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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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Real Estate Shares

Goodman share price dips then lifts amid capital raise falling flat

| Bronwyn Allen

Only $5.1 million was raised in Goodman's $400 million share purchase plan offer for retail investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

When will Star Entertainment shares begin trading again?

| Bronwyn Allen

Some deadlines in the financial rescue plan provide clues as to when the stock may resume trading.

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ETFs

Why ASX ETFs are a threat to small-cap funds

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts are concerned about investment capital inflows.

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Communication Shares

TPG share price higher following ACCC decision

| Bronwyn Allen

TPG shares are lifting on Thursday after the ACCC issued a statement regarding a proposed asset sale to Vocus Group.

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Retirement

From today you can earn and own more and still qualify for a pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to age pension payments and the asset and income tests become effective today.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 sectors were the most resilient during the market sell-off?

| Bronwyn Allen

The most resilient market sector actually gained 2% in value while the worst-affected sector fell 19%.

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Blue Chip Shares

5 ASX 200 blue-chip shares trading at multi-year lows after market sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

Time to buy? Check out the broker ratings on these ASX 200 shares which are all trading at multi-year lows.

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Share Market News

Has the ASX 200 escaped a market correction?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 9.43% from its record high last month to what may have been the trough last Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 200 healthcare share leaping 14% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Clarity Pharmaceuticals is the biggest gainer of the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 on the verge of a market correction?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how close we are to a market correction after another horror week.

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Share Market News

It's official: US stock market enters correction

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 is now down 10.13% from its most recent peak.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy the dip on the CSL share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

Has the market sell-off created an opportunity to buy this mega ASX 200 blue chip at an attractive price?

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Dividend Investing

21 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

The value of stable and reliable dividends has been highlighted amid a 9% market dive over the past month.

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Industrials Shares

Why did the Droneshield share price fly 11% higher today?

| Bronwyn Allen

One broker says this defence technology company is on track to double its revenue in FY25.

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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX coal share crashing 13% on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a poor day on the market for many ASX coal shares today.

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Gold

Why are ASX gold shares soaring today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The yellow metal is shining brightly on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Here's why more women are investing in ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts say.

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52-Week Lows

Market slump drags 26 ASX 200 shares to multi-year lows

| Bronwyn Allen

Heavyweight ASX 200 companies like CSL and Wisetech are among them.

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Retirement

Changes to age pension and retirement assets and income tests announced

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to the age pension will come into effect on 20 March.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would you buy more Star Entertainment shares in a capital raise?

| Bronwyn Allen

Bally's has suggested a fully underwritten capital raise including a Share Purchase Plan for investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price falling on Monday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 biotech stock has lost 9% of its value since the start of the new year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares still frozen amid financial rescue plan as second bidder emerges

| Bronwyn Allen

US casino giant Bally's offered to buy a controlling stake in Star Entertainment over the weekend.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 hit a six-month low last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

There was turmoil on the share market with ASX 200 energy stocks the worst affected.

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Retail Shares

Which ASX 300 retail share CEO just upped his stake for the first time in almost 5 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

After some difficult years post-COVID, this ASX 300 retail company finally returned to profitability in FY24.

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52-Week Lows

16 ASX 200 shares that hit multi-year lows on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

Markets are nervous as US President Donald Trump winds back tariffs on some Canadian and Mexican imports.

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Dividend Investing

Looking for last-minute dividends? 25 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX heavyweights including CSL, Qantas, Brambles, Wisetech, and Car Group are about to go ex-dividend.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the boosted dividend from CSL shares? Here's your deadline…

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 biotech is rewarding investors with a 9% higher interim dividend this year.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why the Rio Tinto share price is falling on Thursday

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining major is in the red despite encouraging news for iron ore demand out of China today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares suspended as CEO scrambles for cash

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders are in limbo as the ASX suspends Star Entertainment shares from trading.

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Industrials Shares

Which ASX 200 CEO just sold $2.6 million in shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

An industrial company has explained why its leader sold more than half a million shares last week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX 200 healthcare share tanking 10% on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX radiopharmaceutical company's 1H FY25 report appears to have rattled investors.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' consensus ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers upgraded their ratings on many ASX stocks during last month's earnings season.

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Share Market News

Why did ASX 200 tech shares tank 12% while utilities stocks rose strongly last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

There was market turbulence in the final week of earnings season.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founders just sold $118 million in shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 healthcare share is trading lower following the mammoth off-market block trade.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price crashes 23% as investors rush to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator cannot file its half-yearly report, due today, unless it comes up with cash by the market close.

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Dividend Investing

30 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Major companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, REA, Northern Star, and Woolworths will go ex-dividend soon.

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Earnings Results

Why is this ASX 200 energy share rising 9%?

| Bronwyn Allen

This international oil and gas producer released its full-year FY24 report today.

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Technology Shares

Dicker Data share price lifts 7% on half-yearly results

| Bronwyn Allen

Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the end of Windows 10 support are driving demand in FY25.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast share price rips 12% on financial and operational updates

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast has set a price for its recently-approved flagship drug, which will go to market over the next few weeks.

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 300 shares hitting new price highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

New share price records were set despite the broader market trading in the red.

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