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ALS expects divestment to generate $22M

03 Nov 2014 - ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) expects to generate $22 million in cash from the divestment of its non-food hospitality supplies business.

Westpac FY cash profit grows 8% to $7.6B

03 Nov 2014 - Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) grows its annual cash profit by 8 per cent to $7.63 billion.

Aurizon sets-scene for board renewal

31 Oct 2014 - Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) accelerates plans for the renewal of its board & has established a nomination and succession committee.

Ansell appoints Jeyan Heper

31 Oct 2014 - Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) appoints Jeyan Heper as President and General Manager of its Sexual Wellness Global Business Unit.

ANZ boosts FY profit by 15%

31 Oct 2014 - Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) boosts net profit by 15% to $7.3B, in the 12 months to Sep 30.

Macquarie Group grows H1 profit

31 Oct 2014 - Macquarie Group Limited (ASX:MQG) reports H1 profit of $678M which is a 35% improvement on the same period last year.

Mirvac on track for FY guidance

31 Oct 2014 - Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) reaffirms its EPS guidance after reporting gains in the first quarter.

Origin’s production and revenue slips in Q1

31 Oct 2014 - Origin Energy Limited’s (ASX:ORG) quarterly production report shows its exploration and production business produced 7% less on the previous year.

360 offloads last direct asset

30 Oct 2014 - 360 Capital Group (ASX:TGP) has announced an increase in earnings forecasts as the result of a property sale.

IAG on track for FY15 guidance

20 Oct 2014 - Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX:IAG) head honcho Mike Wilkins says the insurer is on track to deliver on FY15 guidance.

99 Wuxian insurance marketing deal

30 Oct - 99 Wuxian (ASX:NNW) has developed a new channel to market China’s leading insurance companies.

Leighton in on new hospital deal

30 Oct 2014 - Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) subsidiary Thiess has won a tender to construct a new hospital on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

NAB 9.8% slump in FY earnings

30 Oct 2014 - National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB) has reported a 9.8 per cent drop in full year profits on the back of huge write downs in its UK business.

Tower lifts cover for NZ homes

30 Oct 2014 - Tower Limited (ASX:TWR) (NZX:TWR) says it will offer full replacement cover for any New Zealand home lost to fire.

Healthscope eyes Sydney hospital development

29 Oct 2014 - Healthscope Limited (ASX:HSO) is selected as the preferred bidder for the new Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney.

Ellerston Capital boosts Tabcorp stake

29 Oct 2014 - Ellerston Capital acquires a 5 per cent stake in Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH).

Echo & Crown battle for Brisbane project heats up

29 Oct 2014 - Echo Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:EGP) and Crown Resorts Limited (ASX:CWN) submit bids to develop the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Project.

GPT Group hikes FY earnings forecast

29 Oct 2014 - GPT Group (ASX:GPT) hikes its full year earnings forecast on the back of high activity across its portfolio of assets.

Atlas jumps on pearl sales & industry award

29 Oct 2014 - Atlas Pearls and Perfumes Limited (ASX:ATP) jumps after announcing a successful pearl sales auction result and industry award.

Rio Tinto rare diamond tender sets record

29 Oct 2014 - Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) tender of its rare diamonds has achieved the highest average price per carat since the tender began in 1984.

Silver Lake confirms FY15 guidance

28 Oct 2014 - Gold producer Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX:SLR) is on track for full year production guidance after strong sales in the September quarter.