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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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Bank Shares

Is now the time to buy NAB shares for passive income?

| Bronwyn Allen

Goldman Sachs predicts NAB shares will pay a fully franked annual dividend of $1.66 per share in FY23 and FY24.

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ETFs

Guess what average annual return the ASX Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) has delivered over the past 3 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The VAS ETF tracks the top 300 shares on the Australian share market.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX lithium shares are cashed-up millennials buying?

| Bronwyn Allen

Millionaire millennials seem to favour two of the smaller ASX lithium players.

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Share Market News

Are millionaire investors going cold on Core Lithium shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium miner hit a new 52-week low this morning before rebounding.

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Materials Shares

Renascor Resources share price tumbles again despite licensing deal

| Bronwyn Allen

Renascor Resources has announced a licensing agreement for its downstream processing.

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Resources Shares

What might Chinese deflation mean for ASX 200 iron ore shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia is the world's biggest exporter of iron ore and China is our main customer.

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Resources Shares

One director is buying the dip on Rio Tinto shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Former Mirvac Group CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz was appointed to the Rio Tinto board in June.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat amid latest inflation news from China

| Bronwyn Allen

Domestic demand is falling in China, raising fears of deflation.

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Share Fallers

Renascor Resources share price crashes 20% despite positive study results

| Bronwyn Allen

Renascor Resources has announced the study results of its proposed South Australian graphite mining and processing project.

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Healthcare Shares

This $9 billion investor is selling off Mesoblast shares. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast was dealt a major blow last week when the FDA knocked back its flagship drug for a second time.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares you’ve never heard of rocketing over 30% on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the performance of Errawarra Resources and Ensurance today.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares just upgraded by a top broker

| Bronwyn Allen

One top broker says all three of these ASX retail shares will rise from here.

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Materials Shares

One step forward, two steps back: Why are Sayona Mining shares down 16%?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium junior is tumbling again on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining stocks rumoured to be takeover targets

| Bronwyn Allen

Rumours are swirling at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie this week.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price having such a top run on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Lynas share price is up amid reports the rare earths miner has received takeover offers.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is diving 6% on a disappointing dividend outlook

| Bronwyn Allen

This real estate investment trust is tumbling in value today on news of lower dividends for FY23 and FY24.

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Materials Shares

Why are Leo Lithium shares still not trading?

| Bronwyn Allen

The wait continues...

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares with ex-dividend dates this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Three of the ASX companies that reported earliest this earnings season are closing in on their ex-dividend dates.

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Retail Shares

‘Affordable luxury’: 2 ASX retail shares picked to benefit from higher migration

| Bronwyn Allen

Emanuel Datt from Datt Capital reveals the ASX retail shares he thinks will do best over the coming years.

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Materials Shares

Can Sayona Mining shares deliver better outcomes for investors in August?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's been a big week of news for Sayona Mining but the stock has fallen back to its 52-week low…

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Gold

Could ASX 200 gold stock De Grey Mining really have 35% upside?

| Bronwyn Allen

De Grey Mining shares are down on Friday but broker RBC can see the light.

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Share Market News

Viva Leisure shares surge 6% on shareholder discount program. Which other ASX companies offer ownership perks?

| Bronwyn Allen

High-tech health club operator Viva Leisure has introduced a 25% discount on club memberships for investors.

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Earnings Results

Experts forecast the ASX 200 winners and losers this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

The consensus is for solid results but lower dividends and a weaker outlook.

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Bank Shares

This director is buying up Macquarie shares on sale. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Three brokers reckon Macquarie shares are trading at a bargain price today.

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Bank Shares

Why is the CBA share price being hit so hard on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

CBA is falling alongside the big four ASX 200 banks today.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares defying today’s slump with new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian share market is following the US lead today... down, down, down.

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Healthcare Shares

Could you turn short-term pain into long-term gain with CSL shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

CSL shares were the third most popular stock purchased by high-net-worth baby boomers in FY23.

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Dividend Investing

Is now the time to buy Westpac shares for passive income?

| Bronwyn Allen

Westpac is tipped to pay the highest dividend yield of the big four banks in FY24.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| Bronwyn Allen

Technology is a dominant theme among the ASX stocks hitting 52-week highs today.

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Healthcare Shares

‘Breakthrough results’: Why this ASX healthcare share just exploded 160%

| Bronwyn Allen

BCAL Diagnostics has developed a blood test to detect breast cancer that it says may be ready for commercialisation within…

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares that have more than doubled in value in just a year

| Bronwyn Allen

These supercharged ASX mining shares operate in lithium, copper, rare earths, and bauxite.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price rising on ‘significant milestone’

| Bronwyn Allen

The first shipment to an international buyer has set sail.

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Bank Shares

What’s the forecast for the CBA share price in August?

| Bronwyn Allen

Twelve out of 15 analysts on Commsec say CBA shares are a sell.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 mining stocks just upgraded by top brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX 200 mining companies have caught the experts' attention?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Allkem share price rising on Tuesday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium company has updated its ore and mineral reserve estimates for Mt Cattlin.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

‘Premium warranted’: Why this ASX 300 share just surged 23%

| Bronwyn Allen

Baby Bunting shares are skyrocketing today despite the company reporting a 51% profit decline in FY23.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price up 5% on record quarter for production

| Bronwyn Allen

The Sayona Mining share price is rising today after the lithium miner released its June quarter report.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers share price up 8% in 2023 but underperforming retail index

| Bronwyn Allen

Wesfarmers is removing several senior management roles at Bunnings to cut costs.

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Earnings Results

Why did the Chalice Mining share price leap 6% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX mineral explorer released its June quarter report this week.

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Gold

Why are ASX gold shares losing their shine on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

Stronger-than-expected US economic growth led to a falling gold price overnight.

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