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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

ASX 200 experiences only a minor fall after a tremendously volatile week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 ended a tumultuous week just 0.28% down amid many Aussie investors buying the dip.

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Share Market News

Which US shares are Aussie investors buying most during this market volatility?

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from trading platform Stake uncovers the most popular US shares among investors buying the dip.

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ETFs

Top 7 ASX ETFs Aussie investors are buying during market sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from Stake reveals the ASX ETFs that investors are buying most during this current market volatility.

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Share Market News

Are you buying the dip? Here are the top 10 ASX shares Aussie investors are targeting

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from trading platform Stake reveals the most popular ASX shares among investors buying the dip.

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Technology Shares

Here's how WiseTech is rewarding its shares investors today

| Bronwyn Allen

WiseTech shares have survived the recent market turmoil well, and today there is more good news.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie downgrades Viva Energy and Ampol shares citing US tariffs impact

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker says US tariffs will mean weaker margins for oil refining companies such as Viva Energy and Ampol.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX 200 large-cap shares just rerated amid market volatility

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker ratings on many ASX 200 shares have changed this week amid the US tariffs turmoil.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How will the latest news from Star Entertainment affect your ASX shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator's biggest shareholder will subscribe for a third of Bally's $300 million takeover offer.

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Gold

5 ASX gold shares that hit multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX gold large-caps through to small-caps reached new price milestones today.

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Share Market News

What's happening with WAM ASX shares today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Listed investment company WAM Capital has released its March investment update.

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How to invest

Experts reveal the first ASX share they ever bought & what they've learned

| Bronwyn Allen

Learning from other people's experiences may stop you from making dumb mistakes.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Star Entertainment shares? Here are the takeover details and when you'll get to vote

| Bronwyn Allen

Star Entertainment has released details of the takeover deal with US casino giant Bally's.

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Share Gainers

Here are the ASX 200 shares leading Tuesday's market rebound

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market is in the green as investors look for opportunities after yesterday's 4.23% plunge.

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Share Fallers

11 popular ASX 200 shares crashing to multi-year lows amid market carnage

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank shares, mining stocks, and technology stocks are among those crashing to multi-year lows today.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 market sector GAINED value during last week's rout?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market was in turmoil over US tariffs last week, but one sector outshone its peers.

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Healthcare Shares

Broker laments 'catastrophic negative surprise' that highlights the risks with these types of ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Canaccord Genuity recommends a 'basket approach' when investing in these types of stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as US tariffs fall-out continues

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 benchmark index fell by almost 200 points on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX share potentially 'has no value from here', says broker

| Bronwyn Allen

This is every investor's worst nightmare.

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Share Market News

How your ASX shares may be impacted by US tariffs

| Bronwyn Allen

Aside from a likely short-term hit to share prices, there will be an impact on companies' financial metrics.

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Share Market News

Here is the complete US tariffs list by country

| Bronwyn Allen

This tariffs list is relevant to you if you're invested in ASX stocks that import or sell goods into the…

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Share Market News

Which ASX sectors led the pack in March, according to Macquarie?

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a volatile month for ASX 200 shares...

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Superannuation

AustralianSuper sticks with US stocks despite recent turmoil

| Bronwyn Allen

AustralianSuper’s head of international equities says they won't be shifting focus to Europe.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Breville shares fall 12% on US tariffs announcement

| Bronwyn Allen

Breville shares are among the worst-hit ASX 200 stocks after the US announced a range of new tariffs.

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Retail Shares

US tariffs send ASX 300 retail stock plummeting 20% to three-year low

| Bronwyn Allen

Online luxury retailer says European brands have already flagged price increases to offset the tariffs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What now for Star Entertainment shares after $940M funding deal withdrawn

| Bronwyn Allen

Negotiations between Star Entertainment and Salter Brothers Capital have ended.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Harvey Norman shares sliding today?

| Bronwyn Allen

What's happening with the ASX 200 furniture and electronics retailer today?

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Gold

Up 189% in a year, what's next for this ASX small-cap gold share?

| Bronwyn Allen

This explorer has released details of a maiden drilling program amid the gold price smashing a new record.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX 200 shares that experts say it's time to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say it's time to bail out of these ASX 200 stocks.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend reinvestment plans deliver big discounts on Wisetech, Bendigo Bank, and Woolworths shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Wisetech, Bendigo Bank, and Woolworths have announced their dividend reinvestment plan share prices.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares just upgraded to 'strong buy' ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say these 5 stocks will rise in value over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Top broker reveals new ratings and price targets on ASX 200 bank shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has released a note on ASX 200 bank shares, and there's one common thread among them.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Want to catch the boosted dividend from Harvey Norman shares? Better be quick…

| Bronwyn Allen

The furniture and electronics retailer will pay an interim dividend of 12 cents per share on 1 May.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 financial shares lead the market amid Federal Budget and election call

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors last week with a 2.55% gain.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's happening with Star Entertainment shares following casino licence decision?

| Bronwyn Allen

Star Entertainment has updated the market on two regulatory matters and progress with its rescue plan.

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Communication Shares

Telstra is rewarding its shares investors today

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how.

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Dividend Investing

Own CBA shares? You just got a little wealthier…

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you invested in Australia's biggest bank?

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Dividend Investing

Own US shares via ASX ETFs? Here's how much you'll receive in dividends and when

| Bronwyn Allen

Estimated distribution amounts and payment dates have been announced for these ASX ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

DRP share prices: What will Wesfarmers, Coles, and Telstra investors pay?

| Bronwyn Allen

Each ASX company calculates its dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) share price differently.

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ETFs

Own Vanguard ASX ETFs? Here's how much you'll receive in dividends and when

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard has announced final amounts and the payment date for the next round of ASX ETF distributions.

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Dividend Investing

Own Fortescue shares? Here's why it's a great day!

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you invested in this mining giant?

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