Kogan soars on strong update
SAMANTHA WOODHILLShares in Kogan have surged in morning trade after the online retailer unveiled a robust trading updated at its AGM today.
Amazon ‘mad’ to launch at Xmas
Samantha Woodhill, Eli GreenblatGerry Harvey has laid down the gauntlet to Amazon, saying an Xmas landing by the online giant would be ‘mad’.
ASX lifts, levers energy interest
Samantha WoodhillLocal shares stage a swift turnaround as bank strength and US interest in domestic gas hauls the bourse into the black.
Rag traders on notice over faults
SAMANTHA WOODHILLACCC puts clothing retailers on notice after 750 complaints over guarantees for purchases.
Amazon Xmas threat ‘mad’: Harvey
Samantha WoodhillGerry Harvey remains stout the franchise’s suppliers will refuse Amazon’s business and an Xmas landing would be ‘mad’.
Affordability on Mirvac agenda
SAMANTHA WOODHILLMirvac’s chairman says an additional 36,000 dwellings need to be built in Sydney each year for the next 20 years.
Quintis hit with new class action
SAMANTHA WOODHILLSandalwood grower Quintis has revealed that it has received a fresh shareholder class action in the Federal Court.
CBA chairman sorry for scandal
SAMANTHA WOODHILLCommonwealth Bank chair Catherine Livingstone has apologised to investors over the anti-money laundering scandal.
MG reaches ASIC settlement
Samantha WoodhillMurray Goulburn has agreed to pay $650,000 and will admit it breached disclosure obligations as part of settlement.
Pact acquisitions to drive growth
Samantha WoodhillPackaging interest Pact Group has pushed ahead with a series of bolt-on acquisitions to help drive its growth.
ASX sinks as energy stocks tank
Samantha WoodhillThe local bourse has extended yesterday’s heavy losses, with energy stocks and miners dragging the main index lower.
Rate fears weigh on consumers
Samantha WoodhillConsumer confidence fell in November, as the prospect of rising interest rates dragged on sentiment.
Stocks sapped as energy stumbles
SAMANTHA WOODHILLThe ASX200 has sunk back below 6,000 points, as energy stocks drag the bourse to its worst fall in seven weeks.
Business conditions soar: NAB
SAMANTHA WOODHILLBusiness conditions were “extremely strong” last month with even retail seeing an improvement, according to NAB.
NAB pays Mike Baird $887,000
Samantha WoodhillFormer NSW premier Mike Baird was paid almost $900,000 for his first five months as the head of NAB’s institutional banking.
Ruralco profit soars to $22m
Samantha WoodhillStrong seasonal conditions in Tasmania and the eastern states help lift growth in core rural services.
Elders soars as profit doubles
SAMANTHA WOODHILLShares in Elders surged 7.9 per cent to $5.60 after the company announced it had more than doubled its full-year profit.
Stocks slip as investors pause
Samantha WoodhillThe local sharemarket closed lower, with Westpac and ANZ weighing on the bourse.
Elders jumps on profit leap
Samantha WoodhillElders shares have leapt after it more than doubled full-year profit and paid a dividend for the first time since 2008.
Westpac names new head of risk
Samantha WoodhillGlobal banking risk heavyweight David Stephen will replace Alexandra Holcomb as Westpac’s chief risk officer.
updatedNine eyes top of the dial
SAMANTHA WOODHILLNine has said a better-than-expected start to the year has put it on track to tap the upper end of profit forecasts.
Tanner joins Suncorp board
Samantha WoodhillLindsay Tanner’s appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirements of Bill Bartlett and Ewoud Kulk.
Buying into a Singles Day boom
SAMANTHA WOODHILL, ELI GREENBLATFor Jasmine Zhuang, it’s a modern twist on courtship as flirting and stolen glances are replaced by clicking a mouse.
Stocks slide on profit taking
Samantha WoodhillThe local market limped into the weekend as equity markets around the world shuddered in the wake of fresh US tax reform uncertainty.
Court OKs Treasury settlement
Samantha WoodhillA federal court has approved the class action settlement brought against Treasury Wine Estates, worth $49m.
updatedREA taps new high on profit leap
Samantha WoodhillStrong growth in the residential property market has put a spring in REA’s quarterly earnings and its share price.
Food halls help lift Westfield
BEN WILMOT, SAMANTHA WOODHILLGlobal shopping centre landlord Westfield has reported stronger growth in leisure and food category sales.
Stocks tap fresh ten-year high
SAMANTHA WOODHILLThe local bourse has closed solidly higher after rallying commodity prices buoyed the big miners.
Leisure, food lift Westfield sales
Samantha WoodhillThe shopping centre landlord has reported stronger growth in leisure and food category sales.
Citibank to pay $4.3m in refunds
Samantha WoodhillNearly 40,000 customers did not receive refunds when credit card accounts were closed with an outstanding balance.
