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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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Resources Shares

What do Fortescue (ASX:FMG), kinetic energy, and Formula One have in common?

| Brooke Cooper

This race car technology could save the company $200 million annually.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip share price getting smashed so much more than other BNPL stocks in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

The BNPL giant's stock has been underperforming lately. Could this be why?

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Share Market News

International Women's Day: 3 female fundies delivering 15%+ gains in a year

| Brooke Cooper

These women are dominating the Australian investing scene.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price leaping 4% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The online retailer is enjoying a day in the green...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price leaping 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be driving the rare earth developer's stock higher?

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Energy Shares

This ASX energy share is combatting its sector's sell-off to hit 9-year highs

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving another good day for Melbana Energy's stock...

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX mining shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's boosting these stocks to long forgotten heights.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is leaping 8% on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be bolstering the St Barbara share price today?

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ETFs

Own the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ASX:GDX)? Here's what you're invested in

| Brooke Cooper

Here are some of the ETF's largest holdings

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Resources Shares

Why these 2 ASX uranium shares could be set for a boost this month

| Brooke Cooper

What's happening with Boss Energy and Deep Yellow shares? We take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price plunge 6% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

We look at why the lithium producer had such a bad start to the week.

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52-Week Lows

5 ASX 200 shares slipping to 52-week lows today

| Brooke Cooper

It was a rough day on the market for these ASX giants.

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Industrials Shares

Here's why Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) shares will soon be booted from this exclusive club

| Brooke Cooper

Trading of Aurizon stock might be about to intensify...

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price spiralling 4% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be weighing on the online travel agency's stock?

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price dipping 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

There may be several factors weighing on the Flight Centre share price.

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Energy Shares

Up 14% in a week. Here's why this expert says Santos (ASX:STO) shares are undervalued

| Brooke Cooper

Could now be a good time to buy into this oil and gas giant?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Graincorp (ASX:GNC) share price has rocketed 24% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Could this have helped boost the Graincorp share price?

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Resources Shares

Why these 2 ASX mining shares are in the spotlight today

| Brooke Cooper

Big news for these ASX mining stocks broke over the weekend...

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Financial Shares

The IAG (ASX:IAG) share price managed to gain 8% in February. Here's how

| Brooke Cooper

IAG's interim results helped boost its stock last month.

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Resources Shares

Why is the iron ore price hitting 6-month highs?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove the commodity's price higher today.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares cracking new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what boosted these stocks to their highest point in at least 12 months today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Coles (ASX:COL) shares? The supermarket is taking to the skies – literally

| Brooke Cooper

Coles is embracing the future. Here are all the details.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price dives 4% amid escalating Ukraine fears

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the airline's shares today.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares take a hammering on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

Is this weighing on the ASX tech sector today?

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Energy Shares

Own Origin (ASX:ORG) shares? The company is facing pressure over Russian interests in its projects

| Brooke Cooper

Origin is facing pressure to suspend its Beetaloo Basin operations. Here's why.

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BNPL shares

Is the ASX set to welcome yet another BNPL share? Macquarie-backed company gears up for IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the next BNPL face to grace the ASX?

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Resources Shares

Why BHP (ASX:BHP) is 'having its time in the sun': expert

| Brooke Cooper

Are BHP shares still a good investment?

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX 200 financial shares that hit 52-week lows on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these 2 shares defied the market to slide lower on Thursday.

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Industrials Shares

Meet 'Hadrian X', the bricklaying robot sending the FBR share price 9% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

Its a good day for this ASX-listed robot technology company.

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52-Week Highs

Santos (ASX:STO) share price rockets to a new 52-week high. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Santos share price has hit $8 for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.

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Retail Shares

What's the outlook for ASX retail shares like Kogan (ASX:KGN)?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's Morgan Stanley's outlook for the retail sector.

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price slumps amid $300m Greensill hit

| Brooke Cooper

It's another rough day for the IAG share price...

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Share Market News

Australia's newest tech unicorn, Zeller, is taking on the ASX banks. Here's how

| Brooke Cooper

There's a new $1 billion Aussie fintech out there. Here are all the details.

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Energy Shares

The price of oil is soaring to new highs and these ASX shares are cashing in

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove these oil producing stocks higher today.

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Technology Shares

Expert explains why this investment opportunity is 'much bigger' than hydrogen

| Brooke Cooper

Traditional battery technology has fallen out of fashion but this expert reckons it has plenty to offer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why all eyes will be on the size of Crown's (ASX:CWN) potential AUSTRAC fine

| Brooke Cooper

How will AUSTRAC's civil proceedings impact Blackstone's planned takeover of Crown?

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Technology Shares

2 ASX cybersecurity shares going gangbusters this week

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these ASX cybersecurity stocks have been surging lately.

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Travel Shares

The Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price managed to gain some altitude in February. Here's how

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the Flight Centre share price outperformed the market last month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price dumped 9% in February. What happened?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has dragged Wesfarmers' stock lower lately.

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Bank Shares

Why did the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price smash the other banks in February?

| Brooke Cooper

February was a good month for the Westpac share price. Here's why.

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