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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Test Only

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals updates investors as first patient is dosed in Phase 3 prostate cancer trial

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals updates on its prostate cancer Phase 3 trial, dosing the first Part 2 patient and outlining regulatory plans.

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Share Market News

National Storage REIT agrees to $4bn Brookfield-GIC buyout: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT has agreed to a $4bn all-cash acquisition by Brookfield and GIC, offering investors a significant premium.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX mining stock was just promoted to the S&P/ASX 50?

| Laura Stewart

The ASX mining stock will be added to the S&P/ASX 50 Index after the December 2025 quarterly review.

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Share Market News

Centuria Industrial REIT announces 4.2 cent December 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Industrial REIT announced a 4.2 cent per unit distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Share Market News

Dexus issues $500 million in new subordinated notes to boost flexibility

| Laura Stewart

Dexus has priced A$500 million in subordinated notes to support investment opportunities and strengthen its funding base.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building updates funding: repays USPP, extends bank facilities

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building further simplifies its funding structure by repaying USPP notes and extending debt facilities in December 2025.

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Share Market News

AMP suspends AMPPB hybrid notes for redemption and removal

| Laura Stewart

AMP has suspended its AMPPB hybrid notes, with removal and redemption to follow. Ordinary shares are unaffected.

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Share Market News

BWP Group announces December 2025 half-year dividend: distribution details and DRP

| Laura Stewart

BWP Group has declared a 9.58 cent unfranked interim distribution, with a DRP option and payment set for February 2026.

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus responds to data breach speculation: no client or patient data accessed

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus confirms no client data accessed and no impact following an isolated company email security incident.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare sells two QLD homes for $25 million gain

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare is selling two QLD homes for a $25 million pre-tax gain, investing further in premium regions.

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Share Market News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank unveils RACQ Bank acquisition in investor update

| Laura Stewart

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank announces the acquisition of RACQ Bank's retail lending assets and deposits as part of its growth…

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining launches superior offer for Predictive Discovery shares

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining has offered to acquire all shares in Predictive Discovery, aiming to expand in African gold with a premium…

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Share Market News

Transurban announces 34c interim distribution and reaffirms FY26 guidance

| Laura Stewart

Transurban declared a 34 cent interim distribution and confirmed FY26 guidance; here's what investors need to know.

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Share Market News

Moody's upgrades Bendigo and Adelaide Bank credit rating: what investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Moody’s upgraded Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s long-term issuer credit rating, highlighting strong asset quality and funding profile.

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Share Market News

Genesis Minerals signs key rail deals to unlock Tower Hill mine

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Minerals has signed major rail agreements to enable development of the Tower Hill open pit gold mine, targeting first…

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Earnings Results

Reece 1Q FY26: Revenue growth, profit margin pressures, and a $365m buyback

| Laura Stewart

Reece posted higher revenue but softer profit margins in 1Q FY26.

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Share Market News

Sims holds AGM following a strong FY25 earnings report

| Laura Stewart

Sims' FY25 result was aided by strong metals and data centre demand.

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Share Market News

Lovisa holds AGM; provides a positive trading update

| Laura Stewart

For the first 20 weeks of FY26, Lovisa’s global total sales jumped 26% compared to the same period last year

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Share Market News

Charter Hall upgrades FY26 earnings guidance amid strong property momentum

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall upgraded its FY26 earnings guidance thanks to stronger investment and funds inflows.

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