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Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC) says no bid received from Xstrata

Despite intense media speculation that Swiss giant Xstrata is to enter the bidding race for Aussie coal miner Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC), the company says it has received nothing…

Harvey Norman Ltd (ASX:HVN) sales up 2.2% for nine months to March

Harvey Norman Ltd (ASX:HVN) says for the nine months to March 31, 2010 sales increased 2.2% to $4.64 billion.

MAp Group (ASX:MAP) says impact of European flight bans unknown

MAp Group (ASX:MAP) says it is not yet possible to estimate the impact of the situation resulting from the cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland.

AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd (ASX:AXA) strong first quarter

AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd (ASX:AXA) says it has delivered a strong performance in the first quarter.

Toho Zinc sweetens bid for CBH Resources Ltd (ASX:CBH)

CBH Resources Ltd (ASX:CBH) says it has received a sweetened takeover offer from Toho Zinc.

Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) requests data room access from Lihir Gold Ltd (ASX:LGL)

Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) has written a letter to takeover target Lihir Gold Ltd (ASX:LGL) asking for data room access.

Watpac Ltd (ASX:WTP) awarded two major contracts worth in excess of $300M

Watpac Ltd (ASX:WTP) awarded two major contracts by Western Australian iron ore company BC Iron (ASX:BCI) worth in excess of $300 million.

ACCC opposes NAB Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd (ASX:AXA)

The ACCC decides to oppose NAB Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) bid for AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd (ASX:AXA) and clear AMP Ltd's (ASX:AMP) bid for the insurer.

Noble Group shareholders reject Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC) bid for Gloucester Coal Ltd (ASX:GCL)

Macarthur Coal Ltd (ASX:MCC) plan to takeover fellow coal miner Gloucester Coal Ltd (ASX:GCL) has fallen apart after Noble Group was unable to convince shareholders to vote in favo…

ANZ Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) completes acquisition of RBS Taiwan businesses

ANZ Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) completes the acquisition of The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Taiwan businesses.

Challenger Financial Services Group Ltd (ASX:CGF) assets under management increase by almost 15%

Challenger Financial Services Group Ltd (ASX:CGF) revealed assets under management of $22.1 billion at the end of March.

UGL Ltd (ASX:UGL) secures $100 million rail contract

UGL Ltd (ASX:UGL) secures new freight rolling stock and wagon orders with QR Limited valued at $100 million.

Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) to shift focus from beef production to cattle trading

Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) plans to shift its focus from beef production to cattle trading following the appointment of CEO David Farley.

New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX:NHC) to consider other acquisitions

New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX:NHC) reveals it will consider other acquisitions if its takeover bid for Macarthur Coal Ltd fails.

Seven Network Ltd (ASX:SEV) shareholders likely to approve merger

Seven Network Ltd (ASX:SEV) shareholders expected to approve $3 billion merger with industrial equipment group WesTrac.

Intoll Group (ASX:ITO) revenue and traffic up for March quarter

Intoll Group (ASX:ITO) says its toll roads delivered strong revenue and traffic performance over the March quarter.

Westfield Group (ASX:WDC) director Dr Gary Weiss to step down

Westfield Group (ASX:WDC) says director Dr Gary Weiss has decided to stand down from the board.

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) acquires US crop insurer for US$565M

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) agrees to acquire US NAU Country Insurance Company for US$565 million.

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) expects demand to double over next 15yrs

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) CEO Tom Albanese says the company expects consumption trends to double in demand for iron ore, aluminium and copper over the next 15 years.

Macarthur (ASX:MCC) bid increased

US-based Peabody Energy has raised its takeover bid for Macarthur Coal (ASX:MCC) to $16 a share, valuing the company at $4.1 billion.

Sigma (ASX:SIP) taking responsibility

The now former Sigma Pharmaceuticals (ASX:SIP) chief executive Elmo de Alwis says he quit because he wanted to take responsibility for the company not doing what it said it would.

CBH Resources Ltd (ASX:CBH) ramp up at Endeavor Mine on track

CBH Resources Ltd (ASX:CBH) says its flagship Endeavor Mine continued to perform well in the third quarter.

Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX:BOQ) in much stronger position than at start of GFC

Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX:BOQ) reports a 96% rise in half year profit and says it is in a far stronger position than it had been at the start of the global financial crisis.

Oz Minerals Ltd (ASX:OZL) upwardly revises its FY forecasts for gold production

Oz Minerals Ltd (ASX:OZL) says copper and gold production in the March quarter was in excess of expectations and has upwardly revised its production guidance for 2010 to 2012.

Australand Property Group (ASX:ALZ) acquires Hamilton site on Brisbane River

Australand Property Group (ASX:ALZ) enters into a contract with the Port of Brisbane Corp to buy a 1.8 hectare land parcel fronting the Brisbane River.

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