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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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Earnings Results

Perenti share price jumps following 'strong finish to FY22' and guidance for FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The diversified miner and mining services company is expecting "meaningful returns" in FY23 on capital invested in FY21 and FY22.

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Earnings Results

Service Stream share price crashes 19% on 'challenging' FY22

| Bronwyn Allen

The essential services network provider has revealed a 20% dip in profit but will resume paying dividends after a 12-month…

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Resources Shares

Worried about the iron ore price? Why the need for it 'ain't going anywhere': broker

| Bronwyn Allen

The iron ore price has slipped from about US$160 per tonne in March to just above US$100 per tonne today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price surging 8% on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Federal Government is talking up the need for electric vehicles in Australia today.

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Earnings Results

PWR share price up 6% on record revenue and profit for FY22

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, PWR scored a record profit and has raised its dividend by 36%.

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Earnings Results

Lifestyle Communities share price seesaws on FY22 results after 'unusual' year

| Bronwyn Allen

Pent-up demand after lockdown and a 'life is short' mentality led to more sales at Lifestyle's independent living sites in…

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Earnings Results

Fletcher Building share price lifts on 40% profit boost

| Bronwyn Allen

The construction company delivered solid FY22 numbers to the market today.

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Earnings Results

Downer share price drops on 17% profit slide

| Bronwyn Allen

Downer expects 10% to 20% growth in underlying NPATA in FY23 after a challenging year in FY22.

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Earnings Results

Pact Group share price tumbles on 25% profit decline and halved dividends in FY22

| Bronwyn Allen

The Pact Group share price is bleeding 7% after the rigid packaging plastics manufacturer delivered its FY22 full-year results.

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Resources Shares

Why has the Panoramic Resources share price surged 40% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

Rising global demand for nickel and BHP's play for OZ Minerals have helped propel Panoramic shares in recent times.

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Share Market News

5 ASX directors loading up on their companies' shares in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Who is buying more shares in Straker Translations, Eagers Automotive, and United Malt Group?

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Healthcare Shares

Resmed share price dips despite profit and dividend boost

| Bronwyn Allen

Profits and dividends are up, so why is the Resmed share price down?

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Real Estate Shares

Mirvac share price lifts on 'strong result ahead of guidance' for FY22

| Bronwyn Allen

Mirvac shares closed today's session nearly 4% higher after the property developer released its results for FY22.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Vulcan Energy share price up 8%?

| Bronwyn Allen

Positive developments in the lithium sector are likely pushing Vulcan shares higher today.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 55% on a new lithium find

| Bronwyn Allen

Ragusa Minerals is getting ready for its maiden drilling program at its NT Lithium Project.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lake Resources share price up so much more than other ASX lithium shares today?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX lithium shares are charging higher again today.

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Gold

Why is ASX 200 gold share St Barbara sliding 10% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

St Barbara is currently the worst performer among ASX 200 shares today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

iSelect share price explodes 75% on takeover news

| Bronwyn Allen

The iSelect share price is sky high after the company revealed a takeover offer from the owner of www.comparethemarket.com.au.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 50% in a month: Why all these fundies predict more greatness for the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price

| Bronwyn Allen

Several professional fund managers say the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is on a growth trajectory. Here's why.

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Bank Shares

Why has the Macquarie share price had such a lacklustre start to August?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Macquarie share price is down 2.6% this week but up 4.6% over four weeks. Why has it started August…

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price in a slump on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Woodside share price is down alongside other ASX energy shares today. Here's why.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price leaping 12% on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Novonix share price is soaring today. It's also up more than 30% over the past month. Here's why.

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Gold

When will Firefinch shares resume trading?

| Bronwyn Allen

Firefinch shares won't be back online until the company finalises its funding proposal. Here's how long the gold miner thinks…

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares with 'good margins regardless of commodity prices': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert Ben Cleary says these 5 shares are well-funded with impressive production growth, yet not beholden to commodity prices.

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Resources Shares

The ASX shares with 30% to 50% upside: fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

One expert is predicting a big recovery for this ASX sector.

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Industrials Shares

Broker says buy: The ASX All Ords share defying this year's sell-off to leap 13%

| Bronwyn Allen

Ord Minnett says this ASX share has 'historically performed consistently in a weakening economy'.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price surging 8% on Wednesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Sezzle share price is on the burn today along with the wider BNPL sector.

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REITs

BWP Trust share price lifts as net profit soars 85% in FY22

| Bronwyn Allen

It wasn't just net profit that soared, with the REIT's property portfolio revalued 14.1% higher in FY22.

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Resources Shares

Is the iron ore price entering a bear market?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what Citi commodities analysts say to this question...

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Share Gainers

Another ASX mining share is soaring 40% on a new copper find today, here's the lowdown

| Bronwyn Allen

Following yesterday's big announcement from Cobre, fellow small miner Austral Resources reported its own exciting news to the ASX today.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Fortescue share price sliding on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Fortescue shares are arguably more sensitive to any news about China's economy because the company is a pure-play iron ore…

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Resources Shares

The All Ordinaries gold share 'in an enviable position': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

Tim Canham's team at First Sentier have just opened a new position in ASX gold share Genesis Minerals.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals value-add lithium strategy worth its salt?

| Bronwyn Allen

Pilbara Minerals updated investors on Friday on its progress in developing new lithium products for the future.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why buying Tabcorp shares right now 'looks like a solid bet': fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

The Tabcorp share price has recovered from its dramatic dive in May when it tumbled about 80% in one day.

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Healthcare Shares

Is the CSL share price a buy to future-proof against rising inflation?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX healthcare share has been bouncing back in recent weeks.

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Earnings Results

Straker Translations share price sinks 7% following mixed update

| Bronwyn Allen

The language services and technology company has reported strong and profitable revenue growth but hefty cash outflows in Q1 FY23.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie share price lifts as CEO spruiks 'very good inflation protection'

| Bronwyn Allen

The Macquarie share price is up 2.86% after the bank presented its Q1 FY23 update and held its annual general…

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Earnings Results

Openpay share price explodes 33% on 'record-breaking quarter'

| Bronwyn Allen

Openpay is having a cracking day on the market today.

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Earnings Results

Elmo share price soars on 30% revenue boost and optimistic FY23 guidance

| Bronwyn Allen

The Elmo share price soared by 17% in early trading today.

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Financial Shares

The AMP share price has surged 9% so far this month. Can it keep going?

| Bronwyn Allen

What's driving the growth in the AMP share price?

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