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Bronwyn Allen

Bronwyn has 25 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

'Share market falls are normal': Here's how to make the most of them

| Bronwyn Allen

Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP Capital, provides his tips for ASX investors today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Arafura share price falling in a hole today?

| Bronwyn Allen

What has got investors seeing red today?

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price sinks again despite '$100 billion' outlook

| Bronwyn Allen

The wealth fund manager held its annual general meeting today.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend shares 'likely to remain attractive' despite rising bank deposit rates: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP Capital, explains why ASX dividend shares will remain popular.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is on ice with a 'significant resource update' incoming

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium explorer has indicated a major announcement will be coming this week.

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Financial Shares

Why did the Magellan share price get bashed around today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The hits just keep on coming for the wealth fund manager.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Could buying Woolworths shares help 'recession-proof' your ASX portfolio?

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert says ASX 'essentials' shares are good buying in a recession.

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Materials Shares

3 ASX mining shares going gangbusters today

| Bronwyn Allen

All three companies have exciting announcements for investors today.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Calix share price frozen on Wednesday? (Hint: it involves Pilbara Minerals)

| Bronwyn Allen

The Calix share price is frozen at $5.12 amid the company announcing a capital raising at $4.55 per share.

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52-Week Highs

Qantas share price surges to post-COVID high

| Bronwyn Allen

Qantas shares hit a new 52-week high of $6.075 in early morning trading.

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BNPL shares

Has 'growth at all costs' been the undoing of Zip shares and what now?

| Bronwyn Allen

This strategist claims Zip has been a "cash burner" that has "pursued growth at just about any cost".

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Travel Shares

Why the heavily shorted Flight Centre share price could be an outperformer: Macquarie

| Bronwyn Allen

It's been a good day for the ASX travel share yet one broker says the company's upcoming AGM could see…

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Technology Shares

4 ASX tech shares with 'long runways for growth at valuations rarely seen': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX small-cap shares are the way to go for the best returns down the track, says this expert.

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Financial Shares

Why is the WAM Capital share price having such a lousy start to the week?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's a simple reason why.

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Broker Notes

What can retirees do to soften the sting of falling ASX share prices on superannuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert provides simple advice for Australians nearing retirement who want to live off investments like ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says opportunities abound for 'high quality' ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

UBS has upgraded its outlook for Australian technology and consumer discretionary shares and downgraded consumer staples. Here's why.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares with the highest yields in Q1

| Bronwyn Allen

During turbulent times on the market, investors often refocus on dividends.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares 'still not fully appreciated': Wilsons

| Bronwyn Allen

The CSL share price has been rangebound for more than two years but one broker reckons this won't last long.

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Technology Shares

Beating the benchmark by 9% in the past year, what's next for this ASX 200 share?

| Bronwyn Allen

The WiseTech CEO is looking around for acquisition opportunities.

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price just hit a new 52-week low. Is it time to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Xero share price hit a new 52-week low on Thursday at $70.34.

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Energy Shares

Missed the boat on Whitehaven shares? This other ASX coal share 'screams value': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Whitehaven shares have skyrocketed 225% in the year to date.

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX 200 bank shares having such a top run on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 bank shares are rising strongly again today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's share price down 58% in 2022 but here's 30% off your pizza

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders have received discount vouchers to use until 1 December 2023.

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Bank Shares

Why investors were looking on the bright side for ASX 200 bank shares today

| Bronwyn Allen

The share prices of the big four ASX 200 banks rose strongly today after a competitor revealed a better-than-expected net…

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Energy Shares

Has the Woodside share price finally topped out?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will easing commodity prices prevent Woodside shares from rising higher in 2022?

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Technology Shares

The Novonix share price has just capped off a shocker first quarter. What's next?

| Bronwyn Allen

Novonix shares fell by 21% over Q1 amid the company's auditor noting "a material uncertainty" for the ASX tech stock.

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Growth Shares

Could oversold ASX growth shares now be a buying opportunity for value investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

One expert says a sell-off in growth companies in 2022 has left many high-quality ASX growth shares attractively priced.

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Bank Shares

Were ASX 200 bank shares a safe place to park cash in Q1?

| Bronwyn Allen

The share prices of the big four ASX 200 banks fared well in Q1 and three of them will pay…

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Bank Shares

The Westpac share price has fallen the most of the ASX 200 big four banks over the past year. So, is it a cheap buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Down 16% in 12 months, the Westpac share price is the worst performer of the ASX 200 big four banks.

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Share Market News

Is the government getting cold feet on proposed changes to ASX dividend franking credits?

| Bronwyn Allen

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones says Labor will "listen seriously" to the feedback after the public consultation period closed this week.

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 directors who raised the stakes in their company shares in September

| Bronwyn Allen

This can be a great sign for ordinary ASX 200 share investors.

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Share Market News

Could the RBA's latest interest rate decision signal a turning point for ASX 200 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts weigh in on what this could mean for ASX 200 shares.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price sinking like a stone today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Hamish Douglass returned to Magellan this week. Can he turn things around?

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Travel Shares

Expert reveals why 'a premium is warranted' for Qantas shares in October

| Bronwyn Allen

The airline's 'superior domestic market structure and share' and its 'strong balance sheet' makes it a buy, one broker says.

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Bank Shares

What's next for the NAB share price after a 5% slide last month?

| Bronwyn Allen

September's losses for the NAB share price have been recaptured following the Reserve Bank's decision to raise rates by 0.25%…

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Share Market News

Is the outlook for ASX 200 shares in Q2 brighter since the RBA's interest rate decision?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 shares are rallying for a second day on Wednesday. Here's why and what's next for the benchmark index.

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Share Market News

Macquarie reveals ASX 200 shares 'more likely to outperform in a bear market rally'

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has named 10 ASX shares likely to do best in the bear market rally that may have…

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Opinions

Expert reveals 'one of the most important things' to do in the share market right now

| Bronwyn Allen

Staying invested during periods of volatility is difficult but crucial for ASX shares investors. Here's why.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price jumps despite JP Morgan's latest caution

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the biotech company finished higher today, in line with the ASX healthcare sector.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the sell-off in Wesfarmers shares unwarranted?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Wesfarmers share price has been hit hard in recent times. Why aren't investors feeling the love?

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