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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.

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Earnings Results

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price tumbles despite 'best half-year' ever

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the producer of steel products' stock is sliding today.

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BNPL shares

What's going so wrong for ASX BNPL shares this week?

| Brooke Cooper

This international watchdog has given 2 ASX BNPL shares a slap on the wrist.

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price slides 7% but UBS is still bullish. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

This top broker believes the Origin share price has a 16% upside.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price dumped 15% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been weighing on the company's stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) shares? Here's all you need to know about the latest dividend

| Brooke Cooper

While Wesfarmers' half-year earnings disappointed the market, investors are likely still looking forward to their dividend.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price lifts despite rumours of failed hospital bid

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on Medibank's supposed failed acquisition.

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Energy Shares

Powering up: is the APA (ASX:APA) share price about to be electrified?

| Brooke Cooper

APA has reportedly made a play to break into a new renewable energy space.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) earnings will 'surprise on the upside': fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this fund has bought into the resources giant.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares hitting 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving these ASX 200 stocks to long-forgotten heights today

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Resources Shares

Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price rockets 18% on 'huge achievement'

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the lithium explorer's stock higher today.

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Share Fallers

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price plunges 6% as Omicron takes its toll

| Brooke Cooper

The first half was rough on the ASX blue chip.

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Earnings Results

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price dips despite growing confidence the company has 'turned the corner'

| Brooke Cooper

Crown's shares have been dampened by its first half results.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price on watch after 'most disrupted period' since COVID onset

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might drive the Wesfarmers share price on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB (ASX:NAB) shares? Here's why the bank's carbon credits scheme is attracting global interest

| Brooke Cooper

The bank's carbon credit platform has a new name and 3 new founders.

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares? The bank just tipped $70m into a new 'green' partnership

| Brooke Cooper

ANZ fills a gap in its sustainability capabilities with this new partnership.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX small-cap shares breaking multi-year highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for these small stocks on Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

Are ASX growth shares still worth holding in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

ASX growth shares: Will they still be all the rage in 2022?

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Dividend Investing

This expert says now is the time to buy ASX dividend shares. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

This expert is backing dividend shares in 2022. Here's why.

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Technology Shares

2 quality ASX 200 tech shares with 'years of growth' ahead: broker

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the ASX 200 tech stocks this expert thinks are buys right now.

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Energy Shares

Why did ASX 200 energy shares weigh on the index today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what weighed the sector down on Tuesday.

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Travel Shares

Border drama: Qantas (ASX:QAN) faces continued challenges on 'kangaroo route'

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news from the iconic airline.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Block (ASX:SQ2) share price squaring away such healthy gains today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be boosting the embattled tech stock higher.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ordinaries share has a 60% upside after the tech sell-off: expert

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why one expert is bullish on this loss-making All Ordinaries tech stock.

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Earnings Results

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price gains despite profits tumbling 27% in 'challenging' half

| Brooke Cooper

The first half was a tough slog for the personal safety and protection equipment manufacturer.

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Transport Shares

Own Transurban (ASX:TCL) shares? Here's what to watch when the company reports this week

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the toll road operator's half year earnings could bring.

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Economy

Strap yourself in: Why ASX 200 shares could continue their wild ride in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 investors might want to grab their seatbelts...

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Technology Shares

Down 39% in a month. Has the tide turned for Novonix (ASX:NVX) shares?

| Brooke Cooper

After its massive surge in 2021, the Novonix share price is suffering in the new year

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Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) blasted for ignoring shareholders and committing to 'crumbling assets'

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on AGL's planned exit from coal.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price tumbling 6% on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving to be another tough day for ASX tech shares.

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Earnings Results

A fair price? Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price gains despite 27% dividend dive

| Brooke Cooper

It's been an exciting half for the rail freight operator. Here are all the details.

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX mining share leapt out of a trading halt to launch 147%

| Brooke Cooper

Some long-awaited news of a major copper mine dropped today. Here are the details.

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Growth Shares

Top brokers say there are still ASX 200 growth shares with massive upside in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares that could rocket this year.

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Technology Shares

Why are these ASX 200 tech shares tumbling more than 6% on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

Friday is another rough day for ASX tech stocks.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths (ASX:WOW) shares? Now you also own part of this niche start-up

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest start-up to be backed by Woolies.

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BNPL shares

ASX BNPL shares in focus after Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) share price tumbles 21%

| Brooke Cooper

A simple mistake helped send Affirm's stock plummeting.

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BNPL shares

After a disastrous 2021, the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price has tumbled another 30%. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what's been weighing on Zip in 2022 and what experts are predicting for its future.

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price gains despite $200 million financial hit

| Brooke Cooper

The charge will be included in the company's upcoming half year results.

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Financial Shares

Own QBE (ASX:QBE) shares? Here's what to watch when the insurer reports next week

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be worth looking for in QBE's full-year results.

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Retail Shares

Why Motley Fool analyst Drew Flowers thinks now is a great time to furnish your portfolio with Adairs (ASX:ADH) shares

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this expert is bullish on Adairs.

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International Stock News

Zap! Tritium (NASDAQ:DCFC) share price rockets another 65%. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Tritium has had a massive week so far. Here are all the details.

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