMP

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP share price sinks amid latest Collimate deal news

| Brooke Cooper

The AMP share price is trading lower on news it has sold its Collimate real estate and domestic infrastructure business.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF? Here's what you're invested in

| Brooke Cooper

These are the ETF's major investments.

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Dividend Investing

Does Wesfarmers have a dividend reinvestment plan?

| Brooke Cooper

There's more than one way for Wesfarmers shareholders to receive the company's dividends.

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Share Market News

3 beaten-up ASX All Ordinaries shares that surged higher today

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ordinaries shares have struggled lately but they were among the leaders of the pack today.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares defying the carnage to reach new 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 300 shares are defying the odds to record their highest share prices in at least 3 years.

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Energy Shares

Why is the AGL share price outperforming today?

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the energy producer and retailer's stock today?

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Materials Shares

In a sea of red, this ASX All Ordinaries share is surging 5%. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's boosting this All Ords stock higher amid today's downturn.

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Energy Shares

The Hazer share price gained 40% last year but its tumbling in 2022. What's going wrong?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be weighing on the ASX hydrogen stock?

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price plunges 6% following up-and-down quarter

| Brooke Cooper

The market is seemingly disappointed by the company's performance over the March quarter.

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Dividend Investing

Is South32 an ASX dividend stock?

| Brooke Cooper

We breakdown South32's dividend history and yield.

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Industrials Shares

Transurban shares are one of only a handful of ASX 200 stocks gaining today. What's happening?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 is tumbling towards the end of the week.

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Communication Shares

Can Telstra shares deliver an attractive dividend yield AND 13% upside in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

What might be in store for Telstra shareholders this year?

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold miner just struck lithium, and its shares are rocketing 68%

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for this ASX small cap miner.

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Financial Shares

AMP share price sinks amid asset sale complications 

| Brooke Cooper

There's might be new drama on the AMP Capital Whole Sale Office Fund front.

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Broker Notes

The future looks bright: Here's why this investment firm is doubling down on ASX shares in April

| Brooke Cooper

Can ASX shares continue to outperform in 2022? Let's take a look.

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Share Gainers

Betmakers share price rockets 21% as new betting venture unveiled

| Brooke Cooper

The new deal could bring Betmakers more than $300 million of revenue.

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Materials Shares

Why is it such a mixed day of trade for ASX lithium stocks?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going on with lithium stocks today.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Owners of these ASX 200 stocks, pat yourselves on the back.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price beating its sector today?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in this ASX lithium developer.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Experts weigh in on outage fallout

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's worrying experts in the wake of Loy Yang's latest outage.

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Dividend Investing

Are Origin Energy shares really trading on a 3% dividend yield?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good year so far for the Origin Energy share price. Has the dividend yield kept up?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Another period of volatility': What's going on with the Endeavour share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The quarter just been took its toll on Endeavour's sales.

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Industrials Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be one of the best monopoly plays there is?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the toll road operator could be capable of producing margins of 80%.

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