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JB Hi Fi tips FY profit fall

27 Apr 2012 - JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) tips its full year profit will fall by up to 9 per cent as it struggles against heavy discounting in the industry.

Alexium jumps 20% on strategic alliance

27 Apr 2012 - Alexium International Group Limited (ASX:AJX) jumps after announcing a strategic alliance with US textiles distributor, Duro Textiles.

QR eyes Pilbara rail link with Atlas

27 Apr 2012 - QR National (ASX:QRN) is evaluating a multi-party railway with Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO) to connect iron ore mines in the East Pilbara to Port Hedland in WA.

Bandanna upgrades Springsure reserves

26 Apr 2012 - Coal explorer Bandanna Energy Limited (ASX:BND) has upgraded its reserves by 50 per cent at its Springsure Creek project.

Kingsgate Q1 record gold production

26 Apr 2012 - Gold producer Kingsgate Consolidated Limited (ASX:KCN) reports record gold production for the first quarter.

Leighton granted contract in Saudi Arabia

26 Apr 2012 - Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) has been awarded a $US169 million mine infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia.

Murdoch fronts inquiry

26 Apr 2012 - News Corporation’s (ASX:NWS) chief Rupert Murdoch maintained that he did not seek political favours after he gave evidence in the latest Leveson inquiry.

Virgin vows to increase domestic share

26 Apr 2012 - Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (ASX:VAH) has vowed to stick to its strategy of increasing its domestic share in Australia.

Seven West downgrades FY earnings

26 Apr 2012 - Seven West Media Limited (ASX:SWM) downgrades its earnings outlook for the group expected to be in the range of $460-$470 million.

Northern Star looks to increase resources

24 Apr 2012 - Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX:NST) has embarked on three separate drilling programs to increase resources at its Paulsens gold mine.

Thakral considers takeover bid

24 Apr 2012 - Thakral Holdings Group (ASX:THG) says its takeover offer from Brookfield Asset Management Inc (NYSE:BAM) last week undervalues the company.

Westfarmers Q3 sales results up

24 Apr 2012 - Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) owned Coles reports sales growth of 3.9 for the financial year to date.

Newcrest cuts FY output guidance

24 Apr 2012 - Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) has reduced its forecasts for gold and copper production for this year.

WDS in dispute with Peabody

24 Apr 2012 - Integrated service provider WDS Limited (ASX:WDS) says it’s in talks to resolve its dispute with Peabody Energy Australia Limited (ASX:MCC).

Hastings inks $400M Santos deal

24 Apr 2012 - Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund (ASX:HDF) signs a $400 million deal with Santos (ASX:STO).

Origin BassGas costs increase

23 Apr 2012 - Origin Energy Limited (ASX:ORG) says the cost to upgrade its BassGass project has risen to $460 million from $360 million.

Paladin issues convertible bonds

23 Apr 2012 - Uranium miner Paladin Energy Limited (ASX:PDN) will issue $US225 million in convertible bonds with the option to upsize to $US275 million.

Molopo increases investment budget

23 Apr 2012 - Molopo Energy Limited (ASX:MPO) has increased its capital investment budget to $98 million.

Biota announce proposed US merger

23 Apr 2012 - Biota Holdings Limited (ASX:BTA) has inked a deal with US company Nabi Biopharmaceuticals.

Qantas to defend domestic dominance

23 Apr 2012 - Qantas Airways Limited's (ASX:QAN) chief says it will protect its market share in the face of increasing competition.

Sundance secures Nabeba mining permit

23 Apr 2012 - Sundance Resources Limited (ASX:SDL) receives the green light to progress its Nabeba deposit, part of the company’s Mbalam iron ore project.

Woolworths Q3 sales grow 3.8%

20 Apr 2012 - Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) posts 3.8 per cent growth in its third quarter total group sales, but remains cautious about the fourth quarter.

Leighton wins $598M of new work

20 Apr 2012 - Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) announces two new contract for its subsidiaries worth $598 million.

Boral cuts FY12 profit guidance

20 Apr 2012 - Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) blames poor weather conditions and poor construction activity for an expected 14 per cent fall in its full 2012 financial year profit.

Bradken drops FY12 profit forecast

20 Apr 2012 - Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN) downgrades its expected full year profit and earnings guidance because of higher costs and fewer sales in its rail division.

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