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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

Breville Group posts record half-year sales and lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Breville delivered record half-year revenue and a higher interim dividend, with profit up slightly in 1H FY26.

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Earnings Results

Northern Star Resources lifts profit 41%, maintains dividend after active half

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources reported strong profit growth and steady dividends amid major project investment this half.

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Earnings Results

IAG FY26 half-year result: profit down, revenue up, dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

IAG’s first-half FY26 profit fell 35% but revenue jumped. Dividend steady and $200 million buy-back announced.

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Earnings Results

ANZ Group posts $1.94b cash profit as costs drop in 1Q26

| Laura Stewart

ANZ Group reported a first-quarter cash profit of $1.94 billion, up 75% as lower expenses fuel earnings growth.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals unveils on-market buy-back supported by strong cash flows

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals launches new share buy-back program on the back of growing revenue and drug development progress.

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Share Market News

Superloop flags $4 million margin risk from AGL telecom business exit

| Laura Stewart

Superloop highlights forecast $4 million annual margin impact after AGL Energy reveals plans to exit its telecommunications business.

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Earnings Results

Centuria Industrial REIT grows earnings and holds guidance for HY26

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Industrial REIT reported stronger HY26 earnings, solid leasing, and reaffirmed guidance as the share price trades below NTA.

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Share Market News

Santos 2025 Annual Reserves statement: higher reserves and long-life assets

| Laura Stewart

Santos posts more reserves, a 17-year 2P reserves life, and advances its CO2 storage strategy.

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Earnings Results

National Storage REIT grows profit and portfolio in 1H FY26 results

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT reported higher first-half profits, steady dividends, and strong portfolio expansion as it enters a landmark takeover process.

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Share Market News

Evolution Mining unlocks $120m Northparkes deal with Triple Flag

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining seals a $120 million Northparkes funding deal, easing streaming terms and paving the way for more gold-rich growth.

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Earnings Results

Evolution Mining half-year results: record profit and higher dividend

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining posted record profit and lifted its interim dividend for the half-year ended 31 December 2025.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners lifts FUM to US$165.7b in January update

| Laura Stewart

The GQG Partners share price is in focus after the group grew FUM to US$165.7b in January 2026, offsetting net…

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Earnings Results

AGL Energy posts 1H26 profit and narrows FY26 earnings guidance

| Laura Stewart

AGL Energy reports a $94m profit, a 24c interim dividend, and narrowed FY26 guidance.

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Earnings Results

James Hardie lifts Q3 sales 30% on AZEK acquisition

| Laura Stewart

James Hardie posts strong Q3 sales growth thanks to the AZEK acquisition, while profit margins expand further.

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Earnings Results

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT posts 1H FY26 FFO growth and reaffirms guidance

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT delivered FFO growth and reaffirmed FY26 guidance in its half-year earnings announcement.

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Earnings Results

CSL half-year earnings: profit drops but guidance reaffirmed

| Laura Stewart

CSL's underlying earnings fell in the first half, but management stuck to its full-year guidance and boosted the buy-back.

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Earnings Results

CBA half-year results: profit lifts, dividend grows, tech spend ramps up

| Laura Stewart

CBA delivered stronger profit, a higher dividend, and progress on tech during its half-year results.

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Earnings Results

SGH delivers strong first-half FY26 earnings with higher dividend

| Laura Stewart

SGH delivered a solid half-year FY26 result with higher earnings, strong cash flow, and an increased dividend.

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Share Market News

ASX Limited CEO to step down as CHESS project enters new phase

| Laura Stewart

ASX Limited has announced CEO Helen Lofthouse will step down in May 2026 as the CHESS project approaches release.

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Earnings Results

Computershare lifts outlook and dividend after solid 1H26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Computershare increases EPS and dividend, and upgrades its outlook following a solid first half of FY26.

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Share Market News

CSL names Gordon Naylor interim CEO as Dr Paul McKenzie retires

| Laura Stewart

CSL names Gordon Naylor as interim CEO after Dr Paul McKenzie's retirement, marking a new chapter for the ASX healthcare…

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Share Market News

Sims consolidates Houston operations with Tri Coastal Trading acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Sims accelerates its Houston strategy by acquiring Tri Coastal Trading and offloading surplus land assets.

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Share Market News

Scentre Group announces February 2026 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group has declared an interim distribution of 8.91 cents per security, payable in February 2026.

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Earnings Results

Argo Investments reports record profit and dividend

| Laura Stewart

Argo Investments reports record interim dividend and higher profit amid market volatility.

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Share Market News

West African Resources delivers major drilling results at Sanbrado

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources reveals major drilling results at Sanbrado, extending gold mineralisation and underpinning future growth plans.

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Share Market News

Challenger flags talks on Pepper Money acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Challenger confirms advanced discussions to acquire a stake in Pepper Money.

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Earnings Results

CAR Group delivers strong H1 FY26 earnings and reaffirms outlook

| Laura Stewart

CAR Group grew revenue 8% and profit 16% in H1 FY26, lifted its dividend, and has reaffirmed its full-year growth…

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals kicks off Phase 3 trial in rare syndrome

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are on watch after dosing began in its key Phase 3 trial for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Earnings Results

Charter Hall Retail REIT posts higher earnings and distributions in 1H FY26

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported higher earnings and distributions for 1H FY26, with strong occupancy and portfolio growth.

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Earnings Results

News Corp reports robust Q2 FY26 earnings growth

| Laura Stewart

News Corp delivered higher revenue and EBITDA in Q2 FY26, driven by Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services growth.

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Earnings Results

REA Group earnings: Profit and dividend up in strong H1 FY26 result

| Laura Stewart

REA Group lifts half-year profit and dividend as property market strength and digital leadership continue to drive growth.

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto confirms no merger with Glencore after review

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto has announced it won't pursue a merger with Glencore, reaffirming its focus on long-term value for shareholders.

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Share Market News

Champion Iron raises US$100 million for Rana Gruber acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Champion Iron raised US$100 million from La Caisse to fund its acquisition push for Rana Gruber, increasing La Caisse’s stake…

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Share Market News

Elders appoints René Dedoncker as next CEO in planned succession

| Laura Stewart

Elders appoints René Dedoncker as next CEO, with Mark Allison supporting a well-planned succession until 2027.

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Earnings Results

Beach Energy H1 FY26 earnings: Profit drops as costs rise and volumes slip

| Laura Stewart

Beach Energy shares drop focus as H1 FY26 profit falls 32%, driven by lower prices, higher costs and reduced production.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares FDA meeting feedback on NNZ-2591 clinical programs

| Laura Stewart

Neuren shares FDA feedback on NNZ-2591 development plans in HIE and PTHS, with next steps and management insights.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares paused pending announcement

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are paused from trading as investors await a further announcement from the company.

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Share Market News

Amcor earnings: Net sales rocket 68% on Berry deal; guidance reaffirmed

| Laura Stewart

Amcor's earnings jump on the Berry deal, with double-digit profit growth and guidance reaffirmed.

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Share Market News

Abacus Storage King weighs management internalisation: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Abacus Storage King launches internalisation talks, creating potential changes for investors.

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Share Market News

Pinnacle Investment Management profit dips as revenue climbs, dividend steady

| Laura Stewart

Pinnacle Investment Management reported higher revenue but lower profits, while keeping its dividend steady for investors.

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