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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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ETFs

2 under the radar ASX ETFs that are up more than 100% over 5 years

| Laura Stewart

It might be worth adding these two ETFs to your radar.

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ETFs

Buying the dip: $10,000 invested in VTS ETF and NDQ ETF at the recent trough is now worth?

| Laura Stewart

Let's do the calculations.

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Share Market News

Guess which stock just became the world's most valuable company?

| Laura Stewart

There's a new sheriff (back) in town.

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Share Market News

US jobs report ignites market rally. What could move the needle this week?

| Laura Stewart

All eyes on the Federal Reserve.

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International Stock News

How did the Magnificent 7 fare this reporting season?

| Laura Stewart

Let's explore the highlights.

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Economy

The latest retail sales data is out: What did it reveal about the Australian economy?

| Laura Stewart

Retail sales data is a closely watched metric by investors and economists.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie's take on Judo Capital shares after suddenly falling 19% yesterday?

| Laura Stewart

Judo Bank was the ASX's top-performing banking stock in 2024.

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Share Market News

After the recent debacle, what price target does Macquarie have on Monash IVF shares?

| Laura Stewart

Supported by strong industry tailwinds, this ASX stock could be worth a second look.

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Economy

Federal Election Eve: How does Macquarie expect markets to respond to the result?

| Laura Stewart

Will the market go on a tear like the recent US Presidential election?

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International Stock News

Meta surges on blockbuster earnings report

| Laura Stewart

It's a good day to be a Meta investor.

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Economy

Is Australia's AAA credit rating at risk?

| Laura Stewart

S&P Global Ratings issued a statement earlier this week.

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Share Market News

Trump wraps up 100 days in office. What's in store for the next 100 days?

| Laura Stewart

Investors will be tracking 3 key developments over the next 100 days.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett's favourite holding period is forever, but there's a catch

| Laura Stewart

Buffett is clear about what he wants.

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International Stock News

For Tesla shares, the future rests on autonomous driving and robotics

| Laura Stewart

Tesla has been under pressure lately, with EV demand dwindling.

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ETFs

3 popular ASX ETFs that are down more than 10% this year

| Laura Stewart

Check out these 3 options while on sale.

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ETFs

Bearish on Tesla shares after its result? Check out this ASX ETF

| Laura Stewart

ETF investors rarely get the chance to opt out of a specific holding.

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International Stock News

The S&P 500 just booked its best week since January. What's on this week's agenda?

| Laura Stewart

Will the S&P 500 continue to rally this week?

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How to invest

How cash can make or break an investor's track record

| Laura Stewart

Buffett has mastered the art of holding cash.

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Share Market News

What major news did Apple shareholders receive over the weekend?

| Laura Stewart

Thee iPhone maker recently announced some major changes to its supply chain.

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How to invest

Should I pay down my mortgage or buy shares today?

| Laura Stewart

Let's compare the pair.

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Share Market News

How did your first quarter performance compare to Australian fund managers?

| Laura Stewart

How did you measure up?

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International Stock News

Musk to step away from DOGE as Tesla shares miss the mark

| Laura Stewart

Tesla has had a forgettable start to 2025.

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ETFs

How to play the 'sell America' trade with ASX ETFs

| Laura Stewart

ASX ETF investors have several options to diversify away from US equities.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX ETFs to boost passive income

| Laura Stewart

These 3 ASX ETFs offer particularly attractive yields.

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Gold

Gold surges to new all-time-high; overtakes Magnificent 7 as most crowded trade

| Laura Stewart

Gold has become the most crowded trade on Wall Street.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares: The bull and bear cases

| Laura Stewart

Let's explore the pros and cons of this popular ASX retailer.

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Share Market News

Is this the ultimate defensive ASX stock?

| Laura Stewart

This ASX stock has several defensive qualities.

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ETFs

How to choose a US focused ASX ETF for the current market environment

| Laura Stewart

Here are 5 US focused ASX ETFs to consider.

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Dividend Investing

How 'homemade dividends' can boost passive income

| Laura Stewart

This investment strategy allows passive income-focused investors to expand their investment universe.

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Share Market News

Why are a record number of retail investors buying in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

Recency bias is driving retail investors to buy shares during market volatility.

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International Stock News

Nvidia shares suffer another setback

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia shares fell 7% last night.

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ETFs

Why are fund managers currently so bullish on Indian equity markets?

| Laura Stewart

India has been touted as an alternative manufacturing hub to China.

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Travel Shares

Travel to the US is down this year. Will Australia's tourism sector benefit?

| Laura Stewart

2025 could prove to be a good year for Australian hotel operators.

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Share Market News

Which Magnificent 7 stocks received good news from Trump over the weekend?

| Laura Stewart

Trump's tariff concessions give some investors reason to celebrate.

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How to invest

Howard Marks: What really matters in investing

| Laura Stewart

Some investing lessons are timeless.

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International Stock News

US reporting season kicks off tonight

| Laura Stewart

This US reporting season is likely to be closely followed.

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ETFs

S&P 500 Index reaches 1 year low: Are you looking to buy US focused ASX ETFs?

| Laura Stewart

As an ASX investor, there are several ways to play the S&P 500 Index.

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How to invest

US markets swung wildly last night. How extreme volatility can be a gift to ASX investors

| Laura Stewart

How to make the most of market volatility.

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Share Market News

Looking to set aside cash for buying opportunities? Maximise returns and flexibility with ASX cash ETFs

| Laura Stewart

Forget term deposits and check out ASX cash ETFs.

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Share Market News

2 Low Cost Active ASX ETFs to consider

| Laura Stewart

Have you heard about active ETFs?

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