Big jump for WorleyParsons as growth shot hits bullseye
AUSTRALIA'S largest engineering company, WorleyParsons, has met its ambitious growth targets with a 62 per cent jump in interim profit and forecast higher earnings in the second half.
WorleyParsons' billion-dollar solar plan
WorleyParsons is studying the construction of the world's biggest project producing power from the sun's heat, tapping incentives for renewable energy generation.
WorleyParsons profit up 61 per cent
Engineering company WorleyParsons has forecast higher earnings in the second half after posting a 61.6 per cent increase in half year profit.
WorleyParsons first half profit up 62%
WorleyParsons, Australia's biggest engineering company, has posted a 61.6 per cent increase in half year profit.
WorleyParsons makes Canadian acquisition
Engineering and mining services company WorleyParsons has made an acquisition in Canada, purchasing Westmar Consultants for $A48.68 million.
WorleyParsons awarded Fortescue contract
WorleyParsons Ltd has been awarded a lucrative contract for the second phase expansion of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd's iron ore development project.
WorleyParsons year profit up 53%
Engineering services company WorleyParsons reports a 53% jump in full-year profit, riding a boom in mining and energy projects.
Worley looks to WA for solar power plant
WorleyParsons Ltd says the Pilbara region of Western Australia could be a potential location for the construction of a thermal solar power station.
WorleyParsons wins $5.3b coal project
Waratah Coal has appointed WorleyParsons as lead consultant and project manager for its $5.3 billion mine, rail and port development in central Queensland.
Worley profit up 53%, mulls solar plant
WorleyParsons, Australia's largest engineering company, says the Pilbara region of WA could be a location for a $1 billion thermal solar power station.
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Fortescue to double iron ore production
FORTESCUE METALS is forging ahead with plans to more than double its annual production capacity to 120 million tonnes of iron ore a year.
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Worley weighs up $1b Pilbara solar plant
WORLEYPARSONS, Australia's largest engineering company, says the Pilbara region of Western Australia could be a location for a $1 billion solar power station.
Aussie shares now "cheap," UBS says
Australian companies have posted ''respectable'' earnings so far this reporting season and are now good value, according to UBS AG strategists.
Stocks stronger for third straight day
The Australian share market marked its third straight day of gains, with the banks making a run higher and strong commodities prices boosting the big miners.
ANZ reveals it has fingers in a dozen more pies
ANZ has finally revealed it holds more than 5 per cent of a further 12 companies, through shares worth more than $1.1 billion offered by its stock-lending business.
Australian stocks firmer on US lead
The Australian stock market was firmly in the black at noon on the back of third straight day of gains on Wall Street and stronger commodity prices overnight.
Mining execs climb up Forbes rich list
China's insatiable demand for iron ore has propelled mining entrepreneur Andrew Forrest up the charts to Australia's richest billionaire, usurping James Packer.
S&P refreshes its leading market indices
Standard & Poors is making changes to its leading market indices, with some major names dropping out of higher indices to be replaced by up and comers.
Slump offers bargains for investors
Some unloved stocks are now a third of the price they deserve to be and the share market rout presents bargains for retail investors, analysts say.
Slump offers bargains for investors
Some unloved stocks are now a third of the price that they deserve to be and the sharemarket rout presents bargains for retail investors and corporate predators, analysts say.
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Drilling Firm Boart Is a Find
With resource companies boosting investment in energy and mineral deposits, drilling product-and-service company Boart Longyear is well-placed to benefit for years, analysts say.
Shares end week on high note
The sharemarket closed in positive territory for the first time since Monday, reflecting gains from the energy and resources sectors.