Fairfax sets it site on young 'hedonists'
February 26, 2008
Fairfax Media's digital arm is plunging into the fickle world of the "youth market" with a website that promises to give Australians their 15 megabytes of fame.
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.
Review: iASUS Concepts Mobile Amp
Like some other such devices, including Upbeat Audio’s Boosteroo Revolution, the pitch here is that you plug this in to the headphone port of your iPod, then turn your iPod down to a lower volume level, and use the external amp to boost the audio signal, resulting in lower iPod battery consumption and a higher maximum signal output to connected headphones. While this adds the inconvenience of dual battery charging and will be of little to no…
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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Babcock & Brown forecasts 15% growth
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Crown casinos continue to expand in US
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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.
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.
BHP Billiton raises hostile bid for Rio to 147.4 bln dlrs (AFP)
AFP - BHP Billiton sweetened its hostile takeover bid for Rio Tinto on Wednesday by lifting its valuation of the mining giant to 147.4 billion dollars as it seeks to exploit a resources boom driven by China.
BHP Billiton raises hostile bid for Rio to 147.4 bln dlrs (AFP)
AFP - BHP Billiton sweetened its hostile takeover bid for Rio Tinto on Wednesday by lifting its valuation of the mining giant to 147.4 billion dollars as it seeks to exploit a resources boom driven by China.
Allegiance accepts revised Zinifex bid
Nickel miner Allegiance Mining has finally thrown its support behind Zinifex's all-cash takeover bid after the offer was sweetened on Monday.
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.
Wesfarmers shares rebound after...
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Qantas plans two-tier workforce
QANTAS has signalled plans to establish a two-tiered workforce that will see some full-time employees hired on less pay and lower conditions than existing staff.
Wesfarmers H1 profit up to new record
Wesfarmers' $20 billion acquisition of Coles Group has helped fill its coffers with a record interim profit.
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.
Santos dodges takeover talk
Santos says it is in the early stages of considering "various strategic initiative", in response to a query from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Zinifex soars after Allegiance bid succeeds, profit jumps
Zinifex has recorded 74.3% rise in first-half profit and said demand for zinc is expected to remain healthy in 2008 stoked by strong Chinese buying. Separately, Allegiance agreed to Zinifex's sweetened $850 million-plus takeover bid.
Qantas doubles, then upgrades
QANTAS has defied the gloom surrounding the global airline sector by reporting a doubling in first-half net profits and upgrading for the fourth time its profit forecasts for...
Babcock forecasts 15% earnings growth
Babcock & Brown Ltd has forecast profit growth of at least 15 per cent in 2008 after a strong flow of infrastructure and property deals.
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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.
Qantas doubles its first half profit
Qantas has moved to realise the value of its travel agency businesses by announcing it will place them into its separately listed Jetset business.
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.