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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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Technology Shares

Off the hook: Here's why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is leaping 10% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on ASIC's investigation into Nuix.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price trailing Coles by 5% over the past month?

| Brooke Cooper

We look at why the biggest supermarket company on the ASX is underperforming its smaller rival.

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Financial Shares

Own AMP (ASX:AMP) shares? This could be the next blow for the company's demerger plans

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the details on rumoured tension between AWOF's management and its investors.

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Travel Shares

Last hurrah: Investors clamour over Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares on final day of trade

| Brooke Cooper

Sydney Airport has a one-way ticket departing the Australian Securities Exchange.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is on ice today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be going on with the nickel miner.

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Energy Shares

Can Australia win the $1.4 trillion global hydrogen race?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the future could hold for Australia's hydrogen industry.

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Earnings Results

Down but not out: Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price slumps on sluggish first half

| Brooke Cooper

The first half has been a challenge for the automotive retailer and service provider.

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Energy Shares

These 3 ASX energy shares just hit 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

Let's see what might have boosted this motley crew of energy stocks to new 12-months highs on Tuesday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this top broker is 'cautious' on the outlook for CSL (ASX:CSL) shares

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what this broker expects from the CSL share price.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares have slumped in 2022. Could there be more pain to come?

| Brooke Cooper

Consumer and business confidence data has dropped today. Here's what it details.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price dumping 13% so far this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be weighing on the furniture retailer's stock?

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Technology Shares

Own Megaport (ASX: MP1) shares? Here's what to watch when the company reports tomorrow

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes will be on Megaport tomorrow. Here's what to look for.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX retail shares going cheap: Fund manager

| Brooke Cooper

According to this fundie, these retail stocks are in the bargain bin.

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Earnings Results

Rock and roll: Why the Imdex (ASX:IMD) share price slid downhill today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the company performed over the 6 months ended 31 December.

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Financial Shares

'You can't wait til the music stops': Why is the GQG share price leaping 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be boosting the asset management firm's stock today.

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Technology Shares

Are ASX tech shares 'yesterday's growth spot'?

| Brooke Cooper

One expert is predicting tough times for ASX tech shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why does the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price have the blues today?

| Brooke Cooper

A new brand fails to fire up the supermarket giant's share price today.

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Technology Shares

'Plenty of bargains' following ASX tech shares sell-off: expert

| Brooke Cooper

According to experts, these ASX tech shares are ripe for the picking.

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price has underperformed the ASX 200 by 10% over the last 6 months. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has weighed on the Bank of Queensland's stock lately.

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Energy Shares

The Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is outperforming the ASX 200 by 23% in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what has helped drive Beach Energy's stock this year.

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Resources Shares

Is now the time to buy shares of ASX 200 iron ore giants? Expert weighs in

| Brooke Cooper

Last year saw iron ore stocks struggle. Will 2022 be their year?

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Technology Shares

Land and expand: Why Motley Fool analyst Ryan Newman thinks Xero (ASX:XRO) shares can still touch the clouds

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this expert thinks Xero is a good buy.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL (ASX:AGL) shares? Here's what to look for when the company reports next week

| Brooke Cooper

Here are some of the key points to look for in AGL's half year report.

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Bank Shares

Hunting for ASX shares? Experts say to avoid this sector in 2022

| Brooke Cooper

An expert has warned investors to be cautious of this sector in 2022.

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Broker Notes

This is the ASX 200 tech share to buy in times of inflation: Expert

| Brooke Cooper

Could Computershare be a buy in a high interest environment?

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 shares have tumbled into the buy zone: Expert

| Brooke Cooper

This expert thinks these ASX 200 faves are trading at bargain prices...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price plummeted 57% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the imaging technology company's stock lately.

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Earnings Results

Tough crowd: Why isn't this impressing Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) shareholders?

| Brooke Cooper

The investment management firm has released its first-half results...

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Technology Shares

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is trailing the ASX 200 by a whopping 18% so far in 2022. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's when the market can next expect to hear from the ASX tech share.

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price hits 52-week high before slumping. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

The Origin Energy share price ended today's session as the worst-performing share on the best-performing sector.

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Travel Shares

Could the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price be about to get a boost?

| Brooke Cooper

The future could be looking particularly green for Webjet. Here's why.

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Technology Shares

Sparc Technologies (ASX:SPN) share price slides 12% despite Fortescue buy in. What's happening?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's weighing on the Sparc Technologies share price today.

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Resources Shares

Could South32 (ASX:S32) be set to downgrade its guidance when it reports this month?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what could weigh on the company's stock when it releases its half year results.

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price higher on 'significant' drilling results

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the Boss Energy share price on Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

Here's why Santos (ASX:STO) is attracting some investor ire this week

| Brooke Cooper

This could have annoyed Santos shareholders this week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will supply chain issues continue to dog Woolworths (ASX:WOW) when it reports this month?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be a key takeaway from Woolworths' half year results?

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Technology Shares

Why did these tech shares lead the ASX 200 today?

| Brooke Cooper

These were some of the ASX 200's best performers on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

What's boosting the Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's fifth largest retail bank is about to experience a shakeup...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Sparc Technologies (ASX:SPN) share price on ice today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the company's stock is staying put on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price surges 8% on deal-filled quarter

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the Pure Hydrogen share price today.

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