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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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How to invest

Gen Z: 5 tips to help build your wealth

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows 38% of Gen Zs consider bank savings the most important wealth-building investment.

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Broker Notes

Holidays on hold: How will this affect ASX travel shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey shows many Australians are delaying holidays due to cost-of-living pressures.

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Retirement

Planning your retirement? Here are the most popular investments outside superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

Research shows bank savings, property, cash and shares are popular investment choices outside superannuation.

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Bank Shares

Only 1 ASX 200 bank share delivers more capital growth than dividends. Which bank? (Clue: Not CBA)

| Bronwyn Allen

Over the past 10 years, only one ASX 200 bank stock has delivered more capital growth than dividends.

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Superannuation

AMP shares lower amid industry 'wave' of superannuation payouts to baby boomers

| Bronwyn Allen

New APRA figures show a surge in superannuation benefits paid in lump sums and pensions.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock dives 10% amid $26 million insiders sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

The insiders selling shares include the CEO and managing director as well as the chair of the board.

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Broker Notes

ASX investors may choose supermarkets over Wesfarmers shares after ACCC inquiry: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Goldman Sachs says ASX supermarket shares are trading at attractive valuations.

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Retirement

What's the average age of retirement in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians are choosing to retire a bit later in life, according to new figures.

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Superannuation

'All-growth' superannuation funds return nearly 10% in 10 months

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says superannuation funds are delivering healthy returns in FY24 despite share market volatility.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.8% gain this week.

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Broker Notes

Why did Goldman Sachs just downgrade Wesfarmers shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 conglomerate has had a ripper run of share price growth. So why is Goldman Sachs downgrading it?

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Superannuation

Here are 2 changes to superannuation in the Federal Budget

| Bronwyn Allen

In case you missed them...

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares: How dividends offset poor capital growth over 10 years

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the 10-year capital growth and dividend returns of the 7 biggest ASX 200 bank shares.

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Industrials Shares

Beaten-up ASX 200 stock surges 12% on buyout rumour

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 building materials stock has been struggling throughout FY24.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares trading ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

One of these ASX 200 shares is set to pay a record interim dividend.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX 200 healthcare stock up 40% in 6 months halted ahead of major trial results

| Bronwyn Allen

Neuren Pharmaceuticals will reveal Phase 2 clinical results for its second drug candidate shortly.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares vs. property: Which has performed better since the COVID crash?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal which property markets and ASX 200 shares have risen the most since COVID-19 hit us.

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Broker Notes

ResMed shares higher as company 'turns the GLP threat into an opportunity': Fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed is having a great run in 2024 with the share price up 29% already.

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Superannuation

5 ways to get more money into your superannuation by June 30

| Bronwyn Allen

With about 6 weeks to go until the end of the financial year, it's time to start thinking about tax…

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Materials Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX lithium shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says lithium prices will not bottom until 2025. Here's what you should do in the meantime.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX 200 stock just plunged 12% despite record full-year earnings?

| Bronwyn Allen

It looks like an impressive report card but UBS doesn't like the FY25 guidance.

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Retail Shares

Dump 'em! Top broker says sell these 3 ASX retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This comes amid high interest rates, weak retail sales, and persistently negative consumer sentiment.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX consumer discretionary shares rose by more than 3% last week.

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Share Market News

Why this smashed ASX 200 share is a fundie's top value pick

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an ASX consumer discretionary stock that has lost 40% of its value over the past year.

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Resources Shares

Up 51% from their 52-week low, is it too late to buy Mineral Resources shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Mineral Resources has been on a tear since mid-January. Do these top brokers think it's too late to buy?

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Retail Shares

Goldman says these 6 ASX retail shares are a buying opportunity

| Bronwyn Allen

The latest retail trading data was historically weak, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy, hold or sell these 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These experts reveal their calls on CSL, Resmed and Sonic Healthcare shares today.

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX 200 travel shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says one of these stocks could deliver 30% share price growth in just one year.

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ETFs

These were the 2 best ASX ETFs for price growth in April

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 ASX ETFs give investors exposure to one of the great megatrends of the moment.

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Real Estate Shares

Up 73% in a year, this surging ASX 200 stock just hit another all-time high

| Bronwyn Allen

This property share has skyrocketed, with the company recently upgrading its FY24 guidance for a second time.

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Financial Shares

What this top broker is saying about IAG shares

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG shares are trading close to their four-year highs.

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Share Market News

Patriot Battery Metals share price rockets 11% on new lithium drilling results

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium stock has more than recovered its share price losses from yesterday.

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REITs

Will the 'resurgence in demand' for shopping centres boost ASX REITs?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX REITs are likely to benefit from the "triple boost" of Australia's population, jobs, and income growth.

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Superannuation

6 ways young investors can boost their superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

Young Australians' investment preferences are influencing their superannuation strategies and outcomes.

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Financial Shares

If you'd invested $10,000 in Netwealth shares at the start of the year, here's how much you'd have now

| Bronwyn Allen

Would it have been a good idea to buy Netwealth shares on 2 January?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares rocking higher on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

This 'spray-on skin' company and cancer-fighting biotech have exciting news for shareholders today.

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Travel Shares

Short sellers up the ante on Qantas shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The short interest in Qantas shares rose to its highest level since the pandemic this month.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 banks vs. mining stocks: Which is the better buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Ray David from Blackwattle Partners explains the significant divergence in performance this year.

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Broker Notes

Coles share price holds firm while Woolworths tumbles 18% in 2024. Time to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of a few top brokers on whether Coles shares are a good buy today.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities and energy shares both rose by more than 4% last week.

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