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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

NAB FY25 earnings: Cash earnings steady, dividend rises

| Laura Stewart

NAB delivered flat FY25 cash earnings, a modestly higher dividend, and strong deposit growth while investing in customer experience and…

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Share Market News

QBE Insurance Group launches US$300m subordinated notes issue

| Laura Stewart

QBE Insurance Group has launched a US$300 million Tier 2 subordinated notes issue, shoring up its capital position under APRA…

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Share Market News

Challenger posts capital standards market update

| Laura Stewart

Challenger released a market update on APRA’s proposed capital standards, highlighting stronger capital resilience and future plans.

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Share Market News

Perpetual confirms talks with Bain Capital on Wealth Management sale

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual confirms exclusive talks with Bain Capital over the sale of its Wealth Management business, with no deal reached yet.

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Share Market News

Perpetual pauses trading ahead of announcement

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual has paused ASX trading pending a major announcement, leaving investors waiting for more details.

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Share Market News

Medibank Private set to acquire Better Medical in $159m expansion

| Laura Stewart

Medibank Private shares are in focus as the company acquires Better Medical, expanding its primary care reach and boosting future…

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Share Market News

Goodman Group delivers Q1 FY26 update: data centre growth drives outlook

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group's Q1 FY26 update highlights strong growth in data centres and reaffirms a positive earnings outlook.

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Test Only

BlueScope Steel names Tania Archibald as next CEO in planned succession

| Laura Stewart

BlueScope has appointed Tania Archibald as its new CEO, succeeding Mark Vassella in a planned leadership transition.

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Share Market News

CSL flags influenza growth at 2025 Capital Markets Day

| Laura Stewart

CSL showcases Seqirus revenue growth and market leadership at its 2025 Capital Markets Day in Chicago.

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Share Market News

PEXA Group posts 6% transaction growth and reaffirms FY26 outlook

| Laura Stewart

PEXA Group shares are in focus after the company posted 6% growth in Q1 property transaction volumes and reaffirmed its…

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy Group share price: 2025 Capital Markets Day results

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy Group forecasts rising cash flow and dividends as major projects drive future growth, according to its 2025 Capital…

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Share Market News

DroneShield share price in focus as $200m milestone triggers performance options

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield hits major milestone, triggering option vesting and setting fresh revenue targets.

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Share Market News

Elders snaps up Delta Agribusiness in $292 million deal

| Laura Stewart

Elders acquires Delta Agribusiness, expanding its rural services with a major cash and share deal.

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Share Market News

Market beating ASX 200 REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT delivers steady FY25 earnings and upgrades FY26 distribution guidance.

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Share Market News

When will AUB Group shares start trading again?

| Laura Stewart

AUB Group shares have been placed in a trading halt as the company prepares an announcement in response to recent…

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Share Market News

AUB Group shares paused as investors await announcement

| Laura Stewart

AUB Group shares are temporarily paused from trading pending a further announcement.

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Share Market News

Metrics Master Income Trust declares October 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust declared its estimated October 2025 monthly income distribution and outlined key dates for investors.

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Share Market News

Greatland Resources earnings: Q1 delivers growth, strong cash

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources lifts Q1 production and grows cash, setting the scene for an upbeat FY26.

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Share Market News

Netwealth reveals $101m exposure to First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group details $101 million member exposure to the failed First Guardian fund and the steps it’s taking to support…

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Share Market News

Ampol successfully issues $500 million subordinated notes

| Laura Stewart

Ampol has announced a successful $500 million subordinated notes issue to strengthen its balance sheet and boost financial flexibility.

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Share Market News

Whitehaven Coal earnings: September quarter 2025 production update

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal saw steady production and reaffirmed guidance in its September quarter update, despite pricing headwinds.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare snaps up two Victorian aged care homes in $45m deal

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare is expanding its Victorian portfolio, acquiring two aged care homes for $45 million in a strategic growth move.

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Earnings Results

ASX Ltd holds AGM: posts earnings growth and outlines FY26 expense guidance

| Laura Stewart

ASX Ltd reported improved revenue and profits and outlined its investment and expense guidance for FY26.

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Share Market News

Insignia Financial lifts FUMA to $340.5bn in upbeat Q1 FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial lifts FUMA to $340.5bn in Q1 FY26, with positive net inflows and new initiatives driving growth.

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy secures $378m in Louisiana LNG partnership

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy secures $378m with Williams in Louisiana LNG partnership, cutting capex and targeting first LNG for 2029.

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Share Market News

Super Retail Group trading update: sales climb in early FY26

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group shares are in focus after reporting 2.6% like-for-like and 4.5% total sales growth in early FY26.

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Share Market News

Insurance Australia Group upgrades profit guidance at 2025 AGM

| Laura Stewart

IAG posted a 4.3% rise in premiums, strong FY25 profit, and upgraded FY26 guidance at its 2025 AGM.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue posts record shipments and steady costs: September 2025 quarter results

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue posts record first quarter iron ore shipments and strong cash reserves, while progressing its decarbonisation plans.

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Earnings Results

Vault Minerals posts solid gold output and cash growth in latest quarter

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals delivered 92,087oz gold and $28.1m in free cash flow, with upgrades and exploration underway.

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Earnings Results

Genesis Energy lifts hydro generation and customers in Q1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Energy reports a strong Q1 FY26 with higher hydro generation and steady customer growth.

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Share Market News

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) drills ahead of plan in Q1 FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources drilled ahead of plan in Q1 FY26, reporting strong progress at Telfer and regional exploration targets.

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Share Market News

Sigma Healthcare holds first AGM following Chemist Warehouse merger

| Laura Stewart

For FY25, Sigma delivered an 82% increase in revenue to $6 billion.

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Share Market News

National Storage REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT delivered solid FY25 results, with revenue and earnings growth supported by expansion and strong occupancy.

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Share Market News

Mirvac Group share price in focus as residential sales surge 79% in 1Q26 update

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group shares are in focus after a strong first quarter, with residential sales surging 79% and key capital initiatives…

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand warns of first-half FY26 loss as revenue, costs miss the mark

| Laura Stewart

Air New Zealand warns of a first-half loss for FY26, citing subdued demand and higher costs.

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Earnings Results

Woodside posts higher Q3 2025 earnings on record output and guidance upgrade

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy upgrades 2025 production guidance as Q3 revenue and output climb, with Sangomar and Pluto LNG leading the results.

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Share Market News

Region Group holds its AGM after positing higher profit and resilient returns in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Region Group boosted FFO, profit and distributions in FY25, keeping performance on par with the A-REIT index.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie cuts its price target on CSL shares. Is it still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie reveals new price target after analysing CSL's demerger plans.

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Earnings Results

Judo Capital earnings: Lending up 16%, profit climbs in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital Holdings’ FY25 earnings show robust lending growth and profit ahead of optimistic FY26 forecasts.

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Earnings Results

BHP FY26 Q1: Copper up, iron ore and coal steady in strong operational start

| Laura Stewart

BHP’s Q1 FY26 operational review highlights higher copper output, resilient iron ore, steady coal, and progress on key projects.

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