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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

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) shares are enjoying a Santa rally of their own this month. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Let's look at what might be driving the Rio Tinto share price lately.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's driving the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price higher today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the season be helping to boost Woolworths' stock on Wednesday?

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Energy Shares

Could this drive the Santos (ASX:STO) share price in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be in store for oil prices in 2022.

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Resources Shares

Is this ASX sector gearing up for a year of M&A activity?

| Brooke Cooper

Plenty of eyes will be watching ASX lithium producers in 2022. Here's why.

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Record Highs

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price surges 6% to hit new record high

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be a Pilbara Minerals shareholder.

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Bank Shares

Why is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price having such a merry December?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the banking giant has been up to this month.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price having such a good run in December?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the ASX 200 resources giant has been up to lately.

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price underperforming QBE in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

While the IAG share price has struggled through 2021, that of QBE has surged

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price surging today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been going on with the Chalice share price lately.

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BNPL shares

Why has the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price gained 5% this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have driven the buy now, pay later giant's shares this week

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the OncoSil Medical (ASX:OSL) share price surging 18% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The medical device company has some exciting study results...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price gains despite reports $3.3b lithium project to be halted

| Brooke Cooper

Work at one of Rio's biggest lithium projects is about to be paused. Here's why.

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Financial Shares

December has been another disappointing month for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been going on with AMP this month

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price slumps despite good news of Prime acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Seven West's takeover of Prime Media has been given the final tick of approval.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price slides on news of second $1m fine

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what tipped the Crown share price into the red this afternoon

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Energy Shares

What are experts saying to expect for ASX hydrogen shares in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts think 2022 will bring for the hydrogen industry.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's happened to Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX will wave goodbye to the electricity-focused investment company tonight

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Healthcare Shares

Short interest in Polynovo (ASX:PNV) shares is easing. What does this mean?

| Brooke Cooper

Is the future looking brighter for Polynovo's stock?

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) just signed a key hydrogen export MOU. What does this mean for its shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the details of Woodside's latest hydrogen push.

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Financial Shares

Douglass speaks out: 'We've never sold a single share in Magellan'

| Brooke Cooper

Could this drive the Magellan share price today?

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IPOs

Atturra (ASX:ATA) share price surges 23% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what you need to know about the ASX's newest face.

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the new year could bring the travel share.

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price struggles amid second rate hike for December

| Brooke Cooper

Experts believe fixed interest rates will likely keep rising in 2022.

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Materials Shares

Own Altech Chemicals (ASX:ATC) shares? Here's why the company is making headlines this week

| Brooke Cooper

The alumina developer is in the news this week.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Link (ASX:LNK) share price frozen on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why trading of Link's shares have been paused today.

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price flops as fresh talk of turmoil at the top emerges

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the Magellan share price on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price slumps amid $1.15b lithium acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news of the company's battery metals business.

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Travel Shares

What boosted ASX 200 travel shares on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what could have spurred travel stocks today

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price taking to the skies on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the reason behind Flight Centre's surge today?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Poseidon Nickel (ASX:POS) share price hitting stormy seas today?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big week for Poseidon Nickel. Here's the latest news from the company.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price on the slide this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the company's shares this week.

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Capital Raising

Interested in the $750m CSL (ASX:CSL) share purchase plan? Here are the details

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what you need to know about CSL's share purchase plan

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Transport Shares

Could the Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price be in for more pain in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this weigh on the rail freight operator's stock in 2022?

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price slides amid NZ delisting news

| Brooke Cooper

Tuesday has brought big news for AMP's New Zealand-based shareholders.

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BNPL shares

Why has the short interest in Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares fallen in December?

| Brooke Cooper

The amount of short sellers targeting the stock has dropped this month.

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Travel Shares

Webjet (ASX:WEB) shares have a 9% short interest. What does this mean?

| Brooke Cooper

Why do people keep talking about Webjet's short interest?

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Share Fallers

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price recovers slightly on repayment pledge, closes 13% lower

| Brooke Cooper

Cimic has announced it will repay $9.8 million to 420 former BICC employees.

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Travel Shares

Why is the short interest in Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) shares still growing?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this why Flight Centre is the still ASX's biggest short target?

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Share Fallers

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price dumps 15% before being halted. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be going on with Cimic on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

OFX (ASX:OFX) share price surges 18% on first major acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the news driving OFX's stock higher on Monday.

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