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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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Retail Shares

Young people are cutting spending the most. Which ASX retail shares may be affected?

| Bronwyn Allen

New data shows under 40-year-olds are cutting their spending the most in the cost-of-living crunch.

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52-Week Lows

Lake Resources share price falls 7% to new 52-week low amid second strike AGM vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Chair Stu Crow described "a year of significant progress" amid an 80% decline in the share price in 2023.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about the Flight Centre share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 travel share has been a frequent flyer on the top 10 most shorted stocks list since 2022.

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Retail Shares

Harvey Norman share price higher despite falling sales and first strike AGM vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Almost 82% of shareholders voted against the company remuneration report at the AGM today.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is roaring 13% higher on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

This healthcare company is outperforming every other stock within the ASX 200 today.

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Dividend Investing

Which major ASX energy share will pay the best dividend yield in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

And are ASX energy shares usurping mining and banking stocks when it comes to dividends?

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares stronger following Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

| Bronwyn Allen

Official retail data released today indicates shoppers delayed their spending in October ahead of the sales.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price just hit a 2-year low?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs says falling lithium commodity prices may hit Core Lithium particularly hard.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what some of the big brokers think.

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Share Gainers

Which ASX lithium stock has soared 246% in just a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

IPO investors are rubbing their hands in delight.

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Share Market News

Expert predictions: ASX 200 shares vs. property in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts reveal surprising insights and predictions as to what may happen with shares and property.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 0.14% during a lacklustre week of trading.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX All Ords stock tanking 11% on EV news

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are reacting to news released by the company last night.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium stock up 40% in a month, and directors keep buying

| Bronwyn Allen

Two directors of James Bay Minerals have been raising their personal holdings.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price loses 10% in 5 days amid remediation news

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator made two announcements pertaining to its remediation work on Friday.

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How to invest

If you sold your investment property and bought ASX shares, would you make more money in dividends than rent?

| Bronwyn Allen

Transitioning between these two asset classes will create a loss of investment capital. Does this matter?

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Bank Shares

Are ASX short sellers right about Bank of Queensland shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Harrison Massey of Argonaut gives his assessment of the regional bank stock.

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Cheap Shares

CEO says Santos share price is going 'cheap' amid delayed projects

| Bronwyn Allen

The Santos CEO says the company's shares are going cheap amid legal disputes that are delaying projects.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Lynas CEO just sold $7 million in shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Amanda Lacaze has sold one million shares in the company she runs.

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Materials Shares

Sayona share price dips despite 'highly encouraging assay results'

| Bronwyn Allen

Sayona Mining has some positive news for the market today amid continually weakening lithium commodity prices.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX All Ords shares smashing all-time highs

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 stocks are hitting it out of the park during a mediocre day for the market.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 large-cap mining share will pay the best dividend yield in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Listed Australian mining companies are typically some of the most generous ASX dividend payers.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares drop amid Bubs trading halt

| Bronwyn Allen

What a year: A2 Milk shares are down 41% in 2023 and the Bubs share price has dropped 45%.

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Resources Shares

Iron ore price and copper will go higher than expected, says Citi

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says Chinese government fiscal stimulus will be bigger and more imminent than first thought.

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Technology Shares

It's not just AI driving 49% growth in the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) this year

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX NDQ is having a ripsnorter in 2023.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 1.16% amid one key piece of economic news that drove strong gains in the top two…

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Materials Shares

Wildcat share price down 20% from its recent high. Time to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Wildcat share price reached a 15-year high of $1.01 on 6 November.

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Resources Shares

Azure share price lifts amid Mineral Resources boss declaring SQM takeover is 'dead in the water'

| Bronwyn Allen

Azure announced a $3.52 per share takeover offer from Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile last month.

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Share Market News

More landlords are selling their investment properties. Will they switch to ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We take a look at the reasons why landlords are selling their investments today.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares dip as company aims to 'maximise potential' of its lithium portfolio

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant wants to grow its three lithium operations while also buying up junior lithium explorers.

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Capital Raising

Why did this ASX 200 insurance stock just go into a trading halt?

| Bronwyn Allen

This company just announced a capital raise, an acquisition, a trading update, and upgraded guidance for FY24.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk CEO: 'I understand shareholders are disappointed with the share price'

| Bronwyn Allen

The infant milk formula company held its annual general meeting today.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 4 ASX 300 shares, say top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Market analysts have upgraded their ratings on these four ASX 300 shares today.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock surges 11% on mega revenue gains

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 tech company has just released its 3Q FY23 update... and the market likes it.

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price soars 8% on FIRB approval for Livent merger

| Bronwyn Allen

Allkem and Livent now have all of the global regulatory approvals necessary to proceed with their merger.

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Broker Notes

Down 26% in the past 6 months, is Pilbara Minerals stock a buy today?

| Bronwyn Allen

One of the darlings of the lithium sector, is now the time buy Pilbara Minerals?

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources is rocking on with another ASX lithium share investment

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 mining giant has been on a buying spree of late with several junior lithium miners in its…

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Earnings Results

Up 33% in 2023, which All Ords stock is lifting amid a financial 'milestone'?

| Bronwyn Allen

This sports technology stock is higher after the company released its 1H FY24 report today.

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Broker Notes

CSL share price correction! Timely chance to buy the dip?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the latest 12-month share price targets for CSL.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 rose 3.18% this week and the real estate sector reversed its fortunes.

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