Bronwyn Allen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 communications share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

February 7, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Several communications stocks are expected to pay dividend yields above the ASX 200 Index average of 4%.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' consensus ratings

February 6, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Brokers upgraded their ratings on these ASX All Ords stocks last month.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX 200 healthcare share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

February 6, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season is underway and dividend announcements are on investors' minds.

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AI Stocks

Expert reveals how to invest in the AI megatrend with less risk

February 6, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard Global Chief Economist Joe Davis reveals a simple way to invest in artificial intelligence.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech stocks to buy during an anticipated 15% to 20% sector pullback in 2025

February 6, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Expert reveals 2 of his favourite tech stocks and at what prices we should buy them during a dip.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 utilities share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

February 5, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

The utilities sector delivered the highest dividend returns last year. Are there more big payouts to come?

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in January

February 5, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

The median Australian home value fell for a second consecutive month in January.

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Communication Shares

This ASX 200 stock just hit an all-time high and UBS still tips 24% upside

February 4, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Fear not buying this ASX 200 communications stock despite it trading at a record high, says UBS.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX 200 consumer staples share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

February 4, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Consumer staples companies tend to enjoy reliable revenue streams, even in tough economic conditions.

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Dividend Investing

What role did dividends play in the total returns for each ASX 200 sector in 2024?

February 4, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

We reveal how much dividends contributed to the total returns of each market sector in 2024.

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ETFs

Worried about Magnificent Seven concentration risk? These ASX ETFs offer varied exposure

February 4, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

The Magnificent Seven makes up about a third of the S&P 500's total market capitalisation.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 consumer discretionary share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

February 3, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Experts say interest rate cuts will provide a tailwind for ASX retail shares this year.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 industrials share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

February 2, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Can investors rely on ASX industrials stocks to pay good dividend yields this year?

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

February 2, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 4.3% gain.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 energy share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

February 1, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Will fallen share prices mean higher dividend yields for beaten-up ASX energy stocks this year?

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Dividend Investing

Which will deliver better dividends in 2025: ASX mining shares or bank stocks?

January 31, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Banks and miners have long been among the most favoured ASX stocks for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX REIT will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

January 31, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Will the ASX REITs pay higher distributions this year amid falling interest rates worldwide?

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52-Week Highs

19 ASX 200 shares smashing multi-year highs as market peaks

January 30, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark ASX 200 hit a new record high on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX shares that brokers say have 30% (or more) upside in 2025

January 30, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Brokers are tipping these ASX stocks for significant price rises in the new year.

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Resources Shares

How does the Fortescue dividend yield compare to other ASX mining shares?

January 30, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue typically pays excellent dividend yields, but can it do so again in 2025?

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma share price drops after shareholders vote on Chemist Warehouse merger

January 30, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

The results are in.

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Dividend Investing

How does the CBA dividend yield compare to other ASX bank shares?

January 29, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Will shareholders of Australia's biggest bank be rewarded with high dividends this year?

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ETFs

40% of Gen Z have invested in this type of ASX stock

January 29, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Here's why young investors love this type of ASX security.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 stocks hitting multi-year highs today

January 28, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

These stocks have hit new price milestones amid a volatile day for the ASX 200.

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Opinions

Where's the ASX 200 heading in 2025? Here's what the experts say

January 28, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of several experts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which dates are likely to move the A2 Milk share price in 2025?

January 28, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

A2 Milk shares lifted by 36% last year. Here are the dates that could shift the price this year.

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Technology Shares

Nuix share price crashes 40% on earnings update and global tech sell-down

January 28, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

A new Chinese AI chatbot has caused a global sell-off in tech stocks.

Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

January 26, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 3.23% increase while the ASX 200 lifted 0.98% last week.

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Resources Shares

What is the dividend outlook for ASX 200 mining shares?

January 26, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Some experts say the recently improved iron ore price will help keep dividends strong.

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Opinions

Shares vs. property: Experts reveal hot ASX stocks & suburb picks for investment in 2025

January 25, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment ideas?

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare stocks soaring on positive company updates

January 24, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

These companies have exciting news for investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 financial share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

January 24, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Will the bank stocks still pay high dividend yields despite massive share price rises last year?

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Superannuation

Revealed: The top 10 performing Australian superannuation funds of 2024

January 24, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Chant West data shows Australian superannuation funds delivered a 'stellar result' for investors last year.

REITs

Shares vs. property: How did ASX REITs perform compared to residential housing in 2024?

January 23, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of Australian houses to the largest ASX REITs last year.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining stocks surging despite sector weakness

January 23, 2025 | Bronwyn Allen

Materials is the weakest market sector today but these two mining stocks are shining.