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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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Mirvac Group announces 4.7c December 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group has announced a 4.7 cent unfranked distribution for the half-year ended 31 December 2025.

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Region Group grows property valuations in December 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Region Group’s property portfolio rose by $129.2 million to $4.5 billion as at December 2025.

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DroneShield bags $49.6m European military contract: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield lands a major European military contract, with $49.6m in orders set for delivery in early 2026.

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Meridian Energy lifts hydro storage and sales in November 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy lifts hydro storage and sales volumes in its November 2025 monthly operating report.

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Contact Energy reports lift in November sales and renewable projects progress

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy reports higher energy sales and progress on renewables, with customer numbers and storage at strong levels.

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Westgold unveils spin-out of non-core Reedy and Comet gold assets

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources will demerge its non-core gold assets to Valiant Gold via an IPO, aiming to unlock value for shareholders.

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IperionX secures US Navy deal with Carver Pump order

| Laura Stewart

IperionX secures Carver Pump order for US Navy, signalling accelerating production of critical titanium components.

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Neuren Pharmaceuticals wins DAYBUE STIX FDA approval

| Laura Stewart

The FDA has approved DAYBUE STIX, a new powder option for Rett syndrome that grows royalty streams.

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Fortescue to acquire Alta Copper: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue has announced a binding agreement to acquire the rest of Alta Copper, strengthening its copper portfolio in Latin America.

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DigiCo Infrastructure REIT declares 1H FY26 distribution: Key dates and outlook

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT declared a 6.0 cent 1H FY26 distribution and continues expanding its global data centre footprint.

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Treasury Wine Estates shares halted ahead of investor update

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates shares have been halted as the company prepares to update the market on its outlook.

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Goodman Group declares 15c unfranked interim distribution for H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group has declared a 15 cent unfranked interim distribution for the period ending 31 December 2025.

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HomeCo Daily Needs REIT announces dividend and DRP for December quarter

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT reveals quarterly unfranked distribution and DRP options for investors.

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Austal shares paused pending further announcement

| Laura Stewart

Austal shares are paused on the ASX pending a further announcement, with investors awaiting more information.

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National Storage REIT declares estimated dividend and updates investors

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT has announced an estimated fully franked interim dividend and withdrawn its previous guidance.

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Nickel Industries lifts 2025 nickel sales and receives green light for growth

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries lifts 2025 sales quota and resumes exports.

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Dexus launches new fund and lifts DREP2 equity in latest earnings update

| Laura Stewart

Dexus announces a new fund series with a $683m Westfield Chermside stake and lifts DREP2 equity commitments above target.

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Scentre Group introduces new joint venture partner for Westfield Chermside

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group brings in a new partner for Westfield Chermside, raising $683 million for ongoing growth plans.

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Charter Hall Retail REIT unveils December 2025 quarterly distribution

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT announces a 6.4 cent per unit unfranked distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Perseus Mining ends Predictive Discovery takeover bid

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining has ended its bid to acquire Predictive Discovery after Robex Resources matched the offer, leaving the company to…

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Ampol launches $500 million subordinated notes facility to back EG Australia acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Ampol launches a $500 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility to support capital management and the EG Australia acquisition.

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Steadfast Group share price: $127.7m in acquisitions, premium growth in FY26 investor update

| Laura Stewart

Steadfast Group reveals $127.7 million in acquisitions and steady premium growth in its FY26 investor update.

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Predictive Discovery updates market on amended Robex merger

| Laura Stewart

Predictive Discovery releases details of its amended arrangement with Robex, combining two large gold projects in West Africa.

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ACCC blocks Insurance Australia Group's RAC Insurance acquisition: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC has blocked Insurance Australia Group’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance, citing reduced competition.

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APA Group declares December 2025 half-year distribution

| Laura Stewart

APA Group has declared a 27.5 cent per security distribution for the December 2025 half-year.

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AMP settles legacy class action for $29 million

| Laura Stewart

AMP reaches a $29 million settlement in a long-running class action, helping resolve a legacy legal issue for the company.

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HomeCo Daily Needs REIT posts $219m gain and refinances $810m debt

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT records a strong $219 million portfolio valuation gain and refinances $810m in debt for the December…

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Abacus Storage King declares partially franked December 2025 dividend

| Laura Stewart

Abacus Storage King has announced a partially franked interim distribution of 3.1 cents per security for December 2025.

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Charter Hall Group unveils 42.28c per security capital reallocation

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Group announces a 42.28 cents per security capital reallocation, with adjusted cost base and no cash payment to…

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TPG Telecom lifts free float after $73 million Retail Reinvestment Plan

| Laura Stewart

TPG Telecom wraps up its Retail Reinvestment Plan, raising $73.4 million and uplifting its free float for investors.

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Ampol delivers $649m RCOP EBITDA and updates investors on strategic growth

| Laura Stewart

Ampol delivers $649m RCOP EBITDA for 1H 2025 and details growth plans as it advances the EG Australia acquisition.

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GQG Partners share price in focus after November FUM update

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners shares are in the spotlight as the fund manager posts a US$166.1bn FUM update for November 2025.

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Ramelius Resources launches share buy-back: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Ramelius Resources is set to buy back up to 73.96 million shares on-market between December 2025 and June 2027.

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Regis Resources delivers gold exploration update

| Laura Stewart

Regis Resources released an exploration update, reporting positive drilling results at Garden Well, Beamish South, Rosemont, Ben Hur and Tropicana.

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Liontown clinches Canmax deal: key details for investors

| Laura Stewart

Liontown has struck an offtake deal with Canmax for its spodumene concentrate, bolstering customer diversification plans.

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West African Resources unearths thick gold zones below reserves in M5 North drilling update

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources shares are in focus after high-grade gold hits at Sanbrado hint at a longer mine life and…

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Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure locks in $1.07 billion refinancing and lower debt costs

| Laura Stewart

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure seals a $1.07 billion refinancing, lowers interest costs and strengthens its funding position.

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Charter Hall Group declares interim distribution for 1H FY26

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Group declares a 24.83-cent half-year distribution for the six months to 31 December 2025, with most of it…

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APA Group gains $1bn extra funding capacity after S&P credit rating change

| Laura Stewart

S&P’s credit rating change gives APA Group over $1 billion in extra capacity to fund new energy infrastructure projects.

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DigiCo Infrastructure REIT appoints new CEO and sets strategic growth path

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has appointed Michael Juniper as CEO, with a focus on powering the next phase of digital infrastructure…

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