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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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Share Market News

Are electric vehicle stocks a good investment today?

| Laura Stewart

Did US President Trump just kill the EV industry?

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Bank Shares

How much would the ASX 200 fall if CBA shares returned to 'fair value'?

| Laura Stewart

CBA shares account for 12% of the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just re-rate G8 Education shares?

| Laura Stewart

G8 Education shares are down 23% this year.

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Economy

Major bank slashes interest rates 6 days ahead of RBA decision

| Laura Stewart

What does this mean for investors?

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Gold

Could Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' boost the gold price?

| Laura Stewart

Will gold reach a new all-time high?

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ETFs

Why A200 ETF isn't as diversified as you might think

| Laura Stewart

And how this could impact investors' returns.

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Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Aussie Broadband shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Aussie Broadband shares are up more than 100% in five years.

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Gold

Has the gold price already peaked in 2025?

| Laura Stewart

The yellow metal reached an all-time high back in April.

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Broker Notes

After soaring 36% this year, does Macquarie forecast more upside for Brickworks shares?

| Laura Stewart

Brickworks released a trading update earlier in the week prompting Macquarie to revise its price target.

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International Stock News

How did Berkshire Hathaway shares perform last financial year?

| Laura Stewart

How did Berkshire's FY25 performance compare to its long-term track record?

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ETFs

Nvidia shares come roaring back: 2 ASX ETFs to benefit from the resurgence of AI

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia reached a new all-time high last week.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie initiates coverage of Aussie Broadband shares; forecasts 30% upside

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie thinks this telco is likely to beat the market in FY26.

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Industrials Shares

After crashing 17% last Friday, does Macquarie rate Reece shares a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Should investors buy in the dip?

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Share Market News

A key reason why many ASX fund managers underperformed last financial year

| Laura Stewart

One particular stock agonised many fund managers in FY25.

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ETFs

S&P 500 reaches a new all-time high: Is IVV ETF a buy, hold or a sell?

| Laura Stewart

Let's see.

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Personal Finance

Thinking about making a concessional superannuation contribution today? Read this first

| Laura Stewart

What are the rules?

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Personal Finance

End of financial year: Should I sell my loss-making stocks today?

| Laura Stewart

What's the verdict?

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Broker Notes

Following two unfortunate incidents, what's Macquarie's price target on Monash IVF shares?

| Laura Stewart

Is Monash IVF a buying opportunity?

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Economy

Westpac becomes the latest big 4 bank to predict a July rate cut

| Laura Stewart

What does this mean for investors?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 54% upside for NextDC shares

| Laura Stewart

NextDC shares certainly have momentum.

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Broker Notes

What's JP Morgan's price target on CSL shares?

| Laura Stewart

Are CSL shares undervalued or will they continue to underperform?

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ETFs

3 ASX financials ETFs that have doubled in 5 years

| Laura Stewart

Can this performance be repeated?

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ETFs

After globally diversified energy exposure? Check out this ASX ETF

| Laura Stewart

This ETF is up more than 70% in 5 years.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy JP Morgan or CBA shares?

| Laura Stewart

CBA shares hit another new all-time high today.

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Broker Notes

Up 21% this year, how much further upside does Macquarie tip for Metcash shares?

| Laura Stewart

Metcash shares tick many boxes for investors.

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Broker Notes

Up 41% in 2025, does Macquarie think Lynas Rare Earths shares have peaked?

| Laura Stewart

The company is up nearly 400% in 5 years.

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Share Market News

Will the oil price hit US$100 in 2025?

| Laura Stewart

Oil has surged around 10% since 13 June.

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Travel Shares

Up nearly 70% in a year, does JP Morgan think Qantas shares can go higher?

| Laura Stewart

Qantas shares have been a home run for investors over both the short and long term.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs with better returns than Berkshire Hathaway

| Laura Stewart

These three funds have blown it out of the water.

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Share Market News

Is the 'sell America' trade back?

| Laura Stewart

Institutional investors appear to be at odds with retail investors.

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Economy

Why one economist believes the RBA could accelerate rate cuts

| Laura Stewart

Where does this leave ASX investors?

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie tip for Seek shares?

| Laura Stewart

The broker recently reviewed Australian job ad volumes for May.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much upside does Macquarie expect for Lottery Corporation shares?

| Laura Stewart

This ASX 200 stock has proven resilient through various economic conditions.

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Gold

Up 60% this year, can Evolution Mining shares keep climbing?

| Laura Stewart

What do the brokers say?

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Gold

Gold price edges higher on Fed's inflation warning

| Laura Stewart

What did the Fed have to say?

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Broker Notes

Does JP Morgan think JB Hi-Fi shares can keep rising?

| Laura Stewart

The retailer is up 16% for the year to date.

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares could keep on rising

| Laura Stewart

Can the ASX banking giant continue to defy analyst expectations?

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BNPL shares

Why this fund manager remains bullish on Zip shares

| Laura Stewart

Zip shares have surged 90% over the past year.

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Healthcare Shares

Macquarie initiates coverage of Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares; forecasts 45% upside

| Laura Stewart

The broker described Neuren as a standout in the ASX biotech sector.

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Gold

Could the gold price reach a new all-time high this week?

| Laura Stewart

Is it on the cusp of a new all-time high?

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