Challenger considers de-listing funds
February 25, 2008
Challenger Financial Services Group will consider de-listing its property and infrastructure funds after their poor share market performance.
Transurban toll revenue jumps
Toll road operator Transurban has reported an increase in annual revenue from tolls and fees on its roads in Australia and the United States, helped by higher traffic volumes and toll increases.
Tabcorp to spend on Star City casino
Tabcorp said it would spend more than originally planned on refurbishing and expanding its Star City casino after it booked a stronger interim profit.
Telstra dials up $1.9b profit
Telstra has increased its first half profit by 13 per cent and raised its guidance for full year revenue and earnings.
Telstra dazzles with bumper profit
Telstra has reported a bumper 13 per cent lift in first half profit, surprising investors who lifted its shares by two per cent.
Babcock & Brown forecasts 15% growth
Babcock & Brown has forecast annual profit growth of at least 15 per cent in 2008 after it posted a large rise in 2007 annual profit.
Wesfarmers shares rebound after...
Wesfarmers shares rebound as retailer says its outlook remains positive.
Wesfarmers H1 profit up to new record
Wesfarmers' $20 billion acquisition of Coles Group has helped fill its coffers with a record interim profit.
Weather dampens tollway traffic revenue
Transurban and Macquarie Infrastructure's quarterly traffic revenues have taken a hit from the Easter holiday period.
Babcock & Brown raises more cash for U.S. investments
Investment and specialised fund and asset management group Babcock & Brown today announced it raised an additional $US335 million ($364 million) of capital for infrastructure investment opportunities in North America, the company said in a statement.
A sense of irony helps at Babcock
What? Babcock & Brown executives missing their bonuses as a result of "current market conditions''? No, it was just the boss being tongue-in-cheek.
Babcock & Brown 'set to meet guidance'
Investment group Babcock & Brown says it is on track to meet its full year earnings target.
Tolls boost Transurban revenue
Transurban reports an increase in annual revenue from tolls and fees on its roads in Australia and the US.
Zinifex H1 net profit up 74.3% to $1.3b
Zinifex has recorded 74.3 per cent rise in first half profit and says demand for zinc is expected to remain healthy in 2008.
Fairfax tips strong growth despite drag
Fairfax Media has generated a 37.8 per cent lift in first half profit, and says it's confident about maintaining strong earnings growth.
Fairfax upbeat on strong growth
Fairfax Media Ltd says it is confident of maintaining strong earnings growth despite signs of a slowdown in some markets.
Tabcorp to spend over $300m on Star City
Tabcorp Holdings Ltd will spend more than the $300 million originally planned for the expansion and refurbishment of its Star City casino in Sydney.
Qantas stats show domestic numbers up
Qantas carried more domestic passengers but fewer international customers in January compared to the same month last year, the airline's traffic figures show.
GPT operating profit up
GPT Group has reported a 14.5 per cent fall in annual earnings and says it expects to maintain distributions in 2008, given challenging market conditions.
Qantas doubles H1 profit, plans merger
Qantas Airways has doubled its first half profit and says it will spin off its travel agency arms into Jetset Travelworld.
Telstra's powerful result
MALCOLM MAIDEN: First-half profit goes some way to answering queries about the aggressive remake initiated by Sol Trujillo.
Fairfax Media profit up 37.8%
Fairfax Media said it expects strong earnings growth to continue after boosting its first half profit by 37.8 per cent to $196.0 million.
Tabcorp reports H1 profit of $273.4m
Gaming form Tabcorp says its expects tougher trading conditions ahead, after reporting a 22 per cent rise in first half net profit to $273.4 million.
Telstra profit beats forecasts
Telstra increases first-half earnings to $1.9 billion, a rise of 13%, justifying analysts' optimism about the results.
ASX buoyed by earnings results
The Australian share market closed firmly in the black as solid earnings results from Telstra, Qantas, Fairfax and other major companies.
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Transurban tolls and fees pay off
Toll road operator Transurban Group has reported an increase in annual revenue from tolls and fees on its roads in Australia and the United States.