Fortescue Metals posts record underlying net profit
26 Aug 2019 - Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) posted record underlying net profit of $US3.2 billion, 195 per cent higher than the previous year.
26Aug
26Aug
IOOF Holdings sees profit hurt by remediation costs
26 Aug 2019 - Wealth manager IOOF Holdings (ASX:IFL) released their results today for financial year 2019 showing statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) $28.6 million, down 67.7 per cent.
26Aug
G8 Education sees a 20% fall in profit
26 Aug 2019 - G8 Education (ASX:GEM) today announced its results for the half-year ended 30 June 2019 showing net profit after tax (NPAT) reduced 20 per cent on the prior corresponding period to $19 million.
26Aug
Trump regrets not raising Chinese tariffs higher: ASX poised to open lower
26 Aug 2019 - The ASX is set to see a downturn this morning after a rumble over the US China trade war. Trump was asked if he had second thoughts about escalating the trade war with China. He said yes. On the commodities front, safe haven gold has shot up almost $30 an ounce. Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) has appointed Dr Michael Stanford AM to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.
26Aug
Regis Resources has acquired 35 tenements from Duketon Mining
26 Aug 2019 - Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) has agreed to acquire a strategic package of tenements surrounding its Duketon Operations from Duketon Mining (ASX: DKM) for $20 million.
26Aug
ASX claws back, IT sector up 7% this week: Aus shares close 0.3% higher Friday, 1.8% up on week
23 Aug 2019 - Aussie market gains 1.8% on week as Info Tech sector rises 7%, Energy gains 5.5%. Sims Metal Management Limited (ASX:SGM) shares hit 4-week high on FY19 revenue rising. Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) shares hit 6-week high on gross profit up 13%. Brickworks (ASX:BKW) expands in US on another acquisition. Boral (ASX:BLD) completes exit of bricks in Australia.
26Aug
Mixed earnings see morning dip in the market: ASX tracking 0.4% higher at noon
23 Aug 2019 - The ASX opened lower following mixed leads from Wall St and is now tracking 0.4% higher at noon. Shares in pharmaceutical company Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) shot up 10% this morning after reporting today showing a full-year net loss of $280m. Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire EDF Trading Australia, which owns a 7.5% interest in the Whitehaven-operated Narrabri Mine.
26Aug
Bravura Solutions see NPAT rise up 21%
23 Aug 2019 - Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) today announced its full-year results for the period ended 30 June 2019, showing group FY19 NPAT increased 21 per cent to $32.8 million from $27.0 million in FY18.
26Aug
Amaysim NPAT from continuing operations at a $7.4 million loss
26 Aug 2019 - Amaysim Australia (ASX:AYS) today announced its results for the full year ending 30 June 2019 showing statutory net revenue of $508.3 million, up 7.8 per cent on last year.
14Aug
Healthcare sector sees biggest gain a year: Aus shares close 0.4% higher
14 Aug 2019 - Healthcare sector sees biggest gain in a year. CSL (ASX:CSL) shares hit a new high on immunoglobulin (anti-infection) business. Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares bounce off 2017 levels. Aussie wages price more than expected. Aveo (ASX:AOG) inks implementation for $1.3b takeover. Pact Group (ASX:PGH) swings into loss on higher costs. Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) profit up 100% on digital lotteries growth.