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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

WAM Leaders announces fully franked interim dividend for 2026

| Laura Stewart

WAM Leaders has announced a fully franked interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share for the half year to 31…

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Earnings Results

GQG Partners posts strong FY25 earnings and record FUM

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners reports solid FY25 earnings growth and record funds under management despite net outflows.

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Earnings Results

BWP Group posts strong half-year profit and higher distributions

| Laura Stewart

BWP Group reported strong half-year results, with statutory profit up 41.2% and solid growth in distributions.

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Test Only

Cochlear posts modest sales growth but lower profit as Nexa launch continues

| Laura Stewart

Cochlear's HY26 saw profit decline and steady dividends, as Nexa implant rollout supports second-half growth plans.

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Share Market News

Meridian Energy lifts generation and storage in January 2026 update

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy boosted its January generation by 14.5% year-on-year, with strong storage levels and softer wholesale prices.

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Earnings Results

Westpac posts $1.9bn profit in 1Q26 as digital push and lending gains continue

| Laura Stewart

Westpac’s 1Q26 update reveals $1.9bn profit and solid growth, with a focus on digital transformation and strong capital strength.

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Earnings Results

MFF Capital Investments results: Profit falls but dividend rises for H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

MFF Capital Investments’ H1 profit slipped but the fully franked dividend was lifted and further growth is planned.

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Earnings Results

South32 lifts profit and dividend in strong first half

| Laura Stewart

South32’s H1 FY26 profit surged and the miner lifted its dividend as it targets further growth in base metals following…

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Share Market News

Lendlease announces CEO succession as Tony Lombardo steps down

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease Group announces CEO succession, with Tony Lombardo to step down after leading a significant strategic reset.

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Economy

Temple & Webster H1 FY26 earnings: Revenue jumps 20% as market share grows

| Laura Stewart

Temple & Webster’s H1 FY26 earnings showed strong growth in revenue, new customer acquisition, and market share gains.

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Earnings Results

ASX Ltd posts solid 1H26 results, trims dividend as costs rise

| Laura Stewart

ASX Ltd delivered higher revenue and profit for its 1H26 results but trimmed its dividend amid increased expenses.

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Earnings Results

Paladin Energy shares in focus after uranium sales fuel revenue jump

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy posted strong first-half revenue growth and improved balance its sheet on the back of increased uranium sales and…

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus interim earnings surge on record profits

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus interim results impress with record revenue, surging profits, and strong new contract wins.

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Earnings Results

AMP FY25 result: 21% profit lift and higher AUM

| Laura Stewart

AMP delivered strong profit growth and higher AUM, while setting up for future leadership and strategy shifts.

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Earnings Results

Orora earnings: robust half-year profit growth and outlook

| Laura Stewart

Orora reported double-digit profit and revenue growth in 1H26, with cash generation and shareholder returns firmly in focus.

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Earnings Results

Origin Energy posts $557m half-year profit and upgrades guidance

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy's half-year profit fell but improved guidance and steady dividends signal confidence in the outlook.

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Earnings Results

Breville Group posts record half-year sales and lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Breville delivered record half-year revenue and a higher interim dividend, with profit up slightly in 1H FY26.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star Resources lifts profit 41%, maintains dividend after active half

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources reported strong profit growth and steady dividends amid major project investment this half.

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Earnings Results

IAG FY26 half-year result: profit down, revenue up, dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

IAG’s first-half FY26 profit fell 35% but revenue jumped. Dividend steady and $200 million buy-back announced.

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Earnings Results

ANZ Group posts $1.94b cash profit as costs drop in 1Q26

| Laura Stewart

ANZ Group reported a first-quarter cash profit of $1.94 billion, up 75% as lower expenses fuel earnings growth.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals unveils on-market buy-back supported by strong cash flows

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals launches new share buy-back program on the back of growing revenue and drug development progress.

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Share Market News

Superloop flags $4 million margin risk from AGL telecom business exit

| Laura Stewart

Superloop highlights forecast $4 million annual margin impact after AGL Energy reveals plans to exit its telecommunications business.

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Earnings Results

Centuria Industrial REIT grows earnings and holds guidance for HY26

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Industrial REIT reported stronger HY26 earnings, solid leasing, and reaffirmed guidance as the share price trades below NTA.

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Share Market News

Santos 2025 Annual Reserves statement: higher reserves and long-life assets

| Laura Stewart

Santos posts more reserves, a 17-year 2P reserves life, and advances its CO2 storage strategy.

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Earnings Results

National Storage REIT grows profit and portfolio in 1H FY26 results

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT reported higher first-half profits, steady dividends, and strong portfolio expansion as it enters a landmark takeover process.

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Share Market News

Evolution Mining unlocks $120m Northparkes deal with Triple Flag

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining seals a $120 million Northparkes funding deal, easing streaming terms and paving the way for more gold-rich growth.

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Earnings Results

Evolution Mining half-year results: record profit and higher dividend

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining posted record profit and lifted its interim dividend for the half-year ended 31 December 2025.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners lifts FUM to US$165.7b in January update

| Laura Stewart

The GQG Partners share price is in focus after the group grew FUM to US$165.7b in January 2026, offsetting net…

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Earnings Results

AGL Energy posts 1H26 profit and narrows FY26 earnings guidance

| Laura Stewart

AGL Energy reports a $94m profit, a 24c interim dividend, and narrowed FY26 guidance.

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Earnings Results

James Hardie lifts Q3 sales 30% on AZEK acquisition

| Laura Stewart

James Hardie posts strong Q3 sales growth thanks to the AZEK acquisition, while profit margins expand further.

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Earnings Results

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT posts 1H FY26 FFO growth and reaffirms guidance

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT delivered FFO growth and reaffirmed FY26 guidance in its half-year earnings announcement.

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Earnings Results

CSL half-year earnings: profit drops but guidance reaffirmed

| Laura Stewart

CSL's underlying earnings fell in the first half, but management stuck to its full-year guidance and boosted the buy-back.

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Earnings Results

CBA half-year results: profit lifts, dividend grows, tech spend ramps up

| Laura Stewart

CBA delivered stronger profit, a higher dividend, and progress on tech during its half-year results.

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Earnings Results

SGH delivers strong first-half FY26 earnings with higher dividend

| Laura Stewart

SGH delivered a solid half-year FY26 result with higher earnings, strong cash flow, and an increased dividend.

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Share Market News

ASX Limited CEO to step down as CHESS project enters new phase

| Laura Stewart

ASX Limited has announced CEO Helen Lofthouse will step down in May 2026 as the CHESS project approaches release.

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Earnings Results

Computershare lifts outlook and dividend after solid 1H26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Computershare increases EPS and dividend, and upgrades its outlook following a solid first half of FY26.

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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