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Elders CEO retires

27 Nov 2013 - Elders Limited (ASX:ELD) chief executive officer Malcolm Jackman will step down from the company, effective immediately.

Woolworths defends Masters

27 Nov 2013 - Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) chairman Ralph Waters expresses his frustration with what he calls impatient investors who have complained about losses in Masters.

Harvey Norman makes Xmas wish

27 Nov 2013 - Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) says a rise in consumer confidence since the federal election has not led to a boost in sales.

Saputo ups WCB stake

26 Nov 2013 - Canadian dairy giant Saputo increases its substantial holding in Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co (ASX:WCB).

Optus crowned social media king

26 Nov 2013 - Singapore Telecommunications Limited (ASX:SGT) owned Optus is crowned the global king of social media customer service at the international contact centre awards in L…

Aristocrat spins profit

26 Nov 2013 - Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) lifts its full year profit almost 17 per cent despite a slide in revenue.

Ansell buys BarrierSafe

26 Nov 2013 - Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) acquires the North American group BarrierSafe Solutions for approximately $US615 million.

ANZ wins over business clients

26 Nov 2013 - Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) improves its relationship with business customers.

ALS profits dip

26 Nov 2013 - ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) has generated an interim net profit of $97.7 million, down 28 per cent on the previous corresponding period.

Ausenco in trading halt

25 Nov 2013 - Ausenco Limited (ASX:AAX) has been placed in trading halt, pending the release of its updated full-year 2013 earnings guidance.

BHP cuts workplace injuries

25 Nov 2013 - BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) says it reduced the number of injuries and lowered potential exposure to carcinogens in full-year 2013.

WCB suitor hits hurdle

25 Nov 2013 - Murray Goulburn says its takeover bid for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co (ASX:WCB) is being hamstrung by regulatory requirements.

Charter Hall completes equity raising

25 Nov 2013 - Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) completes its fully underwritten $80 million institutional placement to partially fund the acquisition of Melbourne shopping centre…

Rio delays bauxite mine

25 Nov 2013 - Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) reportedly tells contractors in Qld that it has put its $1.4 billion South of Embley bauxite mine on hold for as long as 18 months.

Avita to reform remuneration

25 Nov 2013 - Avita Medical Limited (ASX:AVH) will reform its executive pay policy after shareholders rejected its remuneration report, earning the company a first strike.

DJs apologises to shareholders

22 Nov 2013 - David Jones Limited (ASX:DJS) chairman Peter Mason has hit back at criticism of chief executive officer Paul Zahra's decision to resign.

Bega: Bidding war good for sector

22 Nov 2013 - Bega Cheese Limited (ASX:BGA) was focused on acquisitions, not selling down its stake in Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co (ASX:WCB) when it made its bid for the…

Charter Hall in halt ahead of raising

22 Nov 2013 - Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) shares to be placed in a trading halt, pending the release of an announcement about the outcome of a proposed capital raising.

CFS to sell shopping centre

22 Nov 2013 - CFS Retail Property Trust (ASX:CFX) will sell Rosebud Shopping Centre in Victoria for $100 million to Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR).

Paladin Chairman re-elected

22 Nov 2013 - Paladin Energy Limited (ASX:PDN) chairman Rick Crabb easily wins re-election to the board of the uranium mining company.

BHP encouraged by potash prospects

22 Nov 2013 - BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is encouraged by recent findings that suggest its push into the Canadian potash sector will be supported, with more of the resource fou…

Capitaland sells stake in Australand

21 Nov 2013 - Australand Property Group’s (ASX:ALZ) major shareholder sells a 20 per cent stake of the group to a range of existing and new institutional investors.

Coca-Cola’s return to beer a ‘no-brainer’

21 Nov 2013 - Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (ASX:CCL) boss Terry Davis says returning to the Australian beer market is a no-brainer given there is a billion-dollar profit pool currently…

Gindalbie’s Karara faces delays

21 Nov 2013 - Gindalbie Metals Limited (ASX:GBG) flagship Karara mine is facing delays, as problems with its tailings system continue to hamper the operation.

Avita may record first strike

21 Nov 2013 - Avita Medical Limited (ASX:AVH) – the company developing a spray on skin treatment – may receive a first strike against it when shareholders meet on Friday.

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