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Sales, dividend down as retail slump hits Harvey Norman

Sales, dividend down as retail slump hits Harvey Norman

Ongoing macroeconomic headwinds have buffeted Harvey Norman's profits but the retailer insists its property portfolio keeps its balance sheet in good health.

Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough

Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough

Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough

Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough

Coles Group chief executive Leah Weckert says the supermarket chain earns less than $3 for every $100 spent in its stores, and its profit has dropped.

Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

Critics say Woodside Energy's carbon reduction plans are "meaningless" as the oil and gas giant expands to meet decades of demand expected for Australian LNG.

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Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Rare earths leader Lynas warns govt on nickel fallout

Lynas Rare Earths commits to working with Australian and United States governments on developing sovereign supplies during a period of "sustained low pricing".

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.

Medibank half-year profit up 16pct on non-resident gain

Medibank half-year profit up 16pct on non-resident gain

Health insurer Medibank Private has reported a 16 per cent rise in first-half profit and claims customer growth has recovered from its 2022 cyber attack.

Nine dials down profit, wants social media to pay more

Nine dials down profit, wants social media to pay more

Media giant Nine blamed a 21 per cent decline in first-half profit on weaker advertising and called on social media giants to better compensate news outlets.

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Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Lithium giant Pilbara Minerals profit drops, defers div

Pilbara Minerals is digging in as lithium prices remain depressed, deferring dividends for shareholders after an 82 per cent slide in half-year net profit.

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns

Iron ore and copper giant Rio Tinto has reported a fall in profit on lower commodity prices and warns the future of aluminium depends on the energy rollout.

Domino's half-year profit drops 19pct, dividend cut

Domino's half-year profit drops 19pct, dividend cut

Domino's half-year profit drops 19pct, dividend cut

Domino's half-year profit drops 19pct, dividend cut

Domino's Pizza has had a 19 per cent fall in first-half profit and now plans to more widely apply tactics that have raised appetites in Australia.

Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value

Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value

Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value

Gas giant Santos accused of eroding shareholder value

Gas giant Santos has been accused of eroding shareholder value with a record dividend and no update on the future after Woodside merger talks were terminated.

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

BHP issues 'call to arms' for competitive mining future

Resources giant BHP says governments need to work harder to make sure Australia is in the race as global competition heats up for iron ore and battery minerals.

Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol's 'mega profit'

Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol's 'mega profit'

Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol's 'mega profit'

Drivers on struggle street fuel Ampol's 'mega profit'

Refinery operator and service station chain Ampol has been accused of delaying pump price relief for consumers already stung by a cost of living crisis.

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

Aussie economy 'OK' despite weaker housing: BlueScope

BlueScope Steel expects local housing starts to recover and strong demand in the United States for infrastructure, including steel-intensive renewable energy.

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Cochlear's first-half profit up 35pct to $191 million

Cochlear says it grew market share across both developed and emerging markets in the six months to December 31.

All options needed to save nickel industry: WA premier

"All options" are under consideration to save nickel industry jobs after major employer BHP warned mines, processing and refining could be mothballed.

Chaos events make gas more crucial, Origin Energy says

Big batteries and fast-start gas plants will keep the lights on across Australia and help to stabilise highly volatile power costs, Origin Energy says.

AGL Energy back in the black, but sights set on green

AGL Energy insists there is a "very, very competitive" market after bouncing back into profit and reserving billions of dollars to replace coal-fired power.

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Rio Tinto ramps up iron ore, upbeat on energy minerals

Global supply chain challenges have eased and labour costs are still rising in Australia and North America but interest rates may have peaked, Rio Tinto says.

Cyber hackers break into Victorian court recordings

Hackers have broken into the audio visual technology network of Court Services Victoria, going undetected for weeks.

Endeavour flags major pub investment to drive growth

Hospitality group Endeavour plans to grow hotel earnings before interest and tax by more than $150 million over the next five years.

Aussie crowdfunder seeks up to $3m from loyal investors

A popular crowdfunding platform is raising capital to fund its own operations after another year of supporting innovative and often quirky Australian startups.

Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend

Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.

Largest emitter AGL battles delay, billionaire activist

Australia's biggest emitter AGL has avoided a second strike on executive pay but the largest shareholder is demanding an end to "old thinking" on energy supply.

ASX soon to get its first erectile dysfunction company

Brisbane-based LTR Pharma hopes investors will be standing to attention as it launches a $7 million IPO to fund a nasal spray that works quicker than Viagra.

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