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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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Healthcare Shares

Macquarie predicts 86% upside for this ASX 200 healthcare stock

| Laura Stewart

Shares could almost double over the next 12 months, according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX consumer stocks in the dip: expert

| Laura Stewart

Can you guess which 2 were named?

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Bank Shares

CBA shares lead the big 4 banks in using AI to cut costs

| Laura Stewart

AI initiatives could transform the banking sector.

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ETFs

3 high-yield ASX ETFs to beat falling interest rates

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking to boost passive income?

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Bank Shares

The future of the Big 4 banks: key takeaways from Macquarie's 2025 Banking Symposium

| Laura Stewart

What lies ahead for the big 4 banks?

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ETFs

S&P 500 reaches another all time high! Why MOAT ETF should outperform IVV ETF from here

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking to invest in US-focused ASX ETFs? Read this first.

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy before earnings season?

| Laura Stewart

What could the next 12 months look like?

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 3 ASX small-cap shares with 25%, 35% and 48% upside

| Laura Stewart

These ASX small-caps could be major winners over the next year.

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Broker Notes

Bapcor shares fell more than 30% yesterday. Should investors buy in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

Is this a value opportunity?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX REITs to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

Is it time to consider ASX REITs?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX consumer sector shares to avoid in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

If you're looking to buy ASX consumer shares in July, read on.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Woolworths or Coles shares today?

| Laura Stewart

Which supermarket giant was recently named the favourite?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX All Ords automotive sector shares to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

These opportunities could be flying under the radar.

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Broker Notes

Should I still swap my CSL for CBA shares or has the market corrected?

| Laura Stewart

The two stocks have travelled opposite directions this month.

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Broker Notes

Can you guess whether Macquarie prefers REA Group, CAR Group or SEEK shares?

| Laura Stewart

Which ASX online classifieds business offers the best investment opportunity today?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX consumer sector shares to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

A leading expert has named its top 3 picks.

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ETFs

What investors can learn from the best performing ASX ETF of FY25

| Laura Stewart

Can you guess the top preforming ASX ETF of FY25?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi shares?

| Laura Stewart

Both companies have market-beating long-term track records.

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Broker Notes

Are non-bank lenders a lucrative alternative to the big 4 banks?

| Laura Stewart

The big 4 banks are widely perceived as being fully valued or overvalued.

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How to invest

Lessons from a self-made ASX millionaire

| Laura Stewart

Here's how he did it.

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Healthcare Shares

Expert: 2 ASX healthcare stocks to avoid before reporting season

| Laura Stewart

Not all healthcare stocks are created equal.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker tips these 3 ASX small-cap healthcare stocks to rise 56%, 79% and 130%

| Laura Stewart

These 3 ASX small-cap stocks could deliver substantial returns.

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Small Cap Shares

Expert names 3 ASX small-cap stocks to buy in July

| Laura Stewart

ASX small-cap stocks have greater ability to generate outsized returns, but can be difficult to discover.

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Share Market News

Are CAR Group shares a buy ahead of reporting season?

| Laura Stewart

Will CAR Group shares take off from here?

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy Pro Medicus or CSL shares ahead of earnings season?

| Laura Stewart

The ASX healthcare sector may be currently undervalued.

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Broker Notes

3 quality ASX retailers to buy before reporting season: experts

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking to add quality ASX retailers to your portfolio ahead of earnings season?

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan upgrades both Coles and Woolworths shares. But which is preferred?

| Laura Stewart

Which company will perform better over the next 12 months?

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financial services rivalry: Should I buy Hub24 or Netwealth shares?

| Laura Stewart

Let's compare the pair.

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Healthcare Shares

Expert: 4 ASX healthcare stocks to buy ahead of reporting season

| Laura Stewart

Could these ASX healthcare stocks be good additions to your portfolio?

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Travel Shares

Macquarie increases price target for Qantas shares

| Laura Stewart

Qantas shares hit a new all-time high today.

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Financial Shares

Up nearly 60% in a year, can Netwealth shares go higher?

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth shares are up more than 200% over the past 5 years.

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ETFs

Nvidia soars on game changing news: 3 ASX ETFs set to benefit

| Laura Stewart

Nvidia shares have nearly doubled since their April low.

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Travel Shares

Guess which ASX travel stock Macquarie just named as its top pick with 32% upside?

| Laura Stewart

While Macquarie sees value across the sector, it named a clear favourite. 

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Healthcare Shares

JP Morgan initiates coverage of Telix Pharmaceuticals. After rising 1,667% in 5 years, is it still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Can this ASX 200 juggernaut go higher?

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Travel Shares

Up 16% this year, does Macquarie rate Corporate Travel Management shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Laura Stewart

Does the travel stock have further to fly?

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Real Estate Shares

With a 4.7% yield, are Scentre Group shares a buy ahead of further interest rate cuts?

| Laura Stewart

Is Scentre Group a good investment today?

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Share Market News

Expert says demand for private credit could soar amid Trump's trade war. How to invest?

| Laura Stewart

Could this be the opportunity of the decade?

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Broker Notes

Passive income: What's CBA's dividend outlook according to Macquarie?

| Laura Stewart

Is CBA still a top passive income stock?

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Broker Notes

Down 41% in a year, why Macquarie thinks Flight Centre shares are set to rebound

| Laura Stewart

Is Flight Centre about to take off?

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Bank Shares

ASX banking sector: Is it time to consider a regional bank?

| Laura Stewart

The big 4 banks are widely considered to be overvalued.

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