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Bronwyn Allen

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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Technology Shares

The little ASX tech share that's building 'a globally competitive business': WAM

| Bronwyn Allen

Wilson Asset Management thinks this tiny ASX tech share has a big future.

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Dividend Investing

3 things to consider when looking for reliable ASX dividend payers

| Bronwyn Allen

We provide a few tips for income investors researching ASX shares today.

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Bank Shares

Have ASX bank shares become too big for their boots? Macquarie weighs in

| Bronwyn Allen

Most ASX bank shares are underperforming in 2023 and Macquarie foresees more downside ahead.

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Share Market News

Inflation-proofed: The ASX 200 share reeling in revenue growth with higher prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Toll roads are one of few businesses that can put their prices up and not usually lose customers.

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Technology Shares

Down 75% in 7 years, is this ASX tech share 'hitting its stride' a bargain buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

This tech share is up by almost 40% in six months.

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Materials Shares

Short-seller interest in Lake Resources shares is falling. Is this a good sign?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Lake Resources share price hit a new 52-week low of 26 cents on Friday.

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Share Market News

2 ASX mining directors buying their company shares in the past fortnight

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining directors at Galan Lithium and Genesis Minerals have declared recent purchases.

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Travel Shares

3 ASX travel shares surging in Flight Centre's slipstream today

| Bronwyn Allen

Helloworld, Webjet, and Qantas gained alongside Flight Centre today.

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Bank Shares

Does this key attribute make Macquarie shares better than other ASX 200 banks?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare Macquarie's share price performance and forecast FY24 dividends to the big four ASX 200 bank shares.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX copper shares that have surged 100% to 400% in a year

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking ahead, the market experts are seeing red. The red metal, that is.

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Energy Shares

Can the Woodside share price crack $40 by Christmas?

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker CLSA has a $40 share price target on Woodside.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you jump on CSL shares while they're trading around 52-week lows?

| Bronwyn Allen

The CSL share price fell to a new 52-week low of $255.87 earlier this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares up 250% to 750% in a year

| Bronwyn Allen

Um, what? Yes, indeed! These 3 ASX stocks are delivering unbelievable share price growth.

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Financial Shares

Could this boost Zip's prospects of success in the US market?

| Bronwyn Allen

Zip has recruited a former American Express executive for its United States management team.

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Healthcare Shares

Why Mesoblast shares could face a 'make-or-break inflection point' in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast is hoping for FDA approval of its flagship drug, remestemcel-L on 2 August.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX All Ords shares offer the best dividend yields?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX dividends will form a bigger part of investors' returns in today's economy, say the experts.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened in the red amid broker upgrades to three stocks.

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How to invest

Does your ASX investment strategy match your risk tolerance?

| Bronwyn Allen

Your ASX investment strategy is your roadmap on the journey to wealth from ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX insurance shares a buy amid rising premiums?

| Bronwyn Allen

Insurers have pricing power and are reportedly raising premiums by 10% to 20%.

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Bank Shares

Worried about CBA shares? Here's where fund managers are going instead

| Bronwyn Allen

Insurers have pricing power while the banks face strong competition.

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Financial Shares

Why did Netwealth shares tumble 9% today following its record quarter?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has cut its 12-month price target on Netwealth shares to $14.40.

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Share Market News

These ASX tech shares are blowing the index out of the water today

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech shares are enjoying twice the gains of the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks 'that should perform regardless of economic conditions'

| Bronwyn Allen

One of Australia's largest privately owned fund managers says there is slower economic growth ahead.

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52-Week Highs

Why did the AGL share price hit a 2-year high on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

What's sparking today's share price surge?

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Gold

Why did the Newcrest share price pop 5% to a 2-month high?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the gold miner were surging today alongside the gold price.

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Small Cap Shares

Why are investors abandoning ASX small-cap shares in droves?

| Bronwyn Allen

Contrarian fund manager Allan Gray says the ASX Small Ordinaries Index is at its lowest point relative to the S&P/ASX…

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Bank Shares

Which ASX 200 bank share is forecast to pay the greatest dividend yield in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

The highest predicted dividend yield is 7.4% fully franked.

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Gold

This ASX 200 gold stock is up 95% in a year, and one director has been cashing in

| Bronwyn Allen

De Grey Mining has outperformed gold mining heavyweights Northern Star and Newcrest over the past year.

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Materials Shares

Missed the boat on ASX lithium shares? Mining veteran reveals 5 other commodities set to surge

| Bronwyn Allen

Mining legend Bill Beament says people do not understand the scale of the green energy metals bull market that is…

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Resources Shares

Why CBA sees 'downside risk' for the iron ore price right now

| Bronwyn Allen

And CBA is not alone in its forecasts.

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Healthcare Shares

4 things to look for when buying ASX healthcare shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Fidelity's Zara Lyons tells us what to look for when researching and selecting ASX healthcare stocks for investment.

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Materials Shares

'I don't think people truly understand what's going on': Why this ASX mining expert says a lithium bull market is coming

| Bronwyn Allen

This well-respected Australian mining boss is investing big-time in energy transition metals.

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Share Market News

Did this ASX All Ords director really just sell $3.3 million worth of company shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Yes, he did. But it appears there's no need for investors to worry.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 shares that have doubled in value over 5 years

| Bronwyn Allen

And they're all from different market segments, too.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price lost 7% in FY23 but could a turnaround start this August reporting season?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are awaiting the outcome of Zip's two key financial goals for FY23.

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price had sluggish growth in FY23 but brokers are bullish for FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

One top broker expects the CSL share price to rise to $340 by the end of FY24.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 mid-cap shares offer the best dividend yields?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 10 highest ASX dividend payers among the ASX 200 mid-cap stocks.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX financial shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 finished 9.67% higher in FY23 and these financial shares had the strongest share price growth.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX lithium shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium commodity prices plunged in FY23 but M&A excitement kept investors interested in lithium shares.

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Share Gainers

5 best-performing ASX All Ords mining shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The All Ords finished 8.85% higher in FY23 and these miners had the greatest share price growth.

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