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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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Broker Notes

How might the Optus outage impact TPG Telecom and Telstra shares?

| Laura Stewart

One expert has provided their view on the potential impact.

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Superannuation

How SMSF growth is powering these 2 ASX 200 financials stocks

| Laura Stewart

These 2 ASX 200 financials stocks have a major tailwind.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 financials stock with a 7.7% yield announces September distribution

| Laura Stewart

This high-yield ASX 200 stock might appeal to income-orientated investors.

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Share Market News

Up 143% in 5 years, ASX 200 company secures major new data centre contracts

| Laura Stewart

The business is aiming to double data centre profits by FY27.

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Broker Notes

Will Seek and REA Group shares beat the market over the next year?

| Laura Stewart

Can their strong performance of the past 12 months be repeated?

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Share Market News

Super Retail Group settles workplace litigation below prior estimates

| Laura Stewart

Here's what investors need to know.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 REIT unveils September 2025 distribution details

| Laura Stewart

The trust has maintained its quarterly distribution pattern.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie upgrades price targets on big four banks

| Laura Stewart

Are the big four banks finally a buy?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names its top ASX small-cap consumer discretionary stock pick

| Laura Stewart

Could this ASX company be the next multi-bagger?

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Gold

Why Friday's US inflation report could send the gold price to another record

| Laura Stewart

Friday could prove to be a big day for the gold price.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 stock falls after unveiling new note issue and tender offer to extend debt profile

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 company is down 2% today.

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Broker Notes

After crashing 27% yesterday, should investors buy Regis Healthcare shares in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

Even after yesterday's 27% decline, Regis Healthcare shares are up more than 560% in five years.

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International Stock News

S&P 500 hits another record! Bank of America predicts US tech to charge higher

| Laura Stewart

The S&P 500 is up 14% for the year to date.

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Technology Shares

How this ASX 200 tech stock became a 10-bagger

| Laura Stewart

Landing a 10-bagger is every ASX investor's dream.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan initiates coverage on Sigma Healthcare shares with an overweight rating

| Laura Stewart

Sigma Healthcare shares have soared more than 100% in the past year.

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Share Market News

Gold Road Resources shareholders give strong approval for Gold Fields takeover

| Laura Stewart

Gold Road Resources shares have soared more than 100% in the past year.

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Financial Shares

Down 15% this month, are Netwealth shares finally a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Is this a rare opportunity for investors?

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Broker Notes

Battle of the ASX 200 insurance brokers: Does Macquarie prefer AUB Group or Steadfast?

| Laura Stewart

Both have crushed the market over the past five years. But which has more upside today?

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Record Highs

S&P 500 hits another all-time high! Goldman Sachs lifts forecast

| Laura Stewart

The Index has surged more than 35% since April.

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Financial Shares

Forget CBA shares! Macquarie says this ASX 200 financials stock could rise 36%

| Laura Stewart

Investors struggling to find alternatives to CBA shares in an expensive market should read on.

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Broker Notes

Do Nick Scali or Temple & Webster shares have more upside?

| Laura Stewart

An expert has suggested one stock will significantly outperform the other.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock has more than tripled Nvidia's performance over the past year?

| Laura Stewart

One ASX 200 stock has eclipsed Nvidia in recent times.

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Share Market News

Viva Energy announces C&M CEO change and reaffirms outlook

| Laura Stewart

What could this mean for investors?

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Broker Notes

Expert says this ASX retail stock has significantly more upside than Lovisa shares

| Laura Stewart

Several experts have recently named this ASX retailer a top buy.

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Retirement

Retirement: Why it's more important than ever to start investing early

| Laura Stewart

And the simple way young Australians can set themselves up for a comfortable retirement.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 3 ASX small-cap stocks that will continue to beat the market

| Laura Stewart

ASX small-cap shares have greater ability to generate outsized returns.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 2 ASX healthcare stocks to buy in September

| Laura Stewart

If you're looking for an alternative ASX healthcare investment to CSL, read on.

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria announces interim H1 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria has announced an interim distribution of 20.0c per stapled security for the first half of FY25.

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Share Market News

Market beating ASX 200 REIT announces September 2025 quarterly distribution

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 REIT has climbed more than 30% for the year to date.

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Share Market News

Paladin Energy shares complete $300 million equity raising: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy shares could see renewed interest.

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Share Market News

What major news just sent Paladin Energy shares into a trading halt?

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 company announced big news this morning.

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Share Market News

Up 67% this year, guess which ASX 200 gold stock just announced a special dividend?

| Laura Stewart

This ASX 200 stock is up more than 100% in the past 12 months.

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Bank Shares

After being handed down a $240m fine, are ANZ shares now a sell?

| Laura Stewart

ANZ shares fell yesterday on the news.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 27% upside for one of the most tariff-affected ASX 200 stocks

| Laura Stewart

The broker believes this ASX 200 stock is compelling value today.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 energy stock shows continued progress on renewables

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy reported stable August 2025 sales, higher netback, and continuing renewables investment.

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Share Market News

BSP Financial Group reassures investors after PNG Government update

| Laura Stewart

BSP Financial Group shares are down 14% over the past 5 days.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 stock rises 4% on $2.7 billion defence contract

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services shares have soared 43% for the year to date.

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Earnings Results

Meridian Energy shares: August 2025 operating results lift sales

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy shares are down 3% at the time of writing.

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Share Market News

Brickworks shareholders approve merger with Soul Patts: Key results and next steps

| Laura Stewart

What happens to Brickworks and Soul Patts shares now?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says these 2 ASX All Ords retail stocks could rise 20% and 36%

| Laura Stewart

Those looking to capitalise on rate cuts should take a closer look as these 2 opportunities.

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