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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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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 bank shares smashing new multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

Here we go again...

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ETFs

What you may not know about the Betashares Nasdaq 100 (NDQ) ETF

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's clear up a few misperceptions.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for the Westpac share price in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs outlines three challenges for the ASX 200 bank in FY25.

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Financial Shares

Which ASX 200 company director just sold $545,000 in shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We also reveal what brokers are saying about this ASX 200 financials stock.

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Broker Notes

Is the ANZ share price 'the best value of the major banks'?

| Bronwyn Allen

ANZ shares are in the green today.

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Broker Notes

Buy 'em now! Brokers name 3 ASX All Ords shares to add to your portfolio

| Bronwyn Allen

Copper, technology, and healthcare are the themes among these newly buy-rated stocks.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 0.36% gain.

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Opinions

3 reasons to be positive on ASX 200 shares in FY25 (and 3 to be wary)

| Bronwyn Allen

Vinay Ranjan from Airlie Funds Management says we should ignore market noise and buy quality stocks.

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Superannuation

Saving tax through superannuation: What you need to know

| Bronwyn Allen

One in two Australians may be missing out on thousands of dollars in tax savings, new research shows.

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Share Market News

Is there any chance of an interest rate cut in Australia next week?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts think will happen.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare stock is up 48% in a year, but one director is still buying!

| Bronwyn Allen

A director of this ASX 200 healthcare company has just lifted his personal stake by 50%.

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Retirement

How many Australians receive dividend income in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

A new report provides insights on the most common sources of income for Australia's 4.2 million retirees.

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Superannuation

Should you pay down your mortgage or add to superannuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Got extra income? Damien Klassen from Nucleus Wealth explains how to decide what to do with it.

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Gold

As ASX gold stocks cool off, here are 2 to buy when the price is right

| Bronwyn Allen

Shaw and Partners portfolio manager James Gerrish reveals 2 gold shares to watch amid the sell-off.

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Superannuation

Retiring soon? Top 5 choices Aussies make with their superannuation money

| Bronwyn Allen

The choices include converting your superannuation into a regular income stream or taking a lump sum.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords shares raised to 'strong buy' status in May

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts say these are 3 of the best new buying opportunities in the market today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which beaten-up ASX 200 stock is being bought up by this multi-billion-dollar fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

At least 3 fund managers have bought stakes in this ASX 200 consumer discretionary share this year.

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Opinions

ASX 200 shares vs. property: AMP reveals predictions for 2024 growth

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver reveals his price growth predictions for both asset classes this year.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in May

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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REITs

Will ASX REITS be boosted by Australian workers returning to the office?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBRE research shows the office occupancy rate across Australia's CBDs has increased to 76% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer staples led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 1.02% gain.

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Retirement

Top 5 reasons for retirement in Australia

| Bronwyn Allen

Many people are forced to quit work earlier than they intended, which can impact their financial security.

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Superannuation

Here's the average wealth of Aussies who manage their own superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

There are just over 600,000 self-managed super funds in Australia with 1.15 million members.

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Bank Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's take on these 2 ASX bank shares

| Bronwyn Allen

There's only one ASX bank share among the big four that has a buy rating from this top broker.

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How to invest

Expert reveals 5 investment strategies using compound interest

| Bronwyn Allen

Legend has it that Albert Einstein described compound interest as the 8th wonder of the world.

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Industrials Shares

APM share price grinds to a halt as investors await update on takeover offer

| Bronwyn Allen

The international employment services company says it will update shareholders on the MDP takeover offer shortly.

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Superannuation

If you were born in the 1970s or later, your superannuation is delivering the best returns

| Bronwyn Allen

A KPMG report shows lifecycle superannuation products for young people have outperformed.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares, rentvesting and co-ownership: How young Australians are achieving home ownership

| Bronwyn Allen

First home buyers 'are becoming more ruthless with their goals', says Westpac loans manager.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares receiving broker upgrades

| Bronwyn Allen

These high-performing ASX 200 shares have caught the attention of brokers and investors this week.

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Superannuation

Why invest? Here's what's motivating baby boomers and young Australians

| Bronwyn Allen

New research shows most Australians are actively investing outside superannuation for many reasons.

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How to invest

Gen Z: 5 tips to help build your wealth

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows 38% of Gen Zs consider bank savings the most important wealth-building investment.

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Broker Notes

Holidays on hold: How will this affect ASX travel shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey shows many Australians are delaying holidays due to cost-of-living pressures.

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Retirement

Planning your retirement? Here are the most popular investments outside superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

Research shows bank savings, property, cash and shares are popular investment choices outside superannuation.

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Bank Shares

Only 1 ASX 200 bank share delivers more capital growth than dividends. Which bank? (Clue: Not CBA)

| Bronwyn Allen

Over the past 10 years, only one ASX 200 bank stock has delivered more capital growth than dividends.

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Superannuation

AMP shares lower amid industry 'wave' of superannuation payouts to baby boomers

| Bronwyn Allen

New APRA figures show a surge in superannuation benefits paid in lump sums and pensions.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock dives 10% amid $26 million insiders sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

The insiders selling shares include the CEO and managing director as well as the chair of the board.

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Broker Notes

ASX investors may choose supermarkets over Wesfarmers shares after ACCC inquiry: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Goldman Sachs says ASX supermarket shares are trading at attractive valuations.

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Retirement

What's the average age of retirement in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians are choosing to retire a bit later in life, according to new figures.

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Superannuation

'All-growth' superannuation funds return nearly 10% in 10 months

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says superannuation funds are delivering healthy returns in FY24 despite share market volatility.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 2.8% gain this week.

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