News & Forecasts

BREAKFAST DEALS: Woodside ambition

Woodside flags a 'global' acquisition as it eyes cash from a Browse stake reduction, while Centro plans some bulky assets sales. 23 Feb 2012 7:02 AM
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Leighton may sell waste unit: report

Thiess Services could fetch up to $300 million. 23 Feb 2012 5:20 AM
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China's high-end European label

Beijing's production move into the eurozone will shore up sales against the region's debt crisis, but also signals a shift from Beijing's position as the world’s low-cost factory. 22 Feb 2012 9:23 AM
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Leighton feels a Fair Work pinch

The construction company's experience indicates Julia Gillard's industrial relations policy is causing problems that will not be easy to fix. 22 Feb 2012 7:15 AM
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FWA lifting infrastructure costs: Leighton

Tyrwhitt says legislation damages productivity in sector. 22 Feb 2012 6:52 AM
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KGB: Hamish Tyrwhitt

Leighton Holdings' chief executive says the Fair Work Act is pushing up the cost of construction, primarily through its impact on productivity, and that cost is being passed on. 22 Feb 2012 6:35 AM
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Downer returns to profit in H1, shares rise

Engineering group confirms full year guidance. 21 Feb 2012 4:45 PM
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Leighton wins Dubai hotel contract

HLG to build largest integrated hotel complex in region. 21 Feb 2012 1:06 PM
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BREAKFAST DEALS: Amcor advance

Amcor is in the box seat for another packaging acquisition, while Optus gears up for a 4G battle. 21 Feb 2012 7:08 AM
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UGL profit slips in H1

Engineering group expects continued underlying growth. 20 Feb 2012 5:06 PM
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Thiess venture wins Wheatstone contract

Company to build storage tanks for Wheatstone project. 20 Feb 2012 12:03 PM
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BREAKFAST DEALS: Billabong buzz

Billabong adjusts following a takeover bid, while Spotless awaits due diligence scrutiny from PEP. 17 Feb 2012 6:59 AM
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THE DISTILLERY: CBA acclaim

Commentators praise Narev and the bank's results, while one highlights an ASIC failing. 16 Feb 2012 7:19 AM
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