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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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Economy

How could the rising oil price impact interest rates?

| Laura Stewart

The Middle East conflict adds further complexity to the RBA's decision making.

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Energy Shares

Up 20% in a month, should I buy Woodside shares?

| Laura Stewart

One fund manager provided their view.

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Opinions

Should I buy Berkshire Hathaway or Soul Patts shares?

| Laura Stewart

Both have been stand out investments over the long term.

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ETFs

With Middle East tensions escalating, should I buy DFND ETF?

| Laura Stewart

DFND ETF is up 50% for the year to date.

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie see for Collins Foods shares?

| Laura Stewart

The company is scheduled to report on 24 June.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan upgrades Domino's Pizza shares

| Laura Stewart

Does the broker expect things to turn around?

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Real Estate Shares

Will REA Group shares benefit from a resurgence in the Australian property market?

| Laura Stewart

The national clearance rate exceeded 70% last week.

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International Stock News

How many Magnificent 7 stocks should I own?

| Laura Stewart

What's the right number?

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Bank Shares

The catalysts that could bring CBA shares back to earth

| Laura Stewart

CBA is now the world's most expensive banking stock.

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Bank Shares

What Microsoft's lost decade could mean for CBA shares

| Laura Stewart

Could CBA shares be worth the same in 10 years time?

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International Stock News

A clear case for international investing

| Laura Stewart

US shares have outperformed Australian shares by a wide margin over the past 30 years.

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Economy

Westpac just predicted the cash rate could be 2.85% by next year

| Laura Stewart

Yesterday, Westpac delivered the bold prediction.

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ETFs

Following the US-China trade deal, is VTS ETF a more compelling investment?

| Laura Stewart

Is the US stock market back in favour?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie expects 20% upside for this ASX All Ords consumer staples stock

| Laura Stewart

This week, Macquarie initiated coverage on Bega Cheese with an outperform rating.

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Healthcare Shares

Macquarie tips more than 100% upside for this ASX All Ords healthcare stock

| Laura Stewart

This company could be set to soar.

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Real Estate Shares

The advantages of ASX ETFs for real estate investing

| Laura Stewart

Australian residential real estate has become increasingly unaffordable.

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Share Market News

$10,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Laura Stewart

The past 5 years have been especially fruitful for Berkshire Hathaway investors.

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Healthcare Shares

Monash IVF shares fall 25% following second embryo incident

| Laura Stewart

Its been a forgettable start to 2025 for Monash IVF shareholders.

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Personal Finance

Tax planning: Are international shares treated differently?

| Laura Stewart

Do you own international shares?

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Share Market News

CBA Shares in focus: How Australia's most valuable company is using AI to compete

| Laura Stewart

Could AI initiatives drive CBA shares higher?

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How to invest

How soon can I become a millionaire if I invest $1,000 every month?

| Laura Stewart

It might be shorter than you think.

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Personal Finance

3 tips to maximise your tax refund from the ATO in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Are you missing anything?

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ETFs

BetaShares reaches $50 billion FUM: What are their 5 most popular ASX ETFs?

| Laura Stewart

Do any of these 5 ASX ETFs appeal to you?

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Personal Finance

3 tax deductions that many investors forget to claim

| Laura Stewart

Deductions reduce your overall tax bill.

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ETFs

Why it could be time to buy European-focused ASX ETFs

| Laura Stewart

Eight of the world’s 10 best-performing stock markets in 2025 are in Europe.

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How to invest

Are you falling for any of these 6 common investment mistakes?

| Laura Stewart

Biases can affect even the most savvy investors.

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Personal Finance

With $5,000 cash, should I make a superannuation contribution or buy shares by 30 June?

| Laura Stewart

The end of FY25 is just around the corner.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 growth stocks up more than 100% in 1 year that could charge higher

| Laura Stewart

It's been a memorable year for shareholders of these 3 companies.

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Share Market News

I've got $10,000 cash. What's the harm if I don't invest it in the next 5 years?

| Laura Stewart

Investors may be nervous to invest at the moment.

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Share Market News

Could these Australian fund managers be the next Warren Buffett?

| Laura Stewart

Buffett is widely regarded the world's most successful investor.

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How to invest

Becoming a millionaire: Will ASX shares or property get you there quicker?

| Laura Stewart

Based on history, there's one clear winner.

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ETFs

Which 3 thematic ASX ETFs have surged between 20% and 50% since April?

| Laura Stewart

These 3 ASX ETFs have beaten the market by a substantial margin.

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 3 ASX All Ords stocks with between 30% and 77% upside

| Laura Stewart

These 3 stocks offer compelling potential upside.

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ETFs

Looking for diversified exposure to Nvidia shares after its result? Buy this ASX ETF

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia delivered another impressive earnings result this week.

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Communication Shares

Should I buy News Corporation or REA Group shares?

| Laura Stewart

News Corporation is the majority owner of REA Group.

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Share Market News

Trump's tariffs blocked by trade court: Which ASX 200 stocks could benefit the most?

| Laura Stewart

These 3 ASX 200 stocks have heavy tariffs exposure.

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International Stock News

Nvidia does it again

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia shares have rallied more than 40% since 21 April.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which popular ASX 200 stock is up nearly 60% in less than 2 months?

| Laura Stewart

Investors who bought this ASX 200 stock in the recent dip have been strongly rewarded.

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How to invest

Getting rich: Why Charlie Munger says the first $100,000 is both hardest and most important

| Laura Stewart

Charlie Munger knew a thing or two about getting rich.

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Share Market News

Got some spare cash after your mortgage rate went down? Buy these 2 ASX stocks

| Laura Stewart

Redeploying spare cash to ASX stocks can significantly boost wealth.

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