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Bronwyn Allen

Bronwyn has 28 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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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares newly upgraded this week

| Bronwyn Allen

As the Iran war and fuel crisis continues, some ASX 200 shares have attracted upgrades from the experts.

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Technology Shares

Is the ASX 200 tech wreck over amid a 6% rise in shares today?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 tech shares fell 48% between 29 August and 30 March. Here comes the rebound!

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Economy

Interest rate rise expectations firm on jobs data as Aussie dollar hits 4-year high

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is in the red despite a partial rebound after March jobs data was released this morning.

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ETFs

Why ASX investors dumped IVV ETF last month

| Bronwyn Allen

IVV is the largest ASX ETF tracking the S&P 500.

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Broker Notes

Origin Energy shares: Experts argue the case to buy, hold, and sell

| Bronwyn Allen

Three experts present three different ratings.

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ETFs

5 thematics driving ASX ETF investment today: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares strategist, Tom Wickenden, says the Iran war is directly impacting ASX ETF investment activity.

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ETFs

How ASX ETF investors repositioned as the Iran war shook markets

| Bronwyn Allen

The top 10 ASX ETFs for inflows and outflows last month reveal some interesting insights.

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 shares rip with financials leading a remarkable recovery last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Financial shares led the market during the short trading week, with materials not far behind.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX All Ords shares elevated to strong buy status after March sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords fell 8% in March after the US and Israel attacked Iran and oil and gas prices…

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Healthcare Shares

Broker sees 26% upside in ASX healthcare share behind Chemist Warehouse

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has just upgraded its rating on this ASX healthcare stock due to ongoing share price weakness.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price rising today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Magellan conducted a shareholder vote on the proposed Barrenjoey merger this morning.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX 200 shares just upgraded to strong buy ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for inspiration after the March sell-off?

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Resources Shares

Buy, hold, or sell? South32, Capstone Copper, and BHP shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what the experts think.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares whipsaw amid fragile ceasefire

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 energy shares are leading the market today after a substantial sell-off yesterday.

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Gold

Why did the Iran war smash the gold price?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors were surprised when the gold price dropped 21% over the first three weeks of March.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares this fund manager expects to outperform

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's why Blackwattle is invested in these ASX small-cap shares.

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Dividend Investing

Own ASX IOZ or other iShares ETFs? Here is your next dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

BlackRock has announced the next round of distributions for a range of its ASX iShares ETFs.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, or sell? Bubs, Soul Patts, and Endeavour shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts have reviewed their ratings on these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, or sell? Treasury Wine, Domino's Pizza, and Telstra shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have reviewed their ratings on these 3 ASX shares amid signals of renewed market confidence this month.

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52-Week Lows

6 ASX shares hitting 52-week lows amid today's market rally

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX shares are bucking the trend today.

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Broker Notes

Down 50% in 2026, Zip shares are 'one of the most compelling value opportunities on the ASX'

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle portfolio managers Robert Hawkesford and Daniel Broeren provide their assessment of this ASX financial stock.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy amid share market rally today: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 soared by 2.6% in earlier trading as investors looked beyond the near-term risks of the global oil…

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Broker Notes

ASX 200 sector leaders to buy amid today's market rally

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts see value in a number of sector leaders today.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX 200 tech shares this fund manager backs to survive the AI threat

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 tech shares have fallen 44% over 6 months on fears that AI will disrupt many businesses.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surging as investors look beyond Iran war

| Bronwyn Allen

The share market ripped 224 points higher in early trading today.

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Dividend Investing

21 ASX shares going ex-dividend over the school holidays

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares going ex-dividend include Myer and Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Company.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy before the rally really takes off: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

James Gerrish from Shaw and Partners says the "war fear" in the market is now fading and names 3 ASX…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to buy ahead of anticipated rally: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

After a 9.1% drop between 27 February and 23 March, the ASX 200 reversed course last Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares this fund manager is backing for long-term growth

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle is invested in the ASX 200's largest diversified miner and its biggest lithium producer.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX 200 healthcare shares to buy amid sector rout

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts are backing these stocks for price growth.

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Resources Shares

Experts name 3 ASX mining shares to buy after March sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors took profits amid fears the fuel crisis could impact miners' production and earnings.

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Gold

ASX gold shares tumble as bull run faces its first big test in 1Q CY26

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX gold shares soared before a commodities sell-off and a new war sent them into the red.

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ETFs

Why is this ASX ETF up nearly 50% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

This is an astounding result.

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Dividend Investing

Own A200 or other Betashares ASX ETFs? Dividends just announced

| Bronwyn Allen

Show us the money!

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Dividend Investing

Own ASX VAS or other Vanguard ETFs? Dividends just announced

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard has just announced estimated dividends for a slew of its ASX ETFs.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares at 52-week lows: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts think.

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Energy Shares

4 ASX 200 energy shares rated buys

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 energy shares have skyrocketed 14% over the past month.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX 200 healthcare shares at multi-year lows

| Bronwyn Allen

Does this present a buying opportunity?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares ride a rollercoaster in March quarter

| Bronwyn Allen

Sharp gains in January and February were unwound in March.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares rebound after March sell-off creates opportunities

| Bronwyn Allen

The materials sector has been the worst hit by the war in Iran, but mining stocks found renewed favour last…

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