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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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South32 grows output and returns cash: December 2025 quarterly earnings update

| Laura Stewart

South32 grew alumina and manganese output, advanced major projects, and returned cash to shareholders in its December 2025 quarterly update.

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Deep Yellow quarterly update: Cash strong, Tumas Project on track

| Laura Stewart

A new CEO has also been appointed.

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Generation Development Group posts record December quarter earnings and inflows

| Laura Stewart

Generation Development Group lifted FUM 36% in the December quarter.

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Greatland Resources posts record drilling and grades at Telfer

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources hit record drilling metres and highest grades yet at Telfer in the December 2025 quarter, moving closer to…

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Regis Resources posts record cash, resumes dividend, extends production outlook

| Laura Stewart

Regis Resources posts record cash generation, resumes dividends, and extends production with new reserves at Duketon North.

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Netwealth Group posts record fund inflows in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group posts another record quarter of fund inflows and strong FUA growth for Q2 FY26.

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Fortescue: Record iron ore shipments and strong cash flow in H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue delivered a record first half for iron ore shipments and maintained a strong financial position in its December 2025…

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Northern Star Resources cuts guidance after softer quarter

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources shares are in focus as the miner reports lower gold sales, revised FY26 guidance, and ongoing investment…

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Genesis Energy lifts FY26 guidance in strong Q2 earnings

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy hiked its FY26 EBITDAF guidance after a strong Q2 driven by hydro gains, portfolio optimisation, and renewables progress.

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Contact Energy posts higher sales and renewables progress in December update

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy delivered higher sales, strong revenue, and renewables progress in its latest monthly report.

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Emerald Resources: Memot gold resource climbs 27% to 1.7Moz

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources lifts Memot Gold Project resource by 27% to 1.7 million ounces with strong Indicated growth and plans for…

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Westgold Resources doubles cash build and sets new production record in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources posts record gold production and a doubling of cash build for the December 2025 quarter.

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Beach Energy shares: quarterly revenue drops, Waitsia ramps up

| Laura Stewart

Beach Energy's quarterly revenue fell 17%.

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Ampol share price in focus as ACCC refers EG Australia acquisition to Phase 2 review

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC has referred Ampol’s proposed EG Australia buyout to a Phase 2 review, requiring more scrutiny under the new…

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Earnings Results

Australian Foundation Investment Company shares: Half-year profit slips, dividends held steady

| Laura Stewart

Australian Foundation Investment Company shares have lagged the ASX 200 over the past 12 months.

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Vault Minerals delivers strong gold production and cash flow in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals delivered 76,520 ounces of gold and $12 million free cash flow in the December 2025 quarter, keeping major…

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Paladin Energy lifts uranium output and sales in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy posted a jump in uranium production and sales, with operations on track for further growth in FY2026.

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Lynas Rare Earths reports 43% sales growth, CEO to retire

| Laura Stewart

Lynas Rare Earths delivered robust revenue growth and announced CEO Amanda Lacaze’s retirement.

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Evolution Mining posts record cash flow in December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining delivered record operating cash flow and improved guidance for FY26.

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Rio Tinto posts strong 2025 Q4 production results

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto reported record Pilbara shipments, strong copper and lithium growth, and maintained guidance for 2026.

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Meridian Energy reports record hydro inflows and rising customer growth

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy reports stronger generation, surging customer growth, and lower wholesale prices in its December 2025 update.

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Mercury NZ Q2 update: Hydro powers results, renewables on track

| Laura Stewart

Mercury NZ’s quarterly results show strong hydro inflows, renewable growth and more customers bundling services.

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Summerset Group Holdings FY25 results: record sales and growth momentum

| Laura Stewart

Summerset Group reported record FY25 retirement village sales, up 26%, with strong growth in New Zealand and Australia.

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Fletcher Building sells Construction Division to VINCI for $315.6 million

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building sells its Construction Division to VINCI, moving to sharpen its strategy and simplify operations.

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Origin Energy to keep Eraring Power Station running until 2029

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy extends Eraring Power Station operations to 2029, backing grid stability and supporting NSW’s energy transition.

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BHP lifts copper guidance after record half-year output

| Laura Stewart

BHP lifts copper production guidance after setting new operational records in copper and iron ore for the half year ended…

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HUB24 posts record inflows in Q2 FY26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

HUB24 posts record Q2 FY26 inflows, growing funds and expanding its retirement and technology offerings.

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AMP appoints Blair Vernon as CEO, Alexis George to retire

| Laura Stewart

AMP has appointed Blair Vernon as CEO, with Alexis George set to retire after five years of transformation and growth.

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Telix Pharmaceuticals receives China's nod for Illuccix prostate cancer imaging NDA

| Laura Stewart

The Chinese regulator has accepted the New Drug Application for Illuccix, Telix’s lead imaging agent for prostate cancer.

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Test Only

Northern Star Resources revises FY26 cost guidance after lower gold sales

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources revised its FY26 cost and production guidance after lower gold sales and higher royalties.

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The a2 Milk Company shares fall 11% after responding to an ASX price query

| Laura Stewart

a2 Milk Company confirms no undisclosed news behind its latest share price drop following an ASX price query.

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Region Group names Greg Chubb as new CEO and Managing Director

| Laura Stewart

Greg Chubb will begin his new roles in March 2026.

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The A2 Milk Company in trading halt: What investors should know

| Laura Stewart

The A2 Milk Company shares have increased more than 40% in the past 12 months.

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Nickel Industries posts Q4 earnings and lifts outlook

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries reports lower December quarter EBITDA.

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Neuren Pharmaceuticals revises DAYBUE revenue projections to reach US$700 million in 2028

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has projected DAYBUE global net sales to hit US$700 million by 2028.

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BlueScope returns $438m to shareholders with special dividend

| Laura Stewart

BlueScope will return $438 million to shareholders via a $1 per share special dividend after selling major assets.

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Deep Yellow welcomes new CEO as part of ongoing uranium growth strategy

| Laura Stewart

Deep Yellow has set a start date for new CEO Greg Field, with project development remaining on track as part…

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Monadelphous secures $300m Rio Tinto contract

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous secures a $300 million Rio Tinto contract, strengthening its maintenance services position in Australia’s resources sector.

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Endeavour Group: H1 FY26 sales rise, retail margin narrows

| Laura Stewart

Endeavour Group reports modest sales growth for H1 FY26, with retail pricing investments squeezing margin.

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GQG Partners reports US$163.9bn FUM for 2025

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners’ funds under management grew to US$163.9 billion in 2025, with solid investment returns offsetting annual outflows.

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