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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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Energy Shares

How does the Woodside Petroleum (ASX:WPL) dividend compare to the energy sector?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's some good news for Woodside shareholders.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL (ASX:AGL) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might affect the AGL share price when the company releases its annual report.

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Financial Shares

How is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price performing against the financial services sector?

| Brooke Cooper

The financial sector is powering past the IAG share price. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

The Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is soaring 14%

| Brooke Cooper

Lake Resources is having a great day on the ASX

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Chalice (ASX:CHN) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Today Chalice Mining released exciting news of its Julimar Project.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Who is Jack Dorsey and why is he buying Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Brooke Cooper

The billionaire behind Twitter and Square is gearing up to buy Afterpay.

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BNPL shares

All about Square, the US company acquiring Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares

| Brooke Cooper

We take a deep dive into the company looking to buy Australia's most successful buy now, pay later provider.

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Energy Shares

It hasn't been a great week for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price

| Brooke Cooper

AGL has had another bad week. Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is up 21% in the last 6 months. Is now a good time to buy shares in this ASX 200 giant?

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at what's been driving the BHP share price and whether it will keep climbing.

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price slips as Optus teams up with Uber

| Brooke Cooper

Telstra's having a tough day on the ASX while its competition is rejoicing

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price is falling 7% today

| Brooke Cooper

The market is responding poorly to BARD1's fourth-quarter activities

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Resources Shares

Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price falls on the back of its Q4 results

| Brooke Cooper

The market is reacting poorly to Ecograf's fourth quarter report.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price is falling 12%

| Brooke Cooper

The market's reacting poorly to Whispir's latest business update.

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven wins takeover and outs chair

| Brooke Cooper

Control of Boral has been passed to Seven Group and the changes have already begun...

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Energy Shares

Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price falls on $7m funding for EV fast charging

| Brooke Cooper

Ampol has received $7 million to put towards building electric vehicle fast-charging stations across Australia

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a tough financial year for Qantas. Here's what might come of it.

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price rises on Macquarie's IPO review verdict

| Brooke Cooper

Macquarie has reportedly conducted an internal review into Nuix's float, finding nothing out of the ordinary

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price closes lower after 'digital health pass' news

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas has announced a new safety measure for future passengers travelling internationally.

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price wobbles amid regulatory confusion over Apple

| Brooke Cooper

Regulators are reportedly confused about who's meant to hold Apple to account...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price slumps amid accusations against chair

| Brooke Cooper

Former Crown director John Poynton has accused Crown's chair of forcing him out and threatening his reputation.

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Energy Shares

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price struggles despite rising oil price

| Brooke Cooper

What's going on with the Oil Search share price?

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Technology Shares

Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price soars after record-breaking quarter

| Brooke Cooper

The market seems to be reacting positively to Tesserent's latest business update

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Healthcare Shares

API share price (ASX:API) falls after rejecting Wesfarmers takeover offer

| Brooke Cooper

API said no deal to Wesfarmers this morning.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price falls amid news of $500m land sale

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas is reportedly planning to sell land in inner Sydney to help pay down debt.

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Healthcare Shares

Ellume is making news and these ASX shares are surging, again

| Brooke Cooper

You can't buy shares in Ellume on the ASX, but here's the next best.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slipping amid rumoured job cuts

| Brooke Cooper

Woodside shares are down today as reports swirl it's preparing to axe workers.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is soaring 10%

| Brooke Cooper

Personal rapid COVID-19 tests are in the news today, and the Atomo share price is benefitting.

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price struggles as Seven waits to take over

| Brooke Cooper

The finish line is in sight for Seven Group's takeover. What might it mean for Boral?

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Resources Shares

The IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is falling. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The recent quarter looks to have been a productive one for IGO.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price is down 20% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Brooke Cooper

We've done the maths on this dividend share so you don't have to.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up 7%

| Brooke Cooper

Province shares are soaring today amid news of a new appointment to the company's board

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is frozen

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a boring day for Pilbara Minerals fans.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Service Stream is one step closer to its latest acquisition

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Technology Shares

The Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is falling today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It hasn't been a good week for the Nuix share price so far...

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Travel Shares

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price gained 3% on Tuesday morning

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas is among the ASX travel shares gaining today...

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Healthcare Shares

Japara (ASX:JHC) share price soars 18% on takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

Japara's board is recommending shareholders vote in favour of a takeover offer.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price falls amid reports of ACCC's concerns

| Brooke Cooper

The ACCC is reportedly keeping an eye on the liquor, hotel, and gambling giant's growth strategy.

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price on watch following spin-off IPO update

| Brooke Cooper

The lithium producer is one step closer to spinning off its battery metals projects

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is down 35% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Brooke Cooper

We've done the math so you don't have to.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price was a lockdown winner, so what's going on now?

| Brooke Cooper

Investors are treating the Kogan share price quite differently in lockdowns this year, compared to company's boom-time days of 2020.

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