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US stocks have moved higher amid mixed earnings reports, bouncing back after last week's losses.

While most contractors are bracing for a slowdown in WA project work, some international groups like Laing O’Rourke are bolstering their local operation.

WA could lose out in the long run, with a likely incoming Abbott government paying less attention to a state perceived to be in the bag politically.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has joined global business and political heavyweights as an adviser on a new, $US300 million, China-focused scholarship program established by a billionaire US busi

The Australian dollar has started the week on the back foot, after losing more than three quarters of a US cent late on Friday.

Contract brewer Gage Roads says it is on track to bump its production capacity up to 3 million cartons per year by 2015, after securing $7.4 million through a share placement to supermarket giant W

MZI Resources and Doral Mineral Sands have signed a processing agreement for heavy mineral concentrate produced at MZI's planned Keysbrook project, south of Perth.

The Australian share market closed higher, led by resources stocks that rebounded after being battered last week due to falling commodity prices.

Investors have dumped Oz Minerals stocks to 10-year lows after it slashed production guidance in its quarterly update.

Calibre Group has been awarded a $140 million contract to upgrade the Hay Point coal export terminal in Queensland for the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance.

Apartment specialist Finbar Group has signed its second joint venture with investment and development group Swanline, unveiling plans to build a $31 million, 59-apartment project in Lord Street.

South Australia and Tasmania should not be disadvantaged as part of any arrangement between the big states on GST, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says.

Gold miner Troy Resources has secured $40 million in loans from financier Investec Bank to bolster its coffers as it works through its $188 million takeover of Azimuth Resources.

The coalition can't commit to returning the federal budget to surplus in its first term because it can't rely on the government's figures, shadow treasurer Joe Hockey says.

Rare earths miner Arafura Resources has shelved plans to build a chemical processing facility at Whyalla in South Australia, saying relocating the proposed plant to its Nolans Bore project in the N

New Zealand's Restaurant Brands, which operates KFC, Starbucks, Pizza Hut and Carl's Jr fast-food brands, has dismissed speculation it might be in the running to buy 40 KFC stores in Western Austra

The Australian market has opened higher with gains across the board except in retail stocks.

Western Australia is still the nation's economic powerhouse, and the gap between the best- and worst-performing states in the country appears to be widening.

There can be no doubting the breadth of Margaret Thatcher’s influence, even after her passing.

The Australian dollar is lower as its US counterpart rallies amid concern about the weak global economic growth.

US stocks eked out a gain on Friday but it wasn't enough to keep the week from ending in the red.

The Australian dollar is higher after gains on stock markets and in the gold price overshadowed a warning from the International Monetary Fund about the currency's value.

Reed Resources shares shot up on the ASX today after the gold miner said it had received a $27 million windfall after closing its gold hedge book.

High-level warnings of continued volatility for the world economy, particularly in the European Union, are another strong buy signal for bullion.

The Australian share market has made feeble gains, after resources stocks were spared a further pounding.

Straits Resources is on the lookout for a new chairman, following the resignation of incumbent Adrian Redlich less than six months after taking the job.

Diversified explorer Metals X has signed SNC-Lavalin Australia as lead engineer for a definitive feasibility study at its Wingella nickel-cobalt project in the north-east of the state.

The state government has kicked off an international search for a project director to head up content and operations at Western Australia’s new $428 million museum.

NBN Co remains "very comfortable" about staying within its forecast $34.7 billion capital cost for rolling out the National Broadband Network, chief executive officer Mike Quigley says.

Lynas expects demand for its products to grow over the medium term after beginning production of its first separated rare earths products in the March quarter.