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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Australian authorities review security arrangements, US share markets rise on Trump's budget plan, and Ardent Leisure looks at unlocking value from parts of Dreamworld's real estate.
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Australian authorities review security arrangements, US share markets rise on Trump's budget plan, and Ardent Leisure looks at unlocking value from parts of Dreamworld's real estate.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest donates $400 million to a number of causes, US share markets lift on multi-billion arms deal between the US and Saudi Arabia, and Rio Tinto launches debt reduction program.
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Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest donates $400 million to a number of causes, US share markets lift on multi-billion arms deal between the US and Saudi Arabia, and Rio Tinto launches debt reduction program.
Monday, May 22, 2017
Economy-wide spending flat in April but Aussies still embracing 'experiences', WCM Investments is the appointed manager for listed investment company, Contango Global Growth, and 41% of Aussies have avoided seeing a medical specialist due to cost.
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Economy-wide spending flat in April but Aussies still embracing 'experiences', WCM Investments is the appointed manager for listed investment company, Contango Global Growth, and 41% of Aussies have avoided seeing a medical specialist due to cost.
Friday, May 19, 2017
US share markets recover after 'Trump slump', Fairfax bidder TPG Capital will front Senate inquiry into public interest journalism, and proposed merger between APN Outdoor and oOh!Media has been ditched.
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US share markets recover after 'Trump slump', Fairfax bidder TPG Capital will front Senate inquiry into public interest journalism, and proposed merger between APN Outdoor and oOh!Media has been ditched.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Fairfax bidding war heats up, Virgin Australia posts a third-quarter loss, and S&P affirms Australia's AAA credit rating.
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Fairfax bidding war heats up, Virgin Australia posts a third-quarter loss, and S&P affirms Australia's AAA credit rating.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Dulux lifts first-half profit by 14% to $72.7 million, Wesfarmers decides against spinning off its Officeworks business, and a price war in the bottled water market applies pressure to Coca-Cola Amatil.
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Dulux lifts first-half profit by 14% to $72.7 million, Wesfarmers decides against spinning off its Officeworks business, and a price war in the bottled water market applies pressure to Coca-Cola Amatil.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Fairfax shareholder calls on the publisher’s board to reject TPG’s new offer, oil rallies 2% on talk of supply cut extension, and 42% of Aussies are too lazy to question an expensive bill with their provider.
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Fairfax shareholder calls on the publisher’s board to reject TPG’s new offer, oil rallies 2% on talk of supply cut extension, and 42% of Aussies are too lazy to question an expensive bill with their provider.
Monday, May 15, 2017
NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn says the cost of the new bank tax will be "borne by people", auction conditions remain strong over the second week of May and in the latest Newspoll, the Coalition loses ground to Labor in two-party terms.
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NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn says the cost of the new bank tax will be "borne by people", auction conditions remain strong over the second week of May and in the latest Newspoll, the Coalition loses ground to Labor in two-party terms.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Bill Shorten reveals tax increase plan in Budget reply, Myer’s Richard Umbers defends pullback on discounting, and retail fears weigh on US share markets.
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Bill Shorten reveals tax increase plan in Budget reply, Myer’s Richard Umbers defends pullback on discounting, and retail fears weigh on US share markets.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Bank bosses say new levy will be passed on to customers, shareholders and employees, US share markets finished mixed after Trump's surprise move to sack FBI director Comey, and global oil prices jump 3%.
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Bank bosses say new levy will be passed on to customers, shareholders and employees, US share markets finished mixed after Trump's surprise move to sack FBI director Comey, and global oil prices jump 3%.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Government forecasts a return to surplus by 2020-21, Budget hits Australia's five biggest banks with a $6.2 billion levy, and economists fear the retail sector may be on the verge of recession.
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Government forecasts a return to surplus by 2020-21, Budget hits Australia's five biggest banks with a $6.2 billion levy, and economists fear the retail sector may be on the verge of recession.
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
CBA lifts third-quarter cash earnings to $2.4 billion, global oil prices rebound 0.5% on supply cut statements, and consumer confidence rises ahead of Federal Budget.
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CBA lifts third-quarter cash earnings to $2.4 billion, global oil prices rebound 0.5% on supply cut statements, and consumer confidence rises ahead of Federal Budget.
Monday, May 08, 2017
Emmanuel Macron elected as French President, preliminary auction clearance rate holds firm on last week, and Westpac posts cash profit of $4.02 billion.
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Emmanuel Macron elected as French President, preliminary auction clearance rate holds firm on last week, and Westpac posts cash profit of $4.02 billion.
Friday, May 05, 2017
Macquarie lifts full-year profit 7.5% to $2.2 billion, the ACCC proposes to not declare a wholesale domestic mobile roaming service, and RBA Governor Philip Lowe warns of implications from household debt.
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Macquarie lifts full-year profit 7.5% to $2.2 billion, the ACCC proposes to not declare a wholesale domestic mobile roaming service, and RBA Governor Philip Lowe warns of implications from household debt.
Thursday, May 04, 2017
NAB lifts first-half cash profit by 2.3% to $3.29 billion, US Fed holds rates steady, and Adani to buy steel from embattled steelmaker Arrium.
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NAB lifts first-half cash profit by 2.3% to $3.29 billion, US Fed holds rates steady, and Adani to buy steel from embattled steelmaker Arrium.
Wednesday, May 03, 2017
RBA maintains neutral policy stance, Federal Government commits to develop Sydney’s second international airport, and Vocus issues profit warning.
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RBA maintains neutral policy stance, Federal Government commits to develop Sydney’s second international airport, and Vocus issues profit warning.
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
ANZ lifts first-half cash profit by 23% to $3.4 billion, RBA expected to leave rates on hold, and Woolworths releases quarterly sales figures.
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ANZ lifts first-half cash profit by 23% to $3.4 billion, RBA expected to leave rates on hold, and Woolworths releases quarterly sales figures.
Monday, May 01, 2017
Pick-up in auction clearance rates, dwelling values increase 0.1% across the combined capital cities in April, and the Big Four expected to receive a profit boost from rate hikes.
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Pick-up in auction clearance rates, dwelling values increase 0.1% across the combined capital cities in April, and the Big Four expected to receive a profit boost from rate hikes.
Friday, April 28, 2017
“Good” Budget debt will fund inland rail link and second Sydney Airport, earnings reports lift US stock markets, and calls for the Government to follow Trump's tax lead.
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“Good” Budget debt will fund inland rail link and second Sydney Airport, earnings reports lift US stock markets, and calls for the Government to follow Trump's tax lead.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Turnbull to impose export restrictions on Australia’s gas producers, Donald Trump unveils tax plans, and Ardent Leisure CEO Deborah Thomas steps down.
Turnbull to impose export restrictions on Australia’s gas producers, Donald Trump unveils tax plans, and Ardent Leisure CEO Deborah Thomas steps down.
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