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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

CSL flags influenza growth at 2025 Capital Markets Day

| Laura Stewart

CSL showcases Seqirus revenue growth and market leadership at its 2025 Capital Markets Day in Chicago.

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Share Market News

PEXA Group posts 6% transaction growth and reaffirms FY26 outlook

| Laura Stewart

PEXA Group shares are in focus after the company posted 6% growth in Q1 property transaction volumes and reaffirmed its…

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy Group share price: 2025 Capital Markets Day results

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy Group forecasts rising cash flow and dividends as major projects drive future growth, according to its 2025 Capital…

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Share Market News

DroneShield share price in focus as $200m milestone triggers performance options

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield hits major milestone, triggering option vesting and setting fresh revenue targets.

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Share Market News

Elders snaps up Delta Agribusiness in $292 million deal

| Laura Stewart

Elders acquires Delta Agribusiness, expanding its rural services with a major cash and share deal.

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Share Market News

Market beating ASX 200 REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT delivers steady FY25 earnings and upgrades FY26 distribution guidance.

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Share Market News

When will AUB Group shares start trading again?

| Laura Stewart

AUB Group shares have been placed in a trading halt as the company prepares an announcement in response to recent…

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Share Market News

AUB Group shares paused as investors await announcement

| Laura Stewart

AUB Group shares are temporarily paused from trading pending a further announcement.

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Share Market News

Metrics Master Income Trust declares October 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust declared its estimated October 2025 monthly income distribution and outlined key dates for investors.

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Share Market News

Greatland Resources earnings: Q1 delivers growth, strong cash

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources lifts Q1 production and grows cash, setting the scene for an upbeat FY26.

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Share Market News

Netwealth reveals $101m exposure to First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group details $101 million member exposure to the failed First Guardian fund and the steps it’s taking to support…

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Share Market News

Ampol successfully issues $500 million subordinated notes

| Laura Stewart

Ampol has announced a successful $500 million subordinated notes issue to strengthen its balance sheet and boost financial flexibility.

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Share Market News

Whitehaven Coal earnings: September quarter 2025 production update

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal saw steady production and reaffirmed guidance in its September quarter update, despite pricing headwinds.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare snaps up two Victorian aged care homes in $45m deal

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare is expanding its Victorian portfolio, acquiring two aged care homes for $45 million in a strategic growth move.

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Earnings Results

ASX Ltd holds AGM: posts earnings growth and outlines FY26 expense guidance

| Laura Stewart

ASX Ltd reported improved revenue and profits and outlined its investment and expense guidance for FY26.

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Share Market News

Insignia Financial lifts FUMA to $340.5bn in upbeat Q1 FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial lifts FUMA to $340.5bn in Q1 FY26, with positive net inflows and new initiatives driving growth.

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy secures $378m in Louisiana LNG partnership

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy secures $378m with Williams in Louisiana LNG partnership, cutting capex and targeting first LNG for 2029.

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Share Market News

Super Retail Group trading update: sales climb in early FY26

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group shares are in focus after reporting 2.6% like-for-like and 4.5% total sales growth in early FY26.

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Share Market News

Insurance Australia Group upgrades profit guidance at 2025 AGM

| Laura Stewart

IAG posted a 4.3% rise in premiums, strong FY25 profit, and upgraded FY26 guidance at its 2025 AGM.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue posts record shipments and steady costs: September 2025 quarter results

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue posts record first quarter iron ore shipments and strong cash reserves, while progressing its decarbonisation plans.

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Earnings Results

Vault Minerals posts solid gold output and cash growth in latest quarter

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals delivered 92,087oz gold and $28.1m in free cash flow, with upgrades and exploration underway.

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Earnings Results

Genesis Energy lifts hydro generation and customers in Q1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy reports a strong Q1 FY26 with higher hydro generation and steady customer growth.

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Share Market News

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) drills ahead of plan in Q1 FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources drilled ahead of plan in Q1 FY26, reporting strong progress at Telfer and regional exploration targets.

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Share Market News

Sigma Healthcare holds first AGM following Chemist Warehouse merger

| Laura Stewart

For FY25, Sigma delivered an 82% increase in revenue to $6 billion.

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Share Market News

National Storage REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT delivered solid FY25 results, with revenue and earnings growth supported by expansion and strong occupancy.

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Share Market News

Mirvac Group share price in focus as residential sales surge 79% in 1Q26 update

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group shares are in focus after a strong first quarter, with residential sales surging 79% and key capital initiatives…

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand warns of first-half FY26 loss as revenue, costs miss the mark

| Laura Stewart

Air New Zealand warns of a first-half loss for FY26, citing subdued demand and higher costs.

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Earnings Results

Woodside posts higher Q3 2025 earnings on record output and guidance upgrade

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy upgrades 2025 production guidance as Q3 revenue and output climb, with Sangomar and Pluto LNG leading the results.

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Share Market News

Region Group holds its AGM after positing higher profit and resilient returns in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Region Group boosted FFO, profit and distributions in FY25, keeping performance on par with the A-REIT index.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie cuts its price target on CSL shares. Is it still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie reveals new price target after analysing CSL's demerger plans.

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Earnings Results

Judo Capital earnings: Lending up 16%, profit climbs in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital Holdings’ FY25 earnings show robust lending growth and profit ahead of optimistic FY26 forecasts.

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Earnings Results

BHP FY26 Q1: Copper up, iron ore and coal steady in strong operational start

| Laura Stewart

BHP’s Q1 FY26 operational review highlights higher copper output, resilient iron ore, steady coal, and progress on key projects.

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Earnings Results

Stanmore Resources earnings: Record production and improved net debt

| Laura Stewart

Stanmore Resources reported record production at South Walker Creek, higher group saleable output, and improved net debt.

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Share Market News

Mesoblast earnings: surging cell therapy revenues highlight growth

| Laura Stewart

Mesoblast shares are in the spotlight after strong revenue growth from Ryoncil® boosted confidence in the company’s outlook.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals earns FDA Fast Track for NNZ-2591 in PMS

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are in focus after the FDA granted Fast Track to its NNZ-2591 treatment for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Earnings Results

Perpetual posts solid Q1 FY26 business update as AUM rises

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual's Q1 FY26 business update reveals higher AUM and business line growth.

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy earnings: Q1 revenue rises 18% as production lifts

| Laura Stewart

Beach Energy's quarterly revenue rose 18% to $537 million as increased production, LNG exports, and higher gas prices supported growth.

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Earnings Results

DroneShield reports record Q3 2025 earnings

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield delivered record Q3 revenue and cashflow, with new contracts and SaaS growth driving a strong outlook.

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Earnings Results

Zip Co posts record Q1 profit growth, lifts outlook

| Laura Stewart

Zip Co posted record cash earnings and strong TTV growth in 1Q26, lifting its outlook for US business volumes.

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Share Market News

Infratil lifts Contact Energy stake with $437m share-funded deal

| Laura Stewart

Infratil increases its Contact Energy stake in a strategic $437.7 million deal part-funded by new shares.

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