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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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Share Market News

Paladin Energy shares: Judicial review challenges EIS approval

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy shares are in focus after a judicial review was filed against its key project’s EIS approval.

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AGL Energy gives green light to $490m Kwinana gas project

| Laura Stewart

AGL gives final approval to its $490 million Kwinana gas project, targeting new growth and returns in Western Australia.

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Challenger shares in focus as APRA unveils new capital rules

| Laura Stewart

APRA finalises new capital rules for longevity product providers, with updates coming at Challenger’s May 2026 Investor Day.

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Magellan Financial Group shares in focus after $20m share plan hits target

| Laura Stewart

Magellan Financial Group raised $20 million through its oversubscribed share purchase plan, with new shares set to begin trading in…

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West African Resources: 2026 production guidance forecasts record gold output

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources guides for record 2026 gold production and considers dividends or buybacks as free cash flow rises.

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Catapult Group targets bigger ACV per team

| Laura Stewart

Catapult Group highlighted a strategic push to expand average contract value per pro team amid acquisition-related expense updates.

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Greatland Resources delivers major resource upgrade at Telfer

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources reports a major boost in gold resources at Telfer, with ongoing drilling promising further growth.

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Technology Shares

Catapult Sports delivers strong FY26 growth and profitability

| Laura Stewart

Catapult Sports delivered record ACV growth and a sharp lift in profitability in its latest FY26 trading update.

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Vault Minerals: KoTH plant upgrade commissioning kicks off

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals has started commissioning the first stage of its major King of the Hills plant upgrade, keeping the project…

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Earnings Results

Soul Patts 1H26 earnings: Strong growth, dividend up again

| Laura Stewart

Soul Patts’ 1H26 results show continued portfolio growth, resilient cashflows, and another dividend increase.

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Sims Group earnings: SLS now core to growth

| Laura Stewart

Sims Group’s SLS business now accounts for 40% of earnings and is driving strong growth with hyperscaler partners.

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Infratil lifts CDC outlook and FY27 earnings guidance

| Laura Stewart

Infratil lifted its CDC earnings guidance and expanded its data centre operations in response to robust sector demand.

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Metrics Master Income Trust announces March 2026 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust has announced a 1.33c per unit unfranked distribution for March 2026, payable on 10 April 2026.

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Sims Group posts robust US growth through SA Recycling in FY26

| Laura Stewart

Sims Group’s latest update highlights resilient US growth, strong cash generation and a busy pipeline of acquisitions via SA Recycling.

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HomeCo Daily Needs REIT announces Q3 2026 distribution and DRP details

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT announced a 2.15 cent unfranked distribution, with DRP available and payment set for May 2026.

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PEXA Group shares in focus as NatWest goes live on UK platform

| Laura Stewart

PEXA Group shares move after NatWest adopts its UK platform, signalling progress in digital property settlement expansion overseas.

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EVT completes $750 million refinancing, focuses on hotel growth

| Laura Stewart

EVT secures a $750 million refinancing package, improving terms as it shifts strategic focus to its hotel business.

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Challenger share price: Pepper Money bid dropped, $150m buy-back greenlit

| Laura Stewart

Challenger withdraws its bid for Pepper Money and receives approval for a $150 million on-market share buy-back.

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Earnings Results

Tuas half-year result: profit leaps as revenue and subscribers grow

| Laura Stewart

Profit rose 173% and revenue increased 26% as Simba drove growth and M1 acquisition advanced.

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Region Group extends $100m securities buy-back – earnings update

| Laura Stewart

Region Group extends its on-market securities buy-back, supporting portfolio optimisation and capital management.

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Charter Hall Retail REIT reveals March 2026 distribution details

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT has announced a 6.35 cent unfranked quarterly distribution for the March 2026 period.

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Share Market News

Genesis Energy completes NZ$400 million capital raise and rights offer

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy wraps up NZ$400m capital raise, including a premium-priced rights offer shortfall and FY25 revenue of NZ$3.7 billion.

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Viva Energy welcomes government boost to refinery support

| Laura Stewart

The Federal government boosts support for Viva Energy's Geelong Refinery, enhancing fuel security across Australia.

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Ampol welcomes stronger refinery support and domestic supply boost

| Laura Stewart

Ampol shares react as FSSP support is strengthened, with more fuel to be produced locally after refinery maintenance is deferred.

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria announces 20 cent unfranked dividend for H2 FY25

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria will pay a 20 cent unfranked distribution for H2 FY25, with payment scheduled for April 2026.

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Genesis Energy launches $400 million equity raising, announces trading halt

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy enters trading halt as it launches a $400 million equity raising, with details to follow shortly.

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Earnings Results

Premier Investments posts $101.7m half-year profit and lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Premier Investments delivers steady 1H26 profit and 45c dividend, with growth for Peter Alexander and a strategic reset at Smiggle.

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Share Market News

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT declares March 2026 distribution and DRP update

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT announces a 6.375 cent quarterly distribution and DRP details for March 2026.

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Woodside Energy Group appoints Liz Westcott as CEO

| Laura Stewart

Woodside names Liz Westcott as CEO, bringing extensive industry experience and leadership to the company.

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Sims flags stronger FY26 earnings on robust metals and tech demand

| Laura Stewart

Sims expects higher FY26 profits, helped by strong metal and technology markets.

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Contact Energy posts higher sales and lower costs in February 2026 report

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy saw higher electricity and gas sales, reduced generation costs, and progress on renewables projects in February 2026.

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Challenger revises Pepper Money bid to $2.25 in latest update

| Laura Stewart

Challenger has revised its offer for Pepper Money to $2.25 per share, highlighting ongoing acquisition negotiations.

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New Hope Corporation 1H FY26: Profit falls, interim dividend declared

| Laura Stewart

New Hope Corporation’s profit slipped in 1H FY26, but production rose slightly and an interim dividend was declared.

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Earnings Results

West African Resources posts $567m profit as gold production grows

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources reported strong 2025 earnings with $567 million profit and upbeat plans for its gold operations.

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Perpetual sells Wealth Management business to Bain Capital for $500m

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual is selling its Wealth Management arm to Bain Capital in a strategic move to simplify the business and focus…

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Orica settles US litigation and announces US acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Orica announces a major US litigation settlement and a new US business acquisition, both set to strengthen its North American…

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Lynas Rare Earths announces US$96m US rare earth agreement

| Laura Stewart

Lynas Rare Earths has signed a major US rare earth supply deal, with a US$96m US Government offtake and four-year…

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Telix Pharmaceuticals resubmits FDA application for brain cancer imaging agent

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals has resubmitted its FDA application for TLX101-Px, a new brain cancer imaging candidate.

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Meridian Energy: February 2026 update shows growth and strong storage

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy recorded strong customer growth and high storage levels in its February 2026 monthly report.

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Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure successfully issues inaugural A$350m medium-term note

| Laura Stewart

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure has priced a $350 million inaugural note to boost funding flexibility and support its asset base.

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