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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 Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in April

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

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares outperforming on quarterly updates

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These stocks are charging ahead on an otherwise lacklustre trading day.

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Retirement

Australians overestimate how much they need in retirement: report

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A new survey shows Australians think they need $1.6 million to retire.

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Superannuation

Which asset class are self-managed superannuation funds abandoning in favour of shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

And which ASX stocks are the most popular among SMSF investors?

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Share Market News

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

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ASX healthcare shares were strongest among the 11 market sectors last week.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation is enough to retire comfortably in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal exactly how much a comfortable retirement costs per year.

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Resources Shares

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker sees significant valuation differences between these 2 major ASX 200 mining shares.

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Materials Shares

ASX lithium shares tumble as falling prices hit export values

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are all the details from a new report released today.

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on Coles vs. Woolworths share prices

| Bronwyn Allen

One stock is set for a 26% share price gain over the next 12 months while the other is destined…

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven share price up 20% in 5 weeks. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Are you missing the boat amid the rest of the market re-rating this ASX coal share?

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Energy Shares

What a US$100 oil price would mean for ASX shares and petrol prices

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AMP chief economist Shane Oliver explains the impact on petrol prices.

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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 for a third consecutive week.

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Superannuation

Where do Australian self-managed superannuation funds invest their money?

| Bronwyn Allen

More than 1.1 million Australians have a self-managed super fund. We analyse their investment choices.

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52-Week Lows

9 ASX 200 shares tumbling to 52-week lows today

| Bronwyn Allen

Israel's strike on Iran on Friday dragged several ASX 200 shares to new depths.

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Share Market News

Here's when ANZ says the first interest rate cut will be

| Bronwyn Allen

There's been speculation that Australia's first rate cut may be delayed if the United States delays its own.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 responded to the latest unemployment data

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market is showing continued resilience despite a slower economy.

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Healthcare Shares

How AI could boost this ASX 300 healthcare stock

| Bronwyn Allen

The Firetrail investment management team see AI providing a 'material tailwind' for this stock.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in New Hope shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

This coal mining stock has dished out some pretty impressive dividends in recent years, but will this continue?

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Broker Notes

2 undervalued ASX 200 shares with 'significant catalysts ahead'

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the ASX 200 coal and wine stocks that this fund manager has selected for additional investment.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 200 energy stock with 'minimal competition' to buy right now

| Bronwyn Allen

This stock is trading 30% lower than its 2022 record high.

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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 for a second consecutive week.

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Superannuation

What's the average superannuation balance at retirement in Australia?

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Is it enough to fund the decades ahead?

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 mining share is in for a 33% whack

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a fairly miserable 12 months ahead for this diversified miner.

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Broker Notes

Up 15% in 13 days, is it too late to buy South32 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

South32 shares have risen 1%-plus per day for the past 13 trading days. Have investors missed the boat?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX coal shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a 50% price gain over 12 months for one coal share whilst the other is set…

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Energy Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in Whitehaven stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the latest broker ratings on this ASX coal share.

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Opinions

Shares vs. property: What $100 invested in 1926 is worth now

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver gives us the answer.

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Broker Notes

ASX expert: Buy Lynas shares now

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Top broker Goldman Sachs has this ASX rare earths share on its conviction list.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Wisetech shares, how much dividend income will I receive?

| Bronwyn Allen

Wisetech is the largest technology share on the ASX with a market capitalisation of $30.55 billion.

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ETFs

10 ASX ETFs with the lowest management fees and why it matters

| Bronwyn Allen

Management fees eat into your returns so it's important to compare them when selecting ASX ETFs to buy.

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International Stock News

Bull vs. bear: Can the S&P 500 keep rising in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the bull and bear case for the S&P 500 this year.

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Broker Notes

'Share price looks cheap': Fortescue & 1 other beaten-up ASX 200 share to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities reveals his latest buying recommendations.

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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 yet another resetting of the ASX 200's all-time peak.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price slips amid an unrelenting ESG grilling

| Bronwyn Allen

ESG advocates and investment managers questioned Rio Tinto management at last night's British AGM.

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Industrials Shares

APM share price freeze extended amid new takeover bid

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A new suitor is pursuing the international employment services company.

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Share Market News

Own ASX 200 mining shares? Here's the 5-year forecast for commodity prices

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Here are the official government price forecasts for 10 commodities from FY24 to FY29.

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