Bronwyn Allen, Author at The Motley Fool Australia

Recent Articles

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Energy Shares

Why are some investors sweating bullets over the rising oil prices?

September 30, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

The short answer is inflation and interest rates.

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Cheap Shares

How to buy cheap shares, according to AMP

September 29, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Chief economist of AMP Investments Dr Shane Oliver explains how to identify cheap shares.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares lift after amping up funding to $1.7 billion

September 29, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 mining giant says the funds will help cover capital expenditures and other costs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price lifts amid boardroom brawl and potential legal challenge

September 29, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Endeavour's biggest shareholder has threatened legal action if investors are denied a vote on Bill Wavish.

Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, should you buy up Allkem shares right now?

September 29, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of the experts...

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Retail Shares

Why were ASX retail shares hit hardest today?

September 28, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Australians are continuing to tighten their belts, according to new retail data.

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Energy Shares

Woodside share price surges despite Scarborough Federal Court blow

September 28, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Higher oil prices appear to be offsetting the impact of a Federal Court loss on Woodside shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Star Entertainment share price just hit another all-time low

September 28, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator's shares fell to 60 cents apiece today.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the worst over for ResMed shares?

September 28, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

ResMed shares have rebounded 13% since hitting a four-year low last Friday.

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Share Market News

Why are US shares doing so much better than ASX 200 shares in 2023?

September 28, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 has risen 11.75% while ASX 200 shares have risen 1.32%.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank share price lifts amid BetaShares superannuation deal

September 27, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

This is the first foray into superannuation for the Australian asset management group.

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Dividend Investing

The biggest Woolworths dividend in 9 years is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

September 27, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

We also reveal Goldman Sachs' full-year Woolworths dividend forecasts for FY24, FY25, and FY26.

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52-Week Lows

The Sayona Mining share price just keeps on falling. Is it a buy yet?

September 27, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share has reset its 52-week low yet again on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why Endeavour shares are making headlines on Wednesday

September 27, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Former Woolworths executive Bill Wavish wants a seat on the board to drive a "much-needed turnaround".

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Technology Shares

3 directors are buying beaten-up Novonix shares. Here's the deal

September 27, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

These company directors have invested a collective $700,000 in recent days.

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Industrials Shares

3 directors have bought up Transurban shares since an ACCC setback. What's going on?

September 26, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Are these directors buying the dip?

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares so hot right now?

September 26, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

There is a significant political debate going on today about the role nuclear energy might play in Australia's future.

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Broker Notes

'Preferred play': J.P. Morgan names 2 ASX energy shares to buy now

September 26, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Let's find out why this top broker is backing these two ASX energy shares over the rest.

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Energy Shares

New Hope insiders are buying up company shares in droves! Here's the lowdown

September 26, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Four directors of this ASX 200 coal miner have invested their own money in the company over the past week.

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Bank Shares

Why Bank of Queensland shares could be exposed to a disadvantage

September 23, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has issued a note discussing regional banks.

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REITs

6 ASX 300 real estate investment trusts trading ex-dividend next week

September 23, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

If you're thinking of stocking up on any of these ASX REITs before they go ex-dividend, your deadline is pending!

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 mining share just dropped below $1 for the first time in 10 years?

September 22, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

This miner has lost 34% of its value in the year to date.

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Technology Shares

This ASX share has surged 110% in 2023, but insiders are still buying it up!

September 22, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

Three directors of this technology company have loaded up on shares this month.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price dips after bank is slapped with $2.1 million fine

September 22, 2023 | Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 bank has been fined the maximum penalty available for knowingly overcharging customers.