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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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Share Market News

Record CBA share price and Iran-Israel ceasefire lift ASX 200 financials to new peak

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors last week, gaining 1.82% and reaching a record high.

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Superannuation

What's the average superannuation balance at retirement age? (That's 67)

| Bronwyn Allen

And is it enough to fund a comfortable retirement lifestyle?

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Retirement

From next week you can earn and own more while still qualifying for the age pension

| Bronwyn Allen

The latest changes to the pension assets and income tests will come into effect on Tuesday.

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ETFs

Own the Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF? Here's your next dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard announced the final distribution amount for VTS ETF investors today.

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Industrials Shares

5 ASX defence shares that have surged 40% to 307% in just one year

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts say the defence investment theme should not be ignored.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail stock down 92% in 16 months faces 'challenging outlook': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

It's been a big fall from grace for this ASX retail stock after being the fastest riser of the All…

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ETFs

Own SPDR ASX ETFs? Here is your next dividend and when you'll receive it

| Bronwyn Allen

State Street Global Advisors announced distribution payment amounts and dates today.

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Opinions

Bull vs. Bear: Guzman Y Gomez shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Guzman Y Gomez shares peaked at $45.99 in February and closed at $28.04 yesterday. Where to now?

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ETFs

Here are the top stocks in the DFND ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

The VanEck Global Defence ETF is invested in 29 companies producing military hardware, software, and services.

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Share Market News

ASX defence shares lift amid NATO Summit decision to turbocharge spending to 5% GDP

| Bronwyn Allen

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has also signed a 'milestone' agreement with Australia.

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ETFs

Buy this ASX uranium ETF and one other: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you looking for investment inspiration?

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Retirement

Aged 30 and earning an average wage? You're now set up for retirement. Here's how

| Bronwyn Allen

A 30-year-old earning $75,000 per year for life will have enough for a comfortable retirement after 1 July.

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ETFs

'Perfect' proof that ETFs are more resilient than shares in market turbulence: Vanguard

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard says April’s tariff-driven volatility provided a great opportunity to analyse ETFs vs. shares.

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Share Gainers

CBA shares hit another all-time high. Can they surpass $200 in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares have a tailwind pushing up their price that has nothing directly to do with the bank's business performance.

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Broker Notes

'Lock in profits at these levels': Expert's verdict on 2 ASX 200 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Tony Locantro of Alto Capital says it might be time to take profits on these high-flying ASX 200 shares.

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Opinions

'Patience isn't passive': Expert reveals 2 ASX shares his team won and lost on

| Bronwyn Allen

They say patience is a virtue. This asset manager says it can also determine your investment success.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up strongly while energy shares plummet on ceasefire news

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 energy shares are tumbling with Karoon Energy and Woodside Energy the biggest fallers.

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Retirement

Here's how much retirement costs per year if you're renting

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Retirement Standard has introduced a living costs guide for retirees who rent their homes.

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Retirement

Here's how much a comfortable retirement costs per year

| Bronwyn Allen

The Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers for annual living costs.

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Industrials Shares

$10,000 invested in Austal shares a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Austal is an Australian shipbuilding company founded in 1988 that builds ships for the US Navy.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 energy shares lead for the second week as world awaits US decision on Iran

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares lifted 5.31% while the ASX 200 fell 0.49% amid the US President contemplating strikes.

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Energy Shares

What happened to Coronado Global Resources shares on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX coal miner announced new funding this week.

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Industrials Shares

2 rising ASX 200 shares 'largely unaffected' by US tariffs: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 shares that are mostly immune to US tariffs may provide more short-term stability in portfolios.

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Gold

Is the ASX gold rush over? Fundie says 'period of consolidation' has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

The gold price and ASX gold shares have retreated since the commodity's record high on 22 April.

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Small Cap Shares

Forget CBA shares. What about small-cap ASX financial shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts discuss 2 small-cap ASX financial shares that are up by more than 40% in 2025.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Star Entertainment shares? Last chance to vote on 'only lifeline' left for company

| Bronwyn Allen

Independent expert says terms of Bally's takeover unfair but the 'only lifeline' left for Star Entertainment.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in DFND ETF a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

US pressure on Western nations to boost defence spending has alerted investors to new opportunities.

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Communication Shares

Why this fundie sees 'a potential turning point' for Seek shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says Seek management appears to be refocused on shareholder returns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Fundie says Guzman Y Gomez share price 'looks highly attractive'. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment says Guzman Y Gomez's current valuation and risk/reward profile looks very appealing.

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think REA shares are worth?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has reviewed its rating and price target on REA shares.

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REITs

2 ASX REITs announcing new dividends today

| Bronwyn Allen

Money, money, money!

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Energy Shares

What's happening with ASX uranium stocks amid Sprott doubling investment to $200M

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investors have witnessed share price gains of up to 30% for the largest uranium stocks this week.

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REITs

Buy one, sell the other: Expert's verdict on 2 ASX REITS

| Bronwyn Allen

Dylan Evans from Catapult Wealth offers his views on the ASX REITs, Goodman Group and BWP Trust.

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Healthcare Shares

Does Macquarie think Cochlear shares are a buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has released a new note on Cochlear following the company's FY25 profit guidance change.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX tech shares impressing analysts today

| Bronwyn Allen

Four technology companies featured prominently in Wilson Asset Management's recent investment updates.

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Share Gainers

Thinking of selling your CBA shares? This expert says you should hold on

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA shares are up by about 80% since November 2023.

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ETFs

Up 18% in June, is the Betashares Crude Oil Index ETF a good oil price play?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investor interest in the OOO ETF has risen amid surging oil prices due to the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Mesoblast share price up 11% in June?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX biotech share reached a 10-week high of $1.94 today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Liontown share price leaping 9% on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share is the fastest mover of the ASX 200 today.

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Energy Shares

3 ASX uranium stocks up more than 20% in 2 days

| Bronwyn Allen

Paladin Energy, Boss Energy, and Deep Yellow shares are among the market's fastest risers again today.

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