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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

ASX 200 stock upgrades FY26 guidance after customer wins

| Laura Stewart

The company recently won new customers and expanded its capacity targets.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 24% upside on NextDC shares

| Laura Stewart

This ASX 200 stock is riding the AI wave.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 company jumps 5% on sale of Fertilisers Distribution business

| Laura Stewart

The company also expects strong FY25 results.

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Retail Shares

Down 12% in September, are Lovisa shares a buy the dip opportunity?

| Laura Stewart

The fast fashion retailer has soared nearly 400% in 5 years.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 bank launches $150m Tier 2 capital issue with improved pricing

| Laura Stewart

This shows strong demand and a positive credit profile.

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Industrials Shares

ASX 200 company announces major board changes

| Laura Stewart

Among the changes announced, its CEO will become Managing Director.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords consumer discretionary stocks to buy regardless of today's RBA decision

| Laura Stewart

These 2 opportunities are less affected by interest rate movements.

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AI Stocks

Macquarie says artificial intelligence boom has further to run; reveals top 3 AI ASX stock picks

| Laura Stewart

The broker rejected the bubble narrative.

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How to invest

3 ways you can prepare to take advantage of the next ASX 200 market crash today

| Laura Stewart

Here are 3 steps that can help investors beat the market over the long term.

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Broker Notes

Why does JP Morgan have an underweight rating on Wesfarmers shares?

| Laura Stewart

Read on to find out what's behind the rating.

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Share Market News

Why are Gold Road Resources suspended from trading today?

| Laura Stewart

After soaring 100% in 12 months, Gold Road Resources shares were suspended from trading on the ASX as at close…

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International Stock News

Why has Berkshire Hathaway underperformed the S&P 500 this year?

| Laura Stewart

Let's explore the three main drivers.

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Broker Notes

Down 20% this year, are Premier Investments shares a buy according to Macquarie?

| Laura Stewart

Is this a buy the dip opportunity?

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Broker Notes

Expert tips more than 50% upside for this ASX All Ords healthcare stock

| Laura Stewart

Those aiming for big returns should read on.

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Broker Notes

Down 15% from its peak, are CBA shares fully a buy according to JP Morgan?

| Laura Stewart

Let's find out whether CBA shares are a buy, hold or sell according to the investment bank.

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Broker Notes

Looking for passive income? Macquarie just upgraded these 2 high-yield ASX 200 stocks

| Laura Stewart

Those looking to supplement their income might want to consider these stocks.

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Share Market News

Up 130% in a year, this ASX 200 stock just jumped on fresh US$25m funding for titanium scale-up

| Laura Stewart

The company is up a staggering 3,200% in 5 years. Is there more to come?

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Broker Notes

Up nearly 150% in 5 years with plans to double data centre profits by FY27, does this ASX 200 stock have further to run?

| Laura Stewart

Will this ASX 200 stock continue to benefit from the AI boom?

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Broker Notes

How might the Optus outage impact TPG Telecom and Telstra shares?

| Laura Stewart

One expert has provided their view on the potential impact.

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Superannuation

How SMSF growth is powering these 2 ASX 200 financials stocks

| Laura Stewart

These 2 ASX 200 financials stocks have a major tailwind.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 financials stock with a 7.7% yield announces September distribution

| Laura Stewart

This high-yield ASX 200 stock might appeal to income-orientated investors.

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Share Market News

Up 143% in 5 years, ASX 200 company secures major new data centre contracts

| Laura Stewart

The business is aiming to double data centre profits by FY27.

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Broker Notes

Will Seek and REA Group shares beat the market over the next year?

| Laura Stewart

Can their strong performance of the past 12 months be repeated?

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Share Market News

Super Retail Group settles workplace litigation below prior estimates

| Laura Stewart

Here's what investors need to know.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 REIT unveils September 2025 distribution details

| Laura Stewart

The trust has maintained its quarterly distribution pattern.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie upgrades price targets on big four banks

| Laura Stewart

Are the big four banks finally a buy?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names its top ASX small-cap consumer discretionary stock pick

| Laura Stewart

Could this ASX company be the next multi-bagger?

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Gold

Why Friday's US inflation report could send the gold price to another record

| Laura Stewart

Friday could prove to be a big day for the gold price.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 stock falls after unveiling new note issue and tender offer to extend debt profile

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 company is down 2% today.

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Broker Notes

After crashing 27% yesterday, should investors buy Regis Healthcare shares in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

Even after yesterday's 27% decline, Regis Healthcare shares are up more than 560% in five years.

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International Stock News

S&P 500 hits another record! Bank of America predicts US tech to charge higher

| Laura Stewart

The S&P 500 is up 14% for the year to date.

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Technology Shares

How this ASX 200 tech stock became a 10-bagger

| Laura Stewart

Landing a 10-bagger is every ASX investor's dream.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan initiates coverage on Sigma Healthcare shares with an overweight rating

| Laura Stewart

Sigma Healthcare shares have soared more than 100% in the past year.

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Share Market News

Gold Road Resources shareholders give strong approval for Gold Fields takeover

| Laura Stewart

Gold Road Resources shares have soared more than 100% in the past year.

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Financial Shares

Down 15% this month, are Netwealth shares finally a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Is this a rare opportunity for investors?

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Broker Notes

Battle of the ASX 200 insurance brokers: Does Macquarie prefer AUB Group or Steadfast?

| Laura Stewart

Both have crushed the market over the past five years. But which has more upside today?

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Record Highs

S&P 500 hits another all-time high! Goldman Sachs lifts forecast

| Laura Stewart

The Index has surged more than 35% since April.

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Financial Shares

Forget CBA shares! Macquarie says this ASX 200 financials stock could rise 36%

| Laura Stewart

Investors struggling to find alternatives to CBA shares in an expensive market should read on.

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Broker Notes

Do Nick Scali or Temple & Webster shares have more upside?

| Laura Stewart

An expert has suggested one stock will significantly outperform the other.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock has more than tripled Nvidia's performance over the past year?

| Laura Stewart

One ASX 200 stock has eclipsed Nvidia in recent times.

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