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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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Bank Shares

Should I buy NAB shares at $29?

| Brooke Cooper

The NAB share price has had a rough month. Does its new price point make it a buy?

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Share Fallers

Downer share price dips amid latest leadership turmoil

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The company's chair is the latest executive to step down from the company.

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Capital Raising

Why has the Sayona Mining share price just been halted?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is in the freezer ahead of an expected capital raise announcement.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 300 share has been bought up by 3 directors this week

| Brooke Cooper

Insiders forked out $376,000 to buy shares in this tech outfit on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Did you buy $1,000 of Northern Star shares 10 years ago? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

How much has this ASX 200 10-year 10-bagger paid in dividends?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 mining giants crushed the index on Thursday. These were the top performers.

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Dividend Investing

ASX shares declared a record $98b of dividends last year. Do you own the market's biggest payer?

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 giant was the world's best passive income stock of 2022.

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Share Market News

6 ASX 200 directors buying up their companies' shares this week

| Brooke Cooper

Insider buying is generally thought to be a sign those in the know expect big things of a stock.

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Investing Strategies

With nothing in the bank, I'd use Warren Buffett's method to build wealth

| Brooke Cooper

I'd heed three key pieces of advice from the billionaire if I were starting my investing journey from scratch.

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Investing Strategies

3 steps I'd take to unearth the best ASX shares to buy in March

| Brooke Cooper

The new month has likely brought plenty of opportunities. Here's how I'll make the most of them.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others today despite only silence from the company.

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Share Market News

6 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Brooke Cooper

Are insiders hopeful of the future for these ASX 200 stocks?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 300 share has rocketed 27% in 2 days since reporting

| Brooke Cooper

A barrage of news has sent one stock soaring this week.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares drop then pop amid ex-dividend and delay of $225 million sale

| Brooke Cooper

The sale of Collimate Capital's domestic leg looks to be split in two amid regulatory delays.

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Investing Strategies

Most ASX shares lose money. Here's how to overcome the odds: expert

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how to best ensure your portfolio houses the ASX's best wealth building stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $1,000 of Magellan shares in 2013? Here's how much passive income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Have shares in the embattled financial giant really returned 178% in 10 years?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top ten ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 regained some lost ground today, thanks in part to one top performing stock.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords stocks rocketing over 7% on strong results

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which All Ords stock posted a 147% jump in profits last half.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 stock is tanking 7% after axing its dividend

| Brooke Cooper

Adbri has posted a 12% fall in profits for financial year 2022.

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Technology Shares

Why is ASX 300 tech share Bravura Solutions suspended?

| Brooke Cooper

The company has delayed the release of its earnings and flagged a potential capital raise.

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Share Fallers

Why did ASX 200 lithium share Sayona dive 13% in February?

| Brooke Cooper

Short sellers have turned their attention to this lithium hopeful despite plenty of good news.

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Earnings Results

Tyro Payments share price lifts as EBITDA soars 600%

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 300 payments provider posted a major earnings milestone.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

A 350% profit lift sent this ASX 200 stock soaring on Monday.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX All Ords shares on the move following results announcements

| Brooke Cooper

There're some notable gainers and one whopping faller among this trio.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 share Downer crashes 21% on lower profit and guidance

| Brooke Cooper

The company has slashed its interim dividend by 58%.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the Origin share price just hit a 3-year high?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good month for Origin investors. Here's why.

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Earnings Results

TPG share price takes off as full-year profit soars 350%

| Brooke Cooper

The telco posted more than $4 billion of revenue for 2022.

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Earnings Results

Aussie Broadband share price slumps despite 500% profit surge

| Brooke Cooper

The telco's bottom line was bolstered by revenue and subscriber growth.

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Dividend Investing

Sunk $5,000 into Telstra shares 5 years ago? Here's how much passive income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Has the ASX 200 icon really returned a total of more than 50% in five years?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 ended a rough week in the green, thanks in part to this top performing stock.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd determine the best types of ASX dividend shares to buy in 2023

| Brooke Cooper

Here are three qualities I'm looking for in passive income stocks in the current economic environment.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares soaring to new 52-week highs on Friday

| Brooke Cooper

All three have recently posted impressive earnings.

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Capital Raising

Star Entertainment shares return to trade after raising $595 million. What's next?

| Brooke Cooper

Retail investors don't have long to wait to get in on the company's capital raising action.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Woolworths shares? Supermarket giant moves to team up with Coles on recycling blitz

| Brooke Cooper

Here's the supermarkets' multi-million-dollar plan to take on REDcycles' stockpiled soft plastics.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $1,000 in Evolution Mining shares in 2013? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

It's been great for those invested in the ASX 200 gold miner – particularly if you like passive income.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on record earnings.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX retail shares surging over 6% on strong earnings announcements

| Brooke Cooper

One ASX retailer upped its interim offering 27% while another flagged its return to dividend.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords battery stock just crash 18%?

| Brooke Cooper

Battery materials hopeful Talga is tumbling out of a trading halt today.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 stocks being punished on their results announcements

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own any of these suffering stocks?

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Dividend Investing

Why is Qantas buying back shares instead of paying dividends?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's when the market might expect a payout from the national carrier.

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