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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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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 stock just raised its dividend for the 27th consecutive year?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 financial company is delivering ongoing dividend growth to its investors.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 retail sector leads as Aussies start spending again and US keeps tariff at 10%

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the market sectors amid positive retail and inflation data last week.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares attracting 'strong buy' ratings from the experts

| Bronwyn Allen

There is a consensus 'strong buy rating' on these stocks from analysts on the CommSec trading platform.

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ETFs

Aussies love their ASX ETFs. Here are the 10 most traded of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX ETFs were traded more than any others in FY25.

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Opinions

Should you hold on to these 4 ASX 200 outperformers or take your profits and run?

| Bronwyn Allen

Should you hold on to these ASX stocks after outstanding growth or take your profits and run?

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Broker Notes

7 ASX retail shares to buy as Aussies start spending again: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a 'retail sales surge' in June with 1.2% higher turnover.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares tumble 9% after Queen's Wharf deal terminated

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what is happening now.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls as US finalises tariffs set to begin next week

| Bronwyn Allen

The newly finalised US reciprocal tariffs will come into effect on 7 August.

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Opinions

Why the Magnificent Seven 'is becoming an irrelevant concept': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The US Magnificent 7 has lost significance, says Betashares investment strategist, Cameron Gleeson.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares outperform on Thursday amid a 'sales surge' in June

| Bronwyn Allen

Retail sector heavyweights experienced strong share price gains today.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares to sell today: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These iron ore, coal, and lithium miners have attracted sell ratings from brokers.

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Retail Shares

Cettire shares tumble 26% to record low on US tariff news

| Bronwyn Allen

Cettire has issued a statement after the US ended the de minimis duty exemption overnight.

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ETFs

Here is what you're invested in with ARMR ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

The ARMR ETF provides a way of investing in the emerging global defence theme.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 ASX 200 blue-chip shares to hold but not buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These blue-chips are worth holding if you already own them, but are too expensive for new investors to buy.

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ETFs

What are the 2 biggest ASX ETF themes today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares reveals the two best-performing segments of the ASX ETF market in the second half of FY25.

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Resources Shares

Why did investors keep buying BHP and Fortescue shares amid price falls in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP and Fortescue shares were the most traded stocks of FY25 and had the highest buy ratios, data shows.

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Share Market News

Aussie investors increase ASX shares and sell investment properties

| Bronwyn Allen

More Australian investors are receiving dividend income each year, new tax data shows.

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Opinions

Brokers' verdict on 4 popular ASX 200 financial stocks

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Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25. What should you do now with these 4 stocks?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares to buy this week: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration?

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Share Market News

Here's why these ASX 200 shares were the most traded stocks of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Buy/sell ratios provide an insight into what motivated investors to trade these ASX 200 stocks more than any others in…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Domino's Pizza share price to rise 54% in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

Ord Minnett says the current Domino's Pizza share price offers "very attractive value".

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares lead the market as US trade deals fuel optimism

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares lifted 3.94% as more US trade deals led to improved market sentiment.

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Superannuation

10 best superannuation funds of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The best-performing Australian superannuation fund delivered an impressive 12.9% total return.

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Dividend Investing

How much dividend income does the average ASX investor earn?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an impressive amount!

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 sector paid the best dividends in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the dividend returns of each of the 11 market sectors in FY25.

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Best Shares

8 ASX All Ords shares that tripled in value in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Just 8 out of the 500 companies making up the ASX All Ords achieved share price growth of 200% or…

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Superannuation

Here's what the average superannuation fund returned in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Did your superannuation fund meet or exceed these industry benchmarks?

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Broker Notes

Broker raises price targets on 2 ASX 200 shares to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

Ord Minnett has just upped its 12-month share price targets on 2 buy-rated ASX 200 stocks.

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Broker Notes

Buy the dip on these 2 ASX 200 shares: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say these 2 ASX 200 shares are a buying opportunity today.

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Dividend Investing

Invested in ASX MOAT or other VanEck ETFs? It's dividend day!

| Bronwyn Allen

Show us the money!

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Real Estate Shares

Why did PEXA Group shares shoot 18% higher today?

| Bronwyn Allen

What a day for this ASX small-cap stock!

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Opinions

Which ASX 200 stock offers 'material upside' amid continuing uncertainty over US tariffs?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment has identified one ASX 200 large-cap stock that is thriving on the uncertainty.

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Financial Shares

2 rising ASX financial shares with 'meaningful upside' still left: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25, but there are still buying opportunities left, say these experts.

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Energy Shares

3 largest ASX uranium shares move in different directions amid fresh developments

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what is happening with Paladin Energy, Deep Yellow, and Boss Energy shares on Thursday.

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Gold

Macquarie says these 3 ASX 200 gold shares will 'outperform' in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold shares have been on a long tear and Macquarie reckons these 3 ASX stocks have more room to run.

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Broker Notes

Fundie reveals why these 3 ASX 200 large-cap shares ripped 35% to 96% in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners discusses the performance and outlook for 3 ASX 200 shares in its Large Cap Quality Fund.

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Best Shares

17 ASX 300 shares that soared 100% or more in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 300 stocks outperformed their peers in FY25 with double-or-more share price growth.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs holding international shares gave investors the best returns in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX ETFs earned 35% to 90% returns last financial year.

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Gold

Spartan Resources shares rising strongly on final day of trading

| Bronwyn Allen

S&P Dow Jones Indices will remove Spartan Resources from the ASX 200 and replace it with Infratil.

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financials was the best sector of FY25. But it's time to sell these 2 stocks, say experts

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The ASX 200 financials sector gave investors a near-30% total return in the 2025 financial year.

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