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Laura Stewart

Author bio
Laura Stewart is a Finance Editor at The Motley Fool, where she covers Australian and international equity markets. She joined the company in 2022, following a career transition from legal advisory work in Southeast Asia into the investment industry.
Prior to her current editorial role, Laura spent three years as an Equity Analyst and Writer, producing investment research across the ASX, NYSE, and NASDAQ. Her coverage included small-cap growth companies, thematic investment ideas, and high-quality U.S.-listed businesses.
Laura holds a Master of Applied Finance and brings additional expertise in accounting, taxation, and estate and wealth planning from her postgraduate studies. She also has a background in law and communications, which supports her analytical and reporting work in financial markets.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in the Adelaide Hills with her flock of sheep.
Education
Laura holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), and a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Corporate Finance. In 2025, she completed a Master of Applied Finance at the University of Adelaide, receiving postgraduate awards in Accounting Concepts & Methods, Ethical Principles in Accounting & Finance, Real Estate Valuation & Investment, and Tax, Estate & Wealth Planning.
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FYI – I am taking a break from social media at the moment, so this account isn’t active at the moment, but I will let you know when I rejoin.
Favorite investment quote
"Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it... he who doesn't... pays it."
— Albert Einstein

Recent Articles

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast FY26 earnings: Ryoncil revenue up, new trial milestones for ASX:MSB

| Laura Stewart

Mesoblast reported a strong full year with US$115 million in Ryoncil revenue and advanced key clinical trials for future growth.

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Resources Shares

Beacon Minerals posts June quarter results and pays dividend

| Laura Stewart

Beacon Minerals' June 2026 quarter delivered solid gold production, a 10c dividend, and ongoing strength in its operational and financial…

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Resources Shares

Metro Mining posts record Q2 bauxite shipments and positive outlook

| Laura Stewart

Metro Mining delivered record bauxite shipments in Q2 2026, lifted productivity, and kept shipment guidance steady despite higher costs.

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Materials Shares

IperionX grows titanium powder capacity and critical minerals platform in June quarter

| Laura Stewart

IperionX grew titanium production capacity and advanced its Titan-Atlas resources, bolstered by strong government and customer support.

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Resources Shares

Sovereign Metals: Kasiya DFS shines in June 2026 quarter

| Laura Stewart

Sovereign Metals’ quarterly update reveals progress at Kasiya, robust DFS figures, and new US-focused critical minerals initiatives.

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Resources Shares

Zimplats lifts quarterly production, drives projects despite costs rising

| Laura Stewart

Zimplats boosted quarterly production and progressed key projects, balancing higher costs with ongoing investment in safety and growth.

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Resources Shares

Pantoro Gold posts Q4 2026 results and sets sights on growth at Norseman

| Laura Stewart

Pantoro Gold reported quarterly gold production, strong cash reserves, and outlined development and exploration progress at Norseman.

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Resources Shares

Predictive Discovery posts strong June quarter gold production and cash growth

| Laura Stewart

Predictive Discovery's June quarter saw record gold production, improved financials, and solid progress on its Bankan Gold Project.

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ASX Share Market News

St Barbara FY26 Q4: Cash builds as growth projects advance

| Laura Stewart

St Barbara posts stronger Q4 cash and production as it green-lights new growth projects.

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Resources Shares

WA1 Resources expands Luni resource and strengthens cash position in June quarter

| Laura Stewart

WA1 Resources expanded its Luni niobium resource and reported a healthy $124 million cash balance for the June 2026 quarter.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Accent Group issues update on Frasers takeover bid and business outlook

| Laura Stewart

Accent Group issues a supplementary statement on the Frasers bid, reiterating its recommendation to reject the offer and detailing growth…

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Resources Shares

Meteoric Resources signs strategic partnership with POSCO for rare earths supply

| Laura Stewart

Meteoric Resources inks a strategic rare earth partnership with POSCO to support Caldeira’s development in Brazil.

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Industrials Shares

Lycopodium wins $22 million Pilgangoora expansion contract

| Laura Stewart

Lycopodium announces a $22 million contract for the Pilgangoora plant expansion in Western Australia.

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Resources Shares

Nickel Industries posts Q2 earnings update including major Sampala nickel resource boost

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries delivered strong EBITDA and a major upgrade to Sampala, boosting its nickel resource base in the June 2026…

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Resources Shares

Santana Minerals provides June quarter update

| Laura Stewart

Santana Minerals reports strong cash, fast-track approvals progress, and upbeat Bendigo-Ophir gold project developments for the June 2026 quarter.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL launches clinical trials for new plasma manufacturing process

| Laura Stewart

CSL will launch clinical trials of its new Horizon 2 plasma process in 2027, seeking enhanced yields and regulatory approvals.

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Resources Shares

Liontown books record cash flow as Kathleen Valley expansion advances

| Laura Stewart

Liontown boosted cash holdings and progressed its Kathleen Valley expansion plans.

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ASX Share Market News

Atlas Arteria Q2 2026 earnings: Stable toll revenues, new debt facility boosts liquidity

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria posts flat Q2 toll revenues and boosts liquidity with a new A$150 million corporate loan.

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Resources Shares

Ramelius Resources posts June quarter results

| Laura Stewart

Ramelius Resources delivered strong June quarter gold production, grew cash reserves, and met full-year guidance despite industry cost headwinds.

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Financial Shares

WAM Leaders declares fully franked interim dividend

| Laura Stewart

WAM Leaders will pay a 4.8c fully franked dividend, with a DRP option for investors, for the half-year ending 30…

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Resources Shares

West African Resources posts record Q2 2026 gold output

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources delivered record quarterly gold production in Q2 2026 and remains on track to meet annual guidance.

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Resources Shares

Vault Minerals posts June quarter results

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals announced a merger with Genesis Minerals during the quarter.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Harvey Norman penalised $35 million in ASIC court case

| Laura Stewart

Harvey Norman is set to pay a $35 million penalty after a Federal Court judgment in the ASIC case, impacting…

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Technology Shares

DroneShield secures major contracts and flags record revenue growth

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield Limited lands $23.2m European military contracts and forecasts strong FY2026 revenue growth with new tech in sight.

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Industrials Shares

ALS FY26 results: Record growth, leadership moves, digital push

| Laura Stewart

ALS posts record FY26 results with standout Minerals growth and advances in digital transformation.

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Industrials Shares

Duratec secures $70 million in new contracts across sectors

| Laura Stewart

Duratec has secured $70 million in new contracts spanning energy, marine, and mining & industrial sectors.

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Energy Shares

Viva Energy lifts earnings as refining margins hit new highs

| Laura Stewart

Viva Energy’s 1H26 EBITDA jumped as strong refining margins and solid convenience fuel sales boosted results.

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Resources Shares

Whitehaven Coal delivers record FY26 production and cost discipline

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal beat production targets and managed costs in FY26, while progressing capital returns ahead of its full-year results in…

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Resources Shares

Deterra Royalties posts 12% quarterly royalty revenue lift on record iron ore volumes

| Laura Stewart

Deterra Royalties’ quarterly royalty revenue climbed 12% on the back of record iron ore sales at Mining Area C.

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Resources Shares

Deep Yellow advances Tumas uranium project and reports $160m cash

| Laura Stewart

Deep Yellow steps up exploration in its June 2026 quarter update.

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Resources Shares

Santana Minerals hits bonanza gold grades in latest Rise and Shine drilling

| Laura Stewart

Santana Minerals found impressive new gold zones at Rise and Shine, further de-risking the project while awaiting regulatory approvals.

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Industrials Shares

Electro Optic Systems posts record revenue and orders in 1H 2026

| Laura Stewart

Electro Optic Systems reported record revenue and order growth for 1H 2026, boosted by new defence contracts and the MARSS…

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Financial Shares

AFIC profit rises, dividend steady as portfolio underperforms ASX 200

| Laura Stewart

AFIC lifts FY26 profit and maintains dividend, but portfolio trails ASX 200.

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Energy Shares

Bannerman Energy delivers project progress and strategic financing update

| Laura Stewart

Bannerman Energy reports on solid Etango project progress and a major strategic investment, with strong cash reserves and a firm…

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Technology Shares

BrainChip posts Q2 cash, chips hit commercial production

| Laura Stewart

BrainChip reported US$20.3M cash, launched commercial AKD1500 chip production, and continues to grow its edge AI business.

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Resources Shares

Metals X quarterly earnings: Revenue rises as tin prices climb

| Laura Stewart

Metals X boosted quarterly revenue and EBITDA as strong tin prices offset lower production, with a healthy cash balance supporting…

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Materials Shares

Stanmore Resources posts production recovery and secures debt refinancing in quarterly report

| Laura Stewart

Stanmore Resources reported a production rebound and major debt refinancing in its latest quarterly activities report.

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Materials Shares

Vulcan Energy kicks off construction at Lionheart geothermal and lithium project

| Laura Stewart

Vulcan Energy has begun civil construction at its Lionheart geothermal and lithium project in Germany, targeting clean energy and battery…

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Dividend Investing

WAM Income Maximiser enters trading halt pending fundraising move

| Laura Stewart

WAM Income Maximiser shares are in a trading halt as the company prepares a capital raising for existing shareholders.

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Communication Shares

Spark New Zealand launches strategic review of Digital Services and updates structure

| Laura Stewart

Spark New Zealand is restructuring and reviewing its Digital Services business while holding FY26 guidance steady.

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