Wesfarmers tipped to cut dividend 10pc
Morgan Stanley is the latest to sour on Wesfarmers, tipping that the conglomerate will have to slash its dividend in coming months.
ANZ digs in over 'sexism' claim after Aitken exit
ANZ has doubled down on its swipe at a controversial piece of analysis as "sexist" following the departure of the note's author Angus Aitken.
Retailers take 'quite a hit' from China crackdown
A leading Australian retailer confirmed a "significant" sales drop, while a high profile Chinese e-commerce operation said it's completely stopped buying goods from Australian stores.
Asciano deal suffers ACCC blow
The $9 billion battle for control of Asciano faces a fresh delay after the competition regulator flagged a number of concerns.
Aristocrat profit soars on pokies growth
Poker machine maker Aristocrat Leisure has boosted its net profit for the first half by 66 per cent, in line with expectations.
ASX earnings will get better
The sharemarket rally has investors nervous of a sharp pullback, but one major fundie says it's a sign things will improve.
The next hot sector in small caps? Miners
Demand for commodities has stabilised, and companies that have spent the past five years creating efficiencies are now good buys, says UBS.
Bell Potter broker Angus Aitken leaves firm
Bell Potter Securities' long-time institutional equities trader Angus Aitken has left Bell Financial Group.
Mortgage broker incentives probed
ASIC will soon ask the country's biggest banks to hand over detailed data about the commissions and other benefits they give mortgage broker...
Fonterra milk price estimate falls short
Fonterra Cooperative Group has forecast a lower-than-expected milk payout for the coming season.
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