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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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Retail Shares

Expert says furniture retailers are out and these ASX retail stocks are in

| Bronwyn Allen

Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff says investment trends among ASX retail stocks have changed.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares higher amid bank's warning that pandemic savings are running out

| Bronwyn Allen

This is why CBA is still tipping an interest rate cut in 2024 in opposition to the Reserve Bank's guidance.

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Share Market News

Resmed, Telstra and Sayona Mining among the ASX shares investors bought most in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Among the 20 most traded shares on the Selfwealth platform, these stocks had the highest buy conviction.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX All Ords share is lifting on 'strong first financial year' results?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX REIT is outperforming the All Ords on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares vs. financial shares: Which did investors prefer in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is dominated by mining and financial shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares did best among the 11 market sectors during a volatile week of trading.

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Retirement

Expert tips to ensure your money lasts in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Starting early with your retirement planning is essential for many reasons.

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How to invest

How many ASX stocks should you have in your portfolio?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three share market investment experts offer their opinions on this common question.

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ETFs

ASX ETFs vs shares: Do investors prefer one over the other?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investor activity via the online trading platform Selfwealth over FY24 reveals the answer.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks tipped to deliver 40% to 160% EPS growth in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Macquarie thinks these companies can deliver the goods despite a challenging economy in FY25.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares tearing it up on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The tech sector is a long way ahead of the other ASX 200 market sectors today.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares top baby boomers' ASX 200 favourites list

| Bronwyn Allen

Data reveals six investment trends that separate the baby boomers from other generations of investors.

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 market sector has been the best performer over 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This might surprise you...

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Broker Notes

5 ASX retail shares to buy (one with 38% potential upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer discretionary sector is leading the ASX 200 bounce back on Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Westpac shares rally as woolly business gets shorn

| Bronwyn Allen

RAMs home loans mascot Raymond is heading to the shearing sheds.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: What does $1 million buy you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which suburbs are next to hit the $1M median? How much dividend income would $1M in shares deliver?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX communications shares led the market with a 2.14% lift last week.

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Dividend Investing

Who is buying ASX dividend shares in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

Tax data reveals Aussies across all pay grades and working in various jobs are investing in dividend shares.

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Share Market News

This is how Australians investing in shares are earning 5x more than landlords

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian taxpayers reported much higher investment income from dividends than net property rent.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in July

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong growth for the ASX 200 contrasted with a moderate gain in the national property value.

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Capital Raising

Up 140% in a month, here's why this high-flying ASX small-cap stock has just been frozen

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX robotics company requested a trading halt today.

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Record Highs

Records tumble! 10 popular ASX shares smashing new all-time highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark index is flying high in the green on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX shares elevated to 'strong buy' ratings in July

| Bronwyn Allen

CommSec data shows these stocks now have the strongest possible consensus buy recommendation.

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Superannuation

2 factors that will 'materially impact' your superannuation returns: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard’s Chief Investment Officer Duncan Burns has this advice for superannuation investors.

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How to invest

10 surprising ways ASX stock investors are building their knowledge

| Bronwyn Allen

A national survey reveals some investors are building knowledge from potentially unreliable sources.

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How to invest

Youngest ASX shares investors still investing despite cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

New research shows young investors are more disciplined in their investing routines than their elder peers.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

One is a coal miner and the other two are iron ore majors.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares outperforming on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX healthcare shares are on the way up on Tuesday after positive news announcements.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX industrials performed best during a volatile week, with the ASX 200 finishing only just inside the green.

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Superannuation

Here are the 10 best superannuation growth funds of the decade

| Bronwyn Allen

The No. 1 superannuation fund has delivered median total returns of 8.3% per year.

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ETFs

Shares vs. property: These 2 ASX property ETFs delivered 20%-plus returns in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Two ASX property ETFs delivered much better returns than residential homes or ASX 200 shares in FY24.

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Broker Notes

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite high interest rates and inflation, ASX retail shares have been on a strong run.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX lithium share could rocket 275% in a year: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Shaw and Partners says this ASX lithium share is going to go gangbusters over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Warning: These 4 ASX 200 shares are being heavily shorted

| Bronwyn Allen

What does short-selling mean for you and your portfolio?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX biotech shares rocketing more than 40% on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX healthcare companies have exciting news for investors today.

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Materials Shares

Has the lithium price reached its floor?

| Bronwyn Allen

Supply is finally starting to decline as higher cost producers exit the market, says Pilbara Minerals CEO.

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: Why it pays to be patient

| Bronwyn Allen

They say patience is a virtue. But can it also make you money?

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Technology Shares

'Signs of rotation' from ASX tech shares to value stocks and cyclicals: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech shares shone brightly in FY24 but will this trend continue in FY25?

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Share Market News

Here's when NAB says the RBA will cut interest rates

| Bronwyn Allen

The big four bank has updated its forecast timing for the first interest rate cut.

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How to invest

3 psychological elements to making money from ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver offers tips for ASX shares investors on how to manage their emotions.

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