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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

A businessman compares the growth trajectory of property versus shares.
Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in July

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong growth for the ASX 200 contrasted with a moderate gain in the national property value.

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Capital Raising

Up 140% in a month, here's why this high-flying ASX small-cap stock has just been frozen

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX robotics company requested a trading halt today.

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Record Highs

Records tumble! 10 popular ASX shares smashing new all-time highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark index is flying high in the green on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX shares elevated to 'strong buy' ratings in July

| Bronwyn Allen

CommSec data shows these stocks now have the strongest possible consensus buy recommendation.

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Superannuation

2 factors that will 'materially impact' your superannuation returns: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard’s Chief Investment Officer Duncan Burns has this advice for superannuation investors.

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How to invest

10 surprising ways ASX stock investors are building their knowledge

| Bronwyn Allen

A national survey reveals some investors are building knowledge from potentially unreliable sources.

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How to invest

Youngest ASX shares investors still investing despite cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

New research shows young investors are more disciplined in their investing routines than their elder peers.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

One is a coal miner and the other two are iron ore majors.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares outperforming on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX healthcare shares are on the way up on Tuesday after positive news announcements.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX industrials performed best during a volatile week, with the ASX 200 finishing only just inside the green.

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Superannuation

Here are the 10 best superannuation growth funds of the decade

| Bronwyn Allen

The No. 1 superannuation fund has delivered median total returns of 8.3% per year.

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ETFs

Shares vs. property: These 2 ASX property ETFs delivered 20%-plus returns in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Two ASX property ETFs delivered much better returns than residential homes or ASX 200 shares in FY24.

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Two parents and two children happily eat pizza in their kitchen as a top broker predicts a 46% upside for the Domino's share price
Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's take on these 2 ASX retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite high interest rates and inflation, ASX retail shares have been on a strong run.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX lithium share could rocket 275% in a year: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Shaw and Partners says this ASX lithium share is going to go gangbusters over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Warning: These 4 ASX 200 shares are being heavily shorted

| Bronwyn Allen

What does short-selling mean for you and your portfolio?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX biotech shares rocketing more than 40% on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX healthcare companies have exciting news for investors today.

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Materials Shares

Has the lithium price reached its floor?

| Bronwyn Allen

Supply is finally starting to decline as higher cost producers exit the market, says Pilbara Minerals CEO.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: Why it pays to be patient

| Bronwyn Allen

They say patience is a virtue. But can it also make you money?

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Technology Shares

'Signs of rotation' from ASX tech shares to value stocks and cyclicals: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech shares shone brightly in FY24 but will this trend continue in FY25?

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Share Market News

Here's when NAB says the RBA will cut interest rates

| Bronwyn Allen

The big four bank has updated its forecast timing for the first interest rate cut.

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How to invest

3 psychological elements to making money from ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver offers tips for ASX shares investors on how to manage their emotions.

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ETFs

4 best-performing ASX ETFs in 2024 so far

| Bronwyn Allen

More investors are choosing to buy baskets of stocks via ETFs instead of individual shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX real estate shares were strongest amid a volatile week during which the ASX 200 set a new record.

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Superannuation

Top 10 superannuation growth funds of FY24 revealed

| Bronwyn Allen

The median superannuation growth fund delivered 9.1% returns in FY24. How does your fund compare?

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Retirement

Retirement, extra income, holidays: Top 10 reasons Aussies invest

| Bronwyn Allen

Some people invest to build wealth for retirement while others are focussed on lifestyle improvements.

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Generally speaking, there is optimism among the experts for both shares and property in FY25.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price dips despite APRA cutting risk capital add-on

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac shares are down, along with other ASX 200 bank stocks, despite good news from APRA.

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Retirement

Delayed retirement and other costs of being the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows delayed retirement and lost opportunities to travel are among the costs.

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Bank Shares

2 uniquely Australian reasons why ASX 200 bank shares are outperforming global peers

| Bronwyn Allen

Three of the Big Four ASX 200 bank shares hit new price milestones today.

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Opinions

ASX 200 to finish 2024 higher than expected: AMP

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP says there were 3 factors that drove the ASX 200 to its new record high above 8,000 points this…

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Economy

Why did the ASX 200 dip on the latest unemployment figures?

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market remains stubbornly resilient with only a minute increase in unemployment last month.

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ETFs

Top 10 most traded ASX ETFs in June

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded ASX ETF was the ever-popular Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF.

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Personal Finance

5 ways ASX shares investors define financial success

| Bronwyn Allen

What does financial success mean to you?

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Materials Shares

Why are BHP and other ASX 200 mining shares getting hammered on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

A soft second-quarter update from one of the major miners appears to have spooked investors today.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price hits 9-year high amid yet another strong day for ASX 200 banks

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank stocks just keep on rising...

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Broker Notes

Brokers say buy! 3 ASX shares receiving upgrades today

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts say these ASX shares look like good buys today.

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Investing Strategies

It's official, Aussies are getting richer! Here's how

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the findings of the 2024 UBS Global Wealth Report.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in June

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded stock was an ASX 200 iron ore giant. But were investors buying or selling it?

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Opinions

'Defining trend this decade': 6 tips for buying AI stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Henry Fisher of CMC Invest discusses the rapidly rising artificial intelligence investment theme.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 3.81% gain.

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