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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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Dividend Investing

30 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

If you want to buy any of these ASX shares while they are still trading cum dividend, you'd better be…

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here is the mining giant's outlook on copper in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP expects global copper demand to grow from about 33 Mt today to more than 50 Mt by 2050.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs are wealthy investors buying in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

One ASX ETF tracks a narrow index of stocks while the other is a global thematic.

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Earnings Results

Appen shares sink after 10% drop in revenue for 1H FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Appen has identified $10 million per year in cost cuts to come and will cease investment in its US Government…

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Opinions

Experts tip 2 ASX 200 financial shares to sell and 1 to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

As earnings season winds down, experts reveal their ratings on 3 financial stocks.

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Broker Notes

What to do with these 3 ASX 200 retail shares after strong price runs: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 retail shares have risen by 40% or more in just six months. Is it time to sell?

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Healthcare Shares

Analysts reveal 3 ASX healthcare shares to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

In FY26 so far, ASX 200 healthcare shares have fallen 4.1% while the benchmark index has lifted 4.6%.

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Broker Notes

The CSL share price is at a 6-year low. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

The market's largest ASX 200 healthcare share has lost a fifth of its value since last week.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Nuix share price soaring 15% on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Nuix share price is rising faster than any other stock in the ASX 200 today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX 200 retail CEO just sold $36 million in shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 retail share has been an outstanding performer, with the company reporting a 500% profit surge in FY25.

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Broker Notes

After a 10% gain in a single day, here's how Macquarie rates this ASX 200 healthcare share

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 healthcare share surged 10% yesterday after the company released its FY25 report.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? The 'Big Australian' is now the world's largest copper producer

| Bronwyn Allen

According to BHP's FY25 report, copper made up nearly half of its overall EBITDA last year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which ASX 200 retail share is relocating production to reduce the cost of US tariffs?

| Bronwyn Allen

This retailer is moving a big portion of its manufacturing out of China and into southeast Asia and Mexico.

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Financial Shares

Will GQG Partners shares rise from here? Macquarie reveals its forecast post-results

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker forecasts a very big change in the valuation of GQG Partners shares over the next 12 months.

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Healthcare Shares

Does Macquarie rate Monash IVF shares a buy, hold, or sell post-results?

| Bronwyn Allen

Monash IVF shares got smashed on results day last week, so Macquarie's new rating may surprise you.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy ASX lithium shares given the commodity price is up 24% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium carbonate price has risen 24% in a month and is now at its highest point in a year.

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Broker Notes

Take profits now! Sell these 5 ASX 200 shares, say experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say these ASX 200 shares are trading high with limited capital growth potential from here.

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Share Market News

'We're in a bull market, no doubt about it': ASX 200 retail sector leads amid another record high

| Bronwyn Allen

Many ASX 200 retail heavyweight shares hit multi-year highs as 'animal spirits' powered the market last week.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 52

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it enough to ensure a financially comfortable retirement down the track?

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tech shares: Experts rate 2 to sell and 1 to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

We review some expert analysis of 3 popular stocks within the ASX 200 tech sector.

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Earnings Results

Monash IVF share price plunges 18% on lower FY26 profit guidance and no dividend

| Bronwyn Allen

Revenue and EBITDA increased in FY25 but the outlook is gloomy and no final dividend will be paid.

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Superannuation

10 most popular ASX shares being bought by self-managed superannuation investors in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX stocks are SMSF investors favouring in the new financial year?

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Earnings Results

GQG Partners share price dips amid investment inflows declining 28% in 1H FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The investment manager revealed an 11% increase in revenue but noted lower inflows as more investors favour ETFs over traditional…

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Dividend Investing

16 ASX 200 shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Time is now critical if you want to invest in these ASX shares while they are trading cum dividend.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining stocks are up 9% in August. Experts name 2 to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares have been surging, with the S&P/ASX 300 Metal & Mining Index rising 9% this month alone.

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52-Week Highs

16 ASX 200 shares roar to multi-year highs amid new market milestone

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price highs amid the ASX 200 surpassing 9,000 points for the first time.

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG share price falling on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The general insurance giant is among the biggest fallers of the ASX 200 today. Here's why.

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Retirement

First change to deeming rates in 5 years – will your pension be affected?

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher deeming rates may affect your eligibility for the pension, or how much you receive, from next month.

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Retirement

Pension boost: Here's how much extra you'll get from next month

| Bronwyn Allen

The next round of indexation changes to the age pension will come into effect on 20 September.

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Bank Shares

Broker's verdict on 2 ASX 200 bank shares at decade high prices

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has revealed new ratings and price targets on two of the big four bank shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 financial shares to buy and 1 to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25. What should you do now with these 3 stocks?

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Broker Notes

Broker raises price target on ASX All Ords defence share by 93%

| Bronwyn Allen

But there's a catch...

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Industrials Shares

Experts reveal 3 ASX industrial shares to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

The industrials sector tends to fly under the radar but it delivered impressive total returns of 26% in FY25.

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Financial Shares

Invested in IAG shares? Here are the key dates for FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

The insurance giant has released its corporate calendar for the new financial year.

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Broker Notes

Are Whitehaven Coal shares a buy ahead of the miner's results on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has issued a new note on Whitehaven Coal two days before the miner reports its FY25 results.

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Broker Notes

Up 29% in a year, can Origin Energy shares keep going up?

| Bronwyn Allen

How does top broker Macquarie rate Origin Energy shares after the utilities company reported a profit bump and dividend boost?

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Share Market News

Why are wealthy investors offloading CBA shares and buying up CSL?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's out with the big ASX 200 bank and in with the healthcare blue-chip.

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Earnings Results

BHP share price rises despite 26% profit plummet and dividend cut

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP shares are in focus today after the mining giant delivered its FY25 result.

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Resources Shares

Materials shares dominate for a second week amid another record high for the ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

The big ASX 200 mining shares experienced strong gains amid a strengthened iron ore price.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 49

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the average balance and whether it's enough to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.

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