Market tipped to open higher
The Australian stock market is expected to open higher as New York is trading higher and base metal prices were stronger in London.
ASX expected to open higher
The Australian stock market is expected to open higher according to the March SPI futures index.
Stocks to watch
Stocks to watch on the Australian Stock Exchange:
Market tipped to open higher
February 19, 2008
The Australian stock market is expected to open higher as New York is trading higher and base metal prices were stronger in London.
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.
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.
Crown casinos continue to expand in US
Casinos operator Crown is continuing to expand in the United States and says its Australian casinos are performing strongly.
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.
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.
02/21/08
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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).
05/02/08
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Amcor H1 profit up 30%
Packaging company Amcor Ltd has reported a 30.8 per cent rise in first half profit and warns that some of its businesses face challenges in the second half.
02/19/08
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Amcor underlying profit stays flat
Global packaging giant Amcor warned it is facing challenging economic times after booking a flat profit from continuing operations.
02/20/08
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Amcor's besieged cardboard box business is about to lose yet another high-ranking executive
03/16/08
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Telstra H1 earnings to rise
Telstra is set to produce an improvement in first half profit when it reports this week.
Telstra expects up to 7% earnings growth
Australia's biggest telco Telstra is set to produce a first half result in line with guidance when it reports this week.