Corporate profits on course for slowdown
THERE will be few winners and plenty of losers as higher fuel prices and a rapidly slowing economy drag down most industrial companies, with analysts predicting profits falling across the ASX 200 by up to 10 per cent.
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.
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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.
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.