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Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) to expand Chichester Hub iron ore operations

21 Jun 2010 - Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) to sign agreement with China Gezhouba Group Co. to help it expand its Chichester Hub iron ore operations in Western Australia.

David Jones Ltd (ASX:DJS) biggest shareholder to meet with management

21 Jun 2010 - David Jones' Ltd (ASX:DJS) biggest shareholder will meet with management this week to discuss the sudden departure of former CEO Mark McInnes and the store's plans to…

UGL Ltd (ASX:UGL) fears the Resource Super Profits Tax may see work dry up in the construction industry

21 Jun 2010 - UGL Ltd (ASX:UGL) says uncertainty over the federal government’s planned Resource Super Profits Tax may see work dry up in the construction industry within 12 months.

Alesco Corporation Ltd (ASX:ALS) to post a loss for fiscal 2010

18 Jun 2010 - Alesco Corporation Ltd (ASX:ALS) says it expects to post a loss of around $126 million for fiscal 2010 and will not pay a final dividend.

MAp Group (ASX:MAP) passenger numbers grow in May

18 Jun 2010 - MAp Group (ASX:MAP) growth in passenger numbers across its Australian and European airports in May.

David Jones Ltd (ASX:DJS) CEO Mark McInnes resigns amid sex scandal

18 Jun 2010 - David Jones Ltd (ASX:DJS) CEO Mark McInnes resigns as head of the company after admitting to inappropriate behaviour towards a female staff member on two occasions.

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) will not bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd (ASX:AXA) North

18 Jun 2010 - AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) is reportedly not in the bidding race for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd (ASX:AXA) retail investment platform North.

BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) fat profit claims

18 Jun 2010 - The Federal Government has taken another swipe at BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) by releasing a report showing that resource company profits more than doubled last year.

Healthscope (ASX:HSP) takeover bid demands

18 Jun 2010 - Senior Healthscope (ASX:HSP) executives are stamping their feet over details of a takeover bid involving Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Healthe Group.

Leighton Holdings Ltd (ASX:LEI) wins $1.5B worth of contracts

17 Jun 2010 - Leighton Holdings Ltd (ASX:LEI) awarded $1.5 billion worth of contracts in Australia and Indonesia.

Stockland (ASX:SGP) forecasts a second half dividend of 10.8 cents a share

17 Jun 2010 - Stockland (ASX:SGP) says it expects to pay shareholders an interim dividend of 10.8 cents a share for the six months to June 30, 2010.

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) chairman concerned over impact of RSPT on existing projects

17 Jun 2010 - Rio Tinto Ltd’s (ASX:RIO) chairman Jan du Plessis expresses concern over the impact the proposed Resource Super Profits Tax will have on existing projects.

Neptune Marine Services Ltd (ASX:NMS) strengthens its senior management team

17 Jun 2010 - Neptune Marine Services Ltd (ASX:NMS) significantly strengthens its senior management team by the appointment of four leading oil and gas senior executives.

QBE (ASX:QBE) insurance margins hit

17 Jun 2010 - QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) says its year to date insurance margins have been hit by lower investment yields and large claims.

Healthscope (ASX:HSP) interest heats up

17 Jun 2010 - The Australian Financial Review reports that Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has approached private hospital operator Healthe Group to join the consortium bid for Healthscope…

Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:SIP) appoints new CEO

16 Jun 2010 - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:SIP) appoints Mark Hooper as its new managing director and CEO.

ACCC wants to ban Optus using the word unlimited

16 Jun 2010 - ACCC wants to ban Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (ASX:SGT) Australian arm, Optus, from using the word ‘unlimited’ in any of its marketing campaigns.

New CFO for Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX:QAN)

16 Jun 2010 - Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX:QAN) appoints Gareth Evans as chief financial officer of the company.

Amcor Ltd (ASX:AMC) acquires US plastics packaging business

16 Jun 2010 - Amcor Ltd (ASX:AMC) acquires Ball Plastics Packaging Americas from Ball Corporation for US$280 million.

Steady growth expected at the Intoll Group (ASX:ITO) 407 ETR toll road in Canada

16 Jun 2010 - Intoll Group (ASX:ITO) says it expects steady traffic growth at its key toll road asset in Canada, the 407 ETR toll road.

Settlement reached on Prime Infrastructure Group (ASX:PIH) NGPL in the US

16 Jun 2010 - Prime Infrastructure Group (ASX:PIH) reaches a settlement with customers and staff on its Natural Gas Pipeline asset in the US.

Dispute arises between Aquila Resources Ltd (ASX:AQA) and Vale

15 Jun 2010 - Aquila Resources Ltd (ASX:AQA) says a budget dispute has arisen with Brazil’s Vale in relation to the Eagle Downs Hard Coking Coal project.

iSOFT Group Ltd (ASX:ISF) updates on CSC and the Northern Clusters Contract

15 Jun 2010 - iSOFT Group Ltd (ASX:ISF) says its relationship with UK’s Computer Sciences Corporation is strong and the Northern Cluster Contract remains on foot.

Asciano Group (ASX:AIO) secures 10 year coal haulage contract in QLD

15 Jun 2010 - Asciano Group (ASX:AIO) secures a 10 year coal haulage contract in Queensland with Anglo American Metallurgical Coal.

Finbar Group Ltd (ASX:FRI) upgrades FY10 earnings guidance

15 Jun 2010 - Western Australian property developer Finbar Group Ltd (ASX:FRI) upgrades its earnings guidance for fiscal 2010.

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