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Struggling contractor Forge Group has forecast a loss of up to $25 million for the 2014 financial year, slashing its earnings guidance on the back of cost blow-outs at several projects.

US stocks have finished solidly higher following a mixed bag of economic data and earnings reports, snapping a five-day losing streak for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

The Australian dollar remains above 87 US cents following a surprisingly strong business conditions survey and weaker data out of the US.

Gold prices have slipped as equity markets bounce back from multiple losing sessions, and gold investors wait for a signal from the US central bank on the direction of its economic stimulus program

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BC Iron has reaffirmed its full year sales guidance for its Nullagine joint venture project with Fortescue Metals Group.

Poseidon Nickel has suspended its shares from trading on the ASX as it works to secure funding to support the construction of its Windarra project.

Home entertainment retailer JB Hi-Fi's 10 percent profit increase has been welcomed by shareholders, adding more than $90 million to its market value.

The Australian share market clawed back some of its earlier losses but still closed lower on Tuesday on the back of investor concern over emerging markets.

There is some excitement about the potential sale of state-owned assets.

Downer EDI has been awarded two contracts with a total value of $100 million by BHP Billiton Iron Ore.

Ausdrill has struck up an alliance with gold explorer Azumah Resources, agreeing to invest $2 million in the company following the appointment of Ausdrill subsidiary African Mining Services as Azumah's preferred mining contractor.

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Perth-based concrete construction group Whittens has been awarded a $50 million contract at the $10 billion Roy Hill iron ore project.

Mike Young will take an executive role at Energy and Minerals Australia as a condition of a deal to secure more debt funding for the uranium explorer.

Australian stocks have fallen heavily after resuming trade after the Australia Day public holiday, due to a recent sell off on Wall Street.

US-based multinational Rollins Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Welshpool-based pest control company Allpest WA.

There's still plenty of upside to the state's resources sector as WA shifts focus to meet customers' needs.

US stocks have finished lower again as investors anxiously awaited a busy week of economic news that includes a US Federal Reserve policy meeting.

More turbulence in global financial markets has helped press oil prices lower amid rising concerns for global economic growth.

The Australian dollar has bounced as investors take profits following the currency's fall last week.

Recruiting quality staff is becoming increasingly difficult as Margaret River tourism blossoms.

Lycopodium announced today it has entered a non-binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in South African based engineering business ADP Holdings.

The Australian dollar has sunk below 87 US cents for the first time in three-and-a-half years.

Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned of volatile economic times ahead, but says the trend is favouring a stronger global economy.

A City of Perth senior project officer tasked with overseeing major projects has been charged with two counts of corruption relating to CBD capital works.

Exploration spending in the Western Australian oil and gas sector dropped by more than 10 per cent in the September quarter.

The Australian stockmarket has closed lower after disappointing Chinese manufacturing figures caused a sell off.

The granting of planning approval for a $400 million apartment project in Port Hedland has focused attention on environmental issues facing the Pilbara town.

Well behind the Liberal Party when it comes to fund raising, state Labor needs to rethink its strategies.

The value of mergers and acquisitions in the Western Australian gold sector over the past 12 months has reached close to $650 million, analysis by Business News has found.