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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

US tariffs send ASX 300 retail stock plummeting 20% to three-year low

| Bronwyn Allen

Online luxury retailer says European brands have already flagged price increases to offset the tariffs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What now for Star Entertainment shares after $940M funding deal withdrawn

| Bronwyn Allen

Negotiations between Star Entertainment and Salter Brothers Capital have ended.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Harvey Norman shares sliding today?

| Bronwyn Allen

What's happening with the ASX 200 furniture and electronics retailer today?

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Gold

Up 189% in a year, what's next for this ASX small-cap gold share?

| Bronwyn Allen

This explorer has released details of a maiden drilling program amid the gold price smashing a new record.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX 200 shares that experts say it's time to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say it's time to bail out of these ASX 200 stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend reinvestment plans deliver big discounts on Wisetech, Bendigo Bank, and Woolworths shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Wisetech, Bendigo Bank, and Woolworths have announced their dividend reinvestment plan share prices.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares just upgraded to 'strong buy' ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say these 5 stocks will rise in value over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Top broker reveals new ratings and price targets on ASX 200 bank shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has released a note on ASX 200 bank shares, and there's one common thread among them.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Want to catch the boosted dividend from Harvey Norman shares? Better be quick…

| Bronwyn Allen

The furniture and electronics retailer will pay an interim dividend of 12 cents per share on 1 May.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 financial shares lead the market amid Federal Budget and election call

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors last week with a 2.55% gain.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's happening with Star Entertainment shares following casino licence decision?

| Bronwyn Allen

Star Entertainment has updated the market on two regulatory matters and progress with its rescue plan.

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Communication Shares

Telstra is rewarding its shares investors today

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how.

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Dividend Investing

Own CBA shares? You just got a little wealthier…

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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!

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts are concerned about investment capital inflows.

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Communication Shares

TPG share price higher following ACCC decision

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

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?

| Bronwyn Allen

The yellow metal is shining brightly on Thursday.

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