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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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Financial Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lifts amid reports bidding for Vicroads heats up

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Is the ASX 200 giant looking to add VicRoads' registry segment to its portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price down 16% in a week?

| Brooke Cooper

Despite plenty of news having been released by the company, the Anson Resources share price has been struggling lately.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price falls amid gas discovery update

| Brooke Cooper

Mineral Resources' subsidiary's joint venture has struck more gas than previously thought.

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Technology Shares

The BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price has fallen 6% this month

| Brooke Cooper

After a terrific August and good start to this month, the BetMakers share price has plunged 6%.

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Cannabis Shares

The Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price has fallen 7% this month

| Brooke Cooper

September hasn't been Little Green Pharma's month. Here's what the company has been up to this month.

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Financial Shares

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price just hit another 52-week low, down 17% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Let's look into what's weighing on the Magellan share price.

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Resources Shares

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price lifts amid bosses' optimistic outlook

| Brooke Cooper

Core Lithium's future is blindingly bright if its bosses are to be believed.

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Resources Shares

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price falls as IGO due diligence begins

| Brooke Cooper

The nickel producer's shares are jittery today amid continuing takeover talks

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price lifts amid Western Areas rumours

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the rumours surrounding the nickel producers today.

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Gold

The Emerald (ASX:EMR) share price is soaring 6% after a gold mine update

| Brooke Cooper

The gold explorer's stock is having a great day on the ASX. Here's why

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price gains amid $20 flights resting on domestic reopening

| Brooke Cooper

The Qantas share price is in the air today amid the airline's apparent bet the Victorian border will open to…

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Share Market News

The US stock market plunged overnight. What could this mean for ASX shares?

| Brooke Cooper

On the back of an awful day's trade for the US stock market, we consider what impact this might have…

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Share Fallers

Why the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is tanking 18% today

| Brooke Cooper

Boss Energy's shares are plunging lower alongside most of the company's ASX uranium peers.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price faring so much worse than Afterpay today?

| Brooke Cooper

One reason Zip's stock might be tumbling further than that of its peer is its recent short position.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price outperforming its big four peers today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Commonwealth Bank share price is ahead of those of its peers on this brutal day.

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Resources Shares

Infinity Lithium (ASX:INF) share price leaps 9% on project update

| Brooke Cooper

The Infinity Lithium share price is up on news its project's products can create battery grade lithium materials.

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Retail Shares

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price leaps another 7%, up 82% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The online luxury goods retailer's share price has been soaring lately. We look at why...

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Resources Shares

Culpeo (ASX:CPO) share price rockets 41% prior to speeding ticket

| Brooke Cooper

Culpeo Minerals' stock is frozen following an extraordinary burst of trade this morning.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price slumps amid CEO naming FY21 a "defining period"

| Brooke Cooper

The REA Group share price is sliding today despite the release of the company's annual report.

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Energy Shares

Why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is in focus on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The AGL Energy share price might be in for a dramatic week.

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Energy Shares

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price falls amid ASA's planned push for Paris targets

| Brooke Cooper

AGL's upcoming annual general meeting might have some interesting outcomes

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price slides amid further savings rates cuts

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Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining (CHN) share price plunging on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The mining company's stock is suffering today. Could this be why?

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lifts on oversubscribed bond refinance update

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas has announced it has completed an oversubscribed $500 million bond refinancing.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price slumped 10% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough month for Electro Optic Systems' shares.

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Gold

Australasian Gold (ASX:A8G) share price explodes 65% on project updates

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the gold exploration company are soaring on the back of two positive project updates.

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Resources Shares

Why the Pan Asia (ASX:PAM) share price has gained 176% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been driving shares in the minerals explorer lately...

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price up amid 'confident' outlook for FY22

| Brooke Cooper

Despite confidence from the company's chair and CEO for a fruitful FY22, JB Hi-Fi has refused to give guidance

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Industrials Shares

Downer (ASX:DOW) share price hits 52-week high, up 16% since reporting

| Brooke Cooper

The integrated service provider has been enjoying a good run on the ASX

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Retail Shares

The surging Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price means the company is now bigger than Kogan

| Brooke Cooper

The Cettire share price has been rallying, sending the company closer to the top of its segment.

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Travel Shares

Recovery gaining momentum: Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) boss

| Brooke Cooper

Flight Centre's boss has seen the light at the end of the lockdowns.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price has rocketed 50% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals share price has had a fantastic 30 days.

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is down 9% in September. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what Afterpay's been up to lately and what it might be up to soon.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 resources giants lift despite plummeting iron ore price

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove the iron ore price lower overnight.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price is surging 7% today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for DigitalX shareholders. Here's why.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares in focus today?

| Brooke Cooper

ASX uranium producers' share prices are on watch today. Here's why.

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Technology Shares

The EML (ASX:EML) share price has lost 9% in 6 days. What's happening?

| Brooke Cooper

The last week has been very rough.

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Travel Shares

Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price has soared 24% in 4 weeks

| Brooke Cooper

The Webjet share price is having a roaring few weeks on the ASX. Here's why.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 shares in this sector could be poised to boom in the coming year

| Brooke Cooper

The federal government's ABARES believes this sector is about to see record profits.

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Retail Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price struggles amid bricks frustration

| Brooke Cooper

Woolworths' latest campaign is facing backlash for being too popular.

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