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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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52-Week Lows

Why did the Bank of Queensland share price just hit a new 52-week low?

| Brooke Cooper

The regional bank stock has struggled today.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares being bought and sold by directors

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which director snapped up nearly $1.7 million worth of their company's stock last week.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX All Ordinaries stocks leaping higher following strong quarters

| Brooke Cooper

Let's dive into why these All Ords shares are besting the index on Thursday.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star share price slumps as gold sales plunge 10%

| Brooke Cooper

The three months ended March has been dubbed a 'challenging' period for the company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock just made a 'powerful' AI acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The $3.8 million acquisition is expected to complement Telix’s radiopharmaceutical pipeline.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which 'golden' ASX 200 stock posted the index's biggest gain today.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks brokers just upgraded to 'buy'

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares could be worth considering right now.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 trims losses on latest inflation news

| Brooke Cooper

Australian inflation has come off a 30 year high.

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Resources Shares

Should I snap up Fortescue shares while they're around $20?

| Brooke Cooper

This week has been rough on the ASX 200 iron ore miner's stock. Has the volatility presented a buying opportunity?

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Earnings Results

Mineral Resources share price tumbles 9% despite record quarterly lithium shipments

| Brooke Cooper

The market appears to be bidding the stock lower after the company downgraded its mining services guidance.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $2,000 of Bank of Queensland shares five years ago? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Have the ASX 200 bank's dividends made up for its stock's sluggishness?

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Financial Shares

AMP shares are finally heading upwards, but will it last?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the start of an epic green streak?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock topped the lot on Monday.

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Earnings Results

South32 share price tumbles 9% on lower production and guidance downgrades

| Brooke Cooper

The market appears disappointed by the company's latest quarterly update.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price plummets 5% amid weaker production

| Brooke Cooper

The market is bidding the iron ore giant's stock lower despite an exciting update on its Iron Bridge project.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just upped its guidance by as much as 60%

| Brooke Cooper

Higher steel prices are expected to bolster this company's bottom line.

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Dividend Investing

Invested $3,000 in Mineral Resources shares in 2018? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

A $3,000 investment five years ago likely would have seen one boasting 169 shares in the mining giant.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Take a look at the ASX 200 coal share taking out the top spot on the index on Friday.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here are 3 things you might have missed in the last 30 days

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a busy month for the telecommunications giant.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income plan: I'd invest $100 a week in ASX 200 shares to earn $7,500 of annual dividends

| Brooke Cooper

Consistency is key to growing passive income on the ASX 200, in my opinion.

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Earnings Results

Lynas share price gains despite quarterly revenue taking a 28% dive

| Brooke Cooper

The company also updated the market on its Malaysian facility's debacle.

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Earnings Results

Whitehaven share price lifts as production tumbles 12%

| Brooke Cooper

The coal miner released its quarterly production report this morning.

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Dividend Investing

Sunk $8,000 into Macquarie shares 5 years ago? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

Has the banking giant really returned 98% since April 2018?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 stock outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Capital Raising

Here's why Mesoblast shares are in a trading halt today

| Brooke Cooper

The company appears to be undergoing a capital raise.

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Share Market News

How might the latest RBA changes impact ASX 200 investors?

| Brooke Cooper

The Review of the Reserve Bank has been released.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 shares making big moves following quarterly updates

| Brooke Cooper

Today's proving to be a wild one for these stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Bank of Queensland dividend

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 bank has slashed its interim dividend by 9%.

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Earnings Results

Rio Tinto share price falls despite record iron ore exports

| Brooke Cooper

The iron ore giant has revealed last quarter's production results.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Silk Laser share price rockets 25% following Wesfarmers takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The bid values the non-surgical aesthetics clinic operator at $169 million.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own the ASX 200 healthcare stock that outperformed all others on Wednesday?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX All Ords stock has just had its share price target slashed 30% by a top broker

| Brooke Cooper

The risk profile of this gold mining stock is said to have shifted.

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Share Fallers

Star Casino share price crumbles 8% on 'significant and rapid deterioration'

| Brooke Cooper

The company has vowed to cut 500 jobs, freeze salaries, and scrap bonuses as it downgrades its guidance.

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Share Fallers

Why have investors fallen out of love with Lynas shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lynas share price has tumbled 39% since early 2022.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's why the bank's CEO just personally emailed 4m customers

| Brooke Cooper

The bank's boss reassured customers they have its support when up against the rising cost of living and scams.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $6,000 of Santos stock in 2018? If so, here's how much dividend income you've earned

| Brooke Cooper

Let's dive into all the passive income provided by Santos shares over the last five years.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare share posted today's biggest gain.

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How to invest

A bull market is coming and I'm desperate to buy cheap ASX 200 stocks before they rocket

| Brooke Cooper

The next market surge is coming, if history is anything to go by.

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Record Highs

Up 80% in a month, Liontown share price smashes all-time high on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Even short sellers appear more hopeful of the lithium stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP clears final hurdle to acquire all OZ Minerals shares. What's next for investors?

| Brooke Cooper

Today will likely be the last day OZ Minerals shares trade on the ASX.

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