Last updated: November 19, 2016

PwC staff offered Trump therapy

PwC staff offered Trump therapy

PricewaterhouseCoopers has offered to counsel staff in Australia worried by Donald Trump’s US election win.

Kathmandu stays on track

Kathmandu stays on track

Kathmandu is on track to match last year’s half-year profit despite adverse economic conditions in New Zealand.

Kogan’s bonus for investors

Kogan’s bonus for investors

The integration of the Dick Smith brand has bolstered sales and the retailer predicts strong trading over the summer.

NBN Co lifeline ‘secures’ rollout

NBN Co lifeline ‘secures’ rollout

The federal goivernment’s exposure to the National Broadband Network has blown out to $50 billion.

Myer chiefs defy short-sellers

Myer chiefs defy short-sellers

Myer chairman Paul McClintock and chief executive Richard ­Umbers proved a bruising double act yesterday.

Execs caught in Rio tsunami

Execs caught in Rio tsunami

When Rio Tinto’s board met in London this week there was just one item on the agenda. The meeting took 10 hours.

ASX 200 TOP GAINERS & LOSERS

Company Name Price Change %Change
iSentia Group Limited 2.67 +0.29 UP +12.1849%
Automotive Holdings Group Limited 3.88 +0.21 UP +5.7221%
Aconex Limited 4.66 +0.18 UP +4.0179%
Mineral Resources Limited 12.40 +0.39 UP +3.2473%
Carsales.com Limited 10.16 +0.30 UP +3.0426%
Whitehaven Coal Limited 2.55 -0.25 Down -8.9286%
Orocobre Limited 3.80 -0.24 Down -5.9406%
Syrah Resources Limited 2.94 -0.10 Down -3.2895%
James Hardie Industries Plc 19.83 -0.57 Down -2.7941%
Orica Limited 17.15 -0.28 Down -1.6064%

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VW to cut up to 30,000 jobs

VW to cut up to 30,000 jobs
Volkswagen has announced a sweeping restructuring and shift towards electric vehicles.

Kogan.com tips Amazon boost

Kogan.com tips Amazon boost
The online retailer has lifted its full-year earnings outlook, flagging Amazon’s arrival as a major opportunity.

$19.5bn loan to complete NBN

$19.5bn loan to complete NBN
The government has announced that it will lend NBN Co the extra $19.5bn required to complete its network rollout.

IAG eyes $200m disaster bill

IAG eyes $200m disaster bill
IAG has warned that a recent storm and the NZ earthquake could result in $200m of net costs for the group.

Aussie stores lift Kathmandu

Aussie stores lift Kathmandu
Adventure wear retailer Kathmandu is posting higher sales this financial year, driven by its Australian outlets.

Fonterra laments weather hit

Fonterra laments weather hit
Fonterra has reported more falls in milk collection in Australia as it declined to lift farmgate prices, as it’s done in NZ.

Myer spurred on by spring sales

Myer spurred on by spring sales
Shares in Myer jumped in early trade as the retailer booked its fifth straight quarter of comparable store sales growth.

Village hit by theme park woes

Village hit by theme park woes
Village Roadshow has warned of falling interest in the theme park sector following last month’s Dreamworld tragedy.

Populism threat to business: BCA

Populism threat to business: BCA
New BCA president Grant King has issued a rallying call to big business to “step up” to make the case for reform.

Telstra prunes $1bn for NBN era

Telstra prunes $1bn for NBN era
Telstra is tightening its belt as the National Broadband Network gets closer to hitting peak rollout.

Pental eyes clean-up in China

Pental eyes clean-up in China
Household products manufacturer Pental believes China’s infatuation with Western products will help it clean up.

Calls for social media audits

Calls for social media audits
The Seven West Media chief executive said marketers were unable to make effective decisions based on misinformation.

HSBC grows into private banking

HSBC grows into private banking
HSBC is the latest bank to try to win a share of Australia’s lucrative pool of rich people.

Citi inks Coles credit card deal

Citi inks Coles credit card deal
Citi has strengthened its foothold in the Australian credit-card market after inking a 10-year deal with Coles.

Women fly Qantas higher

Women fly Qantas higher
“Sometimes I just feel like one of the girls,” Qantas chief Alan Joyce joked at the Chief Executive Women annual dinner.

Ferrier slams proxy advisers

Ferrier slams proxy advisers
A resounding 40 per cent of Goodman Group shareholders have voted against the company’s remuneration report.

Carsales denies iCar tilt

Carsales denies iCar tilt
Carsales has refuted a report in The Australian that it is currently mulling a takeover of the ASX-listed iCar.

BHP upbeat on China iron, coal

BHP upbeat on China iron, coal
BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew Mackenzie says China’s economy is showing “strength and resilience”.

Strong boost in print readership

Strong boost in print readership
The Australian posted strong print readership growth of 5.1 per cent in September as rival newspapers struggled.

Big four left out in global shift

Big four left out in global shift
International investors are shunning Australian banks for their overseas peers, in a search for exposure to rising rates.

Eagle Boys makeover begins

Eagle Boys makeover begins
Pizza Hut has begun its conversion of Eagle Boys stores, after signing on around half of its franchises.

Trump tariff a trauma: Nasser

Trump tariff a trauma: Nasser
BHP’s chairman says Trump’s mooted trade tariffs on China would bring “complete trauma” for the world.

Rinehart lieutenant joins Wellard

Rinehart lieutenant joins Wellard
A former major player at Hancock Prospecting hopes to help turn around the troubled agribusiness.

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