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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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Bank of Queensland names new CEO as leadership transition takes shape

| Laura Stewart

Bank of Queensland names Rod Finch as incoming CEO, ensuring continuity as Patrick Allaway retires in early 2026.

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ASX Ltd 1H26 earnings: revenue rises, expenses guidance upgraded

| Laura Stewart

ASX Ltd reports stronger 1H26 earnings, lifts expense guidance following technology investments and ASIC recommendations.

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AUB Group completes $400m institutional placement to fund Prestige acquisition

| Laura Stewart

AUB Group raised $400 million via an institutional placement to fund the Prestige acquisition and support future growth.

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Emerald Resources shares in focus after Dingo Range resource boost

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources shares are in focus as the company reports a material resource update at its Dingo Range Gold Project…

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Woodside Energy posts record 2025 production as project pipeline advances

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy Group hit record oil and gas production in 2025 and stays on track with its key projects in…

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Greatland Resources delivers strong Q4 cash flow and mine expansion progress

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources delivered strong cash flow and gold production, as well as a major Havieron mine study milestone in the…

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Ampol FY25 profits rise on refinery margin strength

| Laura Stewart

Ampol posts a Q4 trading update with strong FY25 profit, despite softer volumes across the group.

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West African Resources posts strong December quarter cash inflows

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources boosted cash reserves in the December quarter, underlining strong operations and ongoing investment in its gold projects.

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Metrics Master Income Trust announces January 2026 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust reveals estimated monthly distribution and key dates for January 2026.

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BWP Trust to divest Chadstone Homeplus, maintains FY2026 guidance

| Laura Stewart

BWP Trust to sell Chadstone Homeplus for $86m, maintaining distribution guidance and focusing on portfolio renewal.

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DroneShield posts record Q4 revenue and positive cashflow

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield delivers record Q4 revenue, strong cashflow, and outlook for further SaaS-driven growth.

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Stanmore Resources delivers record December quarter coal production and strong cash generation

| Laura Stewart

Stanmore Resources posted record production and sales in the December 2025 quarter.

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DroneShield hits $200m milestone as 9.2m options vest and 2025 expense revealed

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield reached a $200m milestone, vesting 9.2m employee options and booking a $23.5m non-cash expense in 2025.

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Insignia Financial responds to ASX on disclosure and governance

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial updates shareholders on ASX compliance and new governance controls around performance rights disclosure.

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Life360 posts record Q4 as revenue and EBITDA top guidance

| Laura Stewart

Life360 reported record Q4 user and subscriber growth, with full-year revenue and EBITDA set to exceed guidance.

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Objective Corporation launches on-market share buy-back

| Laura Stewart

Objective Corporation will buy back up to 10% of shares on market in a new capital management move.

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Guzman y Gomez teams up exclusively with Uber Eats for Australian delivery

| Laura Stewart

Delivery now accounts for around 27% of total sales.

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Santos delivers strong Q4 cash flow and production

| Laura Stewart

Santos delivered higher cash flow, production, and sales in Q4, positioning itself for growth in 2026 and beyond.

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Insignia Financial grows FUMA to $342bn in 2Q26: Key results for investors

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial reports higher funds under management to $342bn in 2Q26, with Wrap and asset management products seeing strong inflows.

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Sandfire Resources shares: December 2025 quarter results

| Laura Stewart

Sandfire Resources has delivered stronger balance sheet metrics and maintained its FY26 guidance following the December quarter 2025 results.

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South32 grows output and returns cash: December 2025 quarterly earnings update

| Laura Stewart

South32 grew alumina and manganese output, advanced major projects, and returned cash to shareholders in its December 2025 quarterly update.

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Deep Yellow quarterly update: Cash strong, Tumas Project on track

| Laura Stewart

A new CEO has also been appointed.

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Generation Development Group posts record December quarter earnings and inflows

| Laura Stewart

Generation Development Group lifted FUM 36% in the December quarter.

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Greatland Resources posts record drilling and grades at Telfer

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources hit record drilling metres and highest grades yet at Telfer in the December 2025 quarter, moving closer to…

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Regis Resources posts record cash, resumes dividend, extends production outlook

| Laura Stewart

Regis Resources posts record cash generation, resumes dividends, and extends production with new reserves at Duketon North.

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Netwealth Group posts record fund inflows in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group posts another record quarter of fund inflows and strong FUA growth for Q2 FY26.

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Fortescue: Record iron ore shipments and strong cash flow in H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue delivered a record first half for iron ore shipments and maintained a strong financial position in its December 2025…

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Northern Star Resources cuts guidance after softer quarter

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources shares are in focus as the miner reports lower gold sales, revised FY26 guidance, and ongoing investment…

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Genesis Energy lifts FY26 guidance in strong Q2 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy hiked its FY26 EBITDAF guidance after a strong Q2 driven by hydro gains, portfolio optimisation, and renewables progress.

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Contact Energy posts higher sales and renewables progress in December update

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy delivered higher sales, strong revenue, and renewables progress in its latest monthly report.

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Emerald Resources: Memot gold resource climbs 27% to 1.7Moz

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources lifts Memot Gold Project resource by 27% to 1.7 million ounces with strong Indicated growth and plans for…

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Westgold Resources doubles cash build and sets new production record in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources posts record gold production and a doubling of cash build for the December 2025 quarter.

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Beach Energy shares: quarterly revenue drops, Waitsia ramps up

| Laura Stewart

Beach Energy's quarterly revenue fell 17%.

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Ampol share price in focus as ACCC refers EG Australia acquisition to Phase 2 review

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC has referred Ampol’s proposed EG Australia buyout to a Phase 2 review, requiring more scrutiny under the new…

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Earnings Results

Australian Foundation Investment Company shares: Half-year profit slips, dividends held steady

| Laura Stewart

Australian Foundation Investment Company shares have lagged the ASX 200 over the past 12 months.

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Vault Minerals delivers strong gold production and cash flow in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals delivered 76,520 ounces of gold and $12 million free cash flow in the December 2025 quarter, keeping major…

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Paladin Energy lifts uranium output and sales in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy posted a jump in uranium production and sales, with operations on track for further growth in FY2026.

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Lynas Rare Earths reports 43% sales growth, CEO to retire

| Laura Stewart

Lynas Rare Earths delivered robust revenue growth and announced CEO Amanda Lacaze’s retirement.

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Evolution Mining posts record cash flow in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining delivered record operating cash flow and improved guidance for FY26.

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Rio Tinto posts strong 2025 Q4 production results

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto reported record Pilbara shipments, strong copper and lithium growth, and maintained guidance for 2026.

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