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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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Healthcare Shares

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

| Brooke Cooper

The Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) share price is rising on the back of news the immuno-oncology company has entered a…

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Resources Shares

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price in focus with carbon neutrality pledge

| Brooke Cooper

The Newcrest Mining Ltd share price could be in focus this morning with news the company has vowed to go…

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold mining shares that shone today

| Brooke Cooper

Today has been great for ASX 200 gold miners. Gold is at its highest price since February and these 3…

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Technology Shares

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price just hit its lowest level ever

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price hit it lowest point ever today, after media articles questioned the company and…

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Share Gainers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lifts on acquisition rejection

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is gaining on news the company has rejected Blackstone Group Inc's (NYSE:…

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Energy Shares

Federal support package targets Ampol (ASX:ALD) and Viva (ASX:VEA)

| Brooke Cooper

The Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD) share price and one other ASX energy share are in focus with news of a Government funding…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price is up 22% today

| Brooke Cooper

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX: BPH) share price is soaring with news of its subsidiary's Offshore Sydney Basin gas prospect.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 iron ore share has gained 45% in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

2021 has seen Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) benefiting from record iron prices as well as a record high for…

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Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price has outperformed the big four

| Brooke Cooper

Since this time last year, the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price has performed better than those…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Boral (ASX:BLD) preparing for battle?

| Brooke Cooper

Is Boral (ASX: BLD) stepping up against Seven West Media Ltd's (ASX: SWM) take-over bid? Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price unfazed amid questions over climate conflict

| Brooke Cooper

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is the green today despite talk the group's climate policy may not…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is in focus today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is in focus again following news the company could potentially open its…

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Technology Shares

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price wobbles on news of a completed acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) share price is see-sawing on news the company has completed its acquisition of Domo Tactical…

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Cryptocurrencies

Tesla stops taking Bitcoin payments over fossil fuel concerns

| Brooke Cooper

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price is falling as Telsa Inc's (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk shared news Tesla won't accept Bitcoin…

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Energy Shares

Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price lifts on annual results

| Brooke Cooper

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is rising following the release of the company's annual full-year results.

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Tax

Has the Federal Budget changed how your shares are taxed?

| Brooke Cooper

In a bid to attract talent to Australian companies, this year's Federal Budget is making changes to tax defered employee…

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Economy

The Federal Budget's super changes to superannuation

| Brooke Cooper

Super is about as important to Australians as meat pies and thong tans. And this year's Federal Budget has boosted…

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Travel Shares

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slumped 5% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX: SYD) share price was diving today, in what seemed to be a reaction to news…

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Share Market News

What do the CEOs of the Big Four banks think of the Federal Budget?

| Brooke Cooper

The Federal Budget has been on the lips of most Australians today, and the top dogs of Australia's Big Four…

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Healthcare Shares

What the Federal Budget could mean for CSL (ASX:CSL) shares

| Brooke Cooper

How shares in Australia's only vaccine manufacturer CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) might be affected by 2 key Federal Budget initiatives.

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Transport Shares

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price falls on $1.8 billion placement news

| Brooke Cooper

The Transurban (ASX: TCL) share price is sliding after news the company's subsidiary, WestConnex, is completing a $1.8 billion placement.

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Economy

How has the end of JobKeeper hit recovering Australian businesses?

| Brooke Cooper

More Australian businesses are struggling to pay their bills since JobKeeper ended, CreditorWatch's latest Business Risk Review has found.

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Share Fallers

Why does the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price keep falling?

| Brooke Cooper

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX: MSB) share price has been falling lately – could its April announcement and talk of another…

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Resources Shares

Perseus (ASX:PRU) the latest ASX 200 company to boost gender diversity

| Brooke Cooper

Perseus Mining (ASX: PRU), one of the S&P/ASX 200 Index's (ASX: XJO) most gender imbalanced boards, is taking a step towards…

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Resources Shares

Why the Euro Manganese (ASX:EMN) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Euro Manganese Inc CDI (ASX: EMN) share price is 2% higher today after news of the company's placement was…

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Resources Shares

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price falls despite government letter

| Brooke Cooper

The Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU) share price is lower today despite the Australian Government reaffirming its support of the Eneabba…

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Resources Shares

The Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price is rocketing 11% this morning. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Arafura (ASX: ARU) share price is up 11% in early trade after the company unveiled its Nolans Project's feasibility…

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) unveils yet another partnership

| Brooke Cooper

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is to "build Australia's future economy" through a joint venture with data firm…

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Share Gainers

The ALS (ASX:ALQ) share price is flying on news of debt refinancing

| Brooke Cooper

The ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) share price has gained 4.1% today following news it has refinanced its debt facilities. Let's…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Paragon (ASX:PGC) share price has surged 19% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Paragon Care Ltd (ASX: PGC) share price is soaring today following updates of the company's debt financing and third…

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Share Market News

Facebook to invest $15 million into regional Australian news media

| Brooke Cooper

Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) is investing $15 million into Australia's regional news media in its latest round of grant funding.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price on watch amid clinical trial news

| Brooke Cooper

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price is on watch as the company's prostate cancer therapy reaches stage III…

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Bank Shares

How the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price moved this week

| Brooke Cooper

It's been an uneventful week for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), but not for its share price, which…

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Healthcare Shares

Estia Health (ASX:EHE) share price dips on class action settlement

| Brooke Cooper

The Estia Health (ASX: EHE) share price dipped and then recovered today after news it has received approval to settle…

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Share Market News

Iron ore price hits another record high as tensions with China increase

| Brooke Cooper

The price of iron ore has reached a new record high today as increasing demand from China clashes with its…

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Resources Shares

The Cannindah (ASX:CAE) share price is up 6% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Cannindah Resources Ltd (ASX: CAE) share price is flying high after news of the company's Piccadilly Gold Project was released.

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Communication Shares

News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price rises on latest results

| Brooke Cooper

The News Corporation (ASX: NWS) share price is on the rise this morning following the release of the company's third…

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Resources Shares

Why the Coronado (ASX:CRN) share price dropped 14% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) share price plummeted today following an institutional entitlement offer from the company.

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Communication Shares

TPG (ASX:TPG) share price tumbles 6% as CFO resigns

| Brooke Cooper

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) share price is down as the company's CFO heads for the door barely a…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is this the space-aged future of Australian agriculture?

| Brooke Cooper

Agriculture might look different in the future as Australia turns to digitalisation, regenerative agriculture and renewable energies.

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