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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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Broker Notes

JP Morgan cuts price target on CSL shares. Are they still a buy?

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The ASX 200 healthcare stock fell 17% following its FY25 result.

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Industrials Shares

The ASX 200 stock has already surged 30% this year. Macquarie just upgraded it to outperform

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie believes this ASX 200 stock will continue to beat the market by a wide margin.

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Broker Notes

Why does Macquarie like Seek shares so much?

| Laura Stewart

And let's find out why they're preferred over REA Group and Car Group shares.

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Bank Shares

This is how much Westpac shares could fall over the next 12 months

| Laura Stewart

Let's see what one expert had to say.

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How to invest

Will September be the most volatile month for ASX shares once again?

| Laura Stewart

And how investors should prepare for the month ahead.

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Share Market News

Can you guess the best and worst performing sectors during earnings season?

| Laura Stewart

Investors looking to reposition their portfolios may want to read on.

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Financial Shares

Is this ASX 200 insurance company the ultimate dividend and capital growth stock?

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking for both income and capital growth?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Did IDP Education shares just begin a major comeback?

| Laura Stewart

While IDP Education shares surged 30% on the company's FY25 result, they remain materially below their 2021 peak.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 200 consumer discretionary stock is up 130% this year. Can it go higher?

| Laura Stewart

Will this company race to new heights?

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares are up more than 100% since April. Are they still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Does the fast fashion retailer have further to run?

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Earnings Results

Why are IDP Education shares surging 30% today?

| Laura Stewart

Finally, some good news for investors.

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Earnings Results

Why are Lovisa shares up 16% today?

| Laura Stewart

Lovisa shares have surged more than 100% since April.

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Earnings Results

Codan surges 12% on blockbuster FY25 result

| Laura Stewart

Codan has risen more than 100% over the past 12 months.

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Group FY25 earnings: 7% lift in profits and guidance upgrade

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Group posts 7.3% profit growth, higher distributions, and upbeat FY26 earnings guidance.

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Earnings Results

Why are Objective Corporation shares up 20% today?

| Laura Stewart

Objective Corporation has impressed investors today.

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Earnings Results

Netwealth FY25 earnings: Profit and flows surge, dividend up

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth posted record FY25 results with double-digit growth in key metrics and a higher dividend for shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Sonic Healthcare FY25 earnings: profit up 7%, guidance strong

| Laura Stewart

Sonic shares have opened 8% lower today.

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Earnings Results

Whitehaven Coal FY25 earnings: Profit, revenue, dividend highlights

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal delivered record revenues and robust profit.

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Earnings Results

Why are Megaport shares crashing today?

| Laura Stewart

Megaport shares have opened 19% lower, despite delivering double digit revenue growth.

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Earnings Results

Brambles FY25 earnings: Cash flow surges, new buy-back announced

| Laura Stewart

Brambles announced solid FY25 earnings and a new share buy-back, with strong results in cash flow and profitability.

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Earnings Results

Super Retail Group posts record sales in FY25, lifts dividends

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group posted record FY25 sales, higher online revenue, and announced both ordinary and special dividends.

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Earnings Results

Why are James Hardie shares down 27% today?

| Laura Stewart

Its been a forgettable morning for James Hardie shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Magellan Financial Group FY25 earnings: Profit mixed, dividends lift

| Laura Stewart

Magellan Financial Group shares have surged 8% today.

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Earnings Results

The Lottery Corporation FY25 earnings: Dividend up despite revenue dip

| Laura Stewart

The Lottery Corporation posted $3.7b in revenue for FY25 and increased its total ordinary dividend by 3.1%.

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Earnings Results

Breville Group FY25 earnings: Profit and revenue jump

| Laura Stewart

Breville Group reported solid FY25 results with profit and revenue growth, higher dividends, and continued global expansion.

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Earnings Results

APA Group posts strong FY25 earnings and lifts distribution guidance

| Laura Stewart

APA Group reported higher FY25 earnings, raised distributions, and outlined confident growth plans for FY26.

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Earnings Results

ARB Corporation FY25 earnings: Profit slides, dividends up

| Laura Stewart

ARB shares have lifted 5% on the result.

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Earnings Results

HUB24 FY25 earnings: record profit, inflows and higher dividend

| Laura Stewart

HUB24 delivered record FY25 results with strong inflows, higher profits, and a 47% bigger dividend.

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Earnings Results

Challenger FY25 earnings: Profit grows, dividend up 11%

| Laura Stewart

Challenger delivered higher profits and dividends in FY25, driven by growth in annuity sales and ongoing digital transformation.

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Earnings Results

Seek posts FY25 result: Revenue steady, dividend up 31%

| Laura Stewart

Seek posted steady revenue growth and a 31% dividend increase as digital innovation drives momentum.

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Earnings Results

Judo Capital FY25 results: profit up 24%, outlook strong

| Laura Stewart

The fintech bank is targeting further growth and efficiency in FY26.

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Earnings Results

Reliance Worldwide FY25 earnings: Profit jumps 13.5%

| Laura Stewart

Reliance Worldwide lifts sales and profit for FY25, boosted by Holman acquisition and strong cash flow.

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Earnings Results

CSL FY25 earnings: Revenue grows, Seqirus demerger ahead

| Laura Stewart

CSL delivered solid FY25 growth, announced a Seqirus demerger, and plans a fresh share buyback to support investors.

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Earnings Results

Aurizon Holdings FY25: profit down but buy-back signals confidence

| Laura Stewart

Aurizon Holdings reported a 14% drop in FY25 profit and unveiled a $150 million share buy-back.

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Earnings Results

Ampol 1H25 earnings: profit dips, dividend maintained, EG Australia deal

| Laura Stewart

Ampol posted a lower first-half profit but raised its interim dividend and plans a major retail acquisition.

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Earnings Results

Lendlease Group FY25 earnings: returns to profit, lifts distribution

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease Group returned to profitability in FY25.

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Earnings Results

A2 Milk Company earnings: NPAT up 21%

| Laura Stewart

The a2 Milk Company reported a strong FY25, lifting profit by 21%.

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Earnings Results

BlueScope Steel earnings: FY2025 profit drops, outlook steady

| Laura Stewart

BlueScope Steel’s FY25 profit fell as conditions softened, but the business remains confident heading into FY26.

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Earnings Results

GPT Group posts steady 1H25 earnings and distribution

| Laura Stewart

GPT Group delivered a solid 1H25, booking $329.1 million net profit and declaring an interim distribution to investors.

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Earnings Results

Mirvac Group FY25 earnings: return to growth in sight

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group posted FY25 profits and distributions in line with guidance, with rising residential sales and renewed growth targeted for…

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