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Harvey Norman sales grow despite cost-of-living issues

Harvey Norman sales grow despite cost-of-living issues

Furniture and electrical retail chain Harvey Norman says sales at its Australian franchisees were up 5.5 per cent to $3.3 billion in the first half.

Changing mail habits stamp out daily letter deliveries

Changing mail habits stamp out daily letter deliveries

Changing mail habits stamp out daily letter deliveries

Changing mail habits stamp out daily letter deliveries

Australia Post is enjoying kudos after an improved financial result but faces a reform marathon focused on letter deliveries en route to long-term viability.

Nearing collapse, Star hopes for last-minute bailout

Nearing collapse, Star hopes for last-minute bailout

Nearing collapse, Star hopes for last-minute bailout

Nearing collapse, Star hopes for last-minute bailout

Star Entertainment Group shares have fallen to a three-week low as the casino company said it anticipates receiving a last-minute bailout offer.

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Coles gains on Woolies, grabs sales during rival's woes

Coles gains on Woolies, grabs sales during rival's woes

Coles estimates it scored $120 million in extra sales during a 17-day strike by Woolworths workers, as it announces superior sales growth than its big rival.

Qantas shares take off on strong first-half result

Qantas shares take off on strong first-half result

Qantas says it has learned its lessons after posting a strong return to form with a nearly $1.4 billion first-half underlying profit after tax.

Woolworths profit hit by 17-day warehouse strike

Woolworths profit hit by 17-day warehouse strike

Woolworths Group says its profit was down 20.6 per cent to $739 million in the six months to December 31, in part due to a strike by warehouse workers.

Woodside CEO laments red tape over gas project approval

Woodside CEO laments red tape over gas project approval

After reporting a doubling in profit, the boss of Australia's biggest oil and gas company says she is disappointed at delays in gaining government approvals.

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Domino's shares battered as store closures hit profits

Domino's shares battered as store closures hit profits

Domino's shares battered as store closures hit profits

Domino's shares battered as store closures hit profits

Domino's Pizza's Australian boss has promised improved profitability after the fast food chain shuttered hundreds of under-performing stores across its network.

Wesfarmers posts $1.5b first-half profit

Wesfarmers posts $1.5b first-half profit

Wesfarmers posts $1.5b first-half profit

Wesfarmers posts $1.5b first-half profit

Wesfarmers has continued to grow sales in all but two of its divisions, as it prepares to wind up loss-making Catch.

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

China's struggling property sector continues to weigh on big miners, with Fortescue profits down more than 50 per cent.

Telstra hikes dividend, announces $750m share buy-back

Telstra hikes dividend, announces $750m share buy-back

Telstra hikes dividend, announces $750m share buy-back

Telstra hikes dividend, announces $750m share buy-back

Telstra says it made $1.1 billion in profit in the six months to December 31, up 7.1 per cent from the same period in 2023.

Santos cuts dividend, says Barossa project nearly done

Santos cuts dividend, says Barossa project nearly done

Santos cuts dividend, says Barossa project nearly done

Santos cuts dividend, says Barossa project nearly done

Santos says its $5.7 billion offshore gas project north of Darwin that was disrupted by a court challenge from three Tiwi Islanders, is nearing completion.

BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand

BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand

BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand

BHP trims dividend to 8-year low amid weak China demand

BHP will pay shareholders an interim dividend of $A78 cents per share, down from $A1.13 per share a year ago, after a 23 per cent profit drop.

Slimmed down Lendlease posts first profit in two years

Slimmed down Lendlease posts first profit in two years

Slimmed down Lendlease posts first profit in two years

Slimmed down Lendlease posts first profit in two years

Lendlease has made a statutory profit of $48 million in the first half, compared with a $136 million loss a year ago.

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AMP's first-half profit falls 43pct to $150 million

AMP shares have dropped by double digits after the wealth manager announced it made a $150 million first-half profit, down from $265 million a year ago.

Comm Bank hikes dividend as shares hit all-time high

Australia's leading bank has delivered a $5.1 billion first-half cash net profit, in what analysts have called a "gravity-defying rally".

Drop in immunisation rates hits vaccine-maker's revenue

Sales of CSL's flu vaccines were down by double digits in the first half amid a fall in immunisation rates since the COVID-19 pandemic.

JB Hi-Fi group sales nudging double-digit growth

Sales at JB Hi-Fi and its The Good Guys and e&s brands climbed 9.8 per cent to $5.7 billion in the six months to December 31.

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Aussie property market healthiest in years: REA boss

REA Group chief executive Owen Wilson says there are a lot of buyers and sellers of Australian property right now in anticipation of rate cuts.

Witches, pop star's memoir drive up News Corp revenue

News Corp shares have hit an all-time high after posting five per cent revenue and 20 per cent earnings growth in the second quarter.

KFC franchisee takes hit as costs eat into profit

KFC and Taco Bell franchisee Collins Foods says its underlying profit was down by nearly a quarter in the first half.

ANZ profit falls as mortgage wars hit big four banks

The ANZ bank has joined the rest of the big four in recording a fall in annual profit, as a result of ongoing mortgage competition and high inflation.

Westpac's profit dips to $7b as mortgage stress eases

Westpac has posted an annual profit of $7 billion and lifted its final dividend, in Peter King's last financial result as chief executive.

Home loans boost Macquarie as profit disappoints

Weaker commodities and markets revenues have hurt profits at financial services group Macquarie but its growing mortgage book has paid dividends.

Aussies willing to visit eight shops for groceries

The cost-of-living crunch is motivating more Aussies to shop around but it hasn't halted Coles sales growth, up 2.9 per cent in the first quarter.

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