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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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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Group boosts half-year profit and lifts guidance for FY26

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall boosts half-year profits and raises FY26 guidance after strong fund inflows and portfolio growth.

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Earnings Results

Goodman Group posts $1.2b profit and expands data centre pipeline

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group delivered a $1.2 billion profit and expanded its data centre and logistics development pipeline in the latest results.

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Earnings Results

Zip reports record 1H FY26 cash earnings and upgrades guidance

| Laura Stewart

Zip reported record earnings growth and upgraded its full-year guidance for FY26.

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Earnings Results

Codan H1 FY26 earnings surge; Minelab delivers standout half

| Laura Stewart

Codan’s H1 FY26 results showed strong growth across both business segments, driving higher revenue, profit, and dividends.

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Earnings Results

Brambles profit up, cash flow upgraded in half-year 2026 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Brambles lifted profit and cash flow in 1H26 and upgraded its FY26 outlook, with operational efficiencies offsetting weak consumer demand.

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Earnings Results

APA Group lifts earnings and growth outlook for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

APA Group's half-year earnings climbed as it grew its pipeline of projects, reaffirmed guidance, and continued to streamline the business.

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Earnings Results

Lovisa reveals higher revenue and interim dividend in FY26 half-year

| Laura Stewart

Lovisa delivered 23% revenue growth, store expansion and a higher interim dividend.

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Earnings Results

Regis Resources posts record HY26 profit and lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Regis Resources posts record half-year profit, increases dividend, and formalises new capital return policy for shareholders.

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Earnings Results

Wesfarmers posts 9% half-year profit growth and boosts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Wesfarmers lifted half-year profit and dividend, with Bunnings, Kmart, and lithium driving the result.

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Earnings Results

PLS Group posts H1 FY26 profit and 241% EBITDA surge

| Laura Stewart

PLS Group reported a big jump in earnings for H1 FY26, with profit returning and no interim dividend declared.

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Earnings Results

HUB24 delivers 1HFY26 earnings and raises FY27 growth target

| Laura Stewart

HUB24 raised its FY27 Platform FUA target after delivering record platform inflows.

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Earnings Results

Transurban posts higher 1H26 profit and revenue as key projects open

| Laura Stewart

Transurban lifted its first-half revenue and profit, increased its dividend, and delivered key infrastructure projects across its portfolio.

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Earnings Results

Telstra lifts earnings and dividend, expands buy-back for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

Telstra lifts its earnings, ups its dividend, and expands its buy-back as the Connected Future 30 strategy advances.

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Earnings Results

Medibank Private lifts profit and dividend in first half 2026

| Laura Stewart

Medibank lifted profit and dividends for 1H26, while expanding its health network and confirming its FY26 outlook.

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Earnings Results

Auckland International Airport reports 1H26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Auckland International Airport lifts profit and passenger numbers in the first half of FY26 as it invests in new infrastructure…

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Earnings Results

Fletcher Building shares steady on half-year results and construction exit

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building’s HY26 results showed steady revenue, improved cash flow and ongoing transformation as the company prepares to exit Construction.

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Share Market News

Nickel Industries lifts 2026 quota, driving stronger outlook and margins

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries secures a major sales quota boost and reports strong margins, positioning for growth in 2026.

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Earnings Results

Magellan Financial Group grows dividend as steady 1H26 results land

| Laura Stewart

Magellan Financial Group grew its dividend and held profit steady in 1H26, as strategic partnerships and capital returns featured strongly.

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Earnings Results

Vicinity Centres FY26 earnings: Profit jumps, premium assets drive growth

| Laura Stewart

Vicinity Centres delivers strong FY26 interim results, lifted by premium asset growth and higher earnings.

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Share Market News

TechnologyOne upgrades earnings guidance on AI and SaaS+ momentum

| Laura Stewart

TechnologyOne lifted its FY26 profit and revenue outlook as SaaS+ and AI fuel further growth.

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Share Market News

SGH Ltd confirms $32.35 per share BlueScope bid

| Laura Stewart

SGH has lodged a $32.35 per share cash offer for BlueScope Steel alongside Steel Dynamics, representing a 47% premium to…

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Earnings Results

The Lottery Corporation posts steady earnings and dividend for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

The Lottery Corporation's 1H26 results show resilient revenue growth and steady dividends despite softer jackpot cycles.

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Share Market News

Dexus posts $348.5m half-year profit as property values lift

| Laura Stewart

Dexus delivered a half-year profit rebound as property values rose, announcing a 19.3c distribution and positive outlook for investors.

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals files European application for brain cancer imaging

| Laura Stewart

Telix submits a European application for TLX101-Px, targeting better brain cancer imaging across major markets.

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Earnings Results

Netwealth earnings: 24% revenue jump and record inflows

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth lifted revenue by 24.7% and posted fresh record inflows in its latest half-year result.

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Earnings Results

Suncorp Group posts resilient 1H26 earnings despite higher claims

| Laura Stewart

Suncorp Group’s 1H26 profit dipped on elevated claims, but margins and capital remain robust.

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Earnings Results

National Australia Bank posts strong first quarter FY26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

NAB’s cash earnings rose 15% for Q1 FY26 as the bank posted strong profit and lending growth.

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Share Market News

Ventia extends NZ$160m Transpower contract: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

Ventia has locked in a two-year, NZ$160 million contract extension for its specialist electrical services in New Zealand.

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Earnings Results

Spark New Zealand earnings: profit rebounds, dividend declared

| Laura Stewart

Spark New Zealand delivered strong H1 FY26 profit and cash flow growth, declared an interim dividend, and reaffirmed full-year guidance.

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Earnings Results

Mirvac Group posts 5% profit growth, expands pipeline in 1H26

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group lifted first-half profit by 5% as residential sales rose and its project pipeline expanded.

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Earnings Results

Iluka Resources posts lower FY25 profit but advances rare earths strategy

| Laura Stewart

Iluka Resources delivered $976 million revenue and a $288 million loss for FY25, with progress at Balranald and Eneabba.

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Share Market News

Contact Energy completes NZ$450m share placement for growth plans

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy has completed a NZ$450 million share placement as part of a larger equity raising initiative for ongoing investment.

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Share Market News

AFIC announces CEO transition: Alison Gibson to succeed Mark Freeman in 2026

| Laura Stewart

Australian Foundation Investment Company announces CEO transition as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson appointed for July 2026.

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Earnings Results

BHP Group posts 28% profit jump and higher dividend in half-year earnings

| Laura Stewart

BHP Group reported strong half-year earnings growth, a higher dividend, and record copper performance for the period to 31 December…

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Earnings Results

Sims FY26 half-year earnings: Profit surges, dividend rises

| Laura Stewart

Sims delivered a strong HY26 profit increase and a bigger dividend, with solid gains in most business units.

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Earnings Results

SEEK delivers double-digit growth and record dividend in FY26 half-year results

| Laura Stewart

SEEK delivered double-digit revenue growth, record dividend, and an upgraded outlook in its FY26 half-year results.

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Earnings Results

Deterra Royalties declares record profit and bigger dividend for 1H26

| Laura Stewart

Deterra Royalties reported record half-year profits and a higher dividend, with strong performance from iron ore and lithium projects.

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Earnings Results

Judo Capital: profit surges 32% and loan growth outlook rises

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital reported 32% profit growth and updates guidance for stronger loan growth in FY26.

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Share Market News

Ventia scores $107m defence contract boost: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services Group clinches a $107 million extension to its Defence Maintenance Contract, supporting ADF operational readiness.

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Earnings Results

Challenger earnings: Statutory NPAT surges 369% in H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Challenger’s earnings jump, with NPAT up 369% and dividend increase announced for H1 FY26.

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