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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.

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Nickel Industries partners with Sphere Corp in landmark ENC deal

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries teams up with Sphere Corp for a US$2.4bn ENC stake, aiming for Western aerospace markets.

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Judo Capital's loan book tops $13.4bn in FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital reported $13.4bn in loans as at December 2025 and remains on track with its FY26 guidance.

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Origin Energy retains 22.7% stake in Kraken after equity raise and Australian exclusivity waiver

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy retains a 22.7% stake in Kraken after US$1 billion raise and waives Kraken platform exclusivity in Australia.

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Argo Investments launches 12-month on-market buy-back for up to 37 million shares

| Laura Stewart

Argo Investments has announced a new on-market buy-back, targeting up to 37 million shares over the next 12 months.

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NEXTDC receives approval for new S4 Sydney Data Centre

| Laura Stewart

NEXTDC has secured development approval for its S4 Sydney Data Centre, supporting future growth in digital infrastructure.

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Ventia wins $100m NSW cleaning contract, boosting services outlook

| Laura Stewart

Ventia wins a $100 million NSW Government cleaning contract, further strengthening its essential services presence in Western Sydney.

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DroneShield secures $6.2 million Asia Pacific contract

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield has announced a $6.2 million contract with an Asia Pacific military client, expanding its defence industry presence.

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EVT buys QT Auckland in $87.5m deal: hotel portfolio gets a boost

| Laura Stewart

EVT grows its strategic hotel portfolio with the acquisition of QT Auckland and updates on future expansion plans.

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Scentre Group brings new partner into Westfield Sydney in $864m deal

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group has sold a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust for $864 million, highlighting its capital…

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Perseus Mining upsizes debt facility, boosting liquidity for growth

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining upsizes its debt facility to US$400 million, giving it more than US$1.2 billion in available liquidity for future…

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Metrics Master Income Trust pays January 2026 monthly distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust unitholders will receive a 1.34 cent monthly distribution in January 2026, with the option to reinvest…

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Goodman Group announces $14bn European data centre partnership with CPP Investments

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group reveals a $14bn European data centre joint venture with CPP Investments, supporting its long-term digital infrastructure growth.

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Capricorn Metals boosts exploration ground with Yalgoo Project acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals has acquired the Yalgoo Project, boosting its gold exploration footprint near Mt Gibson in Western Australia.

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Infratil gets investment grade credit rating in funding milestone

| Laura Stewart

Infratil has received an inaugural investment grade credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, supporting future growth and funding options.

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Lendlease unveils $400m TRX sale and FY26 capital recycling update

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease unveils $400m TRX asset sale and updates on FY26 capital recycling and debt targets.

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Reece announces $85 million on-market buyback target

| Laura Stewart

Reece boosts its on-market share buyback by $50 million, taking the total target to $85 million.

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Regis Healthcare CEO resignation: Leadership transition update

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare has announced the resignation of CEO Dr Linda Mellors after six years, with a leadership search now underway.

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Aurizon lodges new 10-year network access undertaking with QCA

| Laura Stewart

Aurizon is lodging a decade-long network access deal that impacts the company’s revenue and operational certainty through to 2037.

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Stockland announces estimated 1H26 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Stockland declares a 9.0c estimated 1H26 distribution and maintains its DRP for the period.

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Champion Iron launches $289m Rana Gruber takeover: what shareholders need to know

| Laura Stewart

Champion Iron has moved to acquire Norway’s Rana Gruber in a $289 million deal backed by new financing and key…

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NEXTDC lifts contracted utilisation and order book in December update

| Laura Stewart

NEXTDC has ramped up its contracted utilisation and forward order book, flagging ongoing revenue growth over the next several years.

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Telix Pharmaceuticals in focus with China trial success and FDA updates

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals posts positive China Phase 3 results for Illuccix and advances its FDA applications.

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Monadelphous wins $250m Rio Tinto contract: What it means for shareholders

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous shares are in the spotlight after a $250 million construction contract win with Rio Tinto.

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Spark New Zealand cuts debt by $240m via Challenger financing deal

| Laura Stewart

Spark New Zealand reduces debt by $240m with a new receivables financing partnership with Challenger to support mobile growth.

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Downer EDI wins $870m NZ highway maintenance contracts: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Downer EDI wins major New Zealand state highway maintenance contracts worth NZ$870 million, expanding its infrastructure portfolio.

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Qube Holdings shares in focus after Macquarie due diligence update

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings shares are in the spotlight after a key update on Macquarie’s due diligence process.

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NIB holdings updates investors on 1H26 one-off expenses and profit outlook

| Laura Stewart

NIB holdings expects higher non-recurring expenses in 1H26 but says underlying profit remains on track.

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Austal secures $135m patrol boat contract extension

| Laura Stewart

Austal secures a new multimillion-dollar contract to build more patrol boats for Australia’s Border Force.

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Qube Holdings books $100m profit after selling Beveridge property

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings announced a $111 million sale of its Beveridge property, delivering a material profit for FY26 accounts.

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank hit with APRA capital charge, faces AUSTRAC probe

| Laura Stewart

Despite being handed a $50m APRA capital charge and facing a new AUSTRAC enforcement probe, the ASX 200 bank says…

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Paladin Energy announces US$110M debt restructure to boost liquidity

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy has restructured its debt, lowering total capacity to US$110M and enhancing financial flexibility as it accelerates uranium production.

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Woodside Energy confirms CEO change as Meg O'Neill departs

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy names Liz Westcott as Acting CEO following Meg O’Neill’s resignation, with a focus on project delivery and strategic…

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Perpetual extends exclusivity in Wealth Management sale talks

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual extends its exclusivity with Bain Capital on the possible sale of its Wealth Management business.

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Netwealth Group announces $101 million compensation after First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group will pay $101 million in compensation, posting a $71 million 1H26 NPAT impact following the First Guardian collapse.

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Dexus declares interim dividend for December 2025 half-year

| Laura Stewart

Dexus announces a 19.3 cent interim dividend for the first half of FY26, payable in February 2026.

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GPT Group declares 12 cent distribution for HY25

| Laura Stewart

GPT Group declares an unfranked 12 cent distribution for the six months to 31 December 2025.

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Growthpoint Properties Australia declares 9.2c interim distribution

| Laura Stewart

Growthpoint Properties Australia has announced a 9.2 cent interim distribution for the half-year ending 31 December 2025.

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GrainCorp sells GrainsConnect Canada and updates on FY26 crop volumes

| Laura Stewart

GrainCorp sells GrainsConnect Canada and provides an update on lower FY26 crop volumes.

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Treasury Wine Estates' cost-cut plan and outlook: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates has forecast a weaker 1H26, announced cost saving targets, and cancelled its share buyback as it rebalances…

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Freightways Group to acquire VT Freight Express in $71m deal

| Laura Stewart

Freightways Group will acquire VT Freight Express for $71m, expanding its Australian express delivery operations and boosting earnings per share.

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