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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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Travel Shares

Travel is opening up. So, why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price still the most shorted on the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a look at why Flight Centre's stock is so attractive to short sellers.

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Energy Shares

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price lifts amid improved FY22 guidance

| Brooke Cooper

Financial year 2022 looks like it could be a good one for Origin Energy.

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Technology Shares

Why is the LiveHire (ASX:LVH) share price tumbling 13% today?

| Brooke Cooper

It's not a good day to be a LiveHire shareholder.

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Transport Shares

Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price gains on revenue update

| Brooke Cooper

The quarter just been was a good one for Atlas Arteria's European operations.

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Retail Shares

Reject Shop (ASX:TRS) share price slips amid CEO's supply warnings

| Brooke Cooper

The retailer is continuing to face pandemic-induced shipping challenges.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price struggling today?

| Brooke Cooper

September was a dire month for Sydney Airport.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price gains amid 'smart' new payments launch

| Brooke Cooper

CBA has moved further into Square's space with the launch of its new payment terminal.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price drops out on trading update and NBN gripe

| Brooke Cooper

Aussie Broadband aired its grievances with the NBN in an update this morning.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares? Here's some not so good news

| Brooke Cooper

Telstra was beaten at its own game over the quarter just been

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Materials Shares

Why has the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price jumped 5% since the start of this month?

| Brooke Cooper

There's been no price-sensitive news out of Boral but it has made 2 announcements

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price gains amid cybersecurity audit rumours

| Brooke Cooper

The bank has disputed reports it's experienced major security breaches.

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ESG

Is the ASX one of the worst markets in the world for ESG investing?

| Brooke Cooper

Australia's weak emissions targets could cause it to miss out on billions of dollars of climate-friendly investments, according to a…

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Real Estate Shares

Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price gains despite retail renters' struggles

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the 3 months ended 30 September went for Stockland.

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price soars 4% on nickel-copper update

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the latest from IGO's Fraser Range explorations...

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Share Market News

Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price slides 13% on project updates

| Brooke Cooper

Today was a disappointing day on the ASX for Rumble Resources.

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Financial Shares

The IAG (ASX:IAG) share price has slumped 8% in a week. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a disappointing 7 days on the ASX for Insurance Australia Group.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside (ASX:WPL) shares? Here's what the World Energy Outlook could signal

| Brooke Cooper

What could net-zero emission targets mean for the Scarborough Project?

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Travel Shares

Why has the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price taken off 11% in the past month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good 30 days for Webjet shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 (ASX:S32) share price lifting on Monday?

| Brooke Cooper

The mining and metals company is having a good day...

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Materials Shares

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price lifts 5% on battery anode update

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be an EcoGraf shareholder.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is jumping 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The market is reacting positively to news of an expanded agreement for the use of Alcidion's Miya Precision.

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Capital Raising

Lark Distilling (ASX:LRK) share price frozen amid acquisition and capital raise

| Brooke Cooper

It's a big day for Lark Distilling, despite its stock being put in the freezer.

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BNPL shares

Own Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares? Here's the latest on the fintech's US push

| Brooke Cooper

The Aussie company is hoping to make inroads in the US with a new campaign

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Resources Shares

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) share price ends wild first week below list price

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how Minerals 260's first 4 days on the ASX played out...

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price jumps as boss applauds NSW quarantine stance

| Brooke Cooper

Vaccinated Aussies will soon be able to return from overseas into NSW without quarantining

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Resources Shares

Why has the Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) share price rallied 12% in 2 days?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good 2 days of trade for Sandfire Resources.

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BNPL shares

The Splitit (ASX: SPT) share price slumped 8% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what happened at the BNPL company's AGM.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the IAG (ASX: IAG) share price is down 3% on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

IAG shares are in the red after ASIC announced it's taking the company to court

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BNPL shares

Payright (ASX:PYR) share price surges 13% on trading update

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be a shareholder in the buy now, pay later provider...

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Healthcare Shares

Is AM Diagnostics listed on the ASX?

| Brooke Cooper

The supplier of Australia's only approved at-home COVID-19 tests is the talk of the ASX today.

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price on watch as ASIC launches legal action

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the corporate watchdog is taking the insurance provider to Federal Court.

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts after exploration update

| Brooke Cooper

Boadicea Resources updated the market on IGO's activities at Fraser Range today

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Technology Shares

Why did the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price leap 6% on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

Thursday was a good day to be a Novonix shareholder.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price just hit an 18-month high?

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be a Western Areas shareholder.

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Resources Shares

The Red Dirt Metals (ASX:RDT) share price just hit an all-time high. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Red Dirt Metals' stock set a new record on Thursday after a project update

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Resources Shares

Charger Metals (ASX:CHR) share price wobbles on project's new targets

| Brooke Cooper

The company has identified several new targets at its Coates Project in Western Australia

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Resources Shares

Why is the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price frozen on Thursday?

| Brooke Cooper

All eyes will be on Podium Minerals over the next few trading days. Here's why...

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price slumps despite positive profit outlook

| Brooke Cooper

Record-high coal prices spell good news for Whitehaven as it looks to become debt-free

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Travel Shares

Own Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares? Here's the latest development on the takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

Market watchers might want to keep an eye on Sydney Airport over the next few trading days...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The FFI Holdings (ASX:FFI) share price has lost 18% this week. Could this be a case of mistaken identity?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a busy week for FFI Holdings on the ASX and for Fortescue Future Industries in the media.

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