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Alumina Registers Loss

Alumina Registers Loss

Alumina Ltd has announced that the company registered a US$14.6 million half-year loss, no thanks to China’s dominance over aluminium..

August 17, 2012 with 0 Comments
Bonds at Their Lowest Following Investor Shifts

Bonds at Their Lowest Following Investor Shifts

The prices for Australian bonds slide to its lowest levels after investors have started to set their sights on equities for profit. The..

August 17, 2012 with 0 Comments
ASX Chief Warns Against Competition

ASX Chief Warns Against Competition

Regulators have to be more careful about clearing and settlement services, especially where competition is concerned, as the market remains..

August 17, 2012 with 0 Comments
Stock Market Opens Higher

Stock Market Opens Higher

Yesterday with the not-so-promising trading volumes, the Australian stock market closed on a low note with S&P/ASX200 down 11.0 points..

August 16, 2012 with 0 Comments
ANZ Chief Rejects Abbott’s Push for Scrutiny on Foreign Investments

ANZ Chief Rejects Abbott’s Push for Scrutiny on Foreign Investments

Mike Smith, the chief executive of ANZ, has rejected Tony Abbott’s push to have tougher rules on Chinese state-owned investments in..

August 16, 2012 with 0 Comments
CBA Reports Record Profits

CBA Reports Record Profits

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced that the company has reaped a record $7.09 billion full-year profit. The development is..

August 16, 2012 with 0 Comments
GSK Gives Up Australian Rights

GSK Gives Up Australian Rights

Leading pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it is selling the rights of many of its products in Australia to another..

August 15, 2012 with 0 Comments
Samsung Reaps More Sales of Smartphones

Samsung Reaps More Sales of Smartphones

Samsung is making headway as it widened its lead over rival Apple. The South Korea-based company has sold more than 90.4 million mobile..

August 15, 2012 with 0 Comments
Qantas Steps Up Competition

Qantas Steps Up Competition

Qantas is beefing up its operations to squeeze its competitors. The airline announced that it is resuming its Gold Coast service. This is..

August 15, 2012 with 0 Comments
Profit Reports Due This Week

Profit Reports Due This Week

The impact of natural disasters in Australia has raised havoc in the payment collection of banks.  Many banks are considering reducing the..

August 15, 2012 with 0 Comments
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