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Rising property values help boost Harvey Norman profit

Rising property values help boost Harvey Norman profit

Harvey Norman says its profit after tax has risen 47 per cent to $518 million, and its total assets have topped $8 billion for the first time.

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers check out of Woolies as Coles registers gains

Shoppers are switching supermarket brands with Woolworths losing sales to arch-rival Coles as the giant chains post contrasting financial results.

Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends

Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends

Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends

Chemist Warehouse owner says merger paying dividends

Sigma Healthcare has lifted its cost-savings target from its February merger with Chemist Warehouse, saying it now expects to save $100 million a year.

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Iron ore giant's profit falls, green energy vow stays

Iron ore giant's profit falls, green energy vow stays

One of Australia's biggest mining companies says it will continue to pursue green iron and renewable energy projects as iron ore revenues dip.

BWS owner cuts dividend as Aussies avoid booze splurge

BWS owner cuts dividend as Aussies avoid booze splurge

Dan Murphy's and BWS owner Endeavour Group blames subdued sales on cost-of-living pressures as its high-profile new CEO prepares to take over.

Goodman posts $2.3b profit amid data centre expansion

Goodman posts $2.3b profit amid data centre expansion

Australia's biggest property and development companies are riding an upswing in property values, but two words are piquing investors' interest above all else.

Coal prices weigh on Whitehaven as profit slides

Coal prices weigh on Whitehaven as profit slides

A major Australian coal producer has reported better-than-expected production from its new mines, but price pressures cut into its full-year result.

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Supercheap Auto owner hits record $4.1b sales

Supercheap Auto owner hits record $4.1b sales

Supercheap Auto owner hits record $4.1b sales

Supercheap Auto owner hits record $4.1b sales

There are signs of a consumer recovery in a major Australian retailer's annual results, which showed a strong uptick in second-half sales.

Nimble Breville gets the drop on US tariffs

Nimble Breville gets the drop on US tariffs

Nimble Breville gets the drop on US tariffs

Nimble Breville gets the drop on US tariffs

Home appliance manufacturer Breville has posted a double-digit profit boost, as it positions for growth in a rapidly evolving trade environment.

James Hardie shares tank after sales nosedive

James Hardie shares tank after sales nosedive

James Hardie shares tank after sales nosedive

James Hardie shares tank after sales nosedive

Demand challenges in Australia and soft new home building activity in the US has weighed on a building materials giant's bottom line, prompting a sell-off.

BHP mulls mothballing coal mines over royalty regime

BHP mulls mothballing coal mines over royalty regime

BHP mulls mothballing coal mines over royalty regime

BHP mulls mothballing coal mines over royalty regime

BHP has delivered record production across several metal groups, but sluggish commodity prices and one state's royalty regime have chiselled away at earnings.

Biotech giant to slash 3000 jobs, spin-off vaccine arm

Biotech giant to slash 3000 jobs, spin-off vaccine arm

Biotech giant to slash 3000 jobs, spin-off vaccine arm

Biotech giant to slash 3000 jobs, spin-off vaccine arm

Pharmaceutical giant CSL has announced a major shake-up for its vaccination arm and for jobs as the company aims to cut costs.

Steel boss complains about local gas market 'madness'

Steel boss complains about local gas market 'madness'

Steel boss complains about local gas market 'madness'

Steel boss complains about local gas market 'madness'

Australia must stop prioritising gas exports over domestic supply and introduce a permanent reserve and price mechanism for gas, a big steelmaker says.

Australian shares notch new high as financials rebound

Australian shares notch new high as financials rebound

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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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