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Financial services business Euroz has flagged a surge in net profit for the 2017 financial year and an increased dividend payout, on the back of an improved performance by its broking arm.

GR Engineering Services has launched Supreme Court proceedings against Eastern Goldfields and is seeking about $10 million in relation to its contract for refurbishment of the Davyhurst operation.

WA's world-leading lithium sector could ride a wave of demand led by the charge in battery storage technology.

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A new report has highlighted the importance small, medium and large Western Australian businesses place on digital marketing, and the challenges they face.

National construction outfit Built Holdings will start work shortly on Charter Hall Group's $240 million redevelopment of Raine Square, after being appointed as primary contractor.

The state government has warned police the public expects them to do their job, as new industrial action started, including officers issuing cautions for minor offences instead of fines.

Talga Resources has agreed to work with a German building materials producer to explore the use of graphite and graphene to enhance concrete applications.

Perth's next apartments and employment hub will be created at Murdoch, with Fini Group selected to deliver the $200 million first stage of LandCorp's Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct.

Asian private equity firm Affinity Equity Partners has made a $2.2 billion offer for Vocus Communications, rivalling a similar bid from US private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts.

The Australian share market has opened lower following a mixed lead from Wall Street.

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The Australian dollar is a little higher against a steady greenback.

Oil prices have risen modestly, but increased drilling activity in the United States and uncertainty over Libyan and Nigerian production cuts clouded the future supply outlook.

Gold prices have edged up from their lowest since mid-March in choppy trade, after nearing technical support and as traders awaited signals from central banks on interest rate rises.

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Subiaco-based software company K2fly has made its first acquisition since listing on the ASX last year, announcing today the purchase of a local specialist data collaboration company that counts the state's three biggest iron ore miners as its clients.

The Australian share market has closed higher with the financials leading widespread gains across almost all sectors.

Exploration companies Orecorp, Cradle Resources and Graphex Mining have been pummelled on the ASX as the market continues to react to changes to mining and exporting laws in Tanzania.

The proposed $11 billion merger between wagering giant Tabcorp and lotteries and wagering firm Tatts Group is set for more scrutiny - this time by the Federal Court.

Boutique distillery Great Southern Distilling Company has been crowned this year's Telstra Western Australian Business of the Year.

Kidman Resources has successfully fended off Marindi Metals' claims of rights to the Mt Holland lithium project near Southern Cross, after a Supreme Court verdict was handed down last week.

Poseidon Nickel and Aphrodite Gold have agreed to form a jointly-owned company to own Poseidon's processing facilities at its Black Swan nickel operation and Aphrodite's nearby gold tenements.

Neometals will hold on to its minority stake in the Mt Marion lithium mine after failing to find a buyer, and plans to spin-out its technology and titanium assets into a new company.

South32 says its recently shut Appin coal mine in NSW will remain closed for an extended period for a safety review.

The Australian share market is higher, led by the major banks, after a positive lead from Wall Street which was boosted by a better-than-expected US jobs report.

PM wins steel deal from TrumpAustralian steel and aluminium are set to be exempt from harsh US import tariffs after Malcolm Turnbull and Finance Minister Mathias Corman

The Australian dollar is higher against its US counterpart and is back above 76 US cents, even though the US dollar has firmed slightly.

Oil prices have settled nearly three per cent lower as rising US production as OPEC exports hit a 2017 high cast doubt over efforts by producers to curb global oversupply.

Gold has fallen to the lowest in nearly four months after stronger than expected United States jobs data increased the likelihood of another US interest rate increase and the US dollar rose.

The Australian share market fell on Friday, erasing its gains for the week as investors worried that central banks are about to wind back economic stimulus measures.

Shares in Tanzania-focused mining and exploration companies were hit again today after they revealed the full slate of planned legislative changes in the African nation, which include the Tanzanian government giving itself the right to get a 16 per cent stake in mining companies for no cost.