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Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart joined The Motley Fool in 2022, and recently completed a Master of Applied Finance at the University of Adelaide. In her past life, she was a legal advisor in Southeast Asia, before deciding to switch to the finance industry. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 50 pet sheep in the Adelaide Hills.

Recent Articles

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CSL names Gordon Naylor interim CEO as Dr Paul McKenzie retires

| Laura Stewart

CSL names Gordon Naylor as interim CEO after Dr Paul McKenzie's retirement, marking a new chapter for the ASX healthcare…

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Sims consolidates Houston operations with Tri Coastal Trading acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Sims accelerates its Houston strategy by acquiring Tri Coastal Trading and offloading surplus land assets.

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Scentre Group announces February 2026 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group has declared an interim distribution of 8.91 cents per security, payable in February 2026.

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Earnings Results

Argo Investments reports record profit and dividend

| Laura Stewart

Argo Investments reports record interim dividend and higher profit amid market volatility.

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West African Resources delivers major drilling results at Sanbrado

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources reveals major drilling results at Sanbrado, extending gold mineralisation and underpinning future growth plans.

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Challenger flags talks on Pepper Money acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Challenger confirms advanced discussions to acquire a stake in Pepper Money.

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Earnings Results

CAR Group delivers strong H1 FY26 earnings and reaffirms outlook

| Laura Stewart

CAR Group grew revenue 8% and profit 16% in H1 FY26, lifted its dividend, and has reaffirmed its full-year growth…

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Neuren Pharmaceuticals kicks off Phase 3 trial in rare syndrome

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are on watch after dosing began in its key Phase 3 trial for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Retail REIT posts higher earnings and distributions in 1H FY26

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported higher earnings and distributions for 1H FY26, with strong occupancy and portfolio growth.

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Earnings Results

News Corp reports robust Q2 FY26 earnings growth

| Laura Stewart

News Corp delivered higher revenue and EBITDA in Q2 FY26, driven by Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services growth.

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Earnings Results

REA Group earnings: Profit and dividend up in strong H1 FY26 result

| Laura Stewart

REA Group lifts half-year profit and dividend as property market strength and digital leadership continue to drive growth.

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Rio Tinto confirms no merger with Glencore after review

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto has announced it won't pursue a merger with Glencore, reaffirming its focus on long-term value for shareholders.

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Champion Iron raises US$100 million for Rana Gruber acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Champion Iron raised US$100 million from La Caisse to fund its acquisition push for Rana Gruber, increasing La Caisse’s stake…

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Elders appoints René Dedoncker as next CEO in planned succession

| Laura Stewart

Elders appoints René Dedoncker as next CEO, with Mark Allison supporting a well-planned succession until 2027.

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy H1 FY26 earnings: Profit drops as costs rise and volumes slip

| Laura Stewart

Beach Energy shares drop focus as H1 FY26 profit falls 32%, driven by lower prices, higher costs and reduced production.

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Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares FDA meeting feedback on NNZ-2591 clinical programs

| Laura Stewart

Neuren shares FDA feedback on NNZ-2591 development plans in HIE and PTHS, with next steps and management insights.

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Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares paused pending announcement

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are paused from trading as investors await a further announcement from the company.

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Amcor earnings: Net sales rocket 68% on Berry deal; guidance reaffirmed

| Laura Stewart

Amcor's earnings jump on the Berry deal, with double-digit profit growth and guidance reaffirmed.

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Abacus Storage King weighs management internalisation: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Abacus Storage King launches internalisation talks, creating potential changes for investors.

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Pinnacle Investment Management profit dips as revenue climbs, dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

Pinnacle Investment Management reported higher revenue but lower profits, while keeping its dividend steady for investors.

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Atlas Arteria maintains distribution guidance while French tax extended

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria updates investors on French tax extension and maintains its 2025 distribution guidance of 40 cents per security.

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Xero highlights AI progress and Melio momentum in US market update

| Laura Stewart

Xero reports strong AI-driven subscriber growth and deeper US payments focus following Melio integration.

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Corporate Travel Management announces major leadership changes

| Laura Stewart

Corporate Travel Management announces founder Jamie Pherous retires and Ana Pedersen becomes Acting CEO, focusing on resolving accounting matters.

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GrainCorp shares: FY26 earnings guidance forecasts lower profits

| Laura Stewart

GrainCorp has issued lower FY26 earnings guidance as oversupply and weak global prices put pressure on margins.

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BlueScope Steel: New CEO Tania Archibald sets out fresh value-focused agenda

| Laura Stewart

Tania Archibald begins as BlueScope Steel’s new CEO, unveiling strategies to deliver greater value for shareholders.

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Zimplats quarterly earnings: production up, costs down, projects on track

| Laura Stewart

Zimplats posted higher 6E production and stable costs in its latest quarterly earnings report, with projects proceeding as planned.

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Deterra Royalties posts higher Q2 revenue as MAC iron ore shines

| Laura Stewart

Deterra Royalties lifted December quarter earnings as MAC iron ore royalties rose and its Thacker Pass lithium project advanced.

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IperionX ramps up titanium production, secures US government support

| Laura Stewart

IperionX expanded US titanium capacity, landed defence supply deals, and finished the quarter with a robust US$65.8m balance.

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Nickel Industries cements leadership in ENC, welcomes Sphere as strategic partner

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries cements its leadership in the ENC project, welcomes Sphere as partner, and secures a 15-year Sampala ore supply…

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Emerald Resources delivers strong December quarter with growth across Australia and Cambodia

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources’ December quarter update shows stronger gold production, improved costs, and ongoing growth at its WA and Cambodian projects.

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Atlas Arteria shares: Q4 2025 toll revenue jumps 9.5%

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria reported Q4 2025 proportionate toll revenue up 9.5% and steady full-year gains, driven by solid traffic and toll…

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Elders FY25 earnings: resilient profit and strategic growth

| Laura Stewart

Elders delivers FY25 profit growth, stable dividends, and expands its footprint with new acquisitions and a renewed strategic plan.

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Earnings Results

Resmed posts Q2 FY26 earnings growth, lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Resmed posts double-digit revenue and profit growth in Q2 FY26, declares dividend, and outlines plans for innovation.

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Nine Entertainment shakes up portfolio: QMS buy, radio sale, and digital focus

| Laura Stewart

Nine Entertainment reshapes its media portfolio with the QMS acquisition, radio asset sale and NBN restructure to drive digital-led growth.

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PLS Group books 49% revenue leap and strong cash flow in December quarter earnings

| Laura Stewart

PLS Group delivered a 49% revenue surge and robust cash flow, positioning it strongly for the lithium sector’s recovery.

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Genesis Minerals posts record production, strong cash in December 2025 quarter

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Minerals posts record gold production and robust cash growth, keeping its FY26 outlook on track and advancing Tower Hill…

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Earnings Results

Champion Iron posts record iron ore sales and profits in Q3 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Champion Iron posted record sales and healthy profit for the December quarter 2025, while advancing growth projects.

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Viva Energy shares: 4Q25 sales volumes rise, margins improve

| Laura Stewart

Viva Energy’s fourth quarter update revealed a lift in fuel sales volumes and improved margins despite a softer period for…

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Capricorn Metals reports record Q2 cash flow and resource growth

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals delivered record cash flow and lifted its gold resource base in Q2 FY26 while progressing major projects and…

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Qube Holdings updates investors on Macquarie Asset Management proposal

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings extends its exclusivity period with Macquarie Asset Management, confirming ongoing progress on a potential deal.

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