Macmahon Holdings has rejected the latest takeover offer from Indian-owned firm Sembawang Australia, saying it was incapable of being practically implemented.
Ports and rail operator Asciano has increased its first half profit by 74 per cent and forecast more earnings growth in the second half of the financial year.
Steel and mining group Arrium has fallen further into the red as the high Australian dollar and weak construction markets cause a massive writedown on its assets.
The Australian Greens will push for another inquiry into the mining tax to try to work out why the big resource giants aren't paying as much as expected.
Gold has moved lower, with volumes easing as US markets closed for the President's Day holiday, while a lower euro and flat European shares also hurt investor interest.
Drilling fluids and services firm Imdex has reported a 27 per cent drop in half year net profit, a result it says reflects challenging market conditions in the minerals sector.
Struggling vanadium miner Atlantic has 45 business days to replenish an interest reserve account or reach agreement to reduce its minimum holding, after it breached a covenant on its $US335 million
Mark McGowan has committed to expand Henderson's Australian Marine Complex into one of the nation's largest technology parks if Labor is successful in next month's state election.
Car parts retailer and logistics group Automotive Holdings has lifted its first half profit by a quarter and predicted a solid finish to the financial year.
Western Australia's financial ratings outlook remains negative, because of the boom state's mounting debt, as it spends big on infrastructure for a growing population and resources sector.
Engineering and construction group Clough is tipping a bumper year ahead after announcing a 139 per cent increase in net profit for the half year to December 31.
Engineering, mining services and construction outfit Forge Group has exceeded its own expectations by delivering a 60 per cent increase in half-year net profit.
The election campaign may be in full swing, but according to bookmakers the race is already over, with the Barnett government an almost unbackable $1.02 to win the poll on March 9.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank says interest rates on deposit accounts may be about to fall as other sources of funds become cheaper and more accessible for banks.
West Australian Labor has shifted its election campaign focus to the state's urban planning system, promising to ease bottlenecks and advance progress at stalled local developments.