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Australian shares notch new high as financials rebound

Australian shares notch new high as financials rebound

The local bourse continues to chip away at record highs, as strong earnings and cheaper borrowing costs buoy investor sentiment.

Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy's profit

Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy's profit

Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy's profit

Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy's profit

Profits are up for Australia's largest energy company despite challenges from the price of coal, energy tariffs and power plant uncertainty.

JB Hi-Fi boosts profits but shares slip on CEO exit

JB Hi-Fi boosts profits but shares slip on CEO exit

JB Hi-Fi boosts profits but shares slip on CEO exit

JB Hi-Fi boosts profits but shares slip on CEO exit

JB Hi-Fi will hand back $224 million to shareholders after posting more than $10 billion in annual sales, as its chief executive lays down a succession plan.

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Glencore scraps plan for New York listing, flags cuts

Glencore scraps plan for New York listing, flags cuts

Glencore says it will keep its primary listing in London, shelving a possible move to New York.

News Corp boss issues warning on AI vandalism threats

News Corp boss issues warning on AI vandalism threats

Despite falling news media revenues, News Corp has boosted earnings as its expands into content licensing in its first full-year earnings since selling Foxtel.

Global demand helps push ResMed shares to record high

Global demand helps push ResMed shares to record high

ResMed shares have hit an all-time high after the medical device-maker beat expectations on both revenue and profit.

Flight Centre profit down as Aussies stay close to home

Flight Centre profit down as Aussies stay close to home

Flight Centre expects to miss guidance as leisure travel fell in recent months amid fighting in the Middle East and a global downturn in bookings to the US.

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Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

Rio Tinto profits slip as prices weigh on performance

One of the world's biggest iron ore miners has posted its weakest first-half profit in years as lower global demand continues to drag on the commodity's price.

KFC owner's profit slumps but revenue soars

KFC owner's profit slumps but revenue soars

KFC owner's profit slumps but revenue soars

KFC owner's profit slumps but revenue soars

Challenges to KFC's expansion in Europe and a class action over unpaid wage entitlements have taken a large chunk out of Collins Foods' profits.

Profit boost despite sluggish hardware, tobacco sales

Profit boost despite sluggish hardware, tobacco sales

Profit boost despite sluggish hardware, tobacco sales

Profit boost despite sluggish hardware, tobacco sales

Retail conditions continue to be tough, but there are some signs of improvement, according to the owner of IGA, Total Tools and Mitre 10.

Qantas, Jetstar cash in on lack of airline competition

Qantas, Jetstar cash in on lack of airline competition

Qantas, Jetstar cash in on lack of airline competition

Qantas, Jetstar cash in on lack of airline competition

After budget airline Bonza collapsed early in 2024, Australia's remaining carriers have reaped their financial reward with impressive profits.

'Eye-watering': CBA shares break all-time highs

'Eye-watering': CBA shares break all-time highs

'Eye-watering': CBA shares break all-time highs

'Eye-watering': CBA shares break all-time highs

Commonwealth Bank shares have surged to record levels yet again, but experts say its earnings don't justify the price tag.

Australian shares edge higher but uncertainty lingers

Australian shares edge higher but uncertainty lingers

Australian shares edge higher but uncertainty lingers

Australian shares edge higher but uncertainty lingers

The Australian share market has lifted on the back of US-China trade talks and stimulus announcements from Beijing, but investors remain apprehensive.

Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs

Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs

Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs

Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs

Toy company Mattel isn't playing around in the face of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, warning it will increase the cost of some products in the US.

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Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

Coles has recorded a 3.7 per cent sales boost over the most recent quarter, revealing prices have started to drop but US tariffs remain front of mind.

Solid earnings and tariff break awaken ResMed price

While US President Donald Trump's tariffs have sent global markets into a tailspin, medical technology companies are well-positioned to weather the storm.

Premier promises pre-spinoff rebuild for Smiggle

Premier Investments shares have rallied after chair Solomon Lew promised to maximise value before spinning-off kids stationary brand Smiggle.

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.

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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

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

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 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 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

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.

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.

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