Finally some good news for Flight Centre
After five profit downgrades in three years, travel group Flight Centre has finally given investors some good news with an earnings upgrade.
Philip Baker writes on markets specialising in bonds, equity markets and currencies. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Phil is a markets columnist.
After five profit downgrades in three years, travel group Flight Centre has finally given investors some good news with an earnings upgrade.
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