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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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Superannuation

Here's why your superannuation is invested predominantly in shares

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP's chief economist explains why shares are a dominant asset class in superannuation investment.

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Technology Shares

Why did ASX tech shares soar 9% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

This week's surge had nothing to do with Wall Street or the NASDAQ.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in July

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded ASX share was a defence software and hardware development company.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price dips amid APRA demand for extra $250 million risk capital add-on

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is not happy with ANZ Bank.

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Earnings Results

Latitude share price falls despite 140% jump in profit during first half

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords financial stock is in the red as investors review the 1H FY24 results.

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Financial Shares

Hoping to bag the near doubled dividend from IAG shares? Here's your deadline…

| Bronwyn Allen

The insurance giant is rewarding investors with an FY24 final dividend that is 89% higher than last year.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price lower amid SPP shareholders cheering a 38% capital gain

| Bronwyn Allen

About 32 million new Zip shares began trading today following the completion of the share purchase plan.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining stocks stronger despite weakness in commodity prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in many mining companies are rising on Thursday despite weaker commodity prices overnight.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX real estate shares rising strongly on FY24 results (one by 11%)

| Bronwyn Allen

Servcorp shares are leading the real estate sector today as earnings season continues.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares outperforming peers on positive company news

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast has announced the resolution of a class action law suit against it today.

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Broker Notes

Go long on these 2 ASX 200 shares: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment ideas?

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 directors just bought more shares in their companies?

| Bronwyn Allen

One of these directors invested almost $300,000 in their first trade in almost 4 years.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs are investors most bullish on?

| Bronwyn Allen

A trading activity report reveals insights into which ASX ETFs are attracting the highest buying conviction.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide share price soars 11% on FY24 results

| Bronwyn Allen

The industrials stock is currently the strongest performer of the ASX 200 today.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares have got the attention of Gen Z investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Report shows Gen Z investors traded a narrower range of securities than other generations in FY24.

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Retirement

How Gen X is planning for retirement while raising kids and caring for parents

| Bronwyn Allen

The oldest members of Gen X will turn 60 next year, thereby gaining access to their superannuation.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 stocks and ETFs that Gen X traded most in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Gen Xers had a penchant for US shares in FY24 but also traded heavily in ASX 200 stocks and ETFs,…

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Financial Shares

2 ASX financial shares to watch this earning season

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgans explains what it expects from GQG Partners and Judo Bank this earnings season.

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Dividend Investing

8 ASX 200 dividend shares set to outperform: Macquarie

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says these ASX 200 dividend stocks are great buys and likely to outperform the market in FY25.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price higher on guidance for upcoming half-year results

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia's biggest listed energy company has issued guidance for its upcoming 1H FY24 results.

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ETFs

VAS ETF tops the list of favourite ASX 200 stocks and ETFs among millennial investors

| Bronwyn Allen

Millennials are selecting different stocks to their baby boomer parents for investment, new data shows.

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Retail Shares

Expert says furniture retailers are out and these ASX retail stocks are in

| Bronwyn Allen

Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff says investment trends among ASX retail stocks have changed.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares higher amid bank's warning that pandemic savings are running out

| Bronwyn Allen

This is why CBA is still tipping an interest rate cut in 2024 in opposition to the Reserve Bank's guidance.

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Share Market News

Resmed, Telstra and Sayona Mining among the ASX shares investors bought most in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Among the 20 most traded shares on the Selfwealth platform, these stocks had the highest buy conviction.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX All Ords share is lifting on 'strong first financial year' results?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX REIT is outperforming the All Ords on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares vs. financial shares: Which did investors prefer in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is dominated by mining and financial shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares did best among the 11 market sectors during a volatile week of trading.

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Retirement

Expert tips to ensure your money lasts in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Starting early with your retirement planning is essential for many reasons.

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How to invest

How many ASX stocks should you have in your portfolio?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three share market investment experts offer their opinions on this common question.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs vs shares: Do investors prefer one over the other?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investor activity via the online trading platform Selfwealth over FY24 reveals the answer.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks tipped to deliver 40% to 160% EPS growth in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Macquarie thinks these companies can deliver the goods despite a challenging economy in FY25.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares tearing it up on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The tech sector is a long way ahead of the other ASX 200 market sectors today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares top baby boomers' ASX 200 favourites list

| Bronwyn Allen

Data reveals six investment trends that separate the baby boomers from other generations of investors.

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 market sector has been the best performer over 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This might surprise you...

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Broker Notes

5 ASX retail shares to buy (one with 38% potential upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer discretionary sector is leading the ASX 200 bounce back on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares rally as woolly business gets shorn

| Bronwyn Allen

RAMs home loans mascot Raymond is heading to the shearing sheds.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: What does $1 million buy you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which suburbs are next to hit the $1M median? How much dividend income would $1M in shares deliver?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX communications shares led the market with a 2.14% lift last week.

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Dividend Investing

Who is buying ASX dividend shares in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Tax data reveals Aussies across all pay grades and working in various jobs are investing in dividend shares.

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Share Market News

This is how Australians investing in shares are earning 5x more than landlords

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian taxpayers reported much higher investment income from dividends than net property rent.

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