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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.

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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

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

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

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

Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

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

Solid earnings and tariff break awaken ResMed price

Solid earnings and tariff break awaken ResMed price

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 promises pre-spinoff rebuild for Smiggle

Premier promises pre-spinoff rebuild for Smiggle

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

Harvey Norman sales grow despite cost-of-living issues

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.

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

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

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.

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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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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

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 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 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 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

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

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.

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