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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

Own CBA shares? You just got a little wealthier…

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Are you invested in Australia's biggest bank?

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Dividend Investing

Own US shares via ASX ETFs? Here's how much you'll receive in dividends and when

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Estimated distribution amounts and payment dates have been announced for these ASX ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

DRP share prices: What will Wesfarmers, Coles, and Telstra investors pay?

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Each ASX company calculates its dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) share price differently.

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ETFs

Own Vanguard ASX ETFs? Here's how much you'll receive in dividends and when

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Vanguard has announced final amounts and the payment date for the next round of ASX ETF distributions.

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Dividend Investing

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why it's a great day!

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Are you invested in this mining giant?

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Dividend Investing

Here's what CBA, Fortescue, and BHP investors are paying for their dividend DRP shares

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The recent market fall means investors using dividend reinvestment plans will pick up more stock for lower prices.

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Gold

Gold Road shares rip 16% higher to record price

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The gold explorer is the ASX 200's best performer for share price gains on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Down nearly 20% in 2 days: What is Macquarie saying about James Hardie shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in ASX building materials giant James Hardie are falling after news of a major acquisition.

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Healthcare Shares

Amid fears of collapse, what's happening with Opthea ASX shares today?

| Bronwyn Allen

A failed clinical trial has rattled investors.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs revises S&P500 forecast for 2025

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Concerns about economic growth have prompted the broker to update its predictions for 2025 returns.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds as investors seek bargains following market sell-off

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Every market sector recorded gains last week with consumer staples shares leading the way, up 3.9%.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying ARB shares amid a 10% fall this month. Should you?

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Two directors just bought $1 million worth of shares.

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Real Estate Shares

Goodman share price dips then lifts amid capital raise falling flat

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Only $5.1 million was raised in Goodman's $400 million share purchase plan offer for retail investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

When will Star Entertainment shares begin trading again?

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Some deadlines in the financial rescue plan provide clues as to when the stock may resume trading.

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ETFs

Why ASX ETFs are a threat to small-cap funds

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Experts are concerned about investment capital inflows.

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Communication Shares

TPG share price higher following ACCC decision

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TPG shares are lifting on Thursday after the ACCC issued a statement regarding a proposed asset sale to Vocus Group.

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Retirement

From today you can earn and own more and still qualify for a pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to age pension payments and the asset and income tests become effective today.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 sectors were the most resilient during the market sell-off?

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The most resilient market sector actually gained 2% in value while the worst-affected sector fell 19%.

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Blue Chip Shares

5 ASX 200 blue-chip shares trading at multi-year lows after market sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

Time to buy? Check out the broker ratings on these ASX 200 shares which are all trading at multi-year lows.

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Share Market News

Has the ASX 200 escaped a market correction?

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The ASX 200 fell 9.43% from its record high last month to what may have been the trough last Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 200 healthcare share leaping 14% today?

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Clarity Pharmaceuticals is the biggest gainer of the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 on the verge of a market correction?

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Here's how close we are to a market correction after another horror week.

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Share Market News

It's official: US stock market enters correction

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The S&P 500 is now down 10.13% from its most recent peak.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy the dip on the CSL share price?

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Has the market sell-off created an opportunity to buy this mega ASX 200 blue chip at an attractive price?

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Dividend Investing

21 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

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The value of stable and reliable dividends has been highlighted amid a 9% market dive over the past month.

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Industrials Shares

Why did the Droneshield share price fly 11% higher today?

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One broker says this defence technology company is on track to double its revenue in FY25.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX coal share crashing 13% on Thursday?

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It's a poor day on the market for many ASX coal shares today.

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Gold

Why are ASX gold shares soaring today?

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The yellow metal is shining brightly on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Here's why more women are investing in ASX shares

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Here's what the experts say.

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52-Week Lows

Market slump drags 26 ASX 200 shares to multi-year lows

| Bronwyn Allen

Heavyweight ASX 200 companies like CSL and Wisetech are among them.

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Retirement

Changes to age pension and retirement assets and income tests announced

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to the age pension will come into effect on 20 March.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would you buy more Star Entertainment shares in a capital raise?

| Bronwyn Allen

Bally's has suggested a fully underwritten capital raise including a Share Purchase Plan for investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price falling on Monday?

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The ASX 200 biotech stock has lost 9% of its value since the start of the new year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares still frozen amid financial rescue plan as second bidder emerges

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US casino giant Bally's offered to buy a controlling stake in Star Entertainment over the weekend.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 hit a six-month low last week?

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There was turmoil on the share market with ASX 200 energy stocks the worst affected.

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Retail Shares

Which ASX 300 retail share CEO just upped his stake for the first time in almost 5 years?

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After some difficult years post-COVID, this ASX 300 retail company finally returned to profitability in FY24.

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52-Week Lows

16 ASX 200 shares that hit multi-year lows on Friday

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Markets are nervous as US President Donald Trump winds back tariffs on some Canadian and Mexican imports.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for last-minute dividends? 25 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX heavyweights including CSL, Qantas, Brambles, Wisetech, and Car Group are about to go ex-dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the boosted dividend from CSL shares? Here's your deadline…

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The ASX 200 biotech is rewarding investors with a 9% higher interim dividend this year.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the Rio Tinto share price is falling on Thursday

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The ASX 200 mining major is in the red despite encouraging news for iron ore demand out of China today.

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