James Packer's casino operator Crown has posted a 34 per cent drop in first half profit, as weak consumer sentiment and refurbishment work affected its business.
Troubled surfwear retailer Billabong has posted a $537 million first half loss and downgraded its expectations for underlying earnings in the full year.
US stocks closed lower Thursday, hit by weak data on US manufacturing and a glum turn downward in the much-watched Markit purchasing managers index that suggested more recession in the eurozone.
Gold miner St Barbara has slumped to a net profit of $2.5 million for the six months to December 31, driven down by its acquisition of the Gold Ridge and Simberi mines in Papua New Guinea during th
Experienced Aboriginal contracting group Eastern Guruma has teamed up with a new entrant to the sector, Wirlu-murra Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation, to win a $200 million contract in the Pilbar
The Australian dollar is more than one US cent lower after speculation the US Federal Reserve could wind back its stimulus program earlier than expected caused a slide in global share markets.
Internet and communication technology group UXC Connect has won a $4.1 million contract to provide IP surveillance and security solutions for a major West Australian liquefied natural gas project.
Mining contractor MACA has strengthened its balance sheet through a $56 million share placement priced at $2.50 per share, which is slightly below recent highs but above the price at which it had b
Mermaid Marine has booked an 18 per cent jump in interim net profit, on the back of strong demand for the company’s vessel, supply base and slipway services from ofshore oil & gas projects in t
The issue of electricity prices has finally emerged in the state campaign after weeks of both major parties obsessing over major infrastructure projects.
Contractor NRW Holdings has reported a solid increase in half-year profit but signalled a slowdown in its business, particularly its contract mining division, in the second half of the year.
Mark McGowan has done another flip flop on Perth's waterfront development, the incumbent Liberals say, suddenly backing a new plan and calling for the immediate closure of Riverside Drive.
Wealth manager AMP has posted another year of profit growth as the consolidation of its $4 billion purchase of AXA Asia Pacific coincides with improving financial markets.
The nation’s second largest internet service provider, iiNet, has reported a 122 per cent jump in net profit for the six months to December 31, on the back of increased earnings from its acquisitio
Share market operator ASX's first half profit has fallen by 2.5 per cent due to lower investor activity in the first three months of the 2012/13 financial year.
US stocks have piled up losses after Federal Reserve minutes showed divisions over asset purchases, with some officials suggesting to wind them down before the jobs market picks up.
Listed Perth company AnaeCo has announced plans for a $21.4 million rights issue pitched at lesss than half its current share price, as it seeks to complete its first waste treatment plant in Shent
