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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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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 responded to the latest unemployment data

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market is showing continued resilience despite a slower economy.

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Healthcare Shares

How AI could boost this ASX 300 healthcare stock

| Bronwyn Allen

The Firetrail investment management team see AI providing a 'material tailwind' for this stock.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

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Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in New Hope shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

This coal mining stock has dished out some pretty impressive dividends in recent years, but will this continue?

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Broker Notes

2 undervalued ASX 200 shares with 'significant catalysts ahead'

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the ASX 200 coal and wine stocks that this fund manager has selected for additional investment.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 200 energy stock with 'minimal competition' to buy right now

| Bronwyn Allen

This stock is trading 30% lower than its 2022 record high.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors for a second consecutive week.

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Superannuation

What's the average superannuation balance at retirement in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it enough to fund the decades ahead?

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 mining share is in for a 33% whack

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a fairly miserable 12 months ahead for this diversified miner.

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Broker Notes

Up 15% in 13 days, is it too late to buy South32 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

South32 shares have risen 1%-plus per day for the past 13 trading days. Have investors missed the boat?

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Broker Notes

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a 50% price gain over 12 months for one coal share whilst the other is set…

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Energy Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in Whitehaven stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the latest broker ratings on this ASX coal share.

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Opinions

Shares vs. property: What $100 invested in 1926 is worth now

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver gives us the answer.

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Broker Notes

ASX expert: Buy Lynas shares now

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs has this ASX rare earths share on its conviction list.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Wisetech shares, how much dividend income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

Wisetech is the largest technology share on the ASX with a market capitalisation of $30.55 billion.

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ETFs

10 ASX ETFs with the lowest management fees and why it matters

| Bronwyn Allen

Management fees eat into your returns so it's important to compare them when selecting ASX ETFs to buy.

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International Stock News

Bull vs. bear: Can the S&P 500 keep rising in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the bull and bear case for the S&P 500 this year.

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Broker Notes

'Share price looks cheap': Fortescue & 1 other beaten-up ASX 200 share to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities reveals his latest buying recommendations.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid yet another resetting of the ASX 200's all-time peak.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price slips amid an unrelenting ESG grilling

| Bronwyn Allen

ESG advocates and investment managers questioned Rio Tinto management at last night's British AGM.

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Industrials Shares

APM share price freeze extended amid new takeover bid

| Bronwyn Allen

A new suitor is pursuing the international employment services company.

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Share Market News

Own ASX 200 mining shares? Here's the 5-year forecast for commodity prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the official government price forecasts for 10 commodities from FY24 to FY29.

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Opinions

COVID's lasting impacts for shares vs. property: AMP economist

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver outlines several of the pandemic's economic and investment impacts.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Transurban shares, how much dividend income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

Transurban is considered a defensive stock, particularly in an inflationary economy.

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Travel Shares

What's happened to ASX travel shares since COVID ended?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review share price performances since 21 February 2022 when our international border reopened.

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Materials Shares

Why has the lithium price quietly risen 20% in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

After an 80% plummet in the lithium carbonate price last year, is there hope on the horizon?

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Goodman shares, how much dividend income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

The value of Goodman shares has soared, but what about dividends?

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Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' status in March

| Bronwyn Allen

There are blue chips and small caps on this list.

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Healthcare Shares

Blast off! Mesoblast share price surging 60%

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast shares are skyrocketing today.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in March

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX REITS and property shares led the 11 market sectors last week alongside a new record high for the ASX…

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Technology Shares

Experts name 4 top ASX artificial intelligence shares

| Bronwyn Allen

E&P analysts nominate four ASX tech stocks likely to benefit from the AI boom.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs give Aussie investors access to US stocks?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas some options to help you get your research started.

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Broker Notes

Qantas or Telstra share price: Which will climb higher in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what top broker Goldman Sachs has to say about these ASX blue-chip stocks.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: How to generate $500 passive income per month

| Bronwyn Allen

We run the numbers.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX materials shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid the ASX 200 rising 1.6%.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX ETFs breaking the mould to hit 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

What a day for ASX ETF investors!

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Energy Shares

ASX energy shares losing charge amid fresh warnings of gas supply shortfalls

| Bronwyn Allen

Many energy commodity prices fell overnight and this is hitting ASX energy shares today.

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Dividend Investing

Popular ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Want the next dividend payment on these ASX All Ords shares? Better hurry.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the AMP dividend forecast through to 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

There is some good news for AMP shareholders.

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