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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Bardoc Gold (ASX:BDC) share price is rocketing 12% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving Bardoc Gold's share price on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What could the Playtech deal mean for Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) shares?

| Brooke Cooper

Aristocrat Leisure's planned takeover could provide a major long-term boost to its stock.

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Energy Shares

Could 2022 be a good year for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a look at what some experts are forecasting for the AGL share price in the new year.

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Energy Shares

And just like that, Oil Search (ASX:OSH) shares are no more

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX waved goodbye to Oil Search this week.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price having such a stellar end to the week?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's driving the Whitehaven share price on Friday?

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BNPL shares

Latitude (ASX:LFS) boss warns many ASX BNPL companies "will go out of business"

| Brooke Cooper

Is the future dire for Australia's listed BNPL companies?

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BNPL shares

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price sinks 6% in grim day for ASX BNPL shares

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the Openpay share price today.

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price dives 8% amid US concerns and Sezzle merger rumbles

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be driving the Zip share price off a cliff on Friday.

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Financial Shares

EML (ASX:EML) share price plunges on vow to 'vigorously defend' against class action

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest on the lawsuit brought against the financial services company.

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Broker Notes

What are experts saying to expect for the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be in store for the insurance provider's stock.

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Broker Notes

How might the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price perform in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Many brokers have come to a consensus on what 2022 will likely bring the Webjet share price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price is climbing today

| Brooke Cooper

Here is the news that's driving the HUB24 share price higher on Thursday.

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IPOs

XPON Technologies (ASX:XPN) share price leaps 20% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on the tech company's float.

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Cryptocurrencies

Own Kogan (ASX:KGN) shares? This $5m under-the-radar deal could signal a crypto play

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how Kogan is getting involved in crypto trading.

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REITs

Why is the Scentre (ASX:SCG) share price climbing today?

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the REIT's shares on Thursday?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Credit Clear (ASX:CCR) share price tumbles 9% on acquisition news

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the Credit Clear share price is in the red on Thursday.

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REITs

Here's why the Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the Vicinity Centres share price today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price lifts on new acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the RPMGlobal share price today.

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IPOs

Armada Metals (ASX:AMM) share price plunges 22% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here's all you need to know about the Armada Metals ASX float today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price slid 7% today

| Brooke Cooper

Another change has been made to the company's takeover proposal. Here are the details.

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IPOs

Hydration Pharmaceuticals (ASX:HPC) share price rockets 31% in 2 days following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here's all you need to know about the ASX newbie.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price sinking 10% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Today has been a rough day on the ASX for the Cettire share price.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price tumbling 7% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Today isn't a good day for Sezzle shareholders...

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price leaps 8% on government recognition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving the Strike Energy share price today.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Queensland Pacific Metals (ASX:QPM) share price surged 11% today

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the Queensland Pacific Metals share price today?

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Travel Shares

Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price surges 10% on $175m asset sale

| Brooke Cooper

Helloworld says it's setting itself up for post-pandemic profits.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Goliath vs Goliath: All eyes on Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price as conglomerate vows to vote against Woolies

| Brooke Cooper

Woolworths has taken the battle to Wesfarmers.

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Financial Shares

It's trading at around 9-year lows, could the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price be a takeover target?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why this expert thinks IAG is ripe for the takeover.

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lifts despite NRMA suffering its worst spring ever

| Brooke Cooper

IAG's major subsidiary announced it received a record number of home insurance claims in spring and warned of more to…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price tumbled 16.5% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

The bookmaker's stock has been struggling lately.

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Energy Shares

How might renewable energy investment opportunities play out in 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Green energy shares could be about to have their time in the sun.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price sinking 4% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's weighing on the Coles share price today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price slumps on upped takeover terms

| Brooke Cooper

HUB24's offer to acquire Class has had a few amendments...

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Energy Shares

Could the worst be over for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

Are AGL shares a buy for 2022?

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Travel Shares

Love 'em or hate 'em, Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) shares were the second most traded on Superhero this year. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The platform's users flocked to Flight Centre shares over 2021. Could this be why?

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Broker Notes

Broker says sell: IAG (ASX:IAG) share price slumps 3.5%

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might be weighing on the IAG share price today.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Queensland Pacific Metals (ASX:QPM) share price in limbo today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the Queensland Pacific Metals share price isn't going anywhere on Monday.

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Bank Shares

December has been a great month so far for the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been going on with the bank this month.

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Resources Shares

What's boosting the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price 2% higher today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest news from BHP.

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Energy Shares

$22 billion of newly merged Santos shares are fronting the ASX this morning. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

The merger of Santos and Oil Search was given its final green light on Friday afternoon.

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