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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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Downer EDI wins $870m NZ highway maintenance contracts: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Downer EDI wins major New Zealand state highway maintenance contracts worth NZ$870 million, expanding its infrastructure portfolio.

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Qube Holdings shares in focus after Macquarie due diligence update

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings shares are in the spotlight after a key update on Macquarie’s due diligence process.

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NIB holdings updates investors on 1H26 one-off expenses and profit outlook

| Laura Stewart

NIB holdings expects higher non-recurring expenses in 1H26 but says underlying profit remains on track.

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Austal secures $135m patrol boat contract extension

| Laura Stewart

Austal secures a new multimillion-dollar contract to build more patrol boats for Australia’s Border Force.

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Qube Holdings books $100m profit after selling Beveridge property

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings announced a $111 million sale of its Beveridge property, delivering a material profit for FY26 accounts.

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank hit with APRA capital charge, faces AUSTRAC probe

| Laura Stewart

Despite being handed a $50m APRA capital charge and facing a new AUSTRAC enforcement probe, the ASX 200 bank says…

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Paladin Energy announces US$110M debt restructure to boost liquidity

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy has restructured its debt, lowering total capacity to US$110M and enhancing financial flexibility as it accelerates uranium production.

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Woodside Energy confirms CEO change as Meg O'Neill departs

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy names Liz Westcott as Acting CEO following Meg O’Neill’s resignation, with a focus on project delivery and strategic…

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Perpetual extends exclusivity in Wealth Management sale talks

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual extends its exclusivity with Bain Capital on the possible sale of its Wealth Management business.

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Netwealth Group announces $101 million compensation after First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group will pay $101 million in compensation, posting a $71 million 1H26 NPAT impact following the First Guardian collapse.

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Dexus declares interim dividend for December 2025 half-year

| Laura Stewart

Dexus announces a 19.3 cent interim dividend for the first half of FY26, payable in February 2026.

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GPT Group declares 12 cent distribution for HY25

| Laura Stewart

GPT Group declares an unfranked 12 cent distribution for the six months to 31 December 2025.

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Growthpoint Properties Australia declares 9.2c interim distribution

| Laura Stewart

Growthpoint Properties Australia has announced a 9.2 cent interim distribution for the half-year ending 31 December 2025.

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GrainCorp sells GrainsConnect Canada and updates on FY26 crop volumes

| Laura Stewart

GrainCorp sells GrainsConnect Canada and provides an update on lower FY26 crop volumes.

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Treasury Wine Estates' cost-cut plan and outlook: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates has forecast a weaker 1H26, announced cost saving targets, and cancelled its share buyback as it rebalances…

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Freightways Group to acquire VT Freight Express in $71m deal

| Laura Stewart

Freightways Group will acquire VT Freight Express for $71m, expanding its Australian express delivery operations and boosting earnings per share.

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Mirvac Group announces 4.7c December 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group has announced a 4.7 cent unfranked distribution for the half-year ended 31 December 2025.

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Region Group grows property valuations in December 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Region Group’s property portfolio rose by $129.2 million to $4.5 billion as at December 2025.

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DroneShield bags $49.6m European military contract: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield lands a major European military contract, with $49.6m in orders set for delivery in early 2026.

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Meridian Energy lifts hydro storage and sales in November 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy lifts hydro storage and sales volumes in its November 2025 monthly operating report.

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Contact Energy reports lift in November sales and renewable projects progress

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy reports higher energy sales and progress on renewables, with customer numbers and storage at strong levels.

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Westgold unveils spin-out of non-core Reedy and Comet gold assets

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources will demerge its non-core gold assets to Valiant Gold via an IPO, aiming to unlock value for shareholders.

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IperionX secures US Navy deal with Carver Pump order

| Laura Stewart

IperionX secures Carver Pump order for US Navy, signalling accelerating production of critical titanium components.

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Neuren Pharmaceuticals wins DAYBUE STIX FDA approval

| Laura Stewart

The FDA has approved DAYBUE STIX, a new powder option for Rett syndrome that grows royalty streams.

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Fortescue to acquire Alta Copper: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue has announced a binding agreement to acquire the rest of Alta Copper, strengthening its copper portfolio in Latin America.

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DigiCo Infrastructure REIT declares 1H FY26 distribution: Key dates and outlook

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT declared a 6.0 cent 1H FY26 distribution and continues expanding its global data centre footprint.

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Treasury Wine Estates shares halted ahead of investor update

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates shares have been halted as the company prepares to update the market on its outlook.

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Goodman Group declares 15c unfranked interim distribution for H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group has declared a 15 cent unfranked interim distribution for the period ending 31 December 2025.

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HomeCo Daily Needs REIT announces dividend and DRP for December quarter

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT reveals quarterly unfranked distribution and DRP options for investors.

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Austal shares paused pending further announcement

| Laura Stewart

Austal shares are paused on the ASX pending a further announcement, with investors awaiting more information.

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National Storage REIT declares estimated dividend and updates investors

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT has announced an estimated fully franked interim dividend and withdrawn its previous guidance.

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Nickel Industries lifts 2025 nickel sales and receives green light for growth

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries lifts 2025 sales quota and resumes exports.

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Dexus launches new fund and lifts DREP2 equity in latest earnings update

| Laura Stewart

Dexus announces a new fund series with a $683m Westfield Chermside stake and lifts DREP2 equity commitments above target.

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Scentre Group introduces new joint venture partner for Westfield Chermside

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group brings in a new partner for Westfield Chermside, raising $683 million for ongoing growth plans.

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Charter Hall Retail REIT unveils December 2025 quarterly distribution

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT announces a 6.4 cent per unit unfranked distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Perseus Mining ends Predictive Discovery takeover bid

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining has ended its bid to acquire Predictive Discovery after Robex Resources matched the offer, leaving the company to…

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Ampol launches $500 million subordinated notes facility to back EG Australia acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Ampol launches a $500 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility to support capital management and the EG Australia acquisition.

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Steadfast Group share price: $127.7m in acquisitions, premium growth in FY26 investor update

| Laura Stewart

Steadfast Group reveals $127.7 million in acquisitions and steady premium growth in its FY26 investor update.

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Predictive Discovery updates market on amended Robex merger

| Laura Stewart

Predictive Discovery releases details of its amended arrangement with Robex, combining two large gold projects in West Africa.

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ACCC blocks Insurance Australia Group's RAC Insurance acquisition: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC has blocked Insurance Australia Group’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance, citing reduced competition.

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