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Bronwyn Allen

Bronwyn has 25 years of experience in journalism, copywriting, and media relations. She began her career as a reporter with News Corporation in Sydney in 1997. She later worked for two real estate corporations in communications and PR roles, then started her own freelance copywriting and publicity business. A keen shares investor, Bronwyn joined the Motley Fool Australia team as a copy editor and writer in June 2021.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Investing

15 ASX 200 stocks going ex-dividend before New Year's Eve

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for some last minute end-of-year dividend income? Better be quick.

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Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Industrials came out best amid another bad week for the ASX 200, which fell 2.47% to 8,067 points.

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Superannuation

What is considered a good superannuation balance for my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's an easy way to find out.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Biggest investment trends of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

As another year of investing draws to a close, we review the most significant trends.

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Share Market News

What is the Dow Jones Index and which 30 companies make the grade?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is a brief history of the world's oldest share market index.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in November

| Bronwyn Allen

A consumer staples share attracted the strongest buying conviction among investors using the Selfwealth platform last month.

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ETFs

Top 3 ASX ETFs traded this year: CommSec

| Bronwyn Allen

Do your trading decisions in 2024 reflect these trends?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX small-cap stocks to buy for 2025: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are 3 ASX small-cap shares capturing the attention of professional brokers this week.

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Small Cap Shares

ASX small-cap stock halted amid global semiconductor deal

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are awaiting details of a capital raise.

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Materials Shares

3 directors are buying this beaten-up ASX mining stock

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX mining stock has fallen by 23% in 2024. But Goldman Sachs is tipping huge upside over the next…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares just upgraded by brokers (one with 60% upside!)

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are 3 ASX mining shares that brokers are backing for growth in an uncertain climate.

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REITs

Why is the DigiCo share price rebounding today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The final major IPO of 2024 has had a shaky start since trading began last Friday.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer staples sector came out best during a poor week of trading for the ASX 200.

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Bank Shares

Best ASX stock to buy right now: Macquarie vs. Westpac

| Bronwyn Allen

What do brokers think about these two ASX bank stocks?

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares to buy now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Today is a grey day for ASX mining stocks but brokers say the future looks bright.

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Opinions

Where will the ASX 200 be this time next year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley has delivered its forecast for the Australian share market in 2025.

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IPOs

DigiCo REIT makes $2.7 billion ASX splash amid AI wave

| Bronwyn Allen

This data centre-focused REIT began trading today amid major news on a key acquisition.

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Share Market News

How long can US stocks keep up this momentum?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 Index is up 28% and the Nasdaq Composite is up 36% in 2024.

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Cheap Shares

5 beaten-up ASX shares being bought by insiders

| Bronwyn Allen

Could all these buy-ups among company insiders indicate these ASX shares are going cheap?

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares to buy now: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX Small Ordinaries Index has lifted 6.5% over the past six months alone.

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Broker Notes

3 popular ASX 200 stocks just upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

What's got brokers feeling more optimistic about these ASX stocks?

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors in these ASX All Ords stocks are celebrating today.

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares being trashed on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Has the September market rotation recommenced?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks to watch during the Santa Rally

| Bronwyn Allen

December is historically a strong month for ASX 200 shares.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX mining shares going gangbusters today?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an exciting day for ASX mining sector investors on Tuesday.

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AI Stocks

The future of AI: Best ASX shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers are backing these 3 ASX shares for future growth amid the artificial intelligence revolution.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares had the strongest sector gains for the fifth week out of the past six, rising by 1.96%.

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Share Market News

Up 11% in 2024, can ASX 200 shares shine again next year?

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver reveals where he thinks the ASX 200 will be at the end of 2025.

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Retirement

How much superannuation do I need to retire in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers.

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Technology Shares

Which ASX tech stocks are outperforming the US Magnificent Seven

| Bronwyn Allen

Home-grown Aussie tech stocks have delivered impressive capital growth this year.

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Broker Notes

ASX financial shares are up 33% this year. Brokers reveal which stocks to buy for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

After such a stellar run, are there any good buys left among ASX financial shares?

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Share Market News

US shares: Is their phenomenal run done?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 Index has increased by 28.1% in the year to date. Can this extraordinary run continue?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare small-cap shares to buy now: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 small-cap healthcare companies have captured the attention of experts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price rises amid change to management team

| Bronwyn Allen

The diversified conglomerate issued an update today regarding its management team.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' ratings in November

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for inspiration on some potential new year investments?

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares are up 58% in 2024. Brokers say buy these stocks for the new year

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite significant share price rises in 2024, brokers say these ASX tech stocks are still a buy.

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ETFs

3 unstoppable ASX ETFs smashing new record highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

Index-based ASX ETFs tracking the Australian and overseas markets are having an exceptional run in 2024.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in November

| Bronwyn Allen

The national home value continued to rise, but at a slower pace, while the ASX 200 catapulted higher.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX mining shares just downgraded by top brokers (and one upgraded!)

| Bronwyn Allen

Various brokers have just altered their ratings on these ASX mining shares.

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