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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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Earnings Results

Cochlear FY25 earnings: revenue and profit climb, dividend up 5%

| Laura Stewart

Cochlear lifted profit and revenue in FY25.

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Earnings Results

Pro Medicus reports 39% profit jump in FY25 and record contracts

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus shares have jumped 7% after reporting its FY25 result.

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Earnings Results

Orora FY25 earnings: Profit up, transformation complete

| Laura Stewart

Orora reported double-digit profit growth.

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Earnings Results

Ventia Services Group share price: H1 earnings lift profit, guidance, and buyback

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services Group delivered higher profit and work in hand, lifted guidance, and boosted its buyback program for FY25.

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Earnings Results

ASX Ltd posts higher revenue and profit in FY25 results

| Laura Stewart

ASX Ltd grew profit and revenue in FY25, increased total dividend to 223.3 cents per share.

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Earnings Results

Growthpoint Properties Australia posts FY25 results and FY26 outlook

| Laura Stewart

Growthpoint Properties Australia delivered on FY25 guidance, launched new funds, increased sustainability and set out its FY26 strategy.

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Earnings Results

Origin Energy FY25 result: Profit rises, dividend up as renewables and customer base grow

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy raised its profit and dividends for FY25, while growing renewables and customer accounts.

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Earnings Results

Suncorp Group FY25 earnings: profit surges, buy-back announced

| Laura Stewart

Suncorp Group reported a bumper FY25 profit, boosted dividends, and unveiled a $400 million share buy-back for FY26.

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Earnings Results

AGL Energy FY25 earnings: Lower profit, strong investment in battery growth

| Laura Stewart

AGL Energy posted lower FY25 profits but continued investing heavily in batteries and flexible energy assets to offset future challenges.

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Earnings Results

Treasury Wine Estates FY25 result: revenue up 7.2%, EBITS up 17%

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates reported a 17% increase in EBITS in FY25.

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Earnings Results

Computershare grows FY25 earnings and boosts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Computershare delivered robust FY25 earnings growth and lifted its dividend by 14%.

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Earnings Results

SGH FY25 earnings: Profit and dividend rise outpace ASX

| Laura Stewart

SGH FY25 earnings: NPAT up 9%, EBIT up 8%, and fully franked dividend increased by 17%.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the ASX M&A market heating up in 2025? Here's what investors should know

| Laura Stewart

2025 could be one of the busiest years for Australian corporate dealmaking in over a decade.

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi FY25 earnings: Profit rises, higher dividends declared

| Laura Stewart

JB Hi-Fi delivers growing profits, a higher dividend, and another special payout.

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Earnings Results

CAR Group FY25 earnings: Revenue rises and dividend lifts 8%

| Laura Stewart

CAR Group delivered double-digit profit growth and increased its dividend.

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How to invest

Earnings season: How to spot a strong earnings result

| Laura Stewart

Here's four criteria to consider.

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Communication Shares

Are REA Group shares a buy ahead of its earnings result?

| Laura Stewart

REA Group will announce its FY25 result on 6 August.

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Share Market News

S&P 500 tumbles on woeful jobs report. Is the sell America trade back?

| Laura Stewart

Is it time to sell or buy US stocks?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

1 ASX consumer staples stock to buy instead of Coles or Woolworths shares

| Laura Stewart

This ASX consumer staples stock has doubled since October 2023.

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Healthcare Shares

What does JP Morgan think Resmed shares are worth after reviewing its FY25 result?

| Laura Stewart

Resmed shares reached a new all-time high last Friday.

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Financial Shares

Are Pinnacle Investment Management shares a buy ahead of its earnings result?

| Laura Stewart

Pinnacle shares have risen more than 300% in the last 5 years.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie still rate Monash IVF shares a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Monash IVF shares have had a controversial start to 2025.

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Retail Shares

Are Lovisa shares a buy before earnings season?

| Laura Stewart

Is the fast-fashion retailer good value today?

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Healthcare Shares

Macquarie predicts 86% upside for this ASX 200 healthcare stock

| Laura Stewart

Shares could almost double over the next 12 months, according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX consumer stocks in the dip: expert

| Laura Stewart

Can you guess which 2 were named?

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Bank Shares

CBA shares lead the big 4 banks in using AI to cut costs

| Laura Stewart

AI initiatives could transform the banking sector.

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ETFs

3 high-yield ASX ETFs to beat falling interest rates

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Are you looking to boost passive income?

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Bank Shares

The future of the Big 4 banks: key takeaways from Macquarie's 2025 Banking Symposium

| Laura Stewart

What lies ahead for the big 4 banks?

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ETFs

S&P 500 reaches another all time high! Why MOAT ETF should outperform IVV ETF from here

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking to invest in US-focused ASX ETFs? Read this first.

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy before earnings season?

| Laura Stewart

What could the next 12 months look like?

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 3 ASX small-cap shares with 25%, 35% and 48% upside

| Laura Stewart

These ASX small-caps could be major winners over the next year.

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Broker Notes

Bapcor shares fell more than 30% yesterday. Should investors buy in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

Is this a value opportunity?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX REITs to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

Is it time to consider ASX REITs?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX consumer sector shares to avoid in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

If you're looking to buy ASX consumer shares in July, read on.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Woolworths or Coles shares today?

| Laura Stewart

Which supermarket giant was recently named the favourite?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords automotive sector shares to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

These opportunities could be flying under the radar.

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Broker Notes

Should I still swap my CSL for CBA shares or has the market corrected?

| Laura Stewart

The two stocks have travelled opposite directions this month.

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Broker Notes

Can you guess whether Macquarie prefers REA Group, CAR Group or SEEK shares?

| Laura Stewart

Which ASX online classifieds business offers the best investment opportunity today?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX consumer sector shares to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

A leading expert has named its top 3 picks.

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ETFs

What investors can learn from the best performing ASX ETF of FY25

| Laura Stewart

Can you guess the top preforming ASX ETF of FY25?

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