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UpdatedANZ wealth sale as profit drops
ANZ’s full-year cash profit is down 18pc to a five-year low, as it unveiled plans to sell wealth operations in Australia.
Fairfax hit by Domain slowdown
Fairfax shares have dived after it revealed that a sluggish listings market is dragging on its property platform.
Tight vote to weigh on markets
A close or contested election result could be a “very strong negative” for US stocks in the near term, analysts warn.
Bears beat Trump-Brexit drum
Seasoned hands are warning that a Trump victory could tip Europe’s banks over the edge and of a looming UK recession.
South32 buys mine, port stake
South32 will pay Peabody $US200m for Metropolitan colliery and a 17pc stake in Port Kembla coal terminal.
Tick for Tabcorp’s Intecq deal
The ACCC has approved Tabcorp’s takeover of Intecq but will also look at the deal in its review of the Tatts merger.
WCB swings to first-half profit
Cost savings and a weaker local currency have helped the Saputo-controlled dairy group to reverse last year’s loss.
Stocks lower on weak US lead
The local market is on track for its third consecutive session of falls, as political uncertainty weighs on Wall Street.
BT fees aid record profit
BT has overcome a Brexit blow to post a 12pc rise in net profit, helped by higher fees and more funds under management.
Boral ‘behind’ expectations
Building group Boral has had a more challenging start to fiscal 2017 than expected, but expects a strong second half.
Warning on super changes
AustralianSuper has fired a salvo in the battle over billions of dollars in superannuation contributions.
Scentre reaffirms forecasts
The Westfield spin-off has reported rising sales in the third quarter at its shopping centres.
Call to rein in property lending
Regulators could be forced to tighten property lending as major capital cities face a glut of apartments.
Oil slumps on bearish report
Data showed the biggest weekly US crude surplus on record, a hurdle facing traders banking on higher prices.
Coal, ore prices to boost budget
The federal and state governments stand to collect billions extra in revenue if surging commodity prices hold.
Day firestorm spreads to project
The firestorm that cost former senator Bob Day his political career has spread to an apartment development project.
Macau casinos boost revenues
The possible role of Macau’s casino operators in the Chinese crackdown on Crown Resorts is attracting closer scrutiny.
UpdatedFed hints at December rate hike
The US Fed kept rates on hold but gave its strongest signal yet that it’s preparing to raise next month.
Iron ore holds at six-month high
The iron ore price has steeled itself at a six-month high, as analysts warn that the recent rally is on shaky ground.
PageUp turns into job lot
The global software business turns over more than $31m, servicing a host of major companies.
Wall St slips as vote in focus
The ASX is set for a soft open amid election jitters, even as the Fed met expectations by keeping rates steady.
Dollar rises amid US vote fears
The Aussie dollar is higher on the back of rising commodity prices as the US election weighs on the greenback.
exclusiveAEMO seeks blackout remedy
The Australian Energy Market Operator is calling for an overhaul of emergency schemes aimed at preventing blackouts.
exclusiveBCA aims to lead on tax fairness
The BCA has issued a rallying call to its members to publicly back a campaign for more tax transparency.
BHP, Rio take on tax hike plan
WA’s mining lobby group has launched an unprecedented campaign in the lead-up to the state election.
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Tight vote to weigh on markets
Elizabeth Redman, New YorkA close or contested election result could be a “very strong negative” for US stocks in the near term, analysts warn.
WCB swings to first-half profit
Daniel PalmerCost savings and a weaker local currency have helped the Saputo-controlled dairy group to reverse last year’s loss.
Tick for Tabcorp’s Intecq deal
Sarah-Jane TaskerThe ACCC has approved Tabcorp’s takeover of Intecq but will also look at the deal in its review of the Tatts merger.
Stocks lower on weak US lead
Daniel PalmerThe local market is on track for its third consecutive session of falls, as political uncertainty weighs on Wall Street.
Support for Hazelwood workers
Rachel BaxendaleGovernment to announce support package for 1000 people who will lose jobs after closure of Hazelwood power station.
Jamie to buy Jamie’s Italian
KYLAR LOUSSIKIANJamie Oliver will take control of his namesake restaurants across Australia after deal with Keystone, which collapsed in June.
Fairfax hit by Domain slowdown
Jake MitchellFairfax shares have dived after it revealed that a sluggish listings market is dragging on its property platform.
South32 buys mine, port stake
Rhiannon HoyleSouth32 will pay Peabody $US200m for Metropolitan colliery and a 17pc stake in Port Kembla coal terminal.
Scentre reaffirms forecasts
Daniel PalmerThe Westfield spin-off has reported rising sales in the third quarter at its shopping centres.
BT fees aid record profit
Daniel PalmerBT has overcome a Brexit blow to post a 12pc rise in net profit, helped by higher fees and more funds under management.
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