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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 Gainers

5 ASX All Ords shares that rose 250% to 700% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

We investigate why these 5 ASX All Ords shares went gangbusters in FY24

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Share Gainers

Best 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

In terms of share price gains, this trio of healthcare companies is in rude health.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares 'don't appear overly expensive' compared to global peers: UBS

| Bronwyn Allen

UBS says clients are asking what they should do with their bank shares following the long share price run.

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Share Gainers

3 best-performing ASX 200 mining shares of FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

One commodity is the common thread for this trio of top-performing ASX 200 mining shares.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best growth in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares vs. the city and regional property markets.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX All Ords shares lifted to 'strong buy' consensus ratings in June

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords index is comprised of 500 stocks, and 80 were upgraded to strong buy ratings last month.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in June

| Bronwyn Allen

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

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Best Shares

Leaders and laggards of the ASX market sectors in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

The No. 1 ASX market sector rose by more than 30% and we reveal the top 5 stocks within the…

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Retirement

Retirement planning guide: 710,000 Aussies to retire over next 5 years

| Bronwyn Allen

A government pension was the main source of income for retirees in FY23, followed by superannuation.

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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 2.67% gain last week.

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Retirement

What actions are Aussies taking in the lead-up to retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

Topping up superannuation is the priority for many pre-retirees.

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Dividend Investing

Want the latest Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF dividend? Here's what to do

| Bronwyn Allen

You better get cracking...

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52-Week Highs

9 ASX 200 shares finishing FY24 on a 52-week high

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark index is in the green on the final trading day of FY24.

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Healthcare Shares

'Obvious buying opportunity': Top broker says beaten-up ASX All Ords stock has 253% upside

| Bronwyn Allen

Wilsons analysts say the market has misread top-line medical trial results released this week.

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ETFs

Last chance to secure the latest Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

The final distribution amount that ASX VTS investors will receive was revealed today.

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Broker Notes

Should you pounce on ResMed shares at around $28?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what top broker Citi says.

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Superannuation

Superannuation growth funds on track to deliver 9% returns in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Chant West says resilient share markets have driven strong superannuation investment returns in FY24.

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How to invest

How do you spot an innovation stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

Betashares investment strategist Tom Wickenden provides some research tips for investors.

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Superannuation

Superannuation and tax changes starting next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Your Superannuation Guarantee payment will rise and Stage 3 tax cuts will fatten your pay packet from 1 July.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares rebounding as investors rush to buy the dip

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed is rising as ASX investors buy the dip following yesterday's 13% share price dive.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares hit another new high! Too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

At today's new record price, CBA's market capitalisation is just $1 billion short of the ASX 200's most valuable stock,…

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid a 1.02% gain for the ASX 200.

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Superannuation

Which stocks are rising in popularity among self-managed superannuation investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Superannuation provider Vanguard says there has been a "shift in asset allocations" within SMSFs this year.

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Retirement

Retirement regret: What 1 in 4 Aussies wish they'd done after quitting work

| Bronwyn Allen

It's not what you think!

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Bank Shares

Can the good times keep rolling for ASX 200 bank shares in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank stocks have screamed up the charts in 2024, with CBA setting a new all-time record on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares are in a two-month lull. Is this a chance to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed shares are still trading below the price targets of several brokers.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in May

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded stock was an ASX 200 mega miner.

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Technology Shares

'Unique and defensive': Why this ASX tech ETF is a buy

| Bronwyn Allen

This ETF provides exposure to a growing global services industry that is becoming a 'critical need' in today's society, says…

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Share Market News

Costs and lack of skilled labour delay innovation among Australian businesses

| Bronwyn Allen

Less than half of Australian companies implemented some type of innovation in FY22 and FY23.

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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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