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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

Does Macquarie prefer Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi shares?

| Laura Stewart

Both companies have market-beating long-term track records.

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Broker Notes

Are non-bank lenders a lucrative alternative to the big 4 banks?

| Laura Stewart

The big 4 banks are widely perceived as being fully valued or overvalued.

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How to invest

Lessons from a self-made ASX millionaire

| Laura Stewart

Here's how he did it.

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Healthcare Shares

Expert: 2 ASX healthcare stocks to avoid before reporting season

| Laura Stewart

Not all healthcare stocks are created equal.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker tips these 3 ASX small-cap healthcare stocks to rise 56%, 79% and 130%

| Laura Stewart

These 3 ASX small-cap stocks could deliver substantial returns.

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Small Cap Shares

Expert names 3 ASX small-cap stocks to buy in July

| Laura Stewart

ASX small-cap stocks have greater ability to generate outsized returns, but can be difficult to discover.

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Share Market News

Are CAR Group shares a buy ahead of reporting season?

| Laura Stewart

Will CAR Group shares take off from here?

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy Pro Medicus or CSL shares ahead of earnings season?

| Laura Stewart

The ASX healthcare sector may be currently undervalued.

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Broker Notes

3 quality ASX retailers to buy before reporting season: experts

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking to add quality ASX retailers to your portfolio ahead of earnings season?

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan upgrades both Coles and Woolworths shares. But which is preferred?

| Laura Stewart

Which company will perform better over the next 12 months?

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financial services rivalry: Should I buy Hub24 or Netwealth shares?

| Laura Stewart

Let's compare the pair.

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Healthcare Shares

Expert: 4 ASX healthcare stocks to buy ahead of reporting season

| Laura Stewart

Could these ASX healthcare stocks be good additions to your portfolio?

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Travel Shares

Macquarie increases price target for Qantas shares

| Laura Stewart

Qantas shares hit a new all-time high today.

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Financial Shares

Up nearly 60% in a year, can Netwealth shares go higher?

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth shares are up more than 200% over the past 5 years.

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ETFs

Nvidia soars on game changing news: 3 ASX ETFs set to benefit

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia shares have nearly doubled since their April low.

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Travel Shares

Guess which ASX travel stock Macquarie just named as its top pick with 32% upside?

| Laura Stewart

While Macquarie sees value across the sector, it named a clear favourite. 

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Healthcare Shares

JP Morgan initiates coverage of Telix Pharmaceuticals. After rising 1,667% in 5 years, is it still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Can this ASX 200 juggernaut go higher?

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Travel Shares

Up 16% this year, does Macquarie rate Corporate Travel Management shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Laura Stewart

Does the travel stock have further to fly?

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Real Estate Shares

With a 4.7% yield, are Scentre Group shares a buy ahead of further interest rate cuts?

| Laura Stewart

Is Scentre Group a good investment today?

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Share Market News

Expert says demand for private credit could soar amid Trump's trade war. How to invest?

| Laura Stewart

Could this be the opportunity of the decade?

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Broker Notes

Passive income: What's CBA's dividend outlook according to Macquarie?

| Laura Stewart

Is CBA still a top passive income stock?

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Broker Notes

Down 41% in a year, why Macquarie thinks Flight Centre shares are set to rebound

| Laura Stewart

Is Flight Centre about to take off?

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Bank Shares

ASX banking sector: Is it time to consider a regional bank?

| Laura Stewart

The big 4 banks are widely considered to be overvalued.

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Bank Shares

Earnings season predictions: Macquarie weighs in on the big 4 banks

| Laura Stewart

What are the broker's predictions?

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ETFs

Is there a Magnificent 7 ASX ETF?

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia just became the world's first US$4 trillion company.

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Real Estate Shares

Down 80% from its peak, is this ASX All Ords real estate stock too cheap to ignore?

| Laura Stewart

Is this ASX All Ords real estate company a serious bargain?

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Economy

Here's the big four banks' revised interest rate predictions after the RBA left rates on hold

| Laura Stewart

The RBA's decision shocked investors yesterday. What comes next?

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Broker Notes

Up 34% this year, can Challenger shares keep rising according to Macquarie?

| Laura Stewart

The leading broker has released a new research note.

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ETFs

Why S&P 500 focused IVV ETF isn't as diversified as you might think

| Laura Stewart

Is the IVV ETF a risky investment today?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 63% upside for this ASX 200 mining stock

| Laura Stewart

Which ASX 200 stock is it?

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Bank Shares

Major CBA investor reveals why he's all in

| Laura Stewart

This investor described one major reason driving his investment in CBA shares.

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AI Stocks

Ford CEO makes stunning prediction about artificial intelligence

| Laura Stewart

How can investors prepare themselves?

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan initiates coverage of Guzman Y Gomez shares. What's its price target?

| Laura Stewart

Does the broker expect Guzman Y Gomez to outperform?

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Retail Shares

Are Lovisa shares overvalued?

| Laura Stewart

Has the fast fashion retailer already peaked this year?

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Share Market News

How much cash will the average mortgage holder save if the RBA cuts interest rates tomorrow?

| Laura Stewart

And how to best redeploy those funds?

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ETFs

Celebrate 4th of July with 3 market-beating US-focused ASX ETFs

| Laura Stewart

The US stock market clocked another record high last week.

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Share Market News

Trump's 9 July tariff deadline looms: 3 ASX 200 companies to watch

| Laura Stewart

It could shape up to be a big week on the tariff front.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips substantial upside for Steadfast shares

| Laura Stewart

Steadfast is a high-quality business at an attractive valuation, according to the broker.

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How to invest

The potential pitfalls of 'buying the dip'

| Laura Stewart

If you're thinking of buying a beaten-down ASX stock, read this first.

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How to invest

Thinking of selling your winning ASX 200 stocks? Think again

| Laura Stewart

You could be sabotaging your returns.

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